December 28, 2025

Peyton Parrish - Gates Of Glory (Music Video)

By Rob J in Music Videos, News | No Comments

Peyton Parrish released a pretty great album, “Evangelcore1” earlier this month. I most often get strong Disturbed vibes from it. Check out the new music video for “Gates Of Glory” below.… Continued →

December 27, 2025

Audiofeed Announces Resuscitation Records Showcase for 2026

By Loyd Harp in News | 1 Comment

✨AF X RESUSCITATION PRESENTS… ⚡️Resuscitation Records Night at the Subculture Stage on Friday, July 3rd!⚡️ The showcase will feature Clear Convictions, Dear Adversary, Pipe Bomb, Take, Plead the Widow’s Cause, and The Forefunner. These 6 bands will be only a fraction of the 90-100 artists the festival will book between now and July. The festival recently announced Bleach as a headliner as well. Grab your tickets today, go to Audiofeedfestival.com… Continued →

New (Sort Of) Earthsuit Song, Re-Issue Announcement

By Rob J in News | No Comments

Before there was Mutemath, there was Earthsuit. Fronted by Paul Meany, Earthsuit was a rather eclectic band, ahead of its time in a number of ways, but unfortunately disbanded in 2003. While “Kaleidoscope Superior” saw commercial release in 2000 and is still beloved by many 25 years later, the band’s followup, “The Rise Of Modern Simulation” was released independently and is a little tougher to come by, except perhaps on YouTube.   Last week, Paul Meany announced the release of the first remastered single off “The Rise Of Modern Simulation” which you can find on digital and streaming services and check out below.… Continued →

With Blood Comes Cleansing Release New Single, "Indomitable"

By Rob J in News | No Comments

Christian Deathcore band, With Blood Comes Cleansing, gifted us a new single, titled “Indomitable” for Christmas. The track is everything fans of the band have come to love over the years. Heavy hitting, immense riffs, and versatile screams and guttural growls serve up this deathcore declaration of faith. Check it out at the link below.  … Continued →

December 26, 2025

Song of the Day: August Burns Red - O Come O Come Emmanuel

By Loyd Harp in News, Song of The Day | No Comments

Every year at Christmastime I try to choose a selection for the Song of the Day that is both seasonally appropriate and also relevant to our scene. Sure, it’s the day after Christmas, but since Christmas historically is a 12-day feast, we’re still in Christmas! August Burns Red has been making engaging and sometimes complicated metalcore since 2003. They are known as one of the more progressive and technical bands in the genre, regardless of faith affiliation. They are also known more for being “Christians in a band” than being a “Christian band.”… Continued →

December 24, 2025

Song of the Day: Oil - Struggle

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I would label this genre modern thrash. Oil released 1 EP, 1 LP & a live album from 1997-2004 before calling it quits based on my recollection. The most recent project by the band members is a little known band called Blankenstein. Their vocalist Ron Rinehart was in mainstream thrash band Dark Angel back in the late 80s, early 90s. Their 2000 release Refine was a mainstay in my CD collection that year. Kalubone Records released several hard to find bands that I have music from all of them of course.… Continued →

December 23, 2025

REVIEW : Broken Curfew Records Sampler

By Ryan Swope in Reviews | No Comments

If you’ve read a few of my other reviews, you probably already get the sense that I have some age on me.  And that’s fine.  I was around for record label samplers on compact disc.  And what a glorious time it was. There was nothing better than getting a free sampler with a mailorder or buying a sampler in the wild.  Those days are long gone, or so I thought… Broken Curfew Records have reinstated the CD Sampler and brought it to a new level. This sampler features 20 of their artists and it has something for everybody.… Continued →

December 20, 2025

New Single From Chasing Victory, "Renegade"

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Chasing Victory has done it again, dropping another new single titled, “Renegade” (see below). The track comes out swinging, but relents slightly in the choruses, making way for some really melodic vocal leads that are especially catchy. The vocals on this track sound amazing. The guys just might have plans for more music ahead, who’d be psyched for that??   Oh, and head HERE to get merch, updates, an d more from the band.… Continued →

December 19, 2025

REVIEW : Plead the Widow's Cause - Silver Glass Stare

By Loyd Harp in Reviews | No Comments

After the well-received album Pain Split in 2022 (vinyl in 2023), South Jersey’s melodic hardcore/post-hardcore heroes are back with another full-length. Once again, CDs were pressed by the band, while the vinyl release is through Resuscitation Records and comes in a beautiful transparent green vinyl. If you want the short version of this review, here it is: if you liked the debut, you’ll probably love Silver Glass Stare. That’s not to say it’s a remake by any means. In fact, there’s more of . .… Continued →

Song of the Day: Pink Daffodils - Listlessness

By Loyd Harp in News, Song of The Day | 2 Comments

Oh my gosh, why is it that sometimes the best bands have the shortest-lived careers?!? Pink Daffodils released one 3-song EP and then a follow-up single (literally a one-song CD) and then disappeared. Their style of female-fronted semi-melodic yet intensely screamy hardcore scratched my brain in very particular way. To this day, their Listless EP is one of my favorite and most unique hardcore releases ever. There was one more Pink Daffodils track, offered on the Trampled compilation from Boot to Head Records. Hailing from Philadelphia, the band shared some members with punk mainstays One-21, but with a very different sound.… Continued →

December 18, 2025

Song of the Day: The Wednesdays - Alabama's Midnight Skies

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Sorry about the long time between song of the day’s y’all. And Happy Christmas Eve 2025!!! So The Wednesdays started out as a pop punk/rockabilly band in 1999 releasing an LP on Jackson Rubio records which also released music from Blaster the Rocketman (boy), Havalina, amongst several others that most long term fans of this site would probably readily recognize. Today’s song of the day is the first one I heard from them and hearkens to their Alabama roots. Just a fun rockabilly song. Unsure of the “Christian” influence on this band, but Jackson Rubio was pretty prevalent in the Christian indie punk./rock… Continued →

December 17, 2025

No Treaty Call It Quits

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No Treaty took to social media earlier this evening to announce the band will not be continuing, thanking their friends and fans for their support. See their post below. https://www.instagram.com/p/DSYVw7rEcBk/?igsh=MXQ2cHVleTZ0ZjlicQ==… Continued →

December 15, 2025

Audiofeed Festival make first official announcement, just in time for Christmas!

By Loyd Harp in News | No Comments

Audiofeed Music Festival, which takes place every year in Urbana IL over the July 4th weekend has just made their first official announcement for 2026. And fortunately for IVM readers, it’s a band most of us are very acquainted with . . . “FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT: BLEACH The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here! We are excited to announce our very first band of the 2026 year lineup: Bleach. With many more to come, stay tuned Audiofeeders! Go check them out and grab your ticket at Audiofeedfestival.com”… Continued →

December 12, 2025

Song of the Day: Dynamic Twins - Fantasy

By Loyd Harp in News, Song of The Day | No Comments

Comprised of twin brothers Noel and Robbie Arthurton, the Bronx-born but California-raised Dynamic Twins were part of the first wave of legitimate Gospel rap coming out in the early 90s. Like so many others of that era (including S.F.C and Freedom of Soul), they had early connections to J.C. and the Boyz, and even wrote a song for Crystal Lewis (who returned the favor by singing on one of their tracks). Dynamic Twins had that southern California, West Coast rap style, but wanted to proclaim the Gospel clearly through their craft.… Continued →

December 7, 2025

New Music, Album "Echoes of Grace and Strife" From Diamonds to Dust

By Rob J in News | 1 Comment

In late October Diamonds to Dust announced they would be releasing their 6th full length studio release, “Echoes of Grace and Strife” on December 19th through Manifest Records. Since then, the band has dropped 3 tracks off the upcoming release and it sounds like it’s going to be a scorcher! Check out “Consequence Of Our Transgressions”, “A Shadow Cast Eternally”, and “The White Rabbits Nightmare (ft. Michael Felker of Convictions)” below and let us know if youre looking forward to this one!… Continued →

Sonny Dread Drops New Single, "Keep Moving" (ft. Marcos Curiel of P.O.D.)

By Rob J in News | No Comments

This past Friday, Sonny Sandoval dropped a third song from his upcoming solo album, “Sonny Dread”. The track, “Keep Moving” features P.O.D.’s own Marcos Curiel and is a straight up reggae track and is a great fit with the other 2 songs already released. Check it out below and see what you think.… Continued →

P.O.D. Drop Music Video for "Don't Let Me Down" (Beatles Cover)

By Rob J in News | 1 Comment

Back in September, P.O.D. released their cover of The Beatles’ “Don’t Let Me Down” to digital retailers and streaming sites. The track gives the song that special P.O.D. flavor and has been well received by fans of both bands. This past weekend, the band has added another dimension to the release and dropped an official music video for it. Check it out below and leave your thoughts in the comments!… Continued →

December 5, 2025

Ronnie Martin releases new exclusive Christmas track!

By Loyd Harp in News | No Comments

The man, the myth, the holiday-music-making-machine . . . Ronnie Martin has just released a brand new Christmas track, exclusive to Bandcamp. The former Joy Electric frontman and founder has released three Christmas albums in the same number of years, and has already quickly released the new single on the heels of his latest, Evergreen Melodie. Check it out here: https://ronniemartin.bandcamp.com/album/o-christmas-day… Continued →

Song of the Day: Kerith Ravine - A Gentleman's Strange Dream

By Loyd Harp in News, Song of The Day | 1 Comment

Midwest emo act Kerith Ravine formed around Akron, OH in 1997 and were active until 2001. In that short time they recorded 2 self-released CD EPs, released a split 7″ with fellow Ohioans Cpt. Nemo, and also released a full-length album through Bulletproof Music (Dear Ephesus, Aleixa, etc.) The band played a fun subset of Midwest emo which had them incorporating strings on one track and screaming on another, all the while holding subtle melodies close. After Kerith Ravine (name for the brook where OT prophet Elijah took refuge while hiding from Ahab) finished, some of the members then formed Lovedrug, which also contained former members of Eso-Charis.… Continued →

December 1, 2025

Sonny Sandoval Debut Solo Album Release Date Announced (And It's Sooner Than You Think!)

By Rob J in News | No Comments

Recently, we shared news of 2 singles released by P.O.D.’s own Sonny Sandoval that would feature on his debut solo release, but at the time, we had no further info on the details of the release.   This past weekend Sonny took to social media to share that the release, titled “Sonny Dread”, will be a full length reggae album (10 songs in all) and is set to drop on December 11th. You can pre-save it at your streaming service of choice.… Continued →

Clint Lowery of Sevendust on Faith, New Album (Video)

By Rob J in News | No Comments

Over the past year, Clint Lowery of Sevendust has come to a place of faith in Christ and has not been shy about sharing his journey whether via his socials or in a variety of different interviews.   More recently, he has discussed how his newfound faith has affected him personally as well as his songwriting and how it impacted the recently completed Sevendust album, set for release in 2026.   Check out the interview he recently did with ChurchLeaders below, and be sure to keep Clint and all the guys in Sevendust in prayer.… Continued →

Seth Davey (ex-Attalus) Drops New Album, "Words In the Wounds"

By Rob J in News | No Comments

Seth Davey, formerly of Attalus, has released a new album, “Words In the Wounds”, which follows up last year’s release, “Kingdom Rising”. “Words In the Wounds” seems to be a good bit more upbeat than “Kingdom Rising” and is full of songs of praise and faith in God. This album is sure to please fans of Seth’s previous works across the board.   The release is now streaming and available on all digital retailers, but consider supporting the artist by picking up the album HERE.… Continued →

November 28, 2025

Song of the Day: Bringing Down Broadway - Memories

By Loyd Harp in News, Song of The Day | 2 Comments

I hear a lot of talk on social media these days about “2008 metalcore.” That’s what we have here in this track from Bringing Down Broadway. This was the era of metallic hardcore before clean singing and ‘ambient’ keyboards took over the scene. Sure, they dabble in clean singing for a handful of lines in this track from 2007, but its use wasn’t excessive by any means. And there’s a certain rawness to this recording that tells us that over-production wasn’t an issue (I mean that in a good way).… Continued →

November 26, 2025

Illect Recordings Christmas listening party

By Loyd Harp in News | No Comments

Elite Christian hip-hop affiliate Sphere of Hip-Hop has announced a Christmas listening party for this Friday: “If you can make it, please join the listening party Sphere of Hip-Hop is hosting on Bandcamp to celebrate the release of “A Boom Bap Christmas Story.” The instrumental project brings together producers from across the world, each offering their own spin on holiday-flavored boom bap. Friday // Free to attend 6 pm Eastern 5 pm Central 4 pm Mountain 3 pm Pacific Thursday, November 27th. We’re listening to the new compilation featuring Future Infinite (Imperial & Stewart Garry) and Newselph.… Continued →

November 21, 2025

Song of the Day: Mashiaj - Liberacion

By Loyd Harp in Song of The Day | No Comments

Venezuelan thrash band Mashiaj formed in Caracas in 2009. They released an initial demo in 2010, entitled Loser, and then a string of EPs: Mashiaj (2014), Vomitivo (2015–reissued stateside in 2017 by Christian Metal Underground), and Perdedor (2016). Websites list the band as being still active, but we haven’t had any new recordings since 2016. The band members write and perform in their native Spanish language, but the style is clearly late 80s Bay Area thrash, and a decent representation of it! “Liberacion” (freedom or liberation in Spanish) is taken from their most widely-distributed release Vomitivo, featuring a gnarly album cover reflective of the type of thrash they play.… Continued →

November 18, 2025

Song of the Day: Seventh Day Slumber - Black Roses, White Doves

By Timo Cuoco in Lyric Videos, Song of The Day | No Comments

• This song here hits me hard.  All of us struggle with sin and it can be a daily struggle to fight and it all seems like a losing battle.
• But Jesus says in Luke 9:23  “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”
• So let us keep on trying and live like Hebrews 12:1-2 advises: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”

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November 15, 2025

No Treaty Part Ways With Vocalist

By Rob J in News | No Comments

Earlier today, No Treaty announced they have parted ways with vocalist Danny Thomas. A video was also posted to the band’s Facebook page briefly discussing the split. Visit the band’s socials for more on this and to stay up to date on what lies ahead for them. https://www.instagram.com/p/DRFu0d9EQ77/?igsh=MTQzbnQyNmw3ZTV5bA==… Continued →

November 14, 2025

NEW Chasing Victory Song, "Unrequited Love II"

By Rob J in News | 1 Comment

Chasing Victory is back with a brand new track that’s a real scorcher! “Unrequited Love II” picks up right where their full length, “I Call This Abandonment” left off  just over 20 years ago. The band has plans for another single, “Renegade”, to drop on December 19th. Get merch, sign up for email, and a whole lot more at Chasing Victory 2025.… Continued →

Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. Solo Project (2 Songs Drop)

By Rob J in News | No Comments

Sonny Sandoval, known for fronting P.O.D. and founding the Whosoevers, has dropped two tracks ahead of the release of a full album under the moniker, “Sonny Dread”. “Sleeping Lion” is a full on reggae track, while “Talk To God” leans more towards hip hop, though not completely. It’s a tough track to describe using a particular genre, but on both of these, Sonny’s mic skills are on full display. Check these out and let us know what you think!… Continued →

REVIEW : Radium88 - Bad Faith EP

By Loyd Harp in Reviews | No Comments

I was recently made aware of Radium88, in part because of my recent Song of the Day entry for 80s/90s new wave band The Free Zone from Liverpool. Vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Tim Thwaites is making music from Nottingham nowadays with Jema Davies as Radium88, and Bad Faith is a brand-new collection of 4 songs. Turns out they’ve been creating together since the 1990s, but I only found out about them in recent months. While there are similarities to The Free Zone (electronic-based alternative music), the new project doesn’t sound anything like the former.… Continued →

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