Tag: hardcore

Demon Hunter have released one of their most gut punching, emotionally raw and spiritually connective albums to date. To say it’s a timely release is an understatement. There is just something truly special and remarkable about this album. Maybe it’s the grief connection, something I think many of us in this country and across the world really are feeling in light of the death of an influential young Christian and activist, Charlie Kirk. Not everyone will agree with his words or his approach but what we can agree on was his passion for his Faith and that unwavering commitment to share the gospel no matter the cost.… Continued →

Exciting news to announce! Spirit Filled Hardcore band – Plead The Widow’s Cause, are releasing their latest album “Silver Glass Stare” through Resuscitation Records on Vinyl with preorders launching September 19th. Resuscitation Records are a really cool indie label specializing in some killer merch and items from a variety of heavy Christian Metal & Hardcore bands including recent releases from artists like No Treaty and Clear Convictions. I encourage you to give them a follow and check out their webstore today. I have personally ordered from them and got quality product I love.… Continued →

Check out this exciting press release from Resuscitation Records: “Resuscitation Records is proud to announce the upcoming re-release of Clear Convictions’ comeback record, Endure. The newly remixed record will be available on vinyl and streaming on October 24, 2025. “Endure has been fully remixed by Ryan Leitru (For Today), who masterfully breathed new life into an already amazing record. The solid songwriting, excellent musicianship, and burning passion from these SFHC veterans can now be experienced with all of the clarity and intensity that the band originally intended.… Continued →

Everdown was a hardcore band from New Hampshire, active in the mid-90s, but their roots were in earlier versions of the band like Crawlspace (who recently had their material re-issued by The Charon Collective) and Dry Bones. Unlike their counterparts from southern California or New York City, Everdown incorporated other influences into their music like post-hardcore and even sludge. Perhaps it was their New England location, or maybe they were simply influenced by a different scene, but with unusual arrangements (for hardcore), and song lengths at times over 7 minutes, their take on hardcore was certainly unique in the Christian scene.… Continued →

The Undertaking have just dropped a brand new chaotic song titled “If You’re So Rich, Why Aren’t You Smart?” and it’s available via all digital networks now! Read the press release below (or on our website).… Continued →

Demon Hunter is heading out on the “There Was a Light Here Tour” with War of Ages, Convictions, and Cultist. Dates and info right here . Demon Hunter just released the song “Sorry Light The Way” and you can watch the music video below.… Continued →

After years of silence, these legendary hardcore music makers known as “ADVENT” are back and BETTER THAN EVER!! This hard hitting, soul crushing new EP is titled “God Is The End” and features 4 insane, heavy songs with that signature Advent hardcore sound. If you’ve been sort of a casual Advent fan or haven’t really thought about them in years, definitely don’t sleep on this EP. Give these songs a listen and ignite that spirit with their uncompromising sound and lyrics. This is probably one of the best hardcore releases of 2025 (so far).… Continued →

Hardcore band Clear Convictions originally formed in their home territory of Puerto Rico, but have since settled in Florida. I got to see the band live (for the first time) at Audiofeed last weekend and they absolutely killed it! In fact, they rocked hard enough to get this 51-year-old gray-haired guy out of mosh retirement. In fact, I surprised myself at how hard I went. But when the grooves are this deep and the riffs this thick, it’s hard to resist. The band formed sometime in the 2000s, but I couldn’t find a specific year.… Continued →

New Jersey based hardcore punk outfit – Plead The Widow’s Cause, just dropped an epic new music video that’s totally diy but filled to the brim with some of the best hardcore sounds around. If you haven’t heard these before then do yourself a favor and press play on the video below and check them out. They recently released a new full length that is available on your favorite digital networks. This song is titled “Burn Bright, Burn Out”.… Continued →

Oh my! After a 20-year hiatus, post-punk/hardcore darlings Crash Rickshaw are back! The band, comprised of members of Project 86, Innermeans, Rainy Days, Starflyer 59, and more, will release a brand-new EP, entitled Big Sir. The new project will release via Velvet Blue Music on August 1st, and will be the label’s 250th release! In addition to digital downloads, physical media will include blue & yellow haze vinyl, and compact disc. Pre-orders are now live at Velvet Blue Music… Continued →

Focused are returning this year with a special pressing of “Devil’s Kiss”  which originally was their 2000 “Demo” but has been completely remastered/remixed by Steven Dail and packaged with incredible artwork and packaging via Steadfast Records. This special release is being pressed on 3 different color 7″ records along with a cassette and CD as well. You can buy this one of a kind release over on the Steadfast Records website right now and have it shipped next month (May 9th is Release Date). It appears Focused is currently on hiatus but we are all hopeful they return with some music in the future.… Continued →

Over a decade after the advent of the first “Spirit-filled hardcore” movement, Sleeping Giant helped kick off a second wave of the movement, sometimes referred to as “preachcore.” There is now actually a third wave of Spirit-filled hardcore happening now, but that is a story for another day. The first wave was spearheaded by bands like Southern California’s Focused, Unashamed, and No Innocent Victim, as well as Florida’s Strongarm, Cleveland’s Six Feet Deep and Arizona’s Overcome. Each of those bands featured different takes on the genre but what they had in common was a deep commitment to sharing Christ through the music.… 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

After publicly calling it quits last year, 2Minute Minor decided to release one final EP. Due to family commitments, touring and playing live was no longer possible, so rather than keep the band going, they decided to end things. This is that final record. Interestingly former members Marko (on guitar) and Zach (on drums) both returned for the final recording, as well as having lead guitar contributions from none other than Bryan Gray (The Blamed, Left Out, Mortal, Six Feet Deep, et. al.) Mainstays Wiley (vocals), Bob (guitar), and Sean (bass) are back as well.… Continued →

The artist known as Ben S Dixon a multi instrumentalist and songwriter from the Northern Virginia area, just dropped his intense and heavy new song “Moths & Rust” which based off the verses in Matthew 6: 19-21. This has a really incredible sound and I was expecting it upon first listen. The song also features Nate Parrish which is always a good thing, right? Check out the track below and listen/stream wherever you get your music. (The lyrics are also on the YouTube video page so be to visit and check those out).… Continued →

The day has finally arrived and I am happy to announce that the Tooth & Nail Records 30th Anniversary Vinyl Box Set has arrived! UnoriginalVinyl and T&N have poured over some precious blood, sweat, and tears trying to make this box set a reality and the quality and attention to detail is unmistakable. I hear it’s quickly selling so hopefully by the time this post goes live, it isn’t completely gone. Some of Tooth & Nail’s most adored very early year releases like Wish For Eden “Pet the Fist”, Focused “Bow”, Blenderhead “Prime Candidates for Burnout”, Starflyer 59 “She’s The Queen”, and The Blamed “Frail”, are all included.… Continued →

Looking back, I feel like 2024 was a fairly average year for music. It had it’s ups and downs, a few surprises here and there, but all in all, I feel like the albums that show up on my year-end list are going to be ones that I’ll be listening to and enjoying for many years to come. So kick back, take a look, and drop your thoughts in the comments. Here’s looking forward to 2025!!!     1. Poppy – Negative Spaces I heard of Poppy in passing for a few yrs now, but knew she was more of a pop artist.… Continued →

It’s official! JCHC FEST will take place on April 5th 2025 at famed The Glasshouse in Pomona, CA. The full lineup includes Officer Negative and No Innocent Victim, along with The Deal, Headnoise, TAKE, Richie The Barber, Absolved, Barriers, Destroy Nate Allen, GratitudeTX, Infirmities, NO TREATY, XDoulosX, and Zippy Josh & The Ragtag Band. This event does appear to be a one day only show so you’ll want to buy those tickets soon. I’ve read some comments online from people questioning how that many bands can play in one day.… Continued →

Doulos – Birth Pains This band was my big surprise hit at Audiofeed Festival last summer. Sure, I’d heard the name for several years and probably sampled a track or two online, but I’d never fully experienced the band until that live set in a hot tent in July. They blew me away with their energy and riffs galore. Lots of tempo changes, fast parts, mosh parts, exactly as hardcore should be! And so, while I was excited to review this album, my excitement also come with some degree of trepidation.… Continued →

Let’s take a moment and soak in the pure awesomeness of the band Hope Through Grace from the UK, laying down that hardcore and metal so perfectly. On this song “John 20” it features Miggy Sanchez of Relent fame. The band just released their brand new EP also titled “John 20”, a week ago through Southwest Hardcore and it’s a wildfire spreading bombastic, heavy hardcore influenced EP. Hope Through Grace and Barriers (also from the UK) are tearing Europe up by storm and you need to check them both out (they share members).… Continued →

I wasn’t sure what to make of this band the first time I heard them. It was heavy, metallic hardcore, created in the era just before full-blown metalcore had become a thing. And the vocals were unlike anything I’d ever heard in hardcore before. The band hailed from southern California and were only active for a couple of years in the late 90s. They released a pair of demos, before releasing a devastating 4-song EP for fledgling Solid State Records, then-brand new sub-label of Tooth & Nail focusing exclusively on hardcore and metal.… Continued →

The lineup and date for JCHC Fest has been announced for 2025. This very special Fest will feature Officer Negative and No Innocent Victim with the following bands supporting: The Deal, Headnoise, Take, Richie The Barber, Absolved, Barriers, Destroy Nate Allen, GratitudeTX, Infirmities, XDoulosX, and Zippy Josh and The Rag Tag Band. It was also announced that Officer Negative will be playing some new songs from their upcoming new album so that’s certainly exciting! It’ll be the ultimate Christian punk and hardcore fest. It’ll take place in a to be determined venue in So Cal (City to be announced) on April 5th 2025.… Continued →

Pipe Bomb are back with an EXPLOSIVE (no pun intended) new track titled “Hate Club” and it’s absolute CHAOS. Check out the song below and make sure to support Pipe Bomb right here: https://linktr.ee/pipebomb… Continued →

Straight-edge hardcore band Subsist came to us from central Illinois. The band contained believers, but never set out to preach. Their lyrics focused more on the straight edge lifestyle (i.e., abstaining from drugs, alcohol, and indiscriminate sex), rather than a Gospel presentation. They released an EP (Lessons in Brokeness) for Pennsylvania-based Akeldama Records in 1998, and then a full-length (The Rhythm Method), which the band released themselves in 2000. The band showed significant growth in their songwriting and technical prowess between the two releases.… Continued →

We are very excited to bring you this really special new song from 2Minute Minor titled “Out With The New, In With The Old” which will appear on the band’s final album, “Self Titled, and Self Reflection”. This song drops officially on Friday September 27th to all digital networks. Pre-Order the amazing final album from these kings of hardcore right here.. Watch/listen to the video, below. Instagram friends just type in youtube.com/indievisionmusic or find us by user name. Follow the band on Insta here: 2minute_minor… Continued →

We are excited to bring you the world premiere of the new TAKE music video for their brand new song “Heaven or Hell” which will be on the upcoming album “Time Bomb” due out November 8th. The single drops same day, September 13th! You can click the link below and turn on those notifications to view the video first thing at 12pm PST on Friday! Thanks to Resuscitation Records and TAKE for the new music and premiere.… Continued →