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INTERVIEW : Carly Ann Taylor

By Brandon J. in Interviews, News | 2 Comments

I’m excited to bring you a very special interview with an independent Christian singer/songwriter on the rise. Her name is Carly Ann Taylor and I believe once you read this honest, vulnerable, and ultimately, uplifting interview with her, you’ll become an instant fan. Give it a read and make sure to find her music on your favorite digital network.… Continued →

Hopeful. - Fractured Soul (New Music Video)

By Brandon J. in Music Videos, News | No Comments

Hopeful. keep getting better and better, am I right? This is on par with anything the major labels have to offer and I can say that without any hint of cynicism or sense of irony and I say it in full confidence. No one is paying me to dig the sounds of Hopeful., I just legitimately enjoy this band and I think all of you will too. It’s rock music without all the sub-genres and unnecessary tags. Just great music. Check out this music video for their brand new single “Fractured Soul” below or by visiting YouTube at this link.… Continued →

NF Launches Controversial Surprise Collab With T-Pain

By Casey Gallenberger in News | No Comments

***April Fool’s Joke*** I’ll be the first to confess that I’ve never been the biggest NF fan. I’m very particular about what types of hip-hop songs I actually enjoy, and while I’ve seen friends jump on the bandwagon, I’ve never totally been sold on his songwriting. Then, there’s the matter of how overt he is about his faith in his lyrics – there’s no question that so-called Christian hip-hop has also become just another casualty of artists abandoning their faith entirely. Of course, this brings us to today’s topic.… Continued →

Brandon Jones (IVM Founder/Owner) Visits the White House and Offers Advice to Trump and his Team

By Brandon J. in News | 3 Comments

***April Fool’s Joke*** Brandon Jones otherwise known as the man with a plan, aka Nanny Doe, aka Founder and Owner of IVM, visited the White House over the weekend (see pic) to plan out how best to keep Faith based rock n’ roll aka Christian Music, alive and well into the next decade by incorporating his “Dominate” approach (inspired by the fine folks at Tooth & Nail Records in their ‘Dominate 98’ ad slogan) into the America First Agenda. Meeting with Trump and Musk, he felt that his lifelong passions could reverberate into Washington DC politics.… Continued →

KingdomCore Acquires Lambgoat, Becomes "KingdomLambCore"

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

***April Fools Joke*** In a brazen twist of fate and a battle of industry heavyweights, fast rising media company KingdomCore has acquired long running metal site, LambGoat. The new media empire will be rebranded as “KingdomLambCore” or KLC for short. New merch is quickly being created in time for Furnace Fest this fall including shirts, hoodies, patches, brass knuckles, nunchucks, lightsabers, as well as a festival exclusive 7″ of Beloved covering Advent covering Norma Jean covering The Chariot with the cast of Yo Gabba Gabba, titled “There is a Party With God in My Tummy”.… Continued →

American Arson Leave The U.S. and Rebrand as "European Arson"

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

***April Fool’s Joke*** A rather odd news story to report on but one of the utmost importance. At first it emerged as just another rumor but now has been verified through management. A much loved Facedown Records band and all around IVM favorite – American Arson, has made the jump to Europe to an undisclosed country and have renamed themselves as “European Arson“. It can be taken as a direct tribute to their new home or a firebrand sort of activism that just might get them sent back home.… Continued →

Nate Parrish Drops Music Video for "Small"

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

Nate Parrish just dropped a music video for his emotional and inspirational new rock ballad, “Small”. I’ve heard it described as somewhere between Sam Raimi and Wes Anderson but I definitely see some Michael Bay. Ok that last part is an over exaggeration but you get the point, this is a music video not to be missed. Video can be found below or on Nate’s YouTube channel. The song is available now through all digital networks courtesy of Fair Vaux Records.… Continued →

Introducing: Tenkiller

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

I don’t think we’ve covered this band at length in the past but what better a time than now to share some great new music. The band is called Tenkiller probably because a few members are from Tennessee and they are killer? Most likely not, but I consider them killer so there you go. Anyway, this new band might a have a few familiar faces and names coming from bands like For Love Not Lisa, Puller, Blenderhead, Spoken in Tongues, Chainsaw Kittens, and more, all shaping up the lineup for a new band that is more seasoned and talented than a lot of newer groups making a go of it.… Continued →

New Releases: March 28, 2025

By Noah Hardwick in News | No Comments

Rock & Metal

Memphis May Fire – Shapeshifter

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New Releases: March 21, 2025

By Noah Hardwick in News | No Comments

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The Rumors Are True Podcast Interviews Jyro (Xhan) La Villa of Mortal, Fold Zandura, Juggernautz, Lucena, Le Monde Bear)

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

The really cool people at the The Rumors Are True Podcast which is a podcast quickly on the rise, gave interviewed the legend – Jyro (Xhan) La Villa of Mortal, Fold Zandura, Juggernautz, Lucena, Le Monde Bear, among others. Go give it listen on your digital network of choice and make sure to check out the other awesome episodes while you’re at it. Follow: therumorsaretruecast… Continued →

Song of the Day: King's X - Fall on Me

By Loyd Harp in News, Song of The Day | No Comments

Along with the 80s alternative rock bands like U2, Midnight Oil, The Alarm, and Simple Minds, King’s X were the ultimate “Christians in a band” scenario. Despite numerous Christian labels and festivals trying to get the band on board, they always felt their audience was much wider. And yet, their lyrics always hinted at faith in bountiful ways. Musically, the band often functioned as a ‘band’s band.’ They were praised and recognized by members of Pearl Jam, and tons of others as an influence. They played a strange mix of classic rock, funk, heavy metal, and alternative in a unique concoction of progressive metal that predated genres like grunge, alternative metal and even post metal.… Continued →

New Releases: March 14, 2025

By Noah Hardwick in News | No Comments

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REVIEW : Frank Lenz - Blending In

By Loyd Harp in Reviews | No Comments

Everyone’s favorite quirky pop musical genius returns with five songs. Having done stints with Fold Zandura, Lassie Foundation, and Cush, Lenz has ventured out solo since 2001’s Hot Stuff. So what’s it like? This is pop cynicism at its finest. Sugary sweet pop melodies with some of the most bizarre and quirky lyrics yet. Is Lenz Scottish? Because this is right up there with Belle and Sebastian or early Teenage Fanclub. Then again, this EP is hard to peg for so many reasons (yes, the release title is ironic).… Continued →

Light The Way Release Music Video for "Waterwalker"

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

Light The Way just dropped their full music video for the heart tugging emotional new anthem, “Waterwalker”. It’s a beautiful song and a favorite of mine off their new record. Check out the music video below this post and give the band a follow.… Continued →

Multi-News Post! Dig in!!

By Rob J in News | No Comments

Hey guys, there’s been a few new albums and other notable news that’s dropped lately, so I thought I’d just share a few with a couple thoughts, and maybe introduce a few new bands to you that you haven’t had the chance to check out yet as well. Sorry if there’s 1 or 2 that were recently posted, just take them twice as serious. 1. We’ve got the new/renewed album, “Nevertake” by Anberlin. This album is a recreation of Never Take Friendship Personal, only this time with Matty Mullins on the mic.… Continued →

Seth Davey Releases New Song, "When My Mind Runs Back"

By Rob J in News | No Comments

Seth Davey, formerly of Attalus, has released a new song, “When My Mind Runs Back”. The piano driven track speaks of how God remains faithful even in the midst of all our distractions, misgivings, when we act out, etc. He is always there, eager to welcome us back onto the right track whenever we go astray. And this is far from the only release from Seth since Attalus. There is a treasure trove of music you can find on bandcamp, Spotify, and other digital retailers. Check out this track as well as his other music and leave your thoughts!… Continued →

Magdalene Rose Drops New Single, "Hey, At Least I'm Feeling Something"

By Rob J in News | No Comments

Magdalene Rose, formerly of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh, has dropped a new single titled, “Hey, At Least I’m Feeling Something”. Check it out below! The track is pretty eclectic, featuring heavy guitars, some easycore/pop-punk feeling moments. This coupled with Maggie’s melodic, yet driving vocals make for an audible one-two punch sure to please long-time fans while garnering some new ones in the process. But the heart of the song is found in the lyrics, which deal with the heavy subject of cutting. Very well crafted songwriting for such a weighty subject matter.… Continued →

Song of the Day: Sev Statik - Warning

By Loyd Harp in News, Song of The Day | No Comments

Sev Statik (born Joseph Evans) is a hip-hop MC originally from Albany, NY. His credentials and discography run pretty deep. While most average listeners were first introduced to his music through his 2002 release on Uprok Recordings (a short-lived hip-hop label affiliated with Tooth & Nail Records), he had been active with Deepspace5 since 1996. The collective also included Labklik (featuring Listener), Ill Harmonics, and Mars Ill. Are you keeping up? To make matters even more confusing, Sev Statik has also recorded under the alias Stu Dent.… Continued →

Then It Ends Drop Deluxe Edition of "Closure"

By Rob J in News | No Comments

Then It Ends, featuring members of A Past Unknown and Dividing the Masses, have been at it since around 2020 putting out some really incredible music! The band just released a deluxe edition of 2024’s “Closure”. The release features 3 unreleased tracks to cap off an already impressive album, which includes guest appearances from Nick Detty of Wolves at the Gate and Michael Felker of Convictions (catch the video below). Have you checked it out yet? What do you think? … Continued →

Confessions Of A Traitor Announce New Album!

By Rob J in News | No Comments

Confessions Of A Traitor have announced a new album, titled “This Pain Will Serve You”. The album is set for release May 16th on Facedown Records. The album, which follows the 2019 release, “Punishing Myself Before God Does”, is up for pre-order HERE and we can expect a taste of what’s to come on Spotify this Friday. Confessions Of A Traitor can be caught live at this year’s Audiofeed, Light the Dark (in Sweden), and on the Saints and Heathens tour set to take place this June.… Continued →

Confessions Of A Traitor and Bloodlines Announce "Saints and Heathens Tour"

By Rob J in News | No Comments

Confessions Of A Traitor and Bloodlines have announced a Tour that harkens back to the days of the Scream the Prayer Tour! This tour will consist of Confessions Of A Traitor (at every date) and Bloodlines, Meadows, Lightworker, and No Treaty in varying combinations (as seen on the tour poster) between 6/13 and 7/6. Regardless of the tour date, every stop looks to be jammed with bands sure to put on a killer show. Who’s psyched about this one? Who’s going and which date(s)? … Continued →

NEW Blindside Single, "Dead Weight" Set To Drop Friday

By Rob J in News | No Comments

This is not a drill, Blindside are set to drop their first single, since July of 2019 this Friday!!! The new single, titled “Dead Weight”, sounds like it will be everything fans of the band have loved them for over the years. Who’s psyched to get some new Blindside??? https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1YzPgv5Wyf/?mibextid=oFDknk… Continued →

Plead The Widow's Cause Release Heavy and Hopeful New Spirit Filled Hardcore Album

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

New Jersey based spirit filled post-hardcore band – Plead The Widow’s Cause, just released their brand new full length record titled “(Silver Glass Stare)”. The title of record is actually an excerpt from “The Lord of The Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien. This is a heavy and metallic, spirit filled, post-hardcore, sometimes melodic, bundle of joy. This is a literal step up from the last record “Pain Split” and shows a band not afraid to stretch out their wings and experiment a little but at the same time drawing on past influences and classic hardcore sounds as well as some screamo 00’s tendencies.… Continued →

Anberlin Teases New Music

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

Anberlin have released a series of video clips over on their Instagram/Facebook pages with what sounds like new versions of songs off “Never Take Friendship Personal” and a date of 3/21. A video was just posted today with a clip of Matty Mullins (current lead singer of Anberlin and singer for Memphis May Fire) talking about re-recording “Paperthin Hymn” and that same date listed again. So either we are getting a re-recording of Paperthin Hymn with Matty on Friday or a whole album re-recording is dropping that same date.… Continued →

Nate Parrish Releases New Single, "Small"

By Rob J in News | No Comments

Nate Parrish has released a new single, titled “Small”. Fairly consistent with Nate’s other punk-laced offerings, “Small” speaks to the sense of feeling burdened by troubles and obstacles that just make you feel…small. Be sure to give it a listen and share your thoughts!… Continued →

New Dispraised Album, "Time" Release Date and Vinyl Preorders

By Rob J in News | No Comments

April 3rd will see Dispraised’s debut release on Thumper Punk Records. The April 3rd release will be available at all digital retailers and such, however there will also be a limited vinyl release as well that is set to ship on or about June 30th. See all the details, including your pre-order info, below! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1YzPgv5Wyf/?mibextid=oFDknk… Continued →

Convictions Drops Deluxe Edition of "Fear of God"

By Rob J in News | No Comments

In a surprise release (to me, at least), Convictions dropped a deluxe edition of their most recent release, “Fear of God”. The album features 2 new tracks, titled “Bend the Knee” and “Metanoia”. Make sure to check it out and leave a comment with your thoughts! The band is currently set to do a short tour with Attack, Attack in May as well as a few festivals such as Welcome to Rockville in Daytona, FL, Inkcarceration in Mansfield, OH, and Armstrong Metalfest in British Columbia, so you’ve got plenty of chances to catch these guys live.… Continued →

Song of the Day: Black and White World - Love is the Law

By Loyd Harp in News, Song of The Day | No Comments

The 90s was such an interesting decade for music in general, but for the Christian scene in particular. There was such a diversity of sounds and multiple genres exploding in all different directions from alternative to metal to punk to hardcore to hip-hop and electronica. Then even within each of these there was a multiplicity of subgenres all moving in different trajectories at the same time. It wasn’t uncommon to go to a gig in the 90s and see a ska band opening a show that also included indie rock and hardcore.… Continued →

REVIEW : 2Minute Minor – Self-Titled and Self-Reflection

By Loyd Harp in Reviews | 3 Comments

After publicly calling it quits last year, 2Minute Minor decided to release one final EP. Due to family commitments, touring and playing live was no longer possible, so rather than keep the band going, they decided to end things. This is that final record. Interestingly former members Marko (on guitar) and Zach (on drums) both returned for the final recording, as well as having lead guitar contributions from none other than Bryan Gray (The Blamed, Left Out, Mortal, Six Feet Deep, et. al.) Mainstays Wiley (vocals), Bob (guitar), and Sean (bass) are back as well.… Continued →