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Luke Renno, one of the founders of UnDead Metal (I’m going to make it a thing one day) band Crimson Thorn, has recently joined a new band, called Taking the Head of Goliath. Renno formed Crimson Thorn in 1991 with Guitarist Miles Sunde, Bassist Dylan Jennigis, and Drummer Dave Quast. Throughout the years, the only original members that remained throughout Crimson Thorn’s initial existence were Renno and Sunde. Crimson Thorn has been inactive since 2008 or so. On October 20, 2016, Taking the Head of Goliath announced that Renno joined the band as their Bassist/Vocalist.… Continued →

Renascent, former Finns, now Indiana residents, Melodic death metal, thrash metal, band is on the verge of releasing their sophomore release, Praise of the Lord God Almighty. Renascent formed in 2003 with Drummer Jani Stefanovic (Divinefire, Miseration, ex-Crimson Moonlight), Guitarist Eero Tertsunen, and Keyboardist Mikaela Akrenius. The band formed in Finland, but in more recent days, they have moved to Bloomington, Indiana. The current lineup is Eero, Mikaela, Bassist Voitto Rintala, and Drummer Markus Saarela. Praise was released on November 5, 2016. Download it here.… Continued →

Recently, Dave Gryder of the band Heaven’s Force was interviewed. Heaven’s Force is thought to be the first Christian thrash metal band. Though not as popular as bands like Vengeance Rising or Tourniquet or even Detritus or Ultimatum, Heaven’s Force pioneered the genre, unknown to most of the world from the year they started, 1983, up until 2009, when the band re-released their demos in the form of a compilation. The full interview can be read here.… Continued →

Watchmaker Records is pressing Crash Rickshaw “The Unknown Clarity” on limited 180 gram vinyl (extremely limited) and The Fold “Dear Future Come Get Me” on limited 180 gram vinyl (also extremely limited). Both records go up for preorder on November 4th with the preorders ending on November 18th. Get your orders in quick because these will more than likely sell out. Watchmaker also has some other great releases available to check their store.… Continued →

Selfmindead, Swedish metalcore band, has returned to the scene with what should be known as the classic lineup. I made that up, but it seems to hold true. The band announced they were reuniting for Brainstorm Festival, a music festival in the Netherlands, on November 12, 2016. The band has merch up for pre-order, with two options. You can pre-order here, and it will be available for pickup at Brainstorm Festival, and if you order here, the shirts will be shipped out soon. You may read the post and get more information on the concert and merch here.… Continued →

Nautical themed rock band Rusty Shipp have launched a crowdfunding campaign to create their first full-length album. The album will be called “Mortal Ghost” and feature the band’s signature blend of classic rock melodies, aggressive punk, and surf rock vibes. You can listen the band’s newest single “Sinking Scarabs” below and find out more about the band and their new album on Indiegogo.… Continued →

The Sludge metal band, UnTeachers is down to just Stephen Sarro once again, for the first time since 2011. Sarro has had a reoccurring number of friends and musicians, including his cousin, Travis Turner, ex-Aletheian and host of the As The Story Grows, ex-Tantrum of the Muse Keyboardist Seth Luzier, and ex-Good Clean Fun drummer Thom Lambert. The most recent lineup was was Sarro, Turner and Bassist Josh Kale, until Sarro made a post. If anybody is wondering about the status/future of Unteachers… *THIS IS NOT AN ATTACK ON FORMER/CURRENT MUSICIAN FRIENDS.… Continued →

The Unblack/Death Metal (someone needs to come up a term for Christian Death Metal. Maybe UnDead Metal?) band Demoniciduth has signed to Vision of God Records and are due to release their album Enemy of Satan soon. Demoniciduth started in Sweden with Taanak (Bass, Vocals) and a few others. The band has settled on the lineup of Taanak, Lord Ekkletus (Guitars, BGV), Sir Krino (Drums). Vision of God Records has signed band like Brutal Cross, Eyes of the Defiled, and Elgibbor. The band signed to Vision of God earlier this year, and are preparing to release their new sophomore album.… Continued →

Djent/Melodic Death Metal act Bloodline Severed released their first single, “Fire”, off of the long awaited album. The band began in 1998 as Markd, before switching names in 2003 to Bloodline Severed. Though the band has been signed to labels such as Red Cord and Bombworks, they are currently independent. The band worked with former guitarist Derek Corzine (ex-Aletheian, ex-Whisper from Heaven, Blood Thirsty) for the production and recording of the track, and I believe, the whole album. Go download the track for FREE here.… Continued →

Orion Walsh is playing some shows on the west coast right now and recently recorded his 7th full length “Solo” album which will be titled simply “7”. Look for it soon. Listen to the track “Plains, Trains, Automobiles”, below.… Continued →

Independent Thrashcore band, Spyker, has started to record and rehearse their debut album. The band started in 2009 and released two EPs, Sacred Rage (2010) and self-titled (2013). The band has been influenced by modern day metal bands including August Burns Red, Demon Hunter, As I Lay Dying, Haste the Day and even older bands including Tourniquet and Dream Theater. Which is pretty interesting, considering how most modern day bands that cite modern day bands as influences, they usually sound just like the aforementioned bands and just sound like every other band.… Continued →

Final Surrender, a Bangalore-based Christian folk/progressive metalcore band, took to the streets of India with their new album, Nothing But Void on October 26, 2016. The band formed in 2007, but didn’t progress until 2013, when the band released Empty Graves in 2013. The band released Nothing But Void in India only, but has a release date for United States and the rest of the world, released by Rottweiler Records. The album is due to be released around the rest of the world on January 13, 2017.… Continued →

Denton TX post-rock outfit Across Waters released their newest album, A House Not Built With Hands, as a follow-up to their 2011 release, More Light is Never Ending. The album was inspired by the band’s bassist Levi who has had a heart transplant, as well as the spiritual implications of being a new creation. Check it out below: … Continued →

Peg & The Rejected (Ex-Members of The Dingees) have released their brand new debut record titled “4th Wave”. This appears to be the new name for former “The Dingees” band name. This is a ska record by the way and one I am excited about. Purchase on Amazon music right here or on iTunes here. Should be up on all digital networks soon.… Continued →

Check out the brand new Lecrae single titled “Can’t Stop Me Now (Destination)” below in lyric video form. Catch Lecrae on Jimmy Fallon November 1st!… Continued →

Future of Forestry will release a new album titled “Awakened to the Sound” on November 10th. More info on facebook here.… Continued →

Brand new spirit filled hardcore band, To Live As Sons, have released their debut ep “Beaten.Broken.Alive” for $5 on bandcamp here. Featuring a few ex-members of ZAO (early years).… Continued →

Aaron Sprinkle and his brother Jesse Sprinkle have started a new band called “Blank Books” and have recorded a new full length that will be released in 2017. I’ve heard a song and it’s everything you expect it to be and so much more. Very high quality stuff and Aaron’s voice sounds top notch. We will reveal more right here as soon as details are ready.… Continued →

Introducing the sounds of pop-punk/altrock act Kept On Hold. They released their album “Promises” back in 2015 which you can take a listen to below. They have that classic early to mid 00’s pop-punk sound that is all the rage now. The group is on tour with Eaves right now. Recommended for fans of Academy Is, Something Corporate, Yellowcard, New Found Glory, Anberlin.… Continued →

The hauntingly beautiful worship group Seeker & Servant, have released their best collection of music yet in the form of an ep titled “Sojourner”. Listen/stream/download below.… Continued →

Kayjez have just released their 10 track debut self titled album (available on iTunes/Google/Spotify). Kayjez is an Indie Pop duo from Southern California featuring Jess Penner. Check out the lyric video for “Runaway & Disappear” below.… Continued →

This is an amazing article and I understand the sentiments so clearly. This is something that has weighed heavily on my heart too. I’ve made like minded statements around the web the past several years similar in ways to which this article is written. The notion that the passing legacies of once great artists seemingly gets forgotten, rings true in the hearts and minds of us aging fans and rockers. All those artists who’ve decided to call it quits over the past 30+ years (I can list tons of names) shouldn’t be forgotten or for their albums and art to go out of print.… Continued →

Zach Bridier of October Bird Of Death and Wiley Willis (The Blamed/October Bird of Death/2 Minute Minor) are making a Documentary on The Blamed and it’s history as a band also an intro on the JCHC/SPIRIT FILLED HARDCORE Scene. Also in case you missed an earlier post, The Blamed are working on new music in the punk/hardcore vein and will record soon for a brand new ep. Read more below…… Continued →

A new band called “TRAMPS” (how they gonna explain that one) featuring ex-members of The Wedding and The Overseer are releasing their debut ep on November 18th featuring the song “Nashville”. Pre-order here on iTunes. [Website]… Continued →

Check out the music of Slow Bullet. He just released his debut full length titled “Still Close Enough to Go Back” on Blood & Ink Records. It’s available on all digital networks and on CD/Tape here. For fans of 238, Into It. Over It. , Basement, Mansions, Pedro the Lion… Continued →

After 10 years away from the road and recorded music, the band Acceptance are indeed back! They are currently in the studio with Aaron Sprinkle putting the finishing touches on their follow up to “Phantoms” (2005). You can still pre-order the album in a few different formats and incentives right here. Give “Phantoms” a listen below if you’ve never heard the band before.… Continued →

Check out the music of DAVII. He just released his debut Ep titled “Evermore” that you can listen to below and purchase on iTunes. There is also a new music video for the title track right here. Fans of The Weeknd, GAWVI, ZEDD, and Capital Kings will love this sound and we highly recommend this new ep.… Continued →

Old School punk rock band Infirmities have joined the roster of the classic punk rock label – Mystic Records. The label will be releasing a special compilation on marbled vinyl soon featuring an Infirmities track.… Continued →

Relient K have released a surprise Ep for Halloween called “The Creepier Ep” and it’s available right here. Also don’t forget to pick up the band’s new full length “Air for Free” wherever fine music is sold.… Continued →

Vocal Few, the duo featuring Matt MacDonald of The Classic Crime and his wife Kristie, will release “Snowdrift Ep” on November 25th. Pre-order now and get an instant download of “Ice Storm 2008”. Check out a stream below.… Continued →