Tag: metal

It is with a heavy heart and coming seemingly from a never ending stream of bad news of late, that we report the passing of Ted Kirkpatrick who has become the face and man behind the legendary metal band – Tourniquet. Ted Kirkpatrick was a founding member of the long running band, drummer, songwriter, animal rights supporter, thinker, seeker, and a man of God. Ted passed from IPF, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis which is a rare and terminal lung disease. While it is certainly tragic especially amongst news of several other recent Christian musician deaths, we know that Ted has gone home to be with the Lord where he is jamming with Michael Bloodgood, Keith Green, Rich Mullins, Gene Eugene, Larry Norman, Kaleb Luebchow, and so many others gone too soon.… Continued →

Demon Hunter just released another new song from their upcoming album, “Exile” due out in September. Check out the new song “Heaven Don’t Cry”, below. This is a great song am I right? As Axl would say, “Don’t You Cry Tonight….”.… Continued →

Symphony in Peril have recently begun posting on Instagram and teasing in studio pics of the band practicing. They have announced their first show back at the “Mansfield Music Fest” on September 16th and 17th in Mansfield, Ohio. This will be their first show in almost 17 years! Wow, really does fly by…… Continued →

Becoming The Archetype have just dropped their 3rd new single off the upcoming new album “Children of The Great Extinction” due out on 8/26 through Solid State Records. Check out “The Calling” below. What do you think about these first 3 songs?… Continued →

So Indie Vision Music is on a roll with new Spotify playlists. For those that use Spotify, we are using this as an opportunity to spread the word about new music and artists we think you should be listening to. A mix of indie and larger artists as well as everything in between. All styles represented throughout these various playlists. This new one I just created is called “New Feel Good Anthems” and it is just that. Perfect for those summer drives and introspective quiet moments.… Continued →

Becoming The Archetype are on a roll. Not only did they just release a music video for the first single “The Lost Colony” but now they have put out single #2 – “The Remnant” through all digital networks and streaming sites. This absolute beast of a new album is shaping up to not only be the band’s best work but quite possibly one of the best METAL albums of 2022 (disclaimer: it’s possible the word ‘best’ could be outweighed by words like ‘insane’, ‘mind blowing’, ‘smashing’, ‘beast mode’, ‘slapping’, ‘award winning’, ‘critically acclaimed’, or an ‘underrated masterpiece’ and we are not responsible for misrepresenting Becoming The Archetype by undercounting the ferocious nature of said “masterpiece”).… Continued →

New Thrash/metal pioneers – Testimony of Apocalypse, that are forging a path all their own with a debut record titled “None Will Escape The Judgement”, will drop said album on September 2nd 2022 through The Charon Collective. A great band with a heavy hitting message and music to match. Check out the teaser below.… Continued →

Hard rock band, Reign Of Glory, just put out their new song titled “Forever and Ever” which is available in lyric video form below this post. It has that classic 80’s hard rock/metal sound with uplifting, hard hitting lyrics, and modern day production. The band’s debut album “All Will Bow”, is out August 12th and you can pre-order right here. This incredible band features a mighty fine pedigree of musicians with quite a history (read below).… Continued →

Demon Hunter dropped another new song (#3 for those keeping track), this one being titled “Defense Mechanism” and featuring Max Cavalera of Sepultura and Soulfly fame. It’s heavy like classic Demon Hunter and I’m sure many of you like myself, will love it. Check out the lyric video for the song below. “Exile” is out September 9th via WeaponsMFG and can be preordered right here.… Continued →

Norma Jean have dropped 2 new songs. One just released last week and it is titled “Spearmint Revolt”. Check out both new songs below this post. Their new album “Deathrattle Sing For Me” is out August 12th through Solid State Records. Pre-Order album here.… Continued →

3 of the original members of Project 86 have been on a roll lately with that “Drawing Black Lines” Vinyl Re-Release and now this… a special release featuring Demos and Outtakes from the Drawing Black Lines sessions. Check out the songs below via their Bandcamp page and be sure to buy digitally or on CD. This bandcamp site is being run by Randy, Steven, and Alex.… Continued →

Demon Hunter are truly back. They have another new song that just dropped this past Friday. The song is called “Silence The World” and it features Tom S Englund. I love it! Pre-Order “Exile” right here. Catch the band on the “20 Years in Exile” Tour, this fall.… Continued →

After 14 years, “When Angels & Serpents Dance” is finally getting the release treatment it should have always gotten. This is a favorite P.O.D. album of mine next to their other big hits like Fundamental, Satellite, Testify, etc. This album had a very commercial sound and had that “hit” potential but for whatever reason, disappeared to the piles of thrift store dust bins. On October 14th 2022, Mascot Label Group will re-release the P.O.D. album newly remixed, remastered, and with 3 bonus tracks not on the original album.… Continued →

Another heavy band has just put out a NEW song. Fit For A King are back with “Reaper” and it’s well, a ripper. Check out the official music video for the new song, below. You can stream “Reaper” at your favorite digital site.… Continued →

One of the best underground metal bands of our new century are back with a vengeance. You’ve heard that right, Becoming The Archetype are back with Jason Wisdom on vocals. The band returns with a new song today called “The Lost Colony” off the forthcoming album titled “Children of The Great Extinction”. How great is that title and that art is pure fire! Listen to the song now on all digital networks and pre-order the album right here. You can also listen to the song below.… Continued →

A very special Solid State Records / Facedown Records mashup, mixtape in the form of a tour is taking place this fall. The bands – The Ongoing Concept, Fallstar, The Undertaking!, and Meadows, will all be playing together for a few dates this fall. This will be the first time The Ongoing Concept is touring in over 6 years!. The Ongoing Concept, Fallstar, and The Undertaking! will all have new music out in 2023 via their respective labels. Check out the dates and tour graphic, below.… Continued →

Happy Monday, Friends! I’m back after a short hiatus and I’m ready to post some news, so let’s get it on (well, not in that way of course)… Everyone’s favorite metal band – Demon Hunter, are back with a brand new song, music video, and have announced their new album – “Exile”. The new song is titled “Freedom is Dead” and brings some of that early heavy sound off their first 3 albums mixed with equal doses of chaos and well, more chaos. This is the song you’ve wanted to hear from the band and see them perform for years.… Continued →

Nodes of Ranvier are making their return this year and in a big way. They have a special show on August 12th coming up and features openers like Names Without Numbers, Everything In Slow Motion, Stronghold, and more.. Click here for the event page on Facebook. Also click below for the embed. Names Without Numbers recently released the song “You Do The Talking” and it is strongly recommended by Indie Vision Music. More news on the Nodes Of Ranvier reunion shows this year, coming soon.… Continued →

A new band by the name of “Opponent” have just joined Solid State Records and dropped their label debut song – “Betrayed” which you can watch the music video for, below. Their sound will please fans of Demon Hunter, Living Sacrifice, Soul Embraced, Killswitch Engage, War of Ages. Stream/Download right here. This is an exciting new band, anyone else thrilled for the return to metal? By the way, this appears to be a 3 piece which is goes to show that they’ve got the talent to back up that energy.… Continued →

Check out this awesome new song from The Satire titled “The Common Cold”, below. It’s heavy and it’s metal inspired ‘core music. If you’re any kind of heavy music fan, you’ll appreciate this new track. Order a cassette single featuring this song, right here in their official store.… Continued →

August Burns Red is going out on a tour with We Came As Romans, Hollow Point, and Void of Vision, this summer. Dates can be found below on the official flyer.… Continued →

This absolutely insane new song from the band Islander featuring a line up that’ll make you drool over, just hit in lyric video form. Not only that but the entire new Islander album released on Friday to much surprise and it hits HARD. Check out the song “Skin Crawl” featuring Brian Head Welch of Korn, Dan from ZAO, and Bruce from Living Sacrifice on really heavy new song that mixes a combination of genres and styles into a chaotic yet somehow melodic, set of songs. Islander “It’s Not Easy Being Human” is out now on all digital networks.… Continued →

The Blamed have been dropping little hints about recording a new album and well friends, they’ve done it! The band is in a studio NOW, recording what will be their next full length record. Big anticipation for this one as “The Church is Hurting People” was incredible. Looking forward to the next chapter for this legendary band.… Continued →

Relent have just put out an extremely powerful, truthful, and eye-popping music video that is revealing as much as it is a sad revelation of what goes on in the darkest places of humanity. The video centers around the horrors of sex trafficking and the evil desires of mankind’s perversion. Lust kills and destroys the spirit of so many but there is hope. Watch with the mindset to share and make changes.… Continued →

In what many would consider an absolute miracle, Dallas Taylor and the boys in Maylene & The Sons of Disaster, are coming out of what some had called – “a permanent retirement” to play one of the biggest underground festivals of the year. Don’t ever count a good band out and certainly don’t discount God’s mighty hands on someone’s life. Witness this mighty rebirth at Furnace Fest this year and get ready to rock out with one of the best bands around. A miracle indeed.… Continued →

All you Furnace Fest 2022 attendees have extra reason to be stoked! Blindside (Sweden) have just been added to the lineup. Rumor has it that they are playing “Silence” in it’s entireity. This is the 20th anniversary of that legendary, classic album. Get stoked! Link here for tickets and more info.… Continued →

I am playing catch up this morning for all the news I missed the past few days. Please be patient 😉 Wolves At The Gate just dropped an incredibly powerful and deeply moving new album titled “Eulogies”, on Friday. The album is a signal, a beacon of sorts to call upon fans and friends to join in unison, sharing love among the hopeless. It comes at a perfect time for our broken and very much, hurting world. We are broken, we are wounded, and while it might seem like some of us are out of “hope”, there is an answer and a truth for our brokenness.… Continued →

Lightworker are heading to Southern California to record a brand new full length record. If you didn’t hear the last one on Solid State Records then you’re doing yourself a huge disservice and you need a wake up call 😉 Check out a few of their tracks below and get ready for some new stuff.… Continued →

How awesome is Wolves At The Gate? I mean seriously, this band has released 4 full lengths (with 1 on the way), 3 EPs, and 1 Covers Ep plus stuff they may have done independently, all the while slipping under most people’s radars. I absolutely love this band and think their powerful music is worthy of repeat listens as well as all the fanfare coming their way. Make sure to watch the music video for the incredible new song “Lights & Fire” below and check out the new album “Eulogies” out March 11th on Solid State Records.… Continued →

Dallas Taylor and the boys in Maylene And The Sons of Disaster have surprised everyone by posting some info regarding new music and a music video that will drop soon. According to sources here and here, there is even a pic of Dallas Taylor with former Underoath bassist/guitarist, Octavio Fernandez. No exact word yet on when this new music video (or new music itself) will drop, but we will try and keep you updated. Praise God that Dallas is recovering well and that we will be able to hear his massive, thunderous voice once again.… Continued →