At the core of Armored Saints is Porsha Williamson, the band’s multi-instrumentalist mastermind, who single-handedly engineered the album’s bone-crushing guitars, thunderous basslines, and precision drum programming. Drawing inspiration from the golden era of 80s metal and the unrelenting energy of modern thrash, Williamson’s musicianship shines through every riff, solo, and groove. From the dual-harmony leads of the title track to the doom-laden stomp of “Throne of Judgment,” her work is a testament to metal’s past and future.