Becoming The Archetype Archives - Indie Vision Music

Death Therapy Drops Two Insane New Singles

Death Therapy are gearing up to release their follow up (2nd) full length on Solid State Records titled “Voices” which will drop on April 12th. Check out the insanely good new single “Feels Like Fiction” (feat Garrett Russell of Silent Planet) and the song “My Defiance”, below.… Continued →

REVIEW : Symphony of Heaven - The Season of Death

By Mason Beard in Reviews | 2 Comments

Check out this review of Symphony of Heaven's album "The Season of Death"

DIRE - Put It To Death (Featuring Ryan Kirby of Fit For A King)

By Mason Beard in Lyric Videos, News | 1 Comment

The metalcore band DIRE has released a brand new track and the debut single off of their upcoming EP, Depths. The band has gained a foothold as of late, signing to Sancrosanct Records and getting Ryan Kirby of Fit For A King and Jason Wisdom of Death Therapy to be apart of Depths.… Continued →

10 Heavy Bands You Should Listen To

By Mason Beard in Articles | 5 Comments

Well it’s been awhile since I’ve wrote one of these. So I hope you all enjoy and I hope you check these amazing bands out! Go headbang! 10. Every Knee Shall Bow Every Knee Shall Bow is a death metal band that started in 2002, with brothers Drew and DJ Wibblesman, but didn’t get going until 2008, when their two younger brothers came of age: Cole and Shane.… Continued →

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Rumination on the Most Perfect Heavy Album Ever

By Lee Brown in Articles | 12 Comments

One IVM author burns the midnight oil while listening to what he feels may be the best heavy album of all time.

REVIEW : Death Therapy - The Storm Before the Calm

By Brody B in Reviews | 13 Comments

Even if electronics are not quite in your listening wheelhouse, yet you like heavy music, do yourself a favor and don’t miss out on this unique gem.

Ten MORE Faith-Based Bands Every Heavy Music Fan Must Listen To

By Lee Brown in Articles | 15 Comments

Back in 2014 we told you about 10 bands YOU needed to listen to as a fan of heavy music. Just over two years later, here are ten more.

INTERVIEW : Seth Hecox (BTA) interviews Jason Wisdom (Death Therapy)

By Seth Hecox in Interviews, News | 6 Comments

This is Part 3 of the “Seth Hecox interviews Jason Wisdom” interview series. *Links to Parts 1 and Deux at the end of the interview. Seth Jason, you’ve done a great job of telling us about your new project and album in the first 2 parts of our interview.… Continued →

Death Therapy tease release date

By Mason Beard in Articles, News | No Comments

The newly signed Death Therapy has teased the release date for the debut album. Death Therapy started in 2015 as the vision of former Becoming the Archetype vocalist/bassist Jason Wisdom. Wisdom left BTA in 2011 and joined a project with former Aletheian members called Solamors.… Continued →

Death Therapy Signs to Solid State Records

By Mason Beard in Articles, News | 4 Comments

The Industrial/Groove metal band that is Death Therapy has just signed to Solid State Records and has released a new, or rather a re-done track, titled “The Lie”. Death Therapy is the solo project of Jason Wisdom of Becoming the Archetype and Solamors fame.… Continued →

Phinehas Drummer Exits the Band

By Mason Beard in Articles, News | 5 Comments

Phinehas, Christian metalcore band from California, has had a successful couple years. Last year they already released a Acoustic EP, titled Fight Through the Night. This year might be a bit rough on the band, though as Drummer Lee Humerian has announced his departure from the band.… Continued →

Impending Interview with Jason Wisdom (Death Therapy, ex Becoming The Archetype)

By Seth Hecox in News | 5 Comments

Hi, I’m Seth Andrew Hecox and I am conducting a 4+ part interview with Jason Marshall Wisdom right now. Part 3 will post exclusively to IVM and that part of the interview is where you come in. Send me questions, ideas and conundrums that you want to ask Jason.… Continued →

REVIEW : Death Requisite - Revisitation

By Mason Beard in Reviews | 1 Comment

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

Ultimate Christmas Playlist

By Lee Brown in Articles | 14 Comments

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

5 Up and Coming Christian Metal Bands

By Mason Beard in Articles | 6 Comments

Today, I’m doing something a little different. These bands are bands that people should know and that are on the rise. Check them out! And here you go! 5. Saints Can Lie Metalcore acts have become very common in the United States.… Continued →

Death Therapy (Ex-Becoming the Archetype) to Support Project 86 on Tour This Fall

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

Death Therapy, the band featuring former Becoming the Archetype frontman Jason Wisdom will be joining Project 86 on their 20th anniversary fall tour. Death Therapy are currently recording their debut full length which promises to pummel you with it’s death core rock n’ roll.… Continued →

Ten Faith-Based Bands Every Heavy Music Fan Must Listen To

By Lee Brown in Articles | Comments closed

These are the ten faith-based bands that every hard rocker/ metalhead owes it to themselves to check out.

In the Silence of the Mind - Becoming a Band - Part 3: Rebranding - Feat. Seth Hecox of Becoming the Archetype

By Lee Brown in Articles | Comments closed

In the Silence of the Mind returns from it's long and silent slumber to tackle one of the great questions of our day... will Community get a sixth season and a movie? Well, actually this is about rebranding...

In the Silence of the Mind - Being a Band - Part 1 (Featuring Seth Hecox of Becoming the Archetype)

By Lee Brown in Articles | Comments closed

Lee invites Seth Hecox of Becoming the Archetype to share his thoughts on a key element of being a band, branding. Read on to find out more and see what life would have been like if Magnified Plaid hadn't rebranded.

REVIEW : Solamors - Depravity's Demise

By Lee Brown in Reviews | Comments closed

Jason Wisdom and Alex Kinas (formerly) of Becoming the Archetype team up with Travis Turner (Aletheian) to bring a new album that blends the combined member's past work with a hopeful new future. But, can "Depravity's Demise" get out from the shadow of the often similar "Celestial Completion"? Read on to find out.

Afterimage - Unveil the Unseen (Full Album Stream)

By Brandon J. in Streams | Comments closed

I am excited to bring you the full album stream from Chicago, Illinois based Metal band, Afterimage. The album is titled “Unveil the Unseen”. Afterimage would please fans of Extol, Becoming the Archetype, Scar Symmetry, and In Flames. Look for this album on sale soon.… Continued →

Metaphysical Monthday: Martians Matter

By Seth Hecox in Articles | Comments closed

Sometimes, as Stephen King said, the most mind-boggling thing is size. Size conquers all. The sheer size of the known universe, for example, crushes the mind when you just consider it. As I think about the mysteries and wonders in creation, usually my mind turns to the insanely vast reaches of space.… Continued →

Metaphysical Monthday: Month 1

By Seth Hecox in Articles | Comments closed

You may have noticed a subtle change in the title of this column. You may have also noticed I haven’t posted a Metaphysical Monday for several weeks. Both of these situations exist because I’m working hard at turning Kafka’s Metamorphosis into a reality.… Continued →

All Folked Up (Brandon Michael Williams & Seth Hecox) - Last Time I Asked For More

By Brandon J. in Streams | Comments closed

We are proud to bring you an exclusive stream of the new song from Brandon Michael Williams & Seth Hecox (of Becoming the Archetype) titled “Last Time I Asked For More”. You can listen to the song below and let everyone know what you think.… Continued →

7 Incredibly Energetic Metal and Hardcore Albums You Need to Hear Before You Die

By Loren Wade in Articles | Comments closed

Energy is something that is extremely hard to gauge on a music album. Energy is the tone and excitement portrayed by the musicians. It’s the passion you hear in the sound. But how does one contain the energy of The Chariot and put that into an album?… Continued →

Becoming the Archetype - The Time Bender

By Brandon J. in Music Videos | Comments closed

The brand new Becoming the Archetype music video for “The Time Bender” is here. Check it out below. [Courtesy of Metalinjection.net]

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REVIEW : Becoming The Archetype - I Am

By Taylor C. in Reviews | Comments closed

Becoming The Archetype has regrouped and returned with a vengeance! Check out the review of their upcoming album, I Am.

Becoming the Archetype - The Time Bender

By Brandon J. in Lyric Videos | Comments closed

Check out the new lyric video from Becoming the Archetype for their new song “The Time Bender”. The band’s new album “I Am” will be out on September 18th.

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Metaphysical Monday: Thomas Merton

By Seth Hecox in Articles | Comments closed

Last weekend, my wife and I visited a Benedictine Priory. We were able to attend the nightly Compline service they had, which is a nightly music service meant for meditation and evening prayers to end the day of work in which the monks have labored.… Continued →

Metaphysical Monday: Transhumanity

By Seth Hecox in Articles | Comments closed

The issue of Transhumanity is of great interest to me and it’s something I’ve given a good amount of thought to over the past few years. The song “Artificial Immortality” is about this issue and my thoughts have changed since then (4 years ago).… Continued →