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The Ohio metalcore band Settle the Sky, is about to perform in February of 2017. The band has been inactive since 2010. The band formed in 2006 with JD Merill. The band was only around for four years (2006-2010). Settle the Sky only released an EP through StandBy Records, titled Now That We’re Waiting and a Demo. The band is prepping for a reunion show in February 17, 2017 and will hopefully make this a full-on reunion.… Continued →

These are some bands that were sort of popular, but didn’t get very far. Hopefully this sheds some light to the underground SFHC Scene or more appropriately, SFMC Scene. 5. One Way/Raid Christian metalcore/hardcore One Way formed in… I don’t know when. The 80’s. The band did not have very much success or really any publications. Other than one in HM in 1991. But Raid, their next band, had a little more success. Same genre as One Way, but with a Straight-Edge message, alongside the uplifting Christian message.… Continued →

Solid State Records has enjoyed quite the stellar year with releases from Silent Planet, Forevermore, Norma Jean, and Fit For A King. Now Wolves At The Gate are closing out the year with Types & Shadows, and it’s a fitting record to finish such a monumental year for the the label. They’re back with their third record on Solid State, and they mean business. Types & Shadows summed up in a word would be “dense”. Its thirteen tracks have a runtime over fifty-four minutes, the barrage of high-gain rock’n’roll rarely lets up, and Stephen Cobucci’s weighty lyrics occupy the majority of the songs.… Continued →

Read this split review of Death Requisite's Revisitation with Matthew Michel

With dates going from February all the way through May, the City Rockfest Tour will be making the rounds in 2017. Boasting a rather impressive lineup, this tour promises to be nothing short of amazing. For a full list of dates and to keep updated on potential new additions, be sure to check out their Facebook page at City Rockfest Tour. Who’s looking forward to this??  … Continued →

Brand new independent act Good Garden, have released their debut 3 song Christmas ep titled “Rejoice”. Check it out below on Spotify or purchase on iTunes here. Recommended for fans of Copeland, My Epic, DENS, The Ember Days, Anchor & Braille. … Continued →

Check out all the new music released this week below. If you know of anything we missed leave us a comment and let us know. You can find more new music in the Album Release Database. Alternative & Rock

• Colony House – You & I (Alternative Version) [Single]
• The Ember Days – Valitus B-Sides [EP]
• Lael – Coming For You [Single]

Hip Hop & Rap

• Midcentury Modern – The Goodness
• Social Club Misfits – Different People [Single]

Metal

• Phinehas – Fight Through The Night [EP]

Praise & Worship

• Long Hollow Worship – The Word
• Metro Church Australia – Levels
• Newday – Alive With Strings (Live at Newday) [EP]
• Victory Worship – Promises [EP]

Singer/Songwriter

• Connor Flanagan – Mountains
• Matt Stinton – I’ll Stay (Carla’s Song) [Single]
• Tristin Roberts – Reassembled

Christmas

• Mary Ives – The Newborn King [Single]

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“Incredible, unstoppable, He is our God” – “Incredible” by A Festal Shout I’ve often heard that a listener will determine within a span of 7 seconds, whether they enjoy a song or not. Fortunately I hung around longer than that with my first listen to the opening track, “Power In The Blood” from A Festal Shout. The song intro brings in a traditional gospel tune “Down to the River to Pray”. Dull and boring before the sound builds, the drums come in, and the band explodes into life with Justin Palenscar picking up the chorus.… Continued →

Jess Penner is hosting a 72 hour flash sale in her merch store with cds for just $5. 100% of proceeds will go to Syrian Children’s Relief Fund. More info here.… Continued →

Most of the old IVM Releases are now on several digital networks with more being added each day. I have added the iTunes/Spotify links for what is available right now. You can also check Amazon, Google Play, and Emusic for more. I will also be distributing a great new ep by a pop-punk band you’ve heard about recently so get pumped! I am working to get Hearts Bleed Passion Vol. 2 & 3 up on digital networks as well as Josiah, Dismissed “Self Titled Ep”, and a new Dismissed “Taking The Good With the Bad” Remaster that is being done by Seth at Simpul Studio off the original master recordings.… Continued →

Check out this new lyric video from Oh Sleeper called “Oxygen”! It’s been a while since we last heard from these guys! What do you guys think??  … Continued →

The unblack metal band, Slechtvalk are about to release the album, Where Wandering Shadows and Mists Collide on December 20th. The band will be following up with a mini-tour of the album alongside Morgarten and Nightland. The band formed in 1999 with Shamgar, the only founding member, performing as a solo project called Dommer until 2000, when he changed the name to Slechtvalk. Shamgar remained the only member until 2002 when a full lineup was added on. With a few minor changes, that lineup remains primarily intact.… Continued →

Endseeker U.S. have revealed the album cover to their brand new full length “New Void Wonder” which you can view below. The band has also posted the tracklisting to this new record and the first single “Hate Dweller” which you can check out below as well. … Continued →

Leo and Meagan Flores are back with some fantastic new music, just in time for the Christmas season.

Ryan Hunt returns with a special EP available only on NoiseTrade.

Looking to ring in the Christmas season with something a little more powerful than gramma singing Rudolf? We've got you covered.

Norma Jean has had their fill of success over the years. Wage War however is just getting off the ground, and are doing very well for themselves. Both bands have found a spot of River City Rockfest, a tour that includes bands such as Fozzy, Three Days Grace, Papa Roach, and famous Def Leppard, as well as several others. Norma Jean formed in 1997 as Luti-Kriss with Josh Scogin (The Chariot, ’68) Chris Day, Scottie Henry, Josh Swofford, Mick Bailey, and Daniel Davidson. In 2002 the band changed their name to Norma Jean and underwent some lineup changes to where now none of these members are in the band.… Continued →

Exactly one year after releasing their album Valitus, The Ember Days have released two new b-sides. The songs were recorded at the same time as Valitus and can be purchased on iTunes or streamed on Spotify. The Ember Days is also clearing out all their remaining merch with everything priced at just $5 each plus shipping. The sale comes after the band’s announcement earlier this year of an indefinite hiatus from touring. Lead vocalist Janell has since released a self-titled solo EP under the name Nel.… Continued →

Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors have announced a new album, Souvenir, and a supporting tour for Spring 2017. The new album is due out March 24th with announced tour dates from March 29th to May 20th. This will be Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors’ sixth studio record, following 2013’s Medicine.… Continued →

Stavesacre have offered a nice update regarding the recording process on their new full length record. Check it out below.… Continued →

Project 86 have posted their new Christmas album (A Very P86 Christmas) for digital purchase via their website right here. Listen to the songs below. A Very P86 Christmas… Continued →

Check out the lyric video for the recent Thousand Foot Krutch song “Push” off the album “Exhale”, available now wherever fine music is sold. Do any of our readers dig TFK and do you own this new album? … Continued →

So. Cal. pop-punk band Mainsail, have revealed the cover for their debut album, check it out below. The album will be out in January 2017!… Continued →

Check out this cool punk rock version of “Angels We Have Heard On High” by Grave Robber. Have yourself a scary little Christmas, grrrrrr! … Continued →

Check out all the new music released this week below. If you know of anything we missed leave us a comment and let us know. You can find more new music in the Album Release Database. Alternative & Rock

• Acceptance – Diagram of a Simple Man [Single] [Rise Records]
• Circle of Dust – Machines Of Our Disgrace
• Hearts Like Lions – Make Your Move [Single] [Tooth & Nail Records]
• In The Verse – Transformer
• Switchfoot – Float (Darren King Remix) [Single] [Vanguard Records]

Hip Hop & Rap

• B-SHOC – Happy Hip Hop Christmas [Single]
• K¥NG – Aura [EP]
• Trip Lee – The Waiting Room [Mixtape] [Reach Records]
• TRU-SERVA – We Believe [EP]

Metal

• Destroy the Runner – Void [EP]
• Demon Hunter – Cold Winter Sun [Single] [Solid State Records]
• Those Who Fear – State Of Mind [Facedown Records]
• Zao – The Well-Intentioned Virus

Praise & Worship

• CityAlight – Only A Holy God
• Mosaic MSC – Splendor Of The Son [Single]
• Rob Reed – Greatest Of These

Christmas

• Citizens & Saints – The First Noel [Single] [Gospel Song Records]
• Five14 Sound – Emmanuel [EP]
• Folk Angel – Born Is The King – Christmas Songs, Vol.

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Demon Hunter has been prepping for this new album, Outlive for awhile, and they are on the verge of releasing it. So close, that they released a lyric video for “Cold Winter Sun”. Very melodic. Outlive 2017. … Continued →

Read this review of Zao's The Well-Intentioned Virus

Read this review of Destroy the Runner's Void

Ospreyshire, the moniker of Illinoisan artist Curtis M., is a project that involves spoken word vocals, abstract soundscapes, and postminimalist aesthetics. His debut EP Verses Vs. Anhedonia is a brief seven poem journey. The urgency and brevity in these tracks lend itself to our attention deficit and sound byte culture. Verses Vs. Anhedonia is a mini-concept EP that revolves around the brief psychological journey of someone who is losing interest in the meaning of life before slowly becoming aware that there’s some semblance of hope in this otherwise dark world.… Continued →

Check out this brand new song from Hearts Like Lions titled “Make Your Move”. New album coming in 2017 on Tooth & Nail Records. … Continued →