Tag: metal

North Carolina based Metalcore band – Forerunner, have remmerged and are releasing a brand new album through Raging Storm Records this year. The song “Rebuilt With Fire” can be heard over on The Metal Resource by clicking right here.… Continued →

A legend in his own right, Mr. John DeGroff of long running Christian Rock pioneers Petra will be dropping a brand new album “SALT” drenched in prog-rock goodness on June 22nd. Listen to the first song “Runnin'” featuring John Schlitt right here. Read the press release below.… Continued →

I am going to introduce all of you readers to the new band Snakehound right now. The band features former vocalist for The Burial and past IVM contributor – David Marshall. Their sound runs the whole map but fans of Norma Jean, Converge, Everytime I Die, and The Chariot will really find something to appreciate here. Check out their new music, below and please support by purchasing on bandcamp. Their lyrics are deeply personal and the music is explosive in nature, like a full on assault upon the senses.… Continued →

Like your music heavy? Like, really heavy? Something new to check out? Give a listen to Dreaded Dale in the lyric video below for the song “Voices”. What do you think?… Continued →

Convictions is back with their much anticipated follow-up to 2016’s “I Will Become”. Out June 1st on InVogue Records, the band’s upcoming release, “Hope For The Broken”, features the song “Voices” as heard in the video below. If this song is any indication, this is going to be one amazing album. Drop YOUR thoughts below!… Continued →

Luke Easter who was the powerful lead vocalist for long running Christian metal band – Tourniquet, has returned to the music scene in the form of a 7 track ep which he is raising money for on IndieGoGo. He has some pretty amazing special guests laying down instruments and I am positive that mixed with his talents the Ep will be an unforgettable experience. Check out the campaign right here. There are just 9 days left on this campaign so don’t pass this up.… Continued →

DIRE, a metal band from Quitam, GA, released an EP titled “Depths” this past November. “Depths” is the band’s first offering since being signed to Sancrosanct Records earlier that year and is an impressive label debut. “Depths”, however, is preceded by a full length the band released in 2016, titled, “Volume 1” and an earlier, self-titled ep in 2013. Both of these releases were a bit heavier than “Depths”, but to me, it reveals a refining of the bands sound, and in a very positive way.… Continued →

Amongst the Giants is a relatively newer band signed to Rockfest Records. The lineup includes Seventh Day Slumber drummer, Blaise Rojas, Brian Boyd, and Marco Pera. The three-piece has a really great, monstrous sound that walks the line of hard rock and metal. You can catch them on the Summer Rockfest tour this Summer with the likes of Seventh Day Slumber, Spoken, Random Hero, Zahna, and Gold, Frankincense, and Myrhh. Check out their lyric video for the song “Lost In Translation” and find them on social media to stay up to date on what these guys are up to.… Continued →

You gotta check out the new music video from the band Righteous Vendetta for their song “War Is Killing Us All”. It’s heavy stuff and you’re going to dig it.… Continued →

The return of Impending Doom is upon us. Check out the band’s new song “The Wretched and Godless” below. “The Sin and Doom Vol. II” is out worldwide on June 22nd. [Thanks Shadi Ibrahim]… Continued →

Switchfoot have gracefully returned from their years long slumber to reemerge as a metal band. Check out this first single titled “Project 11” which does sound eerily familiar but not sure quite how. This is the “heaviest” the band has ever sounded. Those of you that were secretly wishing for a Jeremy Camp metal project can settle for second best and get a sweet Switchfoot one instead. What goes better with the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ than Bunnies, Eggs, Peeps, and good ol’ heavy metal?… Continued →

New Rottweiler Records band “My Place Was Taken” have released their new music video for “Cordero Y Leon” that we are happy to premiere right here at IVM today. This song and band will please fans of “Impending Doom, Fit For A King, For Today, A Plea For Purging, and The Great Commission”. The Mexico based metal band has been making waves in the music scene and are sharing their positive and faith affirming with people across the globe via Rottweiler Records. Check out the video below and read up a little on the band.… Continued →

In a really cryptic Facebook post, the word, “Reunion?” was posted on Inhale Exhale’s Facebook page. So…they puzzle us, we puzzle you. Obviously, only so much can be gleaned from one simple word, but nonetheless, it’s a fairly exciting thought, whether it be for a night, for a tour, or anywhere in between; at least to me. What would you guys think?… Continued →

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You can now pre-order the new Underoath album “Erase Me” right here in a few different bundles. Check out the music video for new song “On My Teeth”, below. Thoughts on this new direction and controversial content? Album is out April 6th on Fearless Records. According to the band’s Facebook page (sort of), there is going to be new Underoath music coming our way tomorrow. Hit up their page and this link for more vague info. Unconfirmed sources have rumored the album, “Erase Me”, will be out on Fearless Records in the first week of April.… Continued →

Check out the new lyric video from As Earth Fades, for their track “The Great Falsehood”. Think a little For Today, a little Saving Grace, and mix in some The Agony Scene. I think if you are into alot of Facedown Records bands you’re going to be into this.… Continued →

Dagon return after a long absence with their highly technical and heavy set of metal songs on their new album “Back to The Sea” (available now). Check out the title track below and get ready to have your face melted off. Now this is the kind of metal I can call myself a fan of. Check it out… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Aid & Effect – Making Things New [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Cameron Moore – Alpenglow
• JJ Weeks Band – Fool’s Gold [Single]
• LoveCollide – I Don’t Want It [Single]
• Nineclub – Keep On [Single]
• Ryan Stevenson – No Matter What (feat. Bart Millard of MercyMe) [Single]

Dance & Electronic

• FreeG – The Great Escape [Single]
• Georgian And Winnie Banov – Blisstronica 4

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Mark Lee Townsend – 1919: The Ballad of Rexford
• Jon Foreman – Run Free (Mt. Soledad Sunrise) [Single]
• Jonathan McReynolds – Cycles (feat.

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You need to check out this amazing band called Not Beneath from Ohio featuring ex-members of Narcissus, Outcry, North Meadow Park, and Vessel. Complex, technical, heartfelt and spiritual heavy metal. This is a band you absolutely need to give a listen to. Check out their debut full length “memento mori” below (or right here on bandcamp). If you are into early Becoming The Archetype you’ll love this. Thanks Marco for the recommendation!… Continued →

Bastard Tongue is a doom metal band featuring former members of Idealist. Their self-titled EP was produced by Evan King (formerly of Attalus) and debuts 1/12. You’ll be able to find it on their Bandcamp.… Continued →

Check out this intense new song “14:30” from new Raging Storm Records post-hardcore/metalcore band The Worshipper, below. This is the first new song by the band from their upcoming full length on Raging Storm due out this year. The song is now available on all digital networks. This song also features Nolan Smith from NC locals, Remove the Earth.… Continued →

As you’ve probably heard by now, Sleeping Giant has announced their final album, final show, final everything. Off of their upcoming, and final, album, “I Am”, check out the lyric videos below for the tracks “No Love” and “Lanterns”. What do you think? Preorders available here.… Continued →

According to the band’s (FKA Mouth of the South) most recent post on Facebook, the band is packing it in, but not before one last hurrah in Denton, TX on January 26th. If you can make it out, I have no doubt it will be well worth checking out to say farewell.… Continued →

2017 was a pretty decent year for music! Between finding newer bands, the resurgence of others from years of inaction, and great albums from bands we’ve come to love and depend on for great music, it was pretty tough to be disappointed. Below, are the 20 albums that I consider to be the year’s best. If there are bands there you haven’t heard of, I hope you check them out, you never know…maybe one of them would’ve made your top spot. And please, drop a line in the comments and let me know your thoughts!… Continued →

Check out the brand new hard hitting song “MHS” in lyric video form from Project 86, below. The song appears on the group’s new album “Sheep Among Wolves” available right here.… Continued →

The latest band to join the growing (and very talented) new roster over at Raging Storm Records is none other than The Worshiper. The band and label just dropped a teaser clip for their new song “14:30” which will see release on January 9th. You can read all about the background on this great song right here. This band is recommended for fans of: Oh Sleeper, Silent Planet, Phinehas, and For Today.… Continued →

Rottweiler Records is bringing you this very special NEW Christmas music compilation titled “Fleas Naughty Dog Vol. 5” which you can download for free right here on bandcamp. Check out the release below and give it a listen. I highly recommend Grave Robber’s take on “Joy To The World”, it’s awesome! This collection has quite a few fun Christmas themed renditions from bands like XIII Minutes, Among The Wolves, Grave Robber, Peter118, Children of Wrath, and more, so make sure you check it out.… Continued →

Savannah, Georgia based metalcore band Me and The Trinity have just dropped their explosive final album titled “The End of All Things Is Here and It Is Not What I Expected It To Be”. Check it out below and download for name your price. Any purchases of the album will go towards two great non-profit charities of which you can read about right here. If any independent band is going to take a final bow, this is the way you do it. A great parting message and heavy music that moves you.… Continued →

You probably didn’t realize it, but Phinehas has been around for nearly 18 years. Although they only rose from obscurity in 2011 with their debut album Thegodmachine, Phinehas has now put out another reason why they are becoming the giants in the genre. Freshly signed to Solid State Records, the California metal band puts out their most technical and stunning release to date. Dark Flag is a concept album that doesn’t necessarily tell a story, but follows a theme of struggle in a violent and oppressing regime.… Continued →

Just wanted to let everyone know that the well regarded, cherished, and critically acclaimed hardcore hybrid act, Sleeping Giant, will drop a brand new song on Friday December 1st. Get pumped! Watch the teaser below and relive your best memories of the band to get psyched for Friday.… Continued →

Please support my friends Tim Hopkins and Chris Kuhner in getting the incredible independent Christian alt-rock station BrokenFM back up on the air. I absolutely love this station and support their efforts at putting positive, hopeful music out there in the world. BrokenFM lost their transmitting towers/equipment. BrokenFM has been kind to IVM recently in playing tracks from some of our artists both on air and through internet streaming. It’s a tragedy what happened back a month or two ago with those fires up North.… Continued →