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It’s hard to believe this release is nearing 20 years old. Although I’ve been hearing about it for years, I only recently acquired a copy for myself, and it sounds just as innovative and fresh now as it must’ve done when it first dropped. I’m not sure how many industrial music fans we have at IVM, but this is the real deal. It’s not metallic industrial, nor dance stuff, just harsh, sonic, rhythmic experimentations. And what really caught me off guard was how much this album infuses ambient sounds.… Continued →

For the first time in over 20 years, Officer Negative “Dead To The World” gets the vinyl treatment. Officer Negative’s 1998 debut full length on Screaming Giant Records has been meticulously remastered for vinyl with recreated art from the original photos, drawings, and graphics that inspired the original release. I had a hand in sharing this band with Screaming Giant Records founder, Kendall Nadeau, all the way back in 1996/1997 through their very early demos. I had originally wanted to do this re-release myself a few years back but just didn’t have the funds or resources to make it happen.… Continued →

Metalcore band, Then It Ends have emerged onto the scene lately with track after track of heavy hitting songs that have been met with a pretty positive reception. This upcoming Friday, the band will release it’s debut album, “Restored” on Flourish Records. To get a feel for what you’re in for, be sure to check them out HERE.… Continued →

In case you weren’t aware, Wolves At The Gate will be releasing a new ep on Solid State Records on October 9th, called “Dawn”. The ep will feature 6 alternate versions of songs that appeared on their most recent release, “Eclipse”. Check out the track below, and presave the new ep HERE. Who plans on picking this up?… Continued →

The punks in Slick Shoes made their triumphant return this past week with a new release on Tooth & Nail Records called “Rotation & Frequency”. Listening to this album, it’s clear the guys are still in prime shape, 17 years after their last studio release. If you liked these guys before, you’re in for a real treat. You can grab this album at any digital retailer or right HERE. If you’ve already given a listen, tell us what you think!… Continued →

Collington has released a new song and video called “Vagrant”. This track is very acoustic based and laid back, yet smooth and melodic. If you’ve given a listen to Collington before and like what you’ve heard, chances are you’ll be into this; if you haven’t heard his stuff before, there’s no better time to start than right now. Check out the song/video below and listen to it or even better, pick it up HERE.… Continued →

Jason Wisdom has a real talent for putting out really great music, whether it be in Becoming the Archetype, Death Therapy, The Reversalist, among others. This past week Death Therapy teamed up with Impending Doom frontman, Brook Reeves to deliver a cover of “Reject” by Living Sacrifice. The song has a real industrial metal feel to it that works really well. It’s a great cover, sure to please. Check it out HERE or below and let us know how you’re liking this.… Continued →

Earth Groans will be releasing their 2nd ep of 2020, “Waste”, on Solid State Records, October 23rd. As of now, you can place preorders and presaves HERE. The first single, “Shatter” dropped this past Friday; you can check it out below. Who’s looking forward to hearing more from these guys???… Continued →

Cast the Dragon has released their latest album, “Annihilate the Adversary” on Thumper Punk Records on Sept 18. The album makes for a great listen, full of energy and a message of hope. Dark, brooding punk rock with a hint of gothic elegance woven throughout 15 blistering tracks.  Joshua Lory’s baritone vocals interplay with anthemic guitars, haunting keyboards and punishing drums.  Uncompromising lyrical content focused on keeping God at the center of all things through Jesus/Yeshua our Messiah.  The band’s full tilt sound is reminiscent of The Damned, TSOL, Misfits, Grave Robber and  Scaterd Few.… Continued →

If you haven’t started listening to GFM by now, man…get on board already. Really well executed hard rock by these three sisters and hearts set on God. The trio just released their newest ep, “Operation Take Over” at the beginning of the month and have now dropped a music video for the track, “Smile”. Check it out below and leave your thoughts.… Continued →

Last month, Skillet re-released their most recent album, “Victorious” and dubbed it “Victorious: The Aftermath” (get yours HERE). The re-release features 3 new tracks and reimagined/remixed versions of previously existing tracks. One of the new tracks, “Dead Man Walking” was just given the lyric video treatment. Seems very reminiscent of what you’d hear off the “Rise” album. Check it out below and see if you agree.… Continued →

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Punk rock singer/songwriter, Nate Parrish, has joined Indie Vision Music for the release of his new single, “Bullets and Blades”. The song hits all digital platforms on October 23rd. It’s that same great sound you’ve come to love from Nate with even more grit, melodies, and a cutting message perfect for these crazy times we live in. You can listen to a sample, below. Full song stream will be posted on a site very soon. New Ep out in early 2021. Welcome to the family Nate!… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• Blessed By A Broken Heart – Another Day Another War
• Buried Above – It’s Never Too Late
• The Citrus Trees – Little Town
• Collapse Revive – Arid
• Collington – Vagrant
• Death Therapy – Reject (feat. Brook Reeves)
• Earth Groans – Shatter
• I Am The Deceiver – For Charity’s Sake
• Messenger – Time Machine
• Pantokrator – Wedlock
• Shadow Puncher – Covered by the Blood of the Lamb (EP)
• Sink In – Fed Up
• Slick Shoes – Rotation & Frequency
• TIMŌRĀTUS – Bleed American
• the UPAFTER – Remedy
• VERIDIA – Light It Up
• The Waymaker – The Waymaker
• Wolves At The Gate – Counterfeit (Redux)

Pop & CCM

• April Kane – Stay the Same
• Ashton Barber – Treasure (Oil Song)
• Built By Titan – Birds
• Coby James – Infinite
• DaFOO – Take Your Time
• Eddy Mann – Pray On
• The Gray Havens – Rest (EP)
• Falcon – The Good Stuff
• Grace Spencer – Confidence (Radio Version)
• John Mark McMillan – Enemy Love: Stabal Session (Live)
• Judah & the Lion – Judah & the Lion (Unplugged) (EP)
• Kane Adams – Draw Near (EP)
• Kinn – Medora
• Landry Cantrell – Close To Me
• Matt Hammitt – Treetop
• Matthew Parker – Bloodstream
• Natalie Grant – No Stranger
• Rachael Nemiroff – How to Save a Life
• Ronnie Freeman – You Don’t Waste Anything
• Rorie – Avalanche
• ROY3LS – Worth It
• Sarah Reeves – Motions (EP)
• SHORE – Messages (EP)
• SVRCINA – Elysian Fields

Electronic

• Jack Izaak – Love So High
• Jeremy James Whitaker – Something, Anything, Everything

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Jim Andrew Rogers – Rocks and Stars
• Joey Gonzalez – Tonight
• Madison Cunningham – No Surprises
• Sarah DeShields – Death and the Woman
• Sarah Sparks – Golden Hour
• Zan Fiskum – Still Thinkin’ About You

Hip Hop & R&B

• Agius – Talk to Me Nice
• Asha Elia – New Woke Deal (EP)
• Battz – Change
• Bizzle – No Enemies
• Bridgewater – Tidal Wave
• BRLY.

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When listening to music, do you ever get the feeling you’re hearing something deeply personal, and you’re not really sure if you should be listening in? Of course, recorded music is made to be heard. It’s marketed for consumption. But there are some songs that just seem so intimate it’s like you’re accidentally listening to a private conversation. “Days End” from Brandtson’s debut strikes me that way. I was equally excited and perplexed when I first heard about this new band (in the late 90s). Six Feet Deep had been a staple in the Spirit-filled hardcore scene–passionate and preachy as that genre was known for, when the members changed the band name and style, replaced by the new “emo” tag (at the time, anyway).… Continued →

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Rock & Metal

• Acceptance – Bend the Light
• Asfirefalls – Out of Line
• Audiophile – Neapolitan (EP)
• Deep Valleys – Beyond the Waves
• Dire – Forever New
• Disciple – Love Letter Kill Shot (Deluxe)
• Everything In Slow Motion – Choke
• Final Greetings – Burn
• Fit For A King – The Path
• The Reign of Kindo – Better off Together
• Then It Ends – Reality
• 12 Stones – Empty Words

Pop & CCM

• Apollo LTD – Better
• Austin French – Wake Up Sleeper (EP)
• Beckah Shae – Awake
• Cameron James – Game Changer
• Chasing Daylight – You Are The Song
• Crystal Rome – Not Going Under
• Jason Gray – Right On Time
• Jordan Feliz – Wounds
• Josh Baldwin – Into the Wild
• Spencer Kane – Do This Again
• Talkie – Blue Underground
• Tasha Layton – Into the Sea (EP)
• Terrian – I’m In Love (w/ Ian Alxndr)
• Tommee Profitt – Faking Love: The Remixes EP
• 7eventh Time Down – Questions

Electronic

• Daniel Baciu – Alpha
• Paulo Gomes – Psalm 91 EP

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Matt Stinton – Son of the Sea (EP)
• Mike Crawford and His Secret Siblings – Walk With Us
• Wake Low – How Did We Get Here

Hip Hop & R&B

• Aable – Broken Pieces
• Against The Odds – Against the Odds
• Andy Mineo – Shibuya Roll Call
• BigGucciDame – No Danny Phantom
• BOF – Playin’ With God
• Chris Soul – Florida Boy
• Christafari – The Blessing (EP)
• D.

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Audiophile just dropped their brand new 3 song EP titled “Neapolitan” through all digital networks and streaming sites. Check out a Spotify stream of the EP, below. This is a fun little band that harkens back to the golden age of early to mid-00’s pop-punk goodness with plenty current sounds to keep it fresh. It’s like All Time Low, The Starting Line, Mae, We The Kings, Mayday Parade and The Maine meet The 1975 and Jonas Brothers. It’s an eclectic mix that is found on just these 3 songs and the band are sure to win over fans all across the globe.… Continued →

Deep Valleys is a band from Buffalo, NY that formed in 2016. Since then, the band has released an ep titled “The Call Of The Void” in Sept 2017, as well as a full album titled, “Goldhaven” that dropped in August of 2019. The newest single, “Beyond The Waves” was released last week and is a pretty great song. The band’s style reminds me of a mix of Thrice and Anberlin. If you’re looking for a new band to check out, I’m gonna recommend these guys.… Continued →

New Metalcore band, Then It Ends (feat. members of A Past Unknown and Dividing the Masses) have released a new song and a video to go with it for the song “Reality”. Much more melodic than the recently released single, “Depravity”, “Reality” contains great lyrics and heavy moments that contrast the laid back feel heard for most of the track in perfect proportion. “Reality” makes for a great listen for fans of a variety of tastes in music. Check out the video below and let us know if you agree.… Continued →

Coinciding with the release of the new album, “The Path”, which dropped today, Fit For A King has released a new video for the album’s title track. The new album maintains much of the band’s heaviness from the past while adding some more melodic content as well. We’ll have a review coming your way in the near future. In the meantime, check out the video below and let us know what your thoughts are on it.… Continued →

Rottweiler Records’ own XIII Minutes has released a new video for “Who Told You”. If you’re looking for some new metal/hard rock to give a listen to, these guys are it. Check out the video below and share your thoughts.… Continued →

Metal band DIRE has released a new song, “Forever New” with an accompanying video. Definitely recommended listening. Do you agree? Check out the video below and let us know!… Continued →

Kindo have released a new single, “Better Off Together”. The band’s unique style of jazz influenced rock mixes together beautifully with some more modern pop elements and makes this song really shine. Give it a listen below and pick it up at your preferred digital retailer.… Continued →

Disciple has released the third and final bonus track off of the deluxe edition of “Love Letter Kill Shot” which dropped today. Of the three bonus tracks, this one certainly seems to have the most kick to it. You can pick up the deluxe edition HERE and check out the new song below. Don’t forget to share your thoughts on this one.… Continued →

12 Stones has released a new single called “Empty Words”. The song is a bit edgier than the first single, “Sever” which was released just a couple weeks ago. You can pick up both at most digital music retailers. You can check the track out below.… Continued →

John Cooper has written a book that is due out this December called “Awake and Alive to Truth”. John has been on fire on his podcast, “Cooper Stuff” which I highly recommend checking out. From his page, he’s said of the book, “How do you know what’s true when there are so many differing voices telling us what to do? AWAKE & ALIVE TO TRUTH tackles the reigning philosophies of our day and points you to an eternal truth that is unshakeable.” Pre-order HERE.… Continued →

Earlier this week, Relent posted about “numusic” now that they’re back from tour. Anyone eager to hear more from these guys?… Continued →

The Blamed continue their rise as undeniable legends of our scene with a performance of the song “Weakness” which appeared on the band’s 1995 classic album, “Frail”. Check out the video below. Make sure to pick up the band’s latest full length release, “The Church Is Hurting People” now wherever you find your music.… Continued →

Film director Guillermo del Toro and spastic hardcore punk band Blaster the Rocket Man have at least one thing in common. Whereas most of society, and particularly within Christianity, monsters are usually the bad guys, these two artistic entities–operating in disparate fields as the case may be–often take the side of the monster. Pan’s Labyrinth, for instance, juxtaposes the kind but terrifying Pan against the inhuman, yet human, monsters of the Spanish fascists under Francisco Franco. Blaster the Rocket Man uses traditional monster and sci-fi imagery, all the while connecting these images to faith in Christ.… Continued →