Month: September 2024

The new Netherlands Slechtvalk hits hard. If you have never heard of this band think Holy Blood vs Crimson Moonlight. The name is Dutch for the bird peregrine falcon by the way. The band will release their long awaited “At Death’s Gate” on October 31, 2024. While checking out this new track, recollect this 2000 Viking metal worship song.      … Continued →

Our friends over at The Rumors Are True podcast have reached an amazing marker of 100 episodes! To celebrate the milestone, founder Jeremy Alan Gould chose guitarist Jeff Schroeder for conversation. Jeff’s dense pedigree includes Christian indie projects like Lassie Foundation and the violet burning, as well as mainstream heavyweights Smashing Pumpkins. They discuss the differences and similarities in working in such vastly different projects, while Schroeder reflects on his current and perspective on the current state of the music scene. Click the link below to listen: The Rumors Are True 100th episode featuring Jeff Schroeder… Continued →

This industrial/rock/metal band has been making music since 1996 and has created a slew of albums with varying degrees of electronic elements in their sound. Some albums have had an inclination towards straight industrial, whereas others more hard rock/alternative metal. “So Inspired” is from the band’s early era, dating to 1998 and was included on a number of compilations from both Blacklight Records and Flaming Fish Music. There are a couple of different versions of the song available. This version is taken from the I Wear the Mask album.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Collapse//Revive – Death Sequence [Single]
• Collington – Talk About It [Single]
• Feeble Attempt – Absolute Trash
• Fight The Fade – Alive Again [Single]
• Fire from Heaven – Whispers Of A Nameless Fear [Single]
• Gable Price and Friends – Falling In Love With The Light [Single]
• LIONFIGHT – Control (Love / Pity) [Single]
• Magdalene Rose – Teeth Eater [Single]
• Memphis May Fire – Infection [Single]
• My Epic – Heavy Heart – Live [Single]
• Nathan Wagner – Burning Castles [Single]
• Neal Morse – All the Rage [Single]
• Nesdam – The Hill [Single]
• OnWord – Salvation Through Suffering [Single]
• Sower – CREATION [Single]
• Then It Ends – Distorted [Single]
• XXI – Torture [Single]

Pop & CCM

• Claire Leslie – Passenger Seat [Single]
• Dawson Hollow – Pixelated Haze
• Henrik – Little bit [Single]
• Jimmy Clifton, Salem Lee – Holiday [Single]

Electronic & EDM

• Gui Brazil – Last Call [Single]
• Jeremy James Whitaker, Amariah – bind up [Single]
• JOSHUA LAZER – Amen [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Jon Guerra – American Gospel [EP]
• Lowland Hum – We’re All Waiting, Again [Single]
• The Riverside – Evergreen Tides / Nightfall [Single]
• Sherwood Forest – Feed My Lambs [Single]

Worship & Gospel

• Alive City – LIONS (ROAR) [Single]
• Andrew Ripp – City on a Hill [Single]
• HERITVGE – Heaven Is Here Now [Single]
• Ian Yates – Lament And Repent [Single]
• John Mark Pantana, LOVKN – oh Papa [Single]
• Sam Bowman, Christian Singleton – DO THE NEXT THING [Single]
• Steph Andrews – Half-Hearted Lovers [Single]
• Swingin Hammers – Behold [Single]
• tamsin frost – quiet glory [EP]

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“Unblack” metal can be hard to classify. Many do not like the term, but Vardoger could fall under that style of music. The band has gone over numerous personnel changes since its start in 1994. Check out the song lyrics which elude to the struggle of pressing on for the prize that Philippians 3:14 talks about. And by the way, let us remember those affected by the 9/11 attacks. Let’s pray for the Holy Spirit to work on all of our hearts that we may call on Jesus when we struggle with the various sins that can take their toll on our relationship with YHWH.… Continued →

We are excited to bring you the world premiere of the new TAKE music video for their brand new song “Heaven or Hell” which will be on the upcoming album “Time Bomb” due out November 8th. The single drops same day, September 13th! You can click the link below and turn on those notifications to view the video first thing at 12pm PST on Friday! Thanks to Resuscitation Records and TAKE for the new music and premiere.… Continued →

The very first official Furnace Fest Vinyl announcement has taken place and 3 albums have been revealed as part of this exclusive: Dogwood “Building a Better Me” (2000), Slick Shoes “Self Titled” (2001), and As Cities Burn “Hell Or High Water” (2009). You can find these 3 at Furnace Fest next Month courtesy of UnoriginalVinyl and their very talented team. Let’s hope a different variant of each will appear online for those of us who can’t attend Furnace Fest. Which ones are you excited for?… Continued →

Controversial deathrock artist Eva Ortiz has a complicated past & present, but decided to become a Christian for a few years. Panting for Love was the first song I heard from her on a “Christian” show from the college I was attending at the time while I was still in the military in Columbia, South Carolina. Eric Clayton (Saviour Machine) produced the album & the industrial rock band Audio Paradox provided the instrumentation. Both these releases were from 1999 also. AP are probably known most for this song’s appearance on the Flaming Fish Records compilation Electro Shock Therapy.… Continued →

Letter Kills have returned with a brand new song titled “Closer” that is some of the best music they’ve ever written together. Check out the music video for the track below this post and you can stream/download the song now wherever you get your music. I can’t wait to hear the rest of the new stuff because if this is any indication of what’s to come, we are in for a mind blowing listening experience.… Continued →

Chainstay are releasing their new track full of those midwest emo and pop-punk vibes titled “Take The Caseyville Exit” on September 13th. Follow the band on instagram to keep updated: chainstayband… Continued →

Homeplate will return with their brand new EP titled “Thanks For Visiting” which will see a release on September 20th through Small Step Records. Check out a little teaser for it below. Expectations are definitely high and I have a feeling they’ll bring it…all the way home!… Continued →

An absolutely killer new melodic punk rock band has emerged by the name of Humble Kings. The band featuring a former member of Off The Record and they play an upbeat form of punk rock that would appeal to fans of Much The Same, MUTE, Rise Against, Over It, Dogwood, and even Off The Record. Check out the new song “That Kind of Life” in lyric video form, below. The band recently joined forces with Small Step Records and you’ll be hearing a lot more from them in the weeks to come.… Continued →

The “Christian Metal Group” (aptly named) on Facebook is one of the largest social media groups dedicated to the promotion and discussion of Christian heavy metal. The page is taking its support to a new level by sponsoring its first compilation. Full track list was announced this morning, and the compilation (vol. 1) drops next Saturday, September 14th. For more information, check out the page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564859173268 1. Scapegoat – Stand Your Ground 2. Testimony Of Apocalypse – The Time Has Come 3. Every Thought Captive – Punishment 4.… Continued →

The story of Peter is one of the most challenging parts of the gospels apart from perhaps the story of Judas. He walked alongside Christ, was given a new name and title, was in Jesus’ inner circle even within the Twelve – yet still was rebuked for his lack of faith, verbally denied Christ multiple times, and deserted the Lord upon the hour of His death. Of course, the story does not end there – and Peter is three times asked if he loves Jesus and is ultimately restored to ministry with more boldness than before, even to the point of becoming a martyr.… Continued →

Indiana’s favorite blackened death metal band, Symphony of Heaven, have released a new single, and now a new video to accompany it. Both the song and the video are incredible. Check it out here!… Continued →

Sower, the self-described “biblical indie rock” project, have returned only moments after releasing their debut EP to show the firstfruits of their upcoming follow up EP that tells the narrative of the Gospel across four songs: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. “Creation”, serving appropriately as the first single, is out now and tells the controversial tale of God’s good design for humankind and the world in which we live. The song pulls heavily from Genesis and presents listeners with reminders of the world pre-fall. Listen below and stay tuned for more news on the full EP soon!… Continued →

The Christian indie scene suffered a great loss last week, losing notable drummer Geoff Riley, known best for his immaculate time-keeping skills in the band Puller. The band was formed by Mike Lewis (ex-For Love Not Lisa, secular grunge/post-hardcore band), and hailed from Oklahoma. Mike posted the news of Geoff’s death, and some very poignant thoughts about Riley’s life and artistic contributions to the independent music scene via Instagram. Because it can’t really be said any better than this, I’m linking the post and including the entire text here: Geoff Riley Instagram Announcement “Hearing the news of my friend and music partner Geoff Riley passing is an overwhelming devastating loss.… Continued →

Breakaway is a one-man oi/punk band from south Texas. In fact, all guitars, bass, “beats” (does this mean a drum machine?) and vocals on Warrior are handled by David Burke. The EP is produced by Breakaway as well, which I assume means Burke again. While this is impressive in many ways, it can also be limiting. We’ll come back to that as a recurring theme on this EP. The tempos, for the most part, are fast and furious, and yet there is a rock and roll undertone to the sounds.… Continued →

Most know Tommy Walter aka Abandoned Pools from the Tooth & Nail release. However, he released lots of music beforehand with the mainstream band Eels & the moniker actually stemmed from 2 other names before it involved into AP. This SOTD was actually the 3rd single released from the album of the same name. Abandoned Pools is currently working on their 6th release & their Kickstarter project started August 6th, 2024.  … Continued →

InTheosis, a new project featuring Peter Espevoll of Extol fame just dropped their 2nd song titled “Purge(d)” which is available on all digital networks now. Take a listen to this incredible new creation below and make sure to give them a follow here: intheosis.bandcamp.com… Continued →

Feeble Attempt are finally dropping their collaborative melodic skate punk debut album. The album is titled “Absolute Trash” but it is far from that, I mean polar opposite from anything resembling trash, we’ll save that for Five Iron Frenzy (lovingly). There are a ton of killer guest vocalists that fill out this release including Josh from Dogwood and Saint Didacus, Peter from Over It and Runner Runner, Adam from Homegrown and Radical Radical, and loads more. Did I say a former member of Means is part of this project?… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Christian Singleton – do you miss me? [Single]
• xDOULOSx – Bellum [Single]
• Empty Atlas – Little Voices [Single]
• Fire from Heaven – Testament [Single]
• Hopeful. – Words Don’t Play [Single]
• John Van Deusen – Comeback Wrecker [Single]
• Remedy Drive – Scars to Prove It 
• Switchfoot – The Beautiful Letdown – Live from Los Angeles
• Trev – Joy [Single]

Pop & Alternative

• Abby Siler – gonna be ok [Single]
• Fulton Lee – Family Business [Single]
• Jayne & Levi – Winter Heart [Single]
• Lauren Preuss – Little Coat [Single]
• The New Respects – Candy [Single]

Electronic & EDM

• God’s Warrior, Ginger Panda – Come To Christ [Single]
• Kevin Aleksander – Healing is Coming [Single]
• TRTLE – Free Fall [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Charlie Peacock – EVERY KIND OF UH-OH
• Northwest Stories, Brook St – Happy Camper [Single]
• Vian Izak – where do we end up when life goes on?

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This sure to be controversial song is from a rapper who has released a lot of tunes over the past few years. Per the Holy Culture site, “Isaiah Robin is an artist whose heart is solely for God. He makes music to lift you Spiritually and bring you closer to the Lord. Lyrics filled with revelation he writes as he is led, a true disciple of our Lord & savior Yeshua Hamashiach.” Check out these thought provoking lyrics below & also his media including his podcast.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Altarheart – Malice [Single]
• The Brave – When You Believe [Single]
• Charming to the Last – Battlefield [Single]
• CHANGETHEWXRLD – familiar resonance [Single]
• Fire from Heaven – Descent Into Ascension [Single]
• The Fray – Don’t Look Down [Single]
• Heal The Hurt – Heal The Hurt [EP]
• Homeplate – Prison Culture [Single]
• OnWord, lamenter – Drowning In Your Blood [Single]
• Strings And Heart – sunset silhouette [Single]
• Zane Vickery – Interloper 

Pop & Alternative

• Fulton Lee, Nic D – Lookin Up [Single]
• LOYALS – Back To Being Bored [Single]
• Mat Kearney – Kevlar [Single]
• rakey – Apple Core

Electronic & EDM

• Chris Howland, Audicid – Keep Moving On [Single]
• Gui Brazil – Joyful [Single]
• Jhonny Vergel – Good News [Single]
• JOSHUA LAZER – Joy [Single]
• Reyer, Retain Clamp Your Hands [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Daniel David – Cut the Ties [Single]
• Sarah Sparks – If I Could Paint a Clouded Sky [Single]
• Skye Peterson – All The Difference
• Wild Harbors – Break My Heart [Single]

Worship & CCM

• BEACH W – Without You [Single]
• Blanca – Worthy [Single]
• Brice Davis, Jimmy Clifton – Spanish Moss [Single]
• Chasing the Light – Bless The Lord [Single]
• Colorvault – Let the World Turn [Single]
• From The Ground Up – I Worry So Much Over Nothing [Single]
• Grace Graber – The Breakthrough
• Honor & Glory, Disciple – Firm Foundation (He Won’t) [Single]
• Illumination Project – Satisfied in You [Single]
• John Mark McMillan – When He Returns [Single]
• John Mark Pantana, LOVKN – He Loves Us Well [Single]
• Kelsey J.,

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