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The metallic hardcore act, Strengthen What Remains has a new song streaming, as well as pre-orders for their Promo cassette for 2017. The band started in 2010 and released two studio albums and an EP. The band recently had a few members step down and had new members join. One of those is Logan Hayworth, former Bassist for Abated Mass of Flesh. The Promo tracklist is:

1. Exploit. Enslave. Overpower.
2. Liberation of the Spirit
3. Against the Stone

Pre-order it here.… Continued →

The Christian metalcore band Clear Convictions has announced their disbanding. Clear Convictions started in 1999 but didn’t release their debut album, Warning until 2004 through Strike First Records, the subsidiary of Facedown Records. The band recorded another album that came out through On The Attack! Records and most recently as of 2015, their EP, New Seasons. The band announced on New Year’s Eve that they had disbanded. The band stated that “some us wanted to bring this chapter to a close”. They ask their fans to go to their merch store and buy some stuff.… Continued →

Hearts Like Lions have posted preorder packages for "If I Never Speak Again".

Thumper Punk Records and ZAP Records are proud to announce the joint release of “Old Dogs New Tricks” by the punk band The Old-timers. This final album will release on February 1st. You can see the track listing, art, and further info below.… Continued →

On January 12, Solid State Records posted a cryptic video to their Facebook page which indicated that they’ll be signing another band this Thursday (January 19). They also posted a similar video earlier today. Check out both of the videos below and take a guess at which band they’ll be signing in the comments section. … Continued →

Spoken are busy at it once again and have begun tracking their new album. This will be the follow up to “Breathe Again” which released in 2015. Unfortunately recent guitarist/songwriter Scoop Roberts will be stepping away from the band after they record this new album. You can watch a video below detailing why. I think they need to bring back Jef Cunningham and go out on tour playing hits from their earlier 4 albums from 2000-2007. That’d be sweet!… Continued →

Matty Mullins, front man for the band Memphis May Fire, has indeed signed to BEC Recordings. He has released his new song titled “Unstoppable” (Feat. Jordan Feliz) which is getting radio play on Air 1 Radio Stations across the country. It doesn’t look like you can stream the song anywhere yet but if you have radio, tune in to Air1. A brand new solo album will release on the label this spring.… Continued →

Nashville-based metalcore/alternative metal act The Persuaded brings a heavy-yet-radio-friendly sound with overtly Christ-centered lyrics. Fans of Disciple, Project 86, and Spoken should definitely take a listen.

Phinehas, Christian metalcore band from California, has had a successful couple years. Last year they already released a Acoustic EP, titled Fight Through the Night. This year might be a bit rough on the band, though as Drummer Lee Humerian has announced his departure from the band. Humerian, alongside Vocalist Sean McCulloch, have been the main members of the band since 2007. Over the years, they gained Bassist Bryce Kelly (2012) and Becoming the Archetype Guitarist Daniel Gailey (2014), and this became the lineup most knew for the last 3 years.… Continued →

How common is metal in Asia? Does anyone know? The genre of metal is a rare one to say the least, especially over in Asia. Final Surrender is one of the pioneers of the genre there. The Progressive metalcore act has been working hard on this album. Their debut album, Empty Graves, was released 4 years ago. The album begins with the single “Nothing But Void”. The track brings elements of techno music, Progressive metalcore, and thrash metal. There is plenty of work going on with the drums and percussion.… Continued →

Rock

• Colony House – Only The Lonely [RCA Records]
• Eisley – Louder Than a Lion [Single] [Equal Vision Records]
• The Fast Feeling – Pulse
• The New Respects – Money [Single] [Credential Recordings]

Hip Hop

• BrvndonP – Oh My Gawd (Freestyle) [Single] [RPSMG]
• Canon – Fighters [Single] [Reflection Music Group]
• Davis Absolute – Stigmata [Single] [RCHGRV Records]
• Hyper Fenton – Starlight [Single] [Moflo Music Productions]
• K¥NG – Legend [Single]
• Mr. Del – Trouble Makers
• nobigdyl. – Tree Tops [Single]
• Social Club Misfits – The Misadventures Of Fern & Marty [Capitol CMG]
• Willie Will – Do We Matter?

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The post-hardcore legends that once was known as Frodus, have released the second pressing of their album, And We Washed Our Weapons in the Sea on Clear Vinyl. The album is a limited edition. According to their Bandcamp page: Clear vinyl edition of Frodus “And We Washed Our Weapons In The Sea” + Bonus 7″. LP includes insert of candid Frodus images and hand-written lyrics. 7″ contains hand-written letter on cover art of post-breakup note from bassist Nathan Burke. Tracks on bonus 7″ include a 4-track Frodus cover by Nathan pre-Frodus days and a demo version of “There Will Be No More Scum”.… Continued →

The Christian black metal Cerimonial Sacred has released an EP titled Eternity Begins Tonight. The band has been around since 1998 but has only released a few songs. They released a full length in 2005, titled Our War Is Only Against Hell, a single in 2015 titled “The Man of Nazareth” and their sophomore album, Christ Worshipers in 2015. The band signed to Vision of God Records on December 23, 2016, and has now released their debut EP through there. Eternity Begins Tonight is two songs, being released both digitally and on 7″ vinyl.… Continued →

It’s been a quiet handful of years for the metalcore group MyChildren MyBride. They’re last release is nearly 5 years old but thankfully, they’re not finished. They announced on their Facebook page there is new MCMB music on the way for 2017. Another interesting bit is the picture they posted containing only 2 members. MCMB has become a staple in the Christian metal scene over the last decade with the likes of Haste The Day, Oh Sleeper, and Demon Hunter. Their straightforward lyrics center around family, faith, and a topic they attack plainly – demonic oppression.… Continued →

Thrash/metal legends Deliverance are back with a new album in 2017 and have just launched a crowd funding campaign via IndieGoGo for it. Check out the campaign here and contribute to make this project a reality. Deliverance 2017 features longtime lead vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Jimmy P Brown with Jim Chaffin (The Blamed, The Crucified, Fasedown) on Drums, and Victor Macias (Torniquet) on Bass. This projects promises to be “fast and heavy” and bring the thrash sound they’ve become world renown for. Find out more at this link.… Continued →

This fabulous new ep contribution from Sef Idle (Frontman/guitarist for False Idle) which is part of a 3 song accoustic series through Thumper Punk Records that will feature music from 3 different artists. The 1st ep is from none other than Sef Idle and features 3 acoustic, roots rockin’ punk songs that would please fans of The Bouncing Souls, Green Day, Brian Fallon, Joey Cape, and Tony Sly. The ep releases to the masses on January 26th through all digital networks. This ep will also be available to purchase on 7″ vinyl.… Continued →

Settle the Sky has announced a reunion show AND is in the process of writing new songs. Keep an eye on their Facebook for more updates. For those unfamiliar with the band, check out one of their eponymous tracks below.

Check out this music video for “Splendor” by independent Orange County, CA. artist David Di Maria. The song appears on David’s latest demo disc “Apple of Your Eye”. You can also stream the song below via David’s soundcloud page. … Continued →

Thousand Foot Krutch has just put up a special ep titled the “Winter Jam Ep” for free download via NoiseTrade. Check it out below. … Continued →

Indie Vision Music classic releases from the “Hearts Bleed Passion” series are now available on a few digital networks with more added in the days to come. You can take a listen and purchase Vol. 1-3 right now, check it out below. Quick And The Dead “Going Home” (with bonus tracks) has just gone live on Spotify and is available through iTunes/Apple Music right now. Check out the releases available below. Some of these old compilation artists you’ll instantly recognize. Light The Way “Grace” coming January 26th through all digital networks through Indie Vision Music.… Continued →

Orion Walsh has released his brand new full length titled “7” which you can purchase/listen to here. Orion is out now on tour with JM Lansdowne in the U.S. then he heads to Europe for a 3 month tour. Be sure to visit his page here for dates/times. … Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Army of Bones – Don’t Be Long [Single]
• Devin Shelton – Sensation [BC Music]
• Philmont – Leftovers (The Unreleased Feast)

Americana & Folk

• Drew Holcomb – New Year [Single] [Magnolia Music]

Hip Hop & Rap

• B-SHOC – #1 [Single]
• Canton Jones – Fanatic [EP] [CAJO Records]
• Dillon Chase – MVMNT [Single]
• Du2ce – J.C. Saved Me, Vol. 5
• Social Club Misfits – Who Else (feat. Andy Mineo) [Single] [Capitol CMG]
• Steven Malcolm – Never Let You Go (feat. Blanca) [Single] [4 Against 5]
• Steven Malcolm – Party In the Hills (feat.

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Indie label Theory 8 Records will be reissuing the classic album from Embraced titled “An Orchestrated Failure” that was released 15 years ago on their label. The reissue is limited to just 300 copies and is available for pre-order right here. I sold this release in the Indie Vision Music store back when it was first released and people really seemed to dig it. Classic emotional hardcore.… Continued →

New Northern California Pop-Punk act Light The Way sign to Indie Vision Music for exclusive digital distribution of their debut Ep recording "Grace". Read on for news about this new band and other info on the pre-order.

The Christian slamming brutal deathcore band (what a genre name, let’s stick with UnDead Metal) band Abated Mass of Flesh has released the first single off of their upcoming sophomore album, Lacerated. The song is titled “Infectious Womb”. The band started in 2011 as a project of Guitarist Zach Plunkett, but became a full band the next year, when Plunkett hired on his brother Matt (Vocals) and friend, Logan Hayworth (Bass). The band then hired on Drummer Kade Dodson and recorded their debut album and released it through Rottweiler Records.… Continued →

Norma Jean has announced the Polar Similar Tour 2017 with He Is Legend, Capsize, and Comrades in support. The tour features the first US headlining dates since the release of Norma Jean’s highly acclaimed seventh record, Polar Similar, which was released September 9th, 2016. Tickets go on sale January 6th.… Continued →

Ghost Key, Illinois hardcore act, has just announced that they have signed with InVogue Records. They have also announced the name and release date of their new album, If I Don’t Make It set to be released through InVogue on February 17th. Ghost Key is a band that began around 2011. The band has been on several tours and have played with Silent Planet, Church Tongue, and Beartooth. The band also released a single called “Indecision”, which you can hear below. … Continued →

Hi, I’m Seth Andrew Hecox and I am conducting a 4+ part interview with Jason Marshall Wisdom right now. Part 3 will post exclusively to IVM and that part of the interview is where you come in. Send me questions, ideas and conundrums that you want to ask Jason. For instance, if you’ve ever wanted to know if he’s farted so strongly that he blew a hole in his boxers, this is the time to find your answer! Fire away!… Continued →

Hand of Fire, thrash metal band from California, has announce that on January 6th they will be entering the studio to record their album Let the Killings Begin. Hand of Fire started as a vision of Jim Settle, formerly of Tantrum of the Muse. Settle got an official lineup including Tiago Souza, Tom Eaton, and Bill Davies in 2015 and started to perform live. The band has got Juan Urteaga to produce the album, Let the Killings Begin. Urteaga has produced several bands that are well known, including Exodus, Testament, Machine Head and Vicious Rumors.… Continued →

Mark Nicks, though previously announcing the end of Cool Hand Luke with the release of Of Man, has recently announced on Facebook that a new album is on the way, estimated to arrive this spring. He has also published a blog post with quite a bit more insight which you can find here.… Continued →