Author: Rob J

The guys in Love and Death will not only be releasing a very long awaited follow-up to their  2013 debut release, “Between Here and Lost” this week, but will also be performing a livestreamed show with some special guests (Lacey Sturm, Matty Mullins, and Keith Wallen)! The wait for the new album, “Perfectly Preserved” is finally over! Check out the videos below! Grab a ticket for the coinciding show this Friday and check it out! Pre-orders HERE. Livestream tickets HERE. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=263595425136980&id=100044595722225… Continued →

Earth Groans is a metal band with an explosive, thundering sound that grips its listeners with their sound. Interest in the band in the past few years seems to have skyrocketed among fans of the genre and for good reason. So when you hear news of something new from them headed your way, you pay attention.   In a rather ambitious endeavor, the band has chosen to cover a song from the one and only Deftones. “My Own Summer” was the first single of the Deftone’s second album release, “Around the Fur” and was in instant hit and an instant classic.… Continued →

One of Thumper Punk Records’ newest bands, Doulos, have released their debut ep, “The Middleman”. These guys border on punk, harcore, and street punk. I was able to see them a few years ago and have eagerly awaited this release and there’s no question, it was well worth the wait. Make sure you give this ep a listen, you won’t wanna sleep on this one!  … Continued →

Rockfest Records’ nu metal band, Relent, have released a new song, “Think You Got It” and are currently in the studio recording the followup to their debut release, “Heart Attack”. The band delivers their hard hitting style once again and continues to build the anticipation for their sophomore release. Check out the lyric video below and let us know if youre ready for more from these guys.  … Continued →

Hard rockers Islander have released a new song and an accompanying video for “The Outsider”. The past few singles they’ve released have been a bit more on the mellow side, but this one shows the band still brings it. Check out the video below and leave your thoughts.  … Continued →

It’s always a pleasure to find a new band to listen to and many times I find myself wondering how I’m only now hearing about them, especially when they sound so good.   Windvent is a progressive post-hardcore band from Chihuahua, Mexico. They have a very heavy, yet melodic sound. The guitarwork is incredible and the vocals range from sounding like Mouth of the South to Lifelong, and also feature some really great sounding cleans. Excellent lyrics! The band released a few singles in the past year or two and have a full length release, “Relief” that dropped in 2018.… Continued →

I was going to write a little intro to this list of mine, but in the end I figured I’d just let it speak for itself. Alot of great music dropped despite all the year brought us and these are my top 20. Let me know what you think!     20. Everything In Slow Motion – “Influence”. (Rock/Hard Rock) Released 10/16/20 on Facedown Records. Influence was the band’s first release since the 2016 ep, Laid Low. While it didn’t feel like a whole lot of new ground was covered, that is a good thing, especially considering their sound.… Continued →

Metalcore band, Then It Ends have emerged onto the scene lately with track after track of heavy hitting songs that have been met with a pretty positive reception. This upcoming Friday, the band will release it’s debut album, “Restored” on Flourish Records. To get a feel for what you’re in for, be sure to check them out HERE.… Continued →

In case you weren’t aware, Wolves At The Gate will be releasing a new ep on Solid State Records on October 9th, called “Dawn”. The ep will feature 6 alternate versions of songs that appeared on their most recent release, “Eclipse”. Check out the track below, and presave the new ep HERE. Who plans on picking this up?… Continued →

The punks in Slick Shoes made their triumphant return this past week with a new release on Tooth & Nail Records called “Rotation & Frequency”. Listening to this album, it’s clear the guys are still in prime shape, 17 years after their last studio release. If you liked these guys before, you’re in for a real treat. You can grab this album at any digital retailer or right HERE. If you’ve already given a listen, tell us what you think!… Continued →

Collington has released a new song and video called “Vagrant”. This track is very acoustic based and laid back, yet smooth and melodic. If you’ve given a listen to Collington before and like what you’ve heard, chances are you’ll be into this; if you haven’t heard his stuff before, there’s no better time to start than right now. Check out the song/video below and listen to it or even better, pick it up HERE.… Continued →

Jason Wisdom has a real talent for putting out really great music, whether it be in Becoming the Archetype, Death Therapy, The Reversalist, among others. This past week Death Therapy teamed up with Impending Doom frontman, Brook Reeves to deliver a cover of “Reject” by Living Sacrifice. The song has a real industrial metal feel to it that works really well. It’s a great cover, sure to please. Check it out HERE or below and let us know how you’re liking this.… Continued →

Earth Groans will be releasing their 2nd ep of 2020, “Waste”, on Solid State Records, October 23rd. As of now, you can place preorders and presaves HERE. The first single, “Shatter” dropped this past Friday; you can check it out below. Who’s looking forward to hearing more from these guys???… Continued →

Cast the Dragon has released their latest album, “Annihilate the Adversary” on Thumper Punk Records on Sept 18. The album makes for a great listen, full of energy and a message of hope. Dark, brooding punk rock with a hint of gothic elegance woven throughout 15 blistering tracks.  Joshua Lory’s baritone vocals interplay with anthemic guitars, haunting keyboards and punishing drums.  Uncompromising lyrical content focused on keeping God at the center of all things through Jesus/Yeshua our Messiah.  The band’s full tilt sound is reminiscent of The Damned, TSOL, Misfits, Grave Robber and  Scaterd Few.… Continued →

If you haven’t started listening to GFM by now, man…get on board already. Really well executed hard rock by these three sisters and hearts set on God. The trio just released their newest ep, “Operation Take Over” at the beginning of the month and have now dropped a music video for the track, “Smile”. Check it out below and leave your thoughts.… Continued →

Last month, Skillet re-released their most recent album, “Victorious” and dubbed it “Victorious: The Aftermath” (get yours HERE). The re-release features 3 new tracks and reimagined/remixed versions of previously existing tracks. One of the new tracks, “Dead Man Walking” was just given the lyric video treatment. Seems very reminiscent of what you’d hear off the “Rise” album. Check it out below and see if you agree.… Continued →

Deep Valleys is a band from Buffalo, NY that formed in 2016. Since then, the band has released an ep titled “The Call Of The Void” in Sept 2017, as well as a full album titled, “Goldhaven” that dropped in August of 2019. The newest single, “Beyond The Waves” was released last week and is a pretty great song. The band’s style reminds me of a mix of Thrice and Anberlin. If you’re looking for a new band to check out, I’m gonna recommend these guys.… Continued →

New Metalcore band, Then It Ends (feat. members of A Past Unknown and Dividing the Masses) have released a new song and a video to go with it for the song “Reality”. Much more melodic than the recently released single, “Depravity”, “Reality” contains great lyrics and heavy moments that contrast the laid back feel heard for most of the track in perfect proportion. “Reality” makes for a great listen for fans of a variety of tastes in music. Check out the video below and let us know if you agree.… Continued →

Coinciding with the release of the new album, “The Path”, which dropped today, Fit For A King has released a new video for the album’s title track. The new album maintains much of the band’s heaviness from the past while adding some more melodic content as well. We’ll have a review coming your way in the near future. In the meantime, check out the video below and let us know what your thoughts are on it.… Continued →

Rottweiler Records’ own XIII Minutes has released a new video for “Who Told You”. If you’re looking for some new metal/hard rock to give a listen to, these guys are it. Check out the video below and share your thoughts.… Continued →

Metal band DIRE has released a new song, “Forever New” with an accompanying video. Definitely recommended listening. Do you agree? Check out the video below and let us know!… Continued →

Kindo have released a new single, “Better Off Together”. The band’s unique style of jazz influenced rock mixes together beautifully with some more modern pop elements and makes this song really shine. Give it a listen below and pick it up at your preferred digital retailer.… Continued →

Disciple has released the third and final bonus track off of the deluxe edition of “Love Letter Kill Shot” which dropped today. Of the three bonus tracks, this one certainly seems to have the most kick to it. You can pick up the deluxe edition HERE and check out the new song below. Don’t forget to share your thoughts on this one.… Continued →

12 Stones has released a new single called “Empty Words”. The song is a bit edgier than the first single, “Sever” which was released just a couple weeks ago. You can pick up both at most digital music retailers. You can check the track out below.… Continued →

John Cooper has written a book that is due out this December called “Awake and Alive to Truth”. John has been on fire on his podcast, “Cooper Stuff” which I highly recommend checking out. From his page, he’s said of the book, “How do you know what’s true when there are so many differing voices telling us what to do? AWAKE & ALIVE TO TRUTH tackles the reigning philosophies of our day and points you to an eternal truth that is unshakeable.” Pre-order HERE.… Continued →

Earlier this week, Relent posted about “numusic” now that they’re back from tour. Anyone eager to hear more from these guys?… Continued →

Then It Ends (featuring members of A Past Unknown and Dividing The Masses) have dropped their first video for the song, “Depravity”. The song will be featured on the band’s debut album, “Restored”, out October 2nd on Flourish Records. This track hits hard, has great lyrics, and is sure to be an instant favorite for fans of metalcore. Don’t sleep on these guys! Check out the video below and drop a comment.… Continued →

Behold the Beloved is a hard rock/worship band from Lancaster, PA who’ve just released their newest single, “Come Alive” featuring Kevin Young of Disciple. Get a listen and check out the lyric video below.… Continued →

Fit For A King has recorded a live set at the Masquerade in Atlanta, GA that they say is essentially the same set they would have been performing live had current events made touring impossible. The set will streamed free on Twitch Thursday, 9/10 and will be a release show of sorts for the new album, “The Path”, due out a week from Friday. Throughout the show there will be contests, giveaways, as well as a new merch line for sale and the whole thing will be followed by a live Q&A with the band.… Continued →

Collington released a new single, “Beyond It” today. The song is fairly reminiscent of a mix of Acceptance and Anberlin; ethereal guitar lines and a pretty catchy chorus make for a pretty great listen. Check it out HERE and/or in the video below.… Continued →