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On November 23, 2016, Metal Hammer wrote an article about the top 10 essential Christian metal albums. I agreed for the most part with their list. But there were a few that I thought, “why would you pick those albums?” Read the article, and comment what albums you would vote as the Top 10 essentials and then, maybe, we’ll do an article on it, with an average of your votes. I know that I would vote Living Sacrifice’s Reborn rather than probably any other album on their list.… Continued →

Read this review for Fit For A King's new album "Deathgrip"

Independent alternative worship group Seeker & Servant, has released a brand new ep titled “Sojourner” that is available for purchase on all digital networks and bandcamp here (or from NoiseTrade at the link below). Check out the lyric video for their new song “Make it Known”, below. … Continued →

Nebraska/Iowa based Post-Hardcore/Old School Emo band Names Without Numbers, have made their return known. The band has played quite a few shows this year including a recent gig with Stryper. Names Without Numbers has a show on December 11th with Spoken and Dayshell in Omaha, Nebraska at Lookout Lounge (see flyer below). The band formed in 2000 and has played a distinct blend of (old school) emo and fiery post-hardcore mixed with a special blend of alt rock for good measure. Their sound is unique and all their own.… Continued →

We Are Leo have pushed back their new full length “The Rush & The Roar” from November to Spring 2017. The band has been keeping busy touring all over the states and has one final tour this December to wrap up the year called “The Rock & Roll Ugly Christmas Sweater Party”. Dates can be found below. The band released “Fightback Soundtrack” on Dream Records in 2014.… Continued →

The festivities of Five Iron Frenzy day (yesterday) has brought us news of the band’s now classic album “Upbeats and Beatdowns” getting the vinyl treatment. “Upbeats and Beatdowns” was this band’s eclectic debut record, released 20 years ago on 5 Minute Walk Records. This awesome vinyl pressing will be handled by SMLXL Vinyl and shipped out in March 2017. Pre-order now right here. I’m holding out hope for the rest of their discography on vinyl and can’t wait to own it all! This album will be mastered for vinyl.… Continued →

In case you missed it last year, don't let another moment go by without checking out Spoken's powerful follow up to 2013's "Illusion" as they get even better with "Breathe Again."

Although SMOTZ released The Nog almost a year ago, it definitely went under the radar. Check out the video below and follow him on Facebook. His music is an eclectic blend of pop punk, electronic, and even a bit of rap. … Continued →

If you spot any good deals on music (the kind we would cover here) this weekend, please post them in the comments!… Continued →

The melodic hardcore band Conveyer has started to work on their third studio album. After the release of their Victory Records debut, When Given Time to Grow, the band has spent the last year touring, playing countless shows with countless bands, including Colossus, Comrades, Ghost Key, and many more. Recently, the band put out a post on their Instagram page stating they were hard work on their third album. The band will release more information soon I’m sure. Be prepared for that!… Continued →

The North Carolina rockers known as Decyfer Down came back from oblivion with “Scarecrow” in 2013. It was a surprise of an album venturing into riffs and southern hooks that took heavy influences from vocalist TJ Harris and his previous band Fighting Instinct. The album was a sweet breath from what one might expect from the radio-ready rock group. Unfortunately, “Scarecrow” received mix reception and fell under too many radars. The good news is that they’re back with a heavier effort and look to be sticking around.… Continued →

Grammy nominated band – Red has finished their touring schedule and have announced on Facebook that “It’s time for us to go away and make a new album.” With the exception of the gap between their first and second album, Red has put out an album every 2 years since 2009. Knowing that they’re entering the studio now, it’s looking like they’re going to keep the same pace moving forward.… Continued →

Worship music has always held a troubled place in my heart and my music collection. Looking at the genre from a spiritual level, I know that I, as a believer, should have an affinity to music created to glorify God. The reality is that I find the majority worship music to be contrived, repetitive, and failing to deliver any degree of originality. Now that my wrath has been vented I can carry on to admit that there are a limited number of artists who seek to break the stifled norms and produce quality worship songs.… Continued →

Today, I am posting a list of Christian Metal bands from the old days that aren’t mentioned very often when talking about Christian metal. Most of them tend to be Nu-metal, ironically, even though the 90’s was the time for Nu-Metal/Rapcore. 5. Oficina G3 Oficina G3 is a Christian prog metal act from the late 80’s. Forming in 1987, the band began as a heavy metal/hard rock band, influenced by Stryper and Petra, but progressed into a Progressive metal/nu-metal/metalcore-ish band. This band was most likely thrown out, due to this period, when the Christian thrash scene had just hit it’s stride, with the Big 4 of the Christian scene: Deliverance, Vengeance Rising, Tourniquet and Believer.… Continued →

Who here loves the band Mae? In addition to the awesome news of “The Everglow” getting pressed to vinyl again is word that the band themselves are getting back together and not only playing shows in early 2017, but also NEW MUSIC! … Continued →

So. Cal. Pop-Punk band Heart Like War, will release a brand new Christmas themed song titled “Crazy Christmas” on December 1st 2016. The band released their new full length “Fired Up” this past summer. … Continued →

David Curtis (Run Kid Run/Ex-Side Walk Slam) has released his debut full length worship record titled “One Voice”. The album is available for purchase from either iTunes or Bandcamp. Listen to the album below. … Continued →

Nashville-based indie band Civilian recently recorded five songs live at EM² Studio with NoiseTrade. The group’s Tooth & Nail debut, You Wouldn’t Believe What Privilege Costs, was released October 21st. You can download the live studio sessions along with some of Civilian’s back catalog at NoiseTrade. Be sure to tip if you like what you hear.… Continued →

San Diego, CA. alt-blues act Little Hurricane, have signed with Mascot Label Group. The label along with the band’s own imprint, Death Valley Records will release the band’s new album in early 2017. This will be the band’s 3rd full length effort following both “Homewrecker” and “Gold Fever”. Little Hurricane features Anthony “Tone” Catalano (Lead vocals,guitar) and Celeste “CC” Spina (Drums, BGV). I worked with Anthony a bit last decade in the early 00’s when his former band Next in Line was signed to Indie Vision Music.… Continued →

Anberlin which broke up in 2014, has stayed relatively busy behind the scenes with producing an incredible (that I wished I owned) Vinyl box set featuring all 7 full length releases along with a coffee table book. As was expected, the vinyl box set sold out a few months after going on sale, all 1000 copies sold out. Sellers across third party sites are marking these things up double and triple from what they originally went on sale at. It’s crazy. I waited too late personally and due to unforeseen circumstances wasn’t able to purchase when it was on sale.… Continued →

Alex Sugg's latest release as Glowhouse is an interesting mix of R&B vocals, synth lines, and vulnerable lyrics.

Recently, I discovered The Ongoing Concept. Ok, well I had heard of them before, just was never interested. I downloaded the Son of Screamfest 2016 compilation and heard “Prisoner”. I followed up with listening to “Cover Girl”, “Failures and Fakes” and “Saloon”. I did a little more research, and discovered something. It seems that Brothers Kyle and Parker Scholz and friend TJ Nicholz seem to have left the band. Leaving Dawson Scholz, the remaining brother, the main member. There was no mention of the members departure at all, but there were several pictures with another lineup.… Continued →

Muncie, IN metalcore act Send the Advocate has released a promising debut EP, but can they move past the pitfalls of an oversaturated genre?

For All Eternity, the Christian melodic metalcore band, has started to work on the demos for their third album. After the release of Metanoia, the band hit the ground running. Scoring high in the charts, the album hit 23 in Billboard Christian Albums and 21 in Billboard’s Top Heatseekers Albums. The band teased the recording of demos on November 15, 2016. The band is currently signed to Facedown Records. Here’s a podcast episode Shane Carroll (Vocals) did with As The Story Grows.… Continued →

The Blamed have begun writing their new EP. This will be the first official new release since 2002. The band has taken a turn back towards more old school punk/thrash sound as found on their early albums. It’s much welcomed in this scene of jaded cynicism and a certain sort of safe complacency. Bring back the hard charging passionate songs of years past! This season is ripe for change. The band recently played Take Hold Fest and a show with Project 86 last night. The band features Wiley Willis (Vocals), Bryan Gray (Guitars), Sid Duffour (Bass), and Jim Chaffin (Drums).… Continued →

TRAMPS the band featuring ex-members of The Wedding and The Overseer have released their debut ep. Filled to the brim with passionate, honest, and heart on the sleeve rock n’ roll. To put it lightly, I’m more than impressed with this debut and feel that it’s one of the strongest debut releases of 2016. There is just something that reeks of pure honesty when listening to these songs. Featuring a slight “punk rock” edge while staying true to straight up dyed in the wool rock n’ roll.… Continued →

This New Mexico quintet's ambitious sophomore release features lyrics on par with My Epic and everything you loved about early Thrice.

Independent indie rock act Come Wind have released a brand new song titled “Upright”. Listen to the song below or an your favorite streaming site. Also don’t forget to check out their last album “Move In” which is available on Vinyl/CD from the band right here. … Continued →

for KING & COUNTRY just released “Into the Silent Night” featuring the original “Glorious” as well some new takes on Christmas classics. Buy here on iTunes. Local So Cal fans can catch the band on December 16th at the Honda Center with Lauren Daigle… Continued →

Blood and Ink Records have released their 2016 sampler via Bandcamp which you can listen to below. Also check out the tracklisting at the bottom of this post. … Continued →