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In celebration of these incredible what we now term as “Classic” alternative, rock, (or whatever you want to call it) releases, I am reposting this article in celebration of 30 years of wonderful music that originated out of the Christian music scene. Let’s take a look back and maybe find a new favorite that’ll keep you comforted during these current turbulent times we live in. I have updated the article to include 30 Releases (instead of the original 25 from 5 years ago in celebration of 30 years).… Continued →

Demon Hunter have released one of their most gut punching, emotionally raw and spiritually connective albums to date. To say it’s a timely release is an understatement. There is just something truly special and remarkable about this album. Maybe it’s the grief connection, something I think many of us in this country and across the world really are feeling in light of the death of an influential young Christian and activist, Charlie Kirk. Not everyone will agree with his words or his approach but what we can agree on was his passion for his Faith and that unwavering commitment to share the gospel no matter the cost.… Continued →

Exciting news to announce! Spirit Filled Hardcore band – Plead The Widow’s Cause, are releasing their latest album “Silver Glass Stare” through Resuscitation Records on Vinyl with preorders launching September 19th. Resuscitation Records are a really cool indie label specializing in some killer merch and items from a variety of heavy Christian Metal & Hardcore bands including recent releases from artists like No Treaty and Clear Convictions. I encourage you to give them a follow and check out their webstore today. I have personally ordered from them and got quality product I love.… Continued →

Check out this exciting press release from Resuscitation Records: “Resuscitation Records is proud to announce the upcoming re-release of Clear Convictions’ comeback record, Endure. The newly remixed record will be available on vinyl and streaming on October 24, 2025. “Endure has been fully remixed by Ryan Leitru (For Today), who masterfully breathed new life into an already amazing record. The solid songwriting, excellent musicianship, and burning passion from these SFHC veterans can now be experienced with all of the clarity and intensity that the band originally intended.… Continued →

Seminal folk artist Jan Krist is working on a new album and is eliciting crowd support for the project. Krist has released 8 albums to date, including such landmarks as 1992’s Decapitated Society, 1993’s Wing and a Prayer, and so many more! (Incidentally Jan is also mother to Amon Krist, first vocalist for dream pop band Velour 100.) Jan is seeking support through a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo with a number of perk levels: Jank Krist Indiegogo link… Continued →

Brave Days have just released a punk rock powerhouse of a track titled “Friendly Fire” featuring Nick Diener of The Swellers fame doing some extra awesome vocals. This is the band’s best song so far and a hint of incredible things to come. Check out the song now on your favorite digital networks courtesy of Common Thread Records or listen right here at our site below.… Continued →

One of my fave indie metal bands from years ago have returned! MSNGRS (Messengers) a band from Texas that play heavy, sludgy, thrash type metal, have emerged from the depths of retirement hiatus to blast our eardrums into oblivion once again and rule the scene! The band has some new merch, a new website, and are working on new tunes. They are celebrating 15 years of “Anthems” and 13 years of “silence” (since their last recorded music). Check them out at their socials and visit 13yearsofsilence.com… Continued →

I have some exciting news to share with you all today. A throwback pop-punk band I’ve been following from Hawaii just joined forces with up and coming indie/pop-punk/emo/ska label, Small Step Records. This is definitely a band to keep your eyes and ears on. Small Step Records adds Hawaii-based 4-piece Christian pop punk band, The Caballerials, to the growing roster of independent, faith-inspired artists dedicated to authentic, purpose-filled music. The Caballerials’ style is reminiscent of the classic pop punk of the 2000, laced with nostalgia and lyrics filled with faith and hope; for fans of MxPx, Homegrown, Olivia The Band, The Cootees, and Piebald.… Continued →

Colorado-based indie pop artist Fepeste has just dropped an incredible new single in advance of their upcoming full-length for Velvet Blue Music. The album will be available in October. If this single is anything to go by, that album is going to be worth your time and money. Expect lush, bright, summery sounds that would appeal to fans of Beirut, The Shins, Midlake, Fleet Foxes, Beach Boys, Phoebe Bridgers, and more. Click on the link below to stream or download. And if you enjoy it, consider throwing a buck their way for the effort.… Continued →

I am really excited to bring you the brand new song (and music video) from my friend Wiley Willis of the band 2Minute Minor in his new music project with his father named “Willis & Son“. Willis & Son create a fresh blend of Americana Rock with an Indie Folk vibe and full of memorable choruses toe tapping hits in the making. The song is titled “Fading Away” and you can hear this song as featured in their heartwarming music video below right here on IVM.… Continued →

The group known as Seven Times Driven just hit a real winner out of the park and reached the Homeplate (quite literally!) with a fun and angsty pop punk anthem, perfect for those fleeting days of summer. This new song is titled “Flux Capacitor”, which would make Doc Brown smile and probably even persuade him to belt out “Great Scott” with his fist in the air during the chorus! The song features guest vocals by none other than David Newman of Small Step Records band – HOMEPLATE.… Continued →

A dear friend of mine named Steven Kelly sent me a message which I just viewed this morning that he had just been diagnosed with Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. Steve is married and has two young children that he was working and providing for. Steven was one of my earliest supporters in the early days of IVM and we’ve kept in touch all these years later. He even helped run the IVM booth at Cornerstone California in 2007 and loved the band Quick and The Dead when I signed them and put out their first official album “Going Home” back around that same time.… Continued →

I’m bringing you this news a little late but better late than never at all, am I right? For those that might have missed out, People of Punk Rock Records are pressing “More Than Conquerors” and “Self Titled” to vinyl in addition to the recent “Good Ol Daze” and “Through Thick and Thin” re-releases. Check out all the incredible Dogwood vinyl by clicking here or by visiting https://popr-records.myshopify.com/collections/dogwood. I’m looking forward to getting Matt Aragon and Seismic to complete the collection and maybe that Incomplete / Dogwood split?… Continued →

In case you don’t know, The Rumors Are True is a fantastic podcast extremely relevant to our scene. Past episodes have featured Bryan Gray of the The Blamed, Ted Cookerly of Every Day Life, Jeff Bellew of Stavesacre/The Crucified/so much more, and hundreds more. Rumors recently did a double-episode whammy on the band Bleach, an artist long-time IVMers will certainly be familiar with. Fortunately for fans, the band has recently reunited. They are playing Furnace Fest this October in Birmingham, AL and they’re even playing a show TONIGHT in Jacksonville, FL.… Continued →

Stryper just released this song a week ago that will be coming from their upcoming Christmas EP. Talk about Christmas in July. 🙂 Here is a rundown of the upcoming release: https://blabbermouth.net/news/stryper-releases-still-the-light-first-single-from-upcoming-christmas-album   … Continued →

We are pleased to bring you a special premiere of the new No Lost Cause song titled “Letting Go”. Check out the lyric video, below or on our YouTube channel! “Letting Go”, is the first song off the upcoming new album from the beloved punk/ska act known as NO LOST CAUSE. To be released later this year.… Continued →

A legend in his own right- Mr. Michael W. Smith, is someone who has been making engaging, more often than not “catchy”, “addictively appealing”, “hopeful”, “spiritually connective”, pop rock tunes for 4 decades now, returns with yet another catchy song perfect for right now. It has that nostalgia factor going on with the electronic new wave pop sounds he became known for in the 80’s and early 90’s yet drenched in a modern electro sound perfect for 2025. It’s like that perfect upgrade so many fans have probably been clamoring for, for years.… Continued →

The Undertaking have just dropped a brand new chaotic song titled “If You’re So Rich, Why Aren’t You Smart?” and it’s available via all digital networks now! Read the press release below (or on our website).… Continued →

Rising indie artist Coqui will release a killer new EP titled “Living 2 Die” on September 5th via Dream Records. Check out the amazing new song “Only Idol” in music video format below this post.… Continued →

Demon Hunter is heading out on the “There Was a Light Here Tour” with War of Ages, Convictions, and Cultist. Dates and info right here . Demon Hunter just released the song “Sorry Light The Way” and you can watch the music video below.… Continued →

Spirit filled melodic/post-hardcore out of West Texas. FFO: Plead the Widow's Cause, The Dwelling, In Shepherds Arms, (Un)worthy, Remembering Never

After going out of print with its 150th issue in early 2012, Heaven’s Metal (HM) Magazine has returned with a 40th Anniversary special edition. Editor Doug Van Pelt was discussing print options with his friend Anthony Gober of Anchor Merchandising, who wanted to print a program for the upcoming two-weekend Immortal Festival events this summer (July 25-27 & August 29-31). One thing led to another, and Van Pelt volunteered to take on the whole project when he proposed, “Why don’t we make the festival program a legitimate 40th anniversary issue of Heaven’s Metal Magazine?”… Continued →

Female pop-punk artist – Grace Graber, just dropped a killer new track titled “Run”. The song has an accompanying music video to go with it and you can view it below. Make sure to give this new song a listen now on your favorite digital networks. She has an awesome sound and it’s sure to put a smile on a lot of faces out there, not to mention inspire hope.… Continued →

Allison Eide released “For The King” back at the end of May and now will release her new song “IDK” on July 18th (next week). If you want to catch up on the last song released, check it out below. This is an artist definitely on the verge of breaking out so hop in line and get ready!… Continued →

People of Punk Rock Records are back with another amazing vinyl re-releases. They are doing a pre-order for “Lost at Sea” and have put up for sale “Homecoming”, both albums by So Cal punk legends – Craig’s Brother. “Homecoming” is out and ready to ship now and “Lost at Sea” is a pre-order ready to ship in September. The two releases were last pressed to vinyl by Veritas Vinyl a decade ago. Order both these fine albums by clicking this link here or by visiting peopleofpunkrockrecords.com… Continued →

Seth Davey formerly of the band Attalus, has just dropped his beautiful new worship centric, solo song titled “39 Years and Counting”. It is honest, beautiful in sound, and all together engaging on a deep spiritual level. Don’t ever count out a great indie artist and don’t discount their talents just because their songs might not have that major label/promo stamp on it. This is really incredible stuff and worthy of repeat listens. It has the IVM stamp of approval so there you go!… Continued →

After years of silence, these legendary hardcore music makers known as “ADVENT” are back and BETTER THAN EVER!! This hard hitting, soul crushing new EP is titled “God Is The End” and features 4 insane, heavy songs with that signature Advent hardcore sound. If you’ve been sort of a casual Advent fan or haven’t really thought about them in years, definitely don’t sleep on this EP. Give these songs a listen and ignite that spirit with their uncompromising sound and lyrics. This is probably one of the best hardcore releases of 2025 (so far).… Continued →

Roger was the vocalist of one of the big 4 of thrash metal in the Christian industry which also included Deliverance, Tourniquet & Believer. Vengeance released 4 albums & this writer unfortunately didn’t hear about them until their last Released Upon the Earth. Pastor Bob Beeman’s hand is on the cover of their S/T debut. If you ever get to meet Pastor Bob, make sure you talk to him. He is a real man of God. Afterwards, Vengeance disbanded & formed several other bands including Die Happy & Once Dead.… Continued →

I have some exciting news. Two different labels are releasing Watashi Wa and Lakes vinyl. Lakes if you were unaware, was the band that continued on the Watashi Wa legacy after they first broke up including lead vocalist Seth Roberts. Lakes released an EP in 2005 called “Photographs” that dropped in The Militia Group originally. The re-release is being put out by Sing Along Records right here (while you’re there make sure to check out the Long Since Forgotten vinyl). In addition the label Lost In Ohio are releasing the much loved and critically acclaimed Watashi Wa album “The Love of Life” on vinyl for the first time and you can preorder here.… Continued →

Everyone’s favorite nautically-themed hard rock band, Rusty Shipp, are set to release their latest marine-inspired offering, Capsized Empire to digital outlets this Friday (06/27). The album addresses the Problem of Evil from a philosophical standpoint–you know, standard, lightweight indie rock material (/sarcasm). In true Rusty Shipp form, the album follows a storyline, all of which will be included in the liner notes. Order from the band’s website here: rustyshipp.com… Continued →