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Anberlin have just announced a very special tour commemorating 20 years of “Never Take Friendship Personal” this summer beginning July 31st in Jacksonville, FL. and wrapping up on August 17th in Indianapolis, with The Almost and Watashi Wa! Sounds tasty. It like this is mostly east coast and a few spot midwest dates so I’m guessing they’ll announce more dates for more states soon. West Coast needs this. View the flyer for this tour, below. Are any of you looking forward to this tour?  … Continued →

Michael W. Smith is back with a brand new song and music video for “Arms Around The Sun”. It’s a lively, 80’s synth drenched, classic sound but filled with a modern touch and Michael W. Smith’s unmistakable voice. The lyrics are fire and this is probably my favorite thing by him in years. It really reminds me of his songs at the height of the 80’s/early 90’s sound he had going. I didn’t expect this in 2025 but I’m so glad to hear it. Check out the music video below and listen to the song on all your favorite digital networks now!… Continued →

Brutal deathcore band Desolate Tomb are set to release a new single on Good Friday. The timing of the release isn’t coincidence, as you can see by the title of the track, “Pierced on the Hill.” While still operating from a base of deathcore, the riffs and arrangements are closer to traditional death metal than ever–a fitting move for such a brutal topic. Be sure to check out the Rottweiler Records page this weekend to download or stream the new song. https://rottweilerrecords.bandcamp.com/music… Continued →

Our friend Ted Bond, lead singer for Craig’s Brother, has been diagnosed with a form of lymphoma.  Ted helps support his wife and three children as a musician, children’s math tutor, real estate agent and associate pastor at a small church, which are not the types of jobs that provide significant medical benefits.  In order to support him, Simpul Records and Thumper Punk Records have teamed up to release the Ted Bond Benefit Compilation, an acoustic album featuring original new songs from 28 artists to raise money for Ted’s medical expenses.… Continued →

Hopeful. keep getting better and better, am I right? This is on par with anything the major labels have to offer and I can say that without any hint of cynicism or sense of irony and I say it in full confidence. No one is paying me to dig the sounds of Hopeful., I just legitimately enjoy this band and I think all of you will too. It’s rock music without all the sub-genres and unnecessary tags. Just great music. Check out this music video for their brand new single “Fractured Soul” below or by visiting YouTube at this link.… Continued →

***April Fool’s Joke*** Brandon Jones otherwise known as the man with a plan, aka Nanny Doe, aka Founder and Owner of IVM, visited the White House over the weekend (see pic) to plan out how best to keep Faith based rock n’ roll aka Christian Music, alive and well into the next decade by incorporating his “Dominate” approach (inspired by the fine folks at Tooth & Nail Records in their ‘Dominate 98’ ad slogan) into the America First Agenda. Meeting with Trump and Musk, he felt that his lifelong passions could reverberate into Washington DC politics.… Continued →

***April Fools Joke*** In a brazen twist of fate and a battle of industry heavyweights, fast rising media company KingdomCore has acquired long running metal site, LambGoat. The new media empire will be rebranded as “KingdomLambCore” or KLC for short. New merch is quickly being created in time for Furnace Fest this fall including shirts, hoodies, patches, brass knuckles, nunchucks, lightsabers, as well as a festival exclusive 7″ of Beloved covering Advent covering Norma Jean covering The Chariot with the cast of Yo Gabba Gabba, titled “There is a Party With God in My Tummy”.… Continued →

***April Fool’s Joke*** A rather odd news story to report on but one of the utmost importance. At first it emerged as just another rumor but now has been verified through management. A much loved Facedown Records band and all around IVM favorite – American Arson, has made the jump to Europe to an undisclosed country and have renamed themselves as “European Arson“. It can be taken as a direct tribute to their new home or a firebrand sort of activism that just might get them sent back home.… Continued →

Nate Parrish just dropped a music video for his emotional and inspirational new rock ballad, “Small”. I’ve heard it described as somewhere between Sam Raimi and Wes Anderson but I definitely see some Michael Bay. Ok that last part is an over exaggeration but you get the point, this is a music video not to be missed. Video can be found below or on Nate’s YouTube channel. The song is available now through all digital networks courtesy of Fair Vaux Records.… Continued →

I don’t think we’ve covered this band at length in the past but what better a time than now to share some great new music. The band is called Tenkiller probably because a few members are from Tennessee and they are killer? Most likely not, but I consider them killer so there you go. Anyway, this new band might a have a few familiar faces and names coming from bands like For Love Not Lisa, Puller, Blenderhead, Spoken in Tongues, Chainsaw Kittens, and more, all shaping up the lineup for a new band that is more seasoned and talented than a lot of newer groups making a go of it.… Continued →

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• Memphis May Fire – Shapeshifter

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• Anberlin, Matty Mullins – Nevertake
• CHANGETHEWXRLD – ephemera & eternity
• Diatheke – …And The Word Was God

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The really cool people at the The Rumors Are True Podcast which is a podcast quickly on the rise, gave interviewed the legend – Jyro (Xhan) La Villa of Mortal, Fold Zandura, Juggernautz, Lucena, Le Monde Bear, among others. Go give it listen on your digital network of choice and make sure to check out the other awesome episodes while you’re at it. Follow: therumorsaretruecast… Continued →

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Light The Way just dropped their full music video for the heart tugging emotional new anthem, “Waterwalker”. It’s a beautiful song and a favorite of mine off their new record. Check out the music video below this post and give the band a follow.… Continued →

Hey guys, there’s been a few new albums and other notable news that’s dropped lately, so I thought I’d just share a few with a couple thoughts, and maybe introduce a few new bands to you that you haven’t had the chance to check out yet as well. Sorry if there’s 1 or 2 that were recently posted, just take them twice as serious.   1. We’ve got the new/renewed album, “Nevertake” by Anberlin. This album is a recreation of Never Take Friendship Personal, only this time with Matty Mullins on the mic.… Continued →

Seth Davey, formerly of Attalus, has released a new song, “When My Mind Runs Back”. The piano driven track speaks of how God remains faithful even in the midst of all our distractions, misgivings, when we act out, etc. He is always there, eager to welcome us back onto the right track whenever we go astray. And this is far from the only release from Seth since Attalus. There is a treasure trove of music you can find on bandcamp, Spotify, and other digital retailers. Check out this track as well as his other music and leave your thoughts!… Continued →

Magdalene Rose, formerly of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh, has dropped a new single titled, “Hey, At Least I’m Feeling Something”.  Check it out below! The track is pretty eclectic, featuring heavy guitars, some easycore/pop-punk feeling moments. This coupled with Maggie’s melodic, yet driving vocals make for an audible one-two punch sure to please long-time fans while garnering some new ones in the process. But the heart of the song is found in the lyrics, which deal with the heavy subject of cutting. Very well crafted songwriting for such a weighty subject matter.… Continued →

Then It Ends, featuring members of A Past Unknown and Dividing the Masses, have been at it since around 2020 putting out some really incredible music! The band just released a deluxe edition of 2024’s “Closure”. The release features 3 unreleased tracks to cap off an already impressive album, which includes guest appearances from Nick Detty of Wolves at the Gate and Michael Felker of Convictions (catch the video below). Have you checked it out yet? What do you think?  … Continued →

Confessions Of A Traitor have announced a new album, titled “This Pain Will Serve You”. The album is set for release May 16th on Facedown Records. The album, which follows the 2019 release, “Punishing Myself Before God Does”, is up for pre-order HERE and we can expect a taste of what’s to come on Spotify this Friday. Confessions Of A Traitor can be caught live at this year’s Audiofeed, Light the Dark (in Sweden), and on the Saints and Heathens tour set to take place this June.… Continued →

Confessions Of A Traitor and Bloodlines have announced a Tour that harkens back to the days of the Scream the Prayer Tour! This tour will consist of Confessions Of A Traitor (at every date) and Bloodlines, Meadows, Lightworker, and No Treaty in varying combinations (as seen on the tour poster) between 6/13 and 7/6. Regardless of the tour date, every stop looks to be jammed with bands sure to put on a killer show. Who’s psyched about this one? Who’s going and which date(s)? … Continued →

This is not a drill, Blindside are set to drop their first single, since July of 2019 this Friday!!! The new single, titled “Dead Weight”, sounds like it will be everything fans of the band have loved them for over the years. Who’s psyched to get some new Blindside??? https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1YzPgv5Wyf/?mibextid=oFDknk… Continued →

New Jersey based spirit filled post-hardcore band – Plead The Widow’s Cause, just released their brand new full length record titled “(Silver Glass Stare)”. The title of record is actually an excerpt from “The Lord of The Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien. This is a heavy and metallic, spirit filled, post-hardcore, sometimes melodic, bundle of joy. This is a literal step up from the last record “Pain Split” and shows a band not afraid to stretch out their wings and experiment a little but at the same time drawing on past influences and classic hardcore sounds as well as some screamo 00’s tendencies.… Continued →

Anberlin have released a series of video clips over on their Instagram/Facebook pages with what sounds like new versions of songs off “Never Take Friendship Personal” and a date of 3/21. A video was just posted today with a clip of Matty Mullins (current lead singer of Anberlin and singer for Memphis May Fire) talking about re-recording “Paperthin Hymn” and that same date listed again. So either we are getting a re-recording of Paperthin Hymn with Matty on Friday or a whole album re-recording is dropping that same date.… Continued →

Nate Parrish has released a new single, titled “Small”. Fairly consistent with Nate’s other punk-laced offerings, “Small” speaks to the sense of feeling burdened by troubles and obstacles that just make you feel…small. Be sure to give it a listen and share your thoughts!… Continued →

April 3rd will see Dispraised’s debut release on Thumper Punk Records. The April 3rd release will be available at all digital retailers and such, however there will also be a limited vinyl release as well that is set to ship on or about June 30th. See all the details, including your pre-order info, below! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1YzPgv5Wyf/?mibextid=oFDknk… Continued →

In a surprise release (to me, at least), Convictions dropped a deluxe edition of their most recent release, “Fear of God”. The album features 2 new tracks, titled “Bend the Knee” and “Metanoia”. Make sure to check it out and leave a comment with your thoughts! The band is currently set to do a short tour with Attack, Attack in May as well as a few festivals such as Welcome to Rockville in Daytona, FL, Inkcarceration in Mansfield, OH, and Armstrong Metalfest in British Columbia, so you’ve got plenty of chances to catch these guys live.… Continued →

I’m excited to bring you a very special interview with an independent Christian singer/songwriter on the rise. Her name is Carly Ann Taylor and I believe once you read this honest, vulnerable, and ultimately, uplifting interview with her, you’ll become an instant fan. Give it a read and make sure to find her music on your favorite digital network.… Continued →

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• Fine China – I Felt Called
• Plead the Widow’s Cause – Silver Glass Stare

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• Caleb Hyles – The Darkness Before The Dawn

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