Tag: metalcore
January 9, 2023
Let the Day Perish is an awesome up & coming metalcore band from the Chesapeake Virginia area. I moved down here about a month ago now & actually attend the church guitarist Juan attends. Their name comes from KJV Job 3:3 “Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said., There is a man child conceived.” The band is comprised of 3 military veterans & resonates with me as I spent almost 8 years in.
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November 27, 2022
Symphony in Peril Return With "Authored Confusion"
“Heavy” is tossed around casually these days and often times in contradicting nature. When not used correctly in reference to music that will pummel the flesh right off your skull, you will need turn your head and stand in the corner shamed and alone. That sounds drastic, ouch! A band that has kind of been forgotten in the years following their break up called Symphony in Peril are back and better than ever, but make sure you insert “heavy” into the description. The song is titled “Authored Confusion” and can be streamed below and purchased on Bandcamp here.… Continued →
Training For Utopia Reunite for Furnace Fest 2023
The mighty Training For Utopia have reunited for a special set at Furnace Fest 2023. This will be an explosive day without a doubt. Between Ryan and Don Clark, everything from your favorite album artwork, critically acclaimed band projects, and even indie hits you didn’t know they were a part of were comprised of these two men. More info can be found at Furnace Fest right here or on Facebook here. You can now follow them on Instagram @tfutopia
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November 7, 2022
Song of the Day: The Fall of Leviathan - Jesus Didn't Live the American Dream
Good luck on finding much on this rarity. I believe from what I remember they were featured on Radiou’s metal show many years ago. They seem to be of an early metalcore/deathcore variety & were from Reno, Nevada. Their Myspace page has them going to Joshuafest back in 2010 & ReverbNation has a demo of another of their songs. This song’s lyrics sounds to be close to a worship song as you can hear them screaming He died for us circa the 1:30 mark & some spoken circa the 3:15 mark.… Continued →
September 30, 2022
Song of the Day: Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Body of Christ
This 5-piece band from Norwalk, CA started as a metalcore band but morphed into something heavier and more technical with an interesting mix of death metal, grindcore, and the odd jazz passage. The band only released two demos. The first was a 5-song tape called “Soldiers of the Cross.” In 2006 they released their more known, somewhat ironically titled “Death Gospel” (Gospel set to death metal, get it?) cassette, featuring 4 songs. Then the band was never to be heard of again. However, just this year an independent secular metal label from Riverside has re-released the demo as a cassette-only release, with three bonus tracks.… Continued →
September 28, 2022
Song of the Day: Saved By Skarlet - Black Night
Saw this band at Kingdom Come Fest a few months ago now. They are a hard rock/post hxc band, but this song is particularly heavy. By the time y’all read this, this SOTD would have hit radio. Turn it up! It gets heavier about 3/4 thru, just letting y’all know!
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September 19, 2022
Symphony in Peril Announce New Song and Lineup
Symphony in Peril are indeed back as a band. They just got done playing a festival over the weekend and are about ready to release a brand new song, as yet untitled. The band have announced their lineup which can be seen in the instagram embed below. The picture attached to this post is their new one. Who is excited for more pummeling metalcore action from this group? You can follow the band at instagram here @symphonyinperil… Continued →
September 12, 2022
Song of the Day: Nodes of Ranvier - Don't Blink (or we May Miss it)
Picking a SOTD from this band is a difficult task for me. I have thought of them for years as one of my fave heavy bands of all time. I got the chance to see them live probably 20 years ago now. Here is also a live video of the same song when they reunited in 2017 it looks like. Check out their whole discography.
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September 10, 2022
We Came as Romans - Golden (Official Music Video)
I had to post this. It’s a deeply emotional song and has a connecting message that is sure to reach those who are struggling emotionally, and mentally. As you know, the band tragically lost frontman, Kyle Pavone, four years ago. We Came as Romans just released a new song titled “Golden” which is centered around the loss of their bandmate. Their new album “Darkbloom” is out October 14th. Those who are struggling with mental health issues, there is a way out, there is hope. For many of us, that hope is in Jesus and for myself personally I rely on not only my hope & faith but also a psychiatrist and medicine to assist me in my journey.… Continued →
Fit For a King - Falling Through The Sky (Official Music Video)
Fit For a King just dropped their brand new song titled “Falling Through The Sky” off the upcoming album “The Hell We Create” due out October 28th. Check out song in music video form, below. How many of you are psyched for the new album?… Continued →
September 9, 2022
Song of the Day: Torn in Two - Plastic Dreams for Shining Rings
There was a lot of hype surrounding this band when they were first signed by Facedown Records, in large part based on the fact they had three vocalists. While the hype, and sadly also the band, were short-lived (they only released one full-length and one 3-way split album), they definitely generated a healthy buzz in their short existence.
And for good reason too. Soli Deo Gloria (roughly translated as “to the glory of God alone”) dropped in 2001, and stylistically the album shows its age. Torn in Two were building off of the heavy, metallic, chugga-chugga or “new school” style hardcore of the 1990s, and adding more metallic leads and riffs without ever fully crossing over into metalcore.… Continued →
August 6, 2022
Symphony In Peril Mark Their Triumphant Return
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 Drop HEAVY New Song
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 →
July 30, 2022
New Feel Good Anthems Spotify Playlist
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 →
RIP Michael Bloodgood and Kaleb Luebchow
It is unfortunate news I bring you all today. Our music scene just lost two tremendous musicians and faithful servants. Michael Bloodgood who is the namesake and founding member of a legendary heavy metal band called Bloodgood that had quite a few huge albums release during the 80’s that shared Truth and Faith in a very real way through their songs and music. The band made a return about 10 years ago and released the fabulous, epic Christian Metal album “Dangerously Close” in 2013. Michael suffered a hemorrhagic stroke back in February and subsequent brain bleed that followed.… Continued →
July 29, 2022
Then It Ends Drop New Song, "Chasm (ft. Michael Felker)"
Metalcore band Then It Ends have dropped a new single, “Chasm”, which is possibly their best to date! The song also features Michael Felker of Convictions. Don’t miss this! Available wherever you get your music!
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July 18, 2022
Demon Hunter - Defense Mechanism (Ft. Max Cavalera)
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 →
July 9, 2022
Song of the Day: For Today - Devastator
So I wrote a review on one of Mattie’s preaching tracks a year or so ago. This is his band after he left Besieged. This band got really big & ended up disbanding after releasing several albums. This song has always been my fave & is just so much fun to play on drums! They were also decent live-trust me!
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July 7, 2022
Norma Jean Drop New Song
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 →
June 25, 2022
Song of the Day: Texas in July - Bed of Nails
Here is a metalcore band I saw live a while ago. This song has always woken me up for some reason! And they aren’t from Tx believe it or not – PA.
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June 24, 2022
Fit For A King - Reaper (Official Music Video)
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 →
Becoming The Archetype Return!
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 →
May 31, 2022
Confessions of a Traitor - Punishing Myself Before God Does (Official Music Video)
A brand new band on Facedown Records called Confessions of a Traitor, have a new music video out for their song “Punishing Myself Before God Does” and it is loud and abrasive! Check out the heavy song below and make sure to get ready for this UK based band’s debut Facedown Records album of the same name, due out September 16th! This is a great band and sure to win over those classic heavy music fans who’ve followed Facedown for years.… Continued →
May 30, 2022
Song of the Day: Six Feet Deep - Narrow
This band was awesome imho. The early days of Christian hxc bands had met their match with this phenomenal cd The Road Less Travelled. Songs like Congruent, Purify, Slip, & Steadfast are just pummeling. It was like a breach of hxc w/ metalcore. Myk Porter & Matt Traxler went to to form an awesome emo band called Brandston (whom I got to see live several years ago) after but the band got its start in 91 in Ohio. I have always thought this is one of the best metal instrumentals of all time.… Continued →
May 18, 2022
Song of the Day: MyChildren MyBride - god of Nothing
MyChildren MyBride is a metalcore band from Alabama. This SOTD was probably my fave song in 2013. It has always served as a reminder that the devil does not rule my life no matter how many times I fall as a Christian. YHWH is always waiting for me with open arms.
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May 13, 2022
Then It Ends Drop New Song, "Anxiety"
Metalcore band, Then It Ends have release a new track today, titled “Anxiety”. The heavy-hitting release is the first single from the upcoming release, “Chasm”, out later this year. Check out the lyric video below!… Continued →
April 25, 2022
The Satire - The Common Cold (New Song)
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 →
April 8, 2022
Song of the Day: Altars - Eternity
This hardcore band hailed from Colorado Springs. They infused their heavy chugga chugga rhythms with melodic parts without ever getting whiny. This led some fans and writers to dub them post-hardcore, which isn’t fully accurate, but I can see why they said that.
What strikes me about this song is the passion behind both the music and the clear-cutting lyrics:
Where is the hope?
Where is the love?
Without these your system will self-destruct
While it might seem that the song was aimed at society in general, it is actually pointed at the failures of the Church to stay true to the pure message of the Gospel.… Continued →
April 5, 2022
August Burns Red Announce Summer Tour With We Came as Romans
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 →
March 23, 2022
Song of the Day: Zao - Savannah
Zao is a metalcore band that formed from the spirit filled hxc scene back in the 90s. Seen them a few times & hung out with them back in the day. When they were in Myrtle Beach, I yelled & they ended up playing my song Lies of Serpents River of Tears & then the crowd wanted Skin Like Winter. A good video to watch is their documentary The Lesser Lights of Heaven. Anyways, if I had a daughter I wanted to name her Savannah. The song, though, eludes to sin & its devastating effects that can lead to suicide.… Continued →