Tag: metal

Indie Vision Music is proud to present 2 new playlists that are appearing in addition to 2 other more recent (and continually updated) Spotify Playlists. These are all just for fun and to attract new followers so IVM can finally take over the world and put the first Christian band on Mars. Well not really but it’s still fun, right? Check out the new “Christian Metal and Hard Rock” Playlist, “Christian Emo and Indie Rock”, “Christian Pop-Punk and Punk Rock”, and our really cool “Weekly New Release Sampler”.… Continued →

The trio of hard rock ladies known collectively as “Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh” or “GFM” for short, have just announced that their brand new Ep will go up for Pre-order on March 15th. Check out more info below. Check out the new song also, below.… Continued →

Check out this news on the upcoming Final Surrender full length due out on March 22nd via Rottweiler Records. Final Surrender is the collective effort of four young, yet extremely talented musicians on a journey to push the envelope of progressive metalcore. Upon their formation, the band released two independent E.P.s, toured their native homeland extensively, and developed a rabid, loyal fanbase that reaches beyond India’s borders. The result of the band’s hard work and dedication led them to inking a deal with Indiana’s Rottweiler Records.… Continued →

There’s really no need for any introduction to these giants. However over the years, Demon Hunter’s sound has slowly transformed from that signature “DH” sound to a cleaner vocal driven sound. With mixed responses, Ryan Clark has continued to showcase his pipes with an impressive vocal range and control. So here we are not even two years after Outlive with two brand new albums from the band. The two are musically separated into two categories. War handles the heavier side of Demon Hunter, while Peace handles the softer side.… Continued →

Demon Hunter have a new double album releasing next week and in celebration the band just dropped a new music video for the song “On My Side”. Check out the video below and pre-order digitally right here or on physical here. Amazon also has physical items as well, see link below.… Continued →

The Blamed have returned indeed. After the hype generated from last fall’s new (comeback) “Split ep” with The Satire, the band seeks to conquer your eardrums with powerful and energetic new tunes on album #7 that will show a band on top of their game. If you loved the The Blamed’s early material, you’re going to love this. Please support the band by joining their campaign right here to fund the release of this new album in physical formats. I’m telling you, this is going to be an album that pushes them over the top.… Continued →

Darkwater are back with a new album titled “Human” which will hit the streets on March 1st through Ulterium Records. Check out the fantastic new prog-heavy song “A New Beginning” by Darkwater, below. Pre-order right here on Vinyl or CD.… Continued →

We’re a little behind on this news, but around a month ago, Norma Jean released a B-side from the Polar Similar album called “Children of the Dead”. The song is available on the Polar Similar Deluxe Vinyl Set, which you can get HERE. You can check out the video for this track below, it’s pretty bizarre, but a great song! Right now, the band is in the studio recording their 8th LP and the follow up to Polar Similar, so we can hopefully expect it later this year.… Continued →

Are you one to seek out some new bands to listen to? There are so many bands and labels out there, it can be easy to let some get by you, but whatever you do, don’t let Raven Faith Records be one of them. Raven Faith Records is a newer label in a way and has a roster that is well worth checking out. A few bands worth mentioning here are Peter118, As We Are, CPR, Desiring Dead Flesh, Thre3, and The Bricks. More recently, the label has signed Outside the Shadows, His Calling, and they’ve renewed a contract with Peter118, who have also released a new single, “Waiting”, this past week.… Continued →

Many of us have been eagerly awaiting something new from Death Therapy, and today is the day! The new track, “My Defiance” is available now on all digital platforms (click HERE). The track contains many elements common to the previous album, “The Storm Before the Calm”, however this song is notably heavier than anything on that album, in my opinion. The song features crushing, heavy guitars, guttural screams, and some rather melodic choruses. The song also features a guest spot by Josh Kincheloe of Glasslands and he sounds great on this.… Continued →

Rockfest. The name is carrying more and more clout as the days pass, and rightfully so. Founded by Seventh Day Slumber frontman, Joseph Rojas, Rockfest kicked off as the City Rockfest Tour that would showcase both up and coming bands as well as more seasoned acts, all pretty exceptional. This year’s lineup will feature Righteous Vendetta, Seventh Day Slumber, The Protest, Random Hero, Zahna and Amongst the Giants. Wow.   Rockfest, then came to become the moniker for the newer label, Rockfest Records. The label boasts some especially talented groups like Amongst the Giants, Zahna, The Protest, The Persuaded, Seventh Day Slumber, Random Hero, and Silversyde.… Continued →

Amongst the Giants released a beautifully scathing album, “Obscene” last year. If you haven’t heard it yet, you’re really missing out. On my personal “Best of 2018” list, I gave them the #1 spot for a reason. Give it a listen and I think you’ll quickly see why. But I digress. Just a couple weeks ago, the guys released a new music video for the song “Too Late”. The video is really impacting and touches on some pretty real issues a lot of people face. Great message.… Continued →

According to social media, the band Wolves At The Gate have indeed nearly finished LP4 which I’m assuming will be out on Solid State Records this year. Who else is eager to hear new music from this highly anticipated album?… Continued →

2018 had a number of great albums, all of which I couldn’t list here, but after careful consideration, these are my top 20, none of which are listed lightly. See which ones you’d have picked out and maybe find some new music to check out. And please remember, if you do end up finding something new, please support the artist by picking up some of their music! 1. Amongst The Giants – Obscene Part of the roster of the fairly new label, Rockfest Records, this hard rock/metal outfit released not just the best album of 2018, but the best in their genre over the past few years.… Continued →

I’d like to take a minute to introduce you all to a new metal band out of New Jersey named Through Veins. Their heavy, bombastic, and destructive new sound is sure to please any true metal music fan out there. Uplifting lyrics filled with pure spiritual truth is definitely going to inspire hope. Check out the first song “Genesis” below. The song will appear on the upcoming debut album titled “Immortality” which hits sometime in 2019.… Continued →

Hard rock and nu metal fans rejoice! These 5 Down have returned! Preparing to release their first album in over 12 years, the band has released their first single, “Coming of the Son” off the upcoming release, “The 2nd Coming”. The single is a strong statement that the band is back with a vengeance. Be sure to head over to www.These5Down.com to sign up for their email list and to get to the shop so you can get a copy of the new song!… Continued →

This sounds pretty good. I missed out giving the last album a full listen and I’m deeply sorry. Check out the lyric video from the band Seventh Day Slumber for “Sins Of Our Fathers” below.… Continued →

Finding a rock album in 2018 feels like searching for a needle in a haystack of hip hop. That’s why I’ve done my best to collect all of the rock, alternative, indie, metal, and punk albums I’ve come across in 2018 into one list for you. It’s far from complete (especially when it comes to heavy albums) but hopefully you will be able to find at least a few albums and EPs you haven’t heard yet. Enjoy! (Oh, and feel free to contribute more to the list in the comments!)… Continued →

A while ago, I remember hearing a small snippet of a track from a band I would later find out was Amongst the Giants; just a few seconds in length really, but based solely on that, I already had high expectations of what was to come and was eager to hear more. Then, in April, that “more” came in the form of the bands first single, “Lost In Translation” and my expectations rose even higher. So, when the time came, and it was announced that the debut album, “Obscene” would have a November 16th release date, it really felt far away.… Continued →

Oh, Sleeper have just released their brand new song titled “Decimation & Burial” which you can hear below. The song is available on all digital networks now through Solid State Records. What do you think?… Continued →

Solid State Records band, Silent Planet, will join up with Senses Fail and The Amity Affliction for the “Misery Will Find You Tour”. Dates can be found below.… Continued →

For those of you who braved the crowds on Black Friday, you probably heard Christmas songs playing on the PA overhead. I put together a Spotify playlist of Christmas songs that my wife and I enjoy this time of year to share with all of you.

Pennsylvania-based metalcore band My Heart to Fear is planning on releasing their third LP titled Violent Hallucination on Luxor Records this coming winter. The album features a stripped metal sound of just guitars, bass, drums, and vocals. “The goal was to have a record that we can play live exactly how it sounds on the album,” Frontman Trevor Pool says. Violent Hallucination is an 11 track story-based concept album that will also feature specific artwork for each track. The artwork will be available in digital and physical editions – including vinyl.… Continued →

Matt Baird and Spoken have begun work on album #10 which will see a release in 2019. This is a not only a monumental accomplishment but also reflects the longevity of a music project that has transcended music scenes and style shifts over the years. Matt will be auditioning Guitar, Bass, Drums for 2019 tours, so make sure to message them on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram if you have what it takes. Bring back Jef! jk… Continued →

Wolves At The Gate are back and are working on their 4th album. The band have been dropping hints and recording samples the past month or two to build up anticipation for what’s to come. Check out a short clip below. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for more. Anybody here a Wolves at the Gate fan?… Continued →

In anticipation for the upcoming digital release of The Blamed / The Satire “Split Ep”, we have posted a special “teaser” video below. The video features samples from 3 songs that’ll appear on The Blamed portion of the ep. You can currently purchase the CD version of this split right here via the Indie Vision Music webstore. Itunes preorder goes up on November 5th and full digital release on November 30th. In case you missed the full song stream of “I Guess This is Goodbye” (6500 streams since launch 2 weeks ago), I have posted it below.… Continued →

Tourniquet’s brand new full length effort is now available on all digital networks and bandcamp here. Take a listen to the album below (via bandcamp). Now that the album is officially out, what are your thoughts on this new heavy metal record?… Continued →

Azusa just released a video for their new single “Heavy Yoke.” Their forthcoming album of the same name releases November 16 on Solid State Records.… Continued →

Ulterium Records will release the Theocracy album “Mirror of Souls” in honor of the 10th anniversary of this acclaimed album. You can pre-order from Ulterium direct right here. It is a limited pressing and available in 2 different color options (Colored option limited to 150 copies). I still remember hearing this record for the first time and being blown away by not just the quality but the musicianship and those vocals! There really isn’t another “Christian” group like them out there and they deserve all the praise they get.… Continued →

Metalcore fans rejoice. The much loved former Solid State Records band, MyChildren MyBride, will embark on a cross country tour for the 10th anniversary of their break out hit record “Unbreakable”. View dates below and visit them on Facebook here for more info. Bands joining the tour include: Secrets, Capture, Earth Groans, and Half Hearted.… Continued →