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Sent By Ravens have posted a tease to a return on their social media. All signs point to the release of another ep or album, but who knows, maybe we’ll get some shows out of it as well. Who would be psyched to get some new Sent By Ravens?? https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17eM1ant5F/… Continued →

Today, Skillet dropped their first Christmas song (and music video), “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”. The track largely focuses on a beautiful, melodic sound befitting most Christmas covers, but then turns on the heat, providing what may very well be the heaviest part of any Skillet song to date. This track is a perfect add to anyone’s holiday playlist. Give it a listen and tell us what you think!… Continued →

An insanely good spirit filled hardcore band named IRAE, just dropped their brand new music video for “7 Horns 7 Eyes 7 Seals” feat. Mattie Montgomery of For Today. This music video really showcases the live hardcore experience and adds intensity to an already powerful and heavy song. Check it out below and make sure to give the band a follow. Let us know what you think.… Continued →

Chainstay are dropping their brand new single “The Art of Becoming a Ghost” on November 14th! I’m super pumped for this and you should be too. Head to their socials for a link to pre-save/pre-add the single to your favorite digital service.… Continued →

Drummer and founding member of Barren Cross, Steve Whitaker died on Thursday. The Christian metal pioneer had been struggling with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also known as ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease), a rare neurodegenerative disease. He was dedicated family member and brother in Christ, who not only kept time for the band, but also wrote some of their most recognizable songs, including such standards as “Give Your Life,” “King of Kings,” and “Out of Time.” Forming in 1983, Barren Cross was seen as one of the most prominent Christian metal bands of the early era, signing to the influential mainstream label Enigma Records, while never compromising their Christian faith to reach a larger audience.… Continued →

Pennsylvania’s indie pop stalwarts The Julies have released a brand-new single! It’s the third new single they’ve released this year, but so far mum’s the word on a new album. Musically, “Summermouth” dances in that space between Britpop (American style, of course) and shoegaze that the band has become so comfortable in. Check it out at Bandcamp, and consider contributing the $1.50 to download it, and support the band in the process! https://thejulies.bandcamp.com/track/summermouth… Continued →

Everyone's favorite pop-punk heroes - LIGHT THE WAY, are issuing their 2022 album "Long Story Short" on vinyl for the very first time! One of the most underrated and relatively unknown by many, this band has been making catchy, addictive, supercharged and passionate punk rock with a strong sense wittiness and tongue in cheek hunor since 2016 or so. The band has recently been gaining even more momentum with the release of their latest album "Expel" almost one year ago. "Long Story Short" will be available on red splatter vinyl, limited to just 100 copies and all hand numbered. The band have released a new lyric video for the song "Chameleon Eyes" from this record in celebration and can be watched below. Pre-Order your copy today via the bands own bandcamp page.

The indie greats - Names Without Numbers, just released their cover of the Tears For Fears classic "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" and have an accompanying music video to go along with it. Check out the video below and make give the song a listen on your favorite digital network now.​

We are excited to bring you the new song from Mayfly Syndicate titled “The Kreature”. Check out the lyric video for this awesome new track below.… Continued →

So excited to share this spooky new cover of the classic Ghostbusters movie theme song just in time for Halloween. This cover by No Lost Cause is the best version of the classic song I’ve heard thus far. It’s Ska, Punk, and tons of fun. Make sure to give it a listen on all digital networks and stream via YouTube at the link below. Did I mention that it features Wretched from the band Grave Robber!!… Continued →

Grace Graber has been grabbing headlines lately with her spirited take on pop-punk and mid 00’s emo tunes that bring a fresh look at nostalgic yearning toward yesteryear. She has a unique take on pop music and a voice built perfect for her guitar centric sound. Mix that up with a spiritually focused and Christ centered lyrical output and any Grace Graber song will be on my radar. The fact that she got the guys in Audiophile to join her on the Hawk Nelson cover of “Everything You Ever Wanted” (hence the EP title), my friends you’ve encountered a future chart topping hit maker at hand.… Continued →

A new band that I’m not sure has gotten much coverage by IVM (my apologies) but is entirely worthy of exposure is… HOPE DEFERRED. The band are releasing their debut full length titled “Darkness Remains” next week. The band is comprised with members of Embodyment and The Showdown including Showdown lead vocalist David Bunton who also fronts this new band. Check out their new song “Brethren of Blood”, below! This sounds very much like the heaviest side of Embodyment meets the heaviest of The Showdown.… Continued →

The Rumors Are True has done it again! Dozens–nay, hundreds!–of interviews relevant to our scene. This time, the lucky victims of interrogation are funk-metal masters Dig Hay Zoose TRAT founder Jeremy Gould interviews Bil Brown and David Anderson from the Kansas City quartet. The podcast can be found on about a dozen different platforms to suit your preference. Find the one you need on The Rumors Are True’s linktree here: Dig Hay Zoose interview at The Rumors Are True… Continued →

This writer has been listening to Christian music since the early 80s. Steve Camp has been a part of this almost 50 year experience with great songs like Run to the Battle, Guard the Trust, etc… One fact I find very interesting is that just like Martin Luther wrote the Ninety-five Theses, Steve wrote his own 107 theses on Reformation Day (October 31), 1998, calling for a reformation in contemporary Christian music: calling Christian musicians to make direct, uncompromising music that confronts the world with the message of the scriptures.… Continued →

Another example for how 2025 musically just keeps getting better and better. This favorite band of mine NAMES WITHOUT NUMBERS are channeling their inner 80’s child and have covered the classic Tears for Fears staple, “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” and have released it on all streaming platforms. It’s a tasteful cover and showcases the band’s unforgettable sound and penchant for tackling heartwarming emotional subject matter mixed with heavy nostalgia to create an unforgettable cover track. Once you’re done giving this track a listen please go back and give all their other recent songs a stream/spin/play.… Continued →

It appears like People of Punk Rock Records will be dusting off that epic Dogwood punk classic “Matt Aragon” for a whole new generation of to enjoy. The album that brought tears to the eyes with the track “Do or Die” will finally be getting the vinyl treatment. This album has always held a special spot in my heart since it’s first initial release back during a turbulent time in our country’s history of September 2001 when it originally released. All their albums have been tremendous punk rock classics (duh, I’ve bought all of them on vinyl since they got reissued) but this one really cements it’s place on my heart.… Continued →

I’ve been following Nate Parrish’s work since he first sent me “I’m a Wreck” randomly through the contact email for my website back in 2020. I’ve been hooked on his sound, music output, and his lyrical genius ever since then. It seems as though his songwriting, musicianship, honesty, and just the lyrics themselves, continue to improve to the point where we are witnessing Nate Parrish in his prime. He is making timeless music that will inspire not only old heads like myself but a whole generation of people seeking hope and answers in the dark, looking for substance in the art they consume.… Continued →

Protect Your Heart have dropped another banger (hope I said that right?) titled “Crashing Out” and it’s a 1 minute firestorm of energy and melodies. Check it out right here below. Protect Your Heart put the “E” in easycore. Don’t knock it till you hear it.… Continued →

Mikee Bridges who is the founder of the popular west coast classic Christian alternative music festival of the 90’s and early 00’s called “TOM FEST“, is back in full force with the first ever Tom Convention which in it’s most purest form will be the go to convention for all things Christian underground and alternative punk of the 80’s through 90’s and beyond, for hopefully many years to come. Mikee Bridges has a long personal history of music involvement beyond just the Tom Fest circuit, fronting, singing, playing guitar in bands like Sometime Sunday, Tragedy Ann, Twin Sister, and much more.… Continued →

This Las Vegas metalcore band just released a cover of The City Harmonic’s anthemic worship song. The premiere of the music video is this Thursday October 16, 2025. … Continued →

We are proud to premiere the new live video of Nate Parrish & The Wreck performing the hit new song, “That’s Just Life” from the Loud & Proud Festival in Germany a week ago. Check it out and make sure to support Nate Parrish on all his socials and website. The new Nate Parrish & The Wreck album “Make Me a Mountain” drops on 10/17/25. Video can be found right here on our website, below. … Continued →

Nate Parrish has gone above and beyond in bringing what I consider to be his absolute finest song by far in the history of Nate Parrish. There’s so much to love about it from the crunchy guitar strumming, snotty punk vocals from the Natester himself, some subtle electronic touches, and the those bold, honest lyrics which really speak truth about the reality of living in this broken world. There’s pain we endure, the love and loss, and depression and disillusionment, the questions left unanswered coupled with the hope we find in biblical truth and what we’re all searching for, is nothing short of mesmerizing.… Continued →

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 →