SET LIGHT

Author: Lee Brown

Lee Brown is Lead Pastor of Sloan's Lake Church in Denver, Colorado. Check them out at www.sloanslake.church. He is the author of "Here's How: An Introduction to Practical Discipleship," and is also an adjunct professor and content specialist for Mid-America Christian University. Most importantly, he is a loving husband and father. Lee loves jamming to bands like Blindside, Project 86, Demon Hunter, Spoken, Lecrae, and Lil' Dre.

June 26, 2013

August Burns Red Week - Day 4

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In honor of their new album Rescue and Restore, out everywhere now, IVM has teamed up with Solid State Records to give you August Burns Red Week. Each day this week drummer Matt Greiner will answer one “easy” and one “tough” question about the band, life, music, and more. What Christmas songs are left for ABR to cover? We still have yet to cover many great Christmas songs, notably ‘It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas.”   20-30 years from now, what do you hope future generations look back on ABR and remember?… Continued →

REVIEW : We As Human - Self Titled

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We as Human debut with their first full length album. Having been scouted by John Cooper of Skillet, many people have high expectations, but does the band live up to them?

June 25, 2013

June 24, 2013

June 23, 2013

Rethinking "Wait For the Siren"

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As a reviewer I admit that I’ve likely given too many “4’s.” A month or two after writing up a review, I’ll look at the score with a little perspective and think “that was really more a 3” (and even an occasional 3 that should have been a 2). Though this is certainly not common, it does happen. However, I have come to pride myself that I save the big one (a perfect 5) for only the best of the best albums around. To date, I have given two perfect scores.… Continued →

REVIEW : Skillet - Rise

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Skillet is back with a powerful new album that should make a huge splash in both Christian and Mainstream markets. But is this new effort worthy of the past decade of hits Skillet has produced? Read on to find out.

June 21, 2013

Silverline - Vicious

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Fresh off a new release and a #1 Christian Rock radio single with, “Lights Out”, the guys in Silverline released their new single, “Vicious” to radio this week.  To celebrate, Dream Records has just released the lyric video for their new single in partnership with HM Magazine. To listen to their entire album, Lights Out head on over to iTunes: http://bit.ly/XLUYT4. The band is out on the road performing on all the summer festivals. For a complete list of their tour dates, head on over to http://www.silverlinemusic.com/tour… Continued →

June 20, 2013

REVIEW : August Burns Red - Rescue and Restore

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August Burns Red is back with "Rescue and Restore." The mission statement of the album, "save metalcore from itself" is bold and striking. Does this amazingly talented band succeed in their mission? Read on to find out.

June 18, 2013

P.O.D. Premier "Beautiful" and Announce Tour with Flyleaf

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P.O.D. has just premiered their video for “Beautiful” off their recent album Murdered Love and are updating fans on their tour schedule. You can catch the new video below and find the tour dates in the official press release (farther below). Once you’ve watched the video, let us know what you think in the comments section. Here is the press release: (New York, NY) – P.O.D. have premiered their new music video, “Beautiful,” exclusively on VEVO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wquq4DTbC9E). This is the band’s fourth clip from their current album, Murdered Love (Razor & Tie) – iTunes Store HERE (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id528183204… Continued →

June 11, 2013

April 29, 2013

REVIEW : Ark of the Covenant - Self Harvest

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Facedown Records continues to prove their dominance in the metal market with Ark of the Covenant's label debut. Is it enough to wipe away the sadness of recent break ups like In the Midst of Lions? Read here to find out.

April 26, 2013

April 19, 2013

REVIEW : This City Awaits - ...said the liar

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This City Awaits will unveil their newest album "...said the lair" on April 23, 2013. The album features sure to be hits, such as "This Darkness," "White Ambulance," and "Dead and Gone." Check out the review here.

April 18, 2013

April 11, 2013

REVIEW : Alive in the Dark - Advent

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Union City, NJ progressive metal act Alive in the Dark are back with "Advent." With a sound that blends August Burns Red, Texas in July, and Inhale Exhale, is this album fit to be your next addiction? Read on to find out.

April 9, 2013

INTERVIEW : This City Awaits

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This City Awaits is set to release their new album "...said the liar" on April 23rd. We sit down with the band and ask them about the concept behind the new album, their upcoming tour with Fight the Fade, and how Batman played into their bassist's marriage.

April 4, 2013

March 31, 2013

REVIEW : Silverline - Lights Out

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Silverline return with an upbeat rock album featuring radio hits (and soon to be hits) "Lights Out,"Hold On," and "With the Angels." Click here to check out our official review.

March 19, 2013

March 18, 2013

REVIEW : For Today - Prevailer Ep

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For Today follows 2012's Immortal with a solid EP that incorporates homages to For Today's past and a reminder of just how powerful Mattie Montgomery and company can be.

REVIEW : Hope for the Dying - Aletheia

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Hope for the Dying bring an orchestral metal album inspired by both American and European acts that feels just a little like Becoming the Archetype's masterful Celestial Completion mixed with Hands' Give me Rest.

March 13, 2013

INTERVIEW : Aquile (The Voice)

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Last year on NBC's "The Voice," the world was introduced to the smooth sounds of Aquile. We recently chatted about life since the show, what's next, and whether he'll be working with Adam Levine in the near future rather than his coach, Christina Aguilera.

March 12, 2013

March 8, 2013

March 7, 2013

REVIEW : Rest. - Slaves EP

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Rest. was recently on tour with Spoken for their "Illusion" album release tour. In honor of that, here is our review of their 2012 release "Slaves EP."

March 3, 2013

February 26, 2013