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No Lost Cause - Letting Go (Indie Vision Music Premiere)

By Brandon J. in Lyric Videos, News | 2 Comments

We are pleased to bring you a special premiere of the new No Lost Cause song titled “Letting Go”. Check out the lyric video, below or on our YouTube channel! “Letting Go”, is the first song off the upcoming new album from the beloved punk/ska act known as NO LOST CAUSE. To be released later this year.… Continued →

August 9, 2025

Song of the Day: Rusty Shipp - Automoto vs Epic Bard - Surfride Strut

By Timo Cuoco in Song of The Day | No Comments

I have always loved the sounds of surf music. The Beach Boys were a staple on the oldies station that my dad listened to when we were on the road. I remember Dakoda Motor Company coming out & that 1st & 2nd LP blew me away. These 2 SOTD bands have released these 2 songs very recently which I thought was cool. Other bands that have dabbled in the genre are 1998’s The Surfers, my friend’s band Bub Walker & the Tombstones, and Switchfoot. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com… Continued →

August 8, 2025

Song of the Day: Damien Jurado - Frustrated

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

While this artist is known as a sort of darling in the indie folk scene, his roots are in the Christian punk/emo scene of the Pacific NW in the 90s. With connections to Pedro the Lion, Roadside Monument, Poor Old Lu, etc. Jurado released some 7″ singles on the then-fledgling Christian label Tooth and Nail Records. Even his debut was a co-release with Tooth and Nail and SubPop, the latter a connection that came through his friend Jeremy Enigk of Sunny Day Real Estate. Apart from some of his early punk-leaning projects, Jurado has not been one to proclaim faith through his music, opting instead to tell stories both real and fictional.… Continued →

August 6, 2025

Stryper releases new music!

By Timo Cuoco in Lyric Videos, News | No Comments

Stryper just released this song a week ago that will be coming from their upcoming Christmas EP. Talk about Christmas in July. 🙂 Here is a rundown of the upcoming release: https://blabbermouth.net/news/stryper-releases-still-the-light-first-single-from-upcoming-christmas-album  

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Song of the Day: The Kreepdowns: Spiritual Beast vs The Saints

By Timo Cuoco in Song of The Day | 2 Comments

Crazy, but this SOTD was literally in my queue for y’all without knowing that Loyd had posted recently on Acoustic Shack! Anyways, I uploaded the album to Youtube as for some reason wasn’t up. Great album with the highlights being Spiritual Beast, Go Now, Cello, Select & Not Like That. The Saints comes from a Bettie  Rocket comp. To me they sounded like a more modern grunge than Nirvana akin to Smashing Pumpkins. And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my Ripper Radio show that airs on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.… Continued →

August 1, 2025

Song of the Day: Acoustic Shack - It's Good to Know

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

Husband and wife duo Michael and Laura Misiuk comprised alternative folk/rock act Acoustic Shack. Their stellar debut for Blonde Vinyl (1991, self-titled) was replete with poignant lyrics, Michael’s competent guitar playing, and the pair’s vocal harmonies led by Laura’s distinctly 90s alterna-pop croon. While it was slightly outside of my tastes at the time (which mostly leaned in a punk/metal/grunge direction), I couldn’t help but be captivated by the band’s combination of acoustic-led music and heartfelt reflections on topics as far-ranging as trying to understand a friend’s trauma from childhood abuse (“Deliver Me”), the comforts of home and belonging (“Red Door”), and the assurances of love (“It’s Good to Know”).… Continued →

July 25, 2025

Michael W. Smith - Your Love Is a Flood (New Song)

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

A legend in his own right- Mr. Michael W. Smith, is someone who has been making engaging, more often than not “catchy”, “addictively appealing”, “hopeful”, “spiritually connective”, pop rock tunes for 4 decades now, returns with yet another catchy song perfect for right now. It has that nostalgia factor going on with the electronic new wave pop sounds he became known for in the 80’s and early 90’s yet drenched in a modern electro sound perfect for 2025. It’s like that perfect upgrade so many fans have probably been clamoring for, for years.… Continued →

The Undertaking Release New Song

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The Undertaking have just dropped a brand new chaotic song titled “If You’re So Rich, Why Aren’t You Smart?” and it’s available via all digital networks now! Read the press release below (or on our website).… Continued →

Song of the Day: Daniel Band - Never Gonna Die

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

Pioneers of the early Christian metal scene, Daniel Band formed in 1979 in Toronto, Canada. Along with Resurrection Band, they were one of the first band to fuse true hard rock with faith-filled fervor and lyrics. The band’s sound often rode the line between hard rock and traditional heavy metal, much like secular artists Kiss, Van Halen, and AC/DC. They released 5 albums between 1982 and 1988, with a live album in 2001 and a handful of re-issues. Though they haven’t released any new material since the 80s, the band have played a scattering of live shows, including appearances at Ohio’s Immortal Fest as recent as 2024, and they are scheduled again to play Part 2 of the festival this August!… Continued →

July 20, 2025

Coqui to Release EP This September

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

Rising indie artist Coqui will release a killer new EP titled “Living 2 Die” on September 5th via Dream Records. Check out the amazing new song “Only Idol” in music video format below this post.… Continued →

July 19, 2025

Song of the Day: Embrace "Restore"

By Marco Leal in Song of The Day | No Comments

Embrace is/was a Spirit filled, metalcore, melodic hardcore band from San Angelo, Texas. FFO: Conveyer and The Dwelling.

July 18, 2025

Song of the Day: Stavesacre - At the Moment

By Loyd Harp in News, Song of The Day | 3 Comments

Stavesacre emerged in the mid-90s as sort of Christian punk/alternative/metal supergroup. Featuring ex-members of The Crucified, Focused, Chatterbox, The Blamed, scaterd-few, and Saviour Machine, the band had a lot of hype to live up to before their debut album was even heard. And while the members’ previous project mostly dabbled in hardcore, Stavesacre forged new sounds more akin to post-hardcore or alternative metal. The late 90s landscape was ripe for such a shift, with nu metal and other forms of non-traditional metal emerging. The band’s debut album, Friction, was metal with eager praise from both fans and critics, covering ground that was often neglected in Christian circles.… Continued →

July 17, 2025

Demon Hunter Heads Out on Tour This Fall with War of Ages

By Brandon J. in News | 2 Comments

Demon Hunter is heading out on the “There Was a Light Here Tour” with War of Ages, Convictions, and Cultist. Dates and info right here . Demon Hunter just released the song “Sorry Light The Way” and you can watch the music video below.… Continued →

July 12, 2025

Have You Heard of Lamenter?

By Marco Leal in Articles, News | No Comments

Spirit filled melodic/post-hardcore out of West Texas. FFO: Plead the Widow's Cause, The Dwelling, In Shepherds Arms, (Un)worthy, Remembering Never

July 11, 2025

Heaven's Metal Announces 40th Anniversary Print Edition with Flip Cover

By Loyd Harp in News | No Comments

After going out of print with its 150th issue in early 2012, Heaven’s Metal (HM) Magazine has returned with a 40th Anniversary special edition. Editor Doug Van Pelt was discussing print options with his friend Anthony Gober of Anchor Merchandising, who wanted to print a program for the upcoming two-weekend Immortal Festival events this summer (July 25-27 & August 29-31). One thing led to another, and Van Pelt volunteered to take on the whole project when he proposed, “Why don’t we make the festival program a legitimate 40th anniversary issue of Heaven’s Metal Magazine?”… Continued →

Grace Graber Drops New Song "Run"

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

Female pop-punk artist – Grace Graber, just dropped a killer new track titled “Run”. The song has an accompanying music video to go with it and you can view it below. Make sure to give this new song a listen now on your favorite digital networks. She has an awesome sound and it’s sure to put a smile on a lot of faces out there, not to mention inspire hope.… Continued →

Allison Eide Will Release New Song on July 18th

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

Allison Eide released “For The King” back at the end of May and now will release her new song “IDK” on July 18th (next week). If you want to catch up on the last song released, check it out below. This is an artist definitely on the verge of breaking out so hop in line and get ready!… Continued →

People of Punk Rock Records Launch Orders for Craig's Brother "Homecoming" and "Lost at Sea" on Vinyl

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

People of Punk Rock Records are back with another amazing vinyl re-releases. They are doing a pre-order for “Lost at Sea” and have put up for sale “Homecoming”, both albums by So Cal punk legends – Craig’s Brother. “Homecoming” is out and ready to ship now and “Lost at Sea” is a pre-order ready to ship in September. The two releases were last pressed to vinyl by Veritas Vinyl a decade ago. Order both these fine albums by clicking this link here or by visiting peopleofpunkrockrecords.com… Continued →

Seth Davey Releases New Song "39 Years and Counting"

By Brandon J. in News | 2 Comments

Seth Davey formerly of the band Attalus, has just dropped his beautiful new worship centric, solo song titled “39 Years and Counting”. It is honest, beautiful in sound, and all together engaging on a deep spiritual level. Don’t ever count out a great indie artist and don’t discount their talents just because their songs might not have that major label/promo stamp on it. This is really incredible stuff and worthy of repeat listens. It has the IVM stamp of approval so there you go!… Continued →

Advent Return With New EP

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

After years of silence, these legendary hardcore music makers known as “ADVENT” are back and BETTER THAN EVER!! This hard hitting, soul crushing new EP is titled “God Is The End” and features 4 insane, heavy songs with that signature Advent hardcore sound. If you’ve been sort of a casual Advent fan or haven’t really thought about them in years, definitely don’t sleep on this EP. Give these songs a listen and ignite that spirit with their uncompromising sound and lyrics. This is probably one of the best hardcore releases of 2025 (so far).… Continued →

Song of the Day: Clear Convictions - Arrepientete

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

Hardcore band Clear Convictions originally formed in their home territory of Puerto Rico, but have since settled in Florida. I got to see the band live (for the first time) at Audiofeed last weekend and they absolutely killed it! In fact, they rocked hard enough to get this 51-year-old gray-haired guy out of mosh retirement. In fact, I surprised myself at how hard I went. But when the grooves are this deep and the riffs this thick, it’s hard to resist. The band formed sometime in the 2000s, but I couldn’t find a specific year.… Continued →

July 4, 2025

Song of the Day: The CT Four Plus - Exodus II

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

Okay, forgive me, but we’re doing two obscure instrumental songs in a row for Friday’s Song of the Day feature. Last week it was Dutch experimental noise artist Dolenaer. This week we have German psych rock band The CT Four Plus. I know very little about the band, other than the fact they were German and active in the 1970s. The band released four different singles (for a total of seven songs), all on the MFB Produktion label, a Christian label based in Germany that was active from the 60s through at least the 1980s.… Continued →

June 28, 2025

Vengeance Rising vocalist Roger Martinez has passed away

By Timo Cuoco in News | 2 Comments

Roger was the vocalist of one of the big 4 of thrash metal in the Christian industry which also included Deliverance, Tourniquet & Believer. Vengeance released 4 albums & this writer unfortunately didn’t hear about them until their last Released Upon the Earth. Pastor Bob Beeman’s hand is on the cover of their S/T debut. If you ever get to meet Pastor Bob, make sure you talk to him. He is a real man of God. Afterwards, Vengeance disbanded & formed several other bands including Die Happy & Once Dead.… Continued →

June 27, 2025

Watashi Wa and Lakes Vinyl Available For Order Now

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

I have some exciting news. Two different labels are releasing Watashi Wa and Lakes vinyl. Lakes if you were unaware, was the band that continued on the Watashi Wa legacy after they first broke up including lead vocalist Seth Roberts. Lakes released an EP in 2005 called “Photographs” that dropped in The Militia Group originally. The re-release is being put out by Sing Along Records right here (while you’re there make sure to check out the Long Since Forgotten vinyl). In addition the label Lost In Ohio are releasing the much loved and critically acclaimed Watashi Wa album “The Love of Life” on vinyl for the first time and you can preorder here.… Continued →

Song of the Day: Dolenaer - Stormen uit het Westen

By Loyd Harp in Song of The Day | No Comments

Okay, we’re about to go crazy-obscure for this Song of the Day. First off, is this even a song? I recently discovered Dolenaer while listening to Hymns of the Blackest Light Volume 2, a compilation of black metal and experimental noise put out by Fallen Oak Recording. You might recognize that name as being closely affiliated with atmospheric black metallers Vials of Wrath. Dolenaer ride that incredibly fuzzy line between ambient, experimental noise, and black metal, with a sound that hints of all three, but leads them into something entirely new.… Continued →

June 24, 2025

Song of the Day: Flynn Adam- Dishes

By Timo Cuoco in Music Videos, Song of The Day | No Comments

Flynn Adam Atkins was part of the Cali collective LA Symphony. He continued on in another project called Rootbeer along with going solo. As opposed to last weeks SOTD, this one focuses on what love is really about. Check out these lyrics. I do the dishes; you know I love you  Take out the trash; you know I love you   Saving my kisses; you know I love you   My love’s like that, love’s like that And be sure to check out my website www.castingsuchathinshadow.com and my pre-recorded radio show on Ripper Radio aired on Sundays 5-6 pm EST.… Continued →

June 23, 2025

Rusty Shipp to release new album this Friday!

By Loyd Harp in News | No Comments

Everyone’s favorite nautically-themed hard rock band, Rusty Shipp, are set to release their latest marine-inspired offering, Capsized Empire to digital outlets this Friday (06/27). The album addresses the Problem of Evil from a philosophical standpoint–you know, standard, lightweight indie rock material (/sarcasm). In true Rusty Shipp form, the album follows a storyline, all of which will be included in the liner notes. Order from the band’s website here: rustyshipp.com… Continued →

June 21, 2025

REVIEW : Teeth for Eyes - Mines Along the Strand

By Loyd Harp in Reviews | No Comments

Many of you will already be aware of the deep credentials held by Teeth for Eyes: members have played in Cicero, Empty Tomb, Godspeed, Crux, Government Hate Mail and many more. Naming these connections is both helpful and problematic. Sure, it tells us that the band members are seasoned veterans of the punk/indie scene, but how much does it tell us about the current music? While musically the band are still cranking out fast-paced punk rock with touches of both hardcore on the one hand and/or alternative/grunge on the other, they are somewhat of an anomaly in that they have a singer.… Continued →

June 20, 2025

Song of the Day: Neal Morse Band - Bird on a Wire

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

Before he became a household name in prog rock, Neal Morse had already played in a handful of bands throughout the 80s and 90s. He’d recorded at least half a dozen albums with the notable Spock’s Beard, and also formed a prog-rock supergroup called Transatlantic with members of Flower Kings, Marillion, and Dream Theater. In fact, Morse’s partnership with famed drummer Mike Portnoy would carry over into several other projects, most notably (for our purposes here) the Neal Morse Band. In 2002, Morse became a born-again Christian, and began writing music with distinctly Christian lyrics and purposes.… Continued →

June 17, 2025

Plead The Widow's Cause "Burn Bright, Burn Out" Epic Hardcore in Music Video Format

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

New Jersey based hardcore punk outfit – Plead The Widow’s Cause, just dropped an epic new music video that’s totally diy but filled to the brim with some of the best hardcore sounds around. If you haven’t heard these before then do yourself a favor and press play on the video below and check them out. They recently released a new full length that is available on your favorite digital networks. This song is titled “Burn Bright, Burn Out”.… Continued →

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