Tag: Heavy Metal

September 19, 2024

The Showdown Vinyl Exclusive, Git Snake Bit!

The Showdown have reemerged in the past year or so playing Furnace Fest last year, playing again this year, and best of all….a 20th anniversary vinyl pressing of their now classic debut “A Chorus Of Obliteration”. This fantastic album was available in two variants before this post had gone up but now is down to just one available. The band will have limited supply of the sold out variant at Furnace Fest so make sure to track them down and prepare to Git Snake Bit!… Continued →

September 3, 2024

July 12, 2024

Song of the Day: Erase - Mental Overload

One of the few bands in the Christian scene that played in the groove metal style (that slightly slower, but just as intense cousin of thrash) was the Canadian band Erase. I remember when Mental Overload first came out and it made a huge impact on the then-stagnating Christian metal scene. The band’s popularity was, in part, owed to Jason Campbell, the ex-Mortification drummer, who was now pulling double-duties on vocals and guitar. Sadly, they only released one album (for David Villalpando, AKA Burrito’s Morphine Records label) before going their separate ways.… Continued →

July 1, 2024

Stryper - End of Days (Official Lyric Video)

Stryper are back and in a big way with their new lead single, “End of Days”. You can check out the song below which is available now on all digital networks and streaming sites. The band just recently released their acoustic record “To Hell With The Amps” that sounds quite amazing I must say. Give this new song a listen. The band also just revealed that they will embark on a 40th anniversary tour this September!… Continued →

June 9, 2024

May 28, 2024

Demon Hunter "Summer of Darkness" 20th Anniversary Vinyl Pressing

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Demon Hunter’s sophomore album “Summer Of Darkness” which is heralded as a classic among fans and peers alike, is getting the vinyl re-release treatment. Not only are there 4 different color variants but you also get this: “IT’S HERE. Summer Of Darkness on 2xLP vinyl. 20-page large format booklet w/ extensive liner notes by Ryan Clark, 24×24 foldout poster, silver metallic ink throughout. 4 color variants, each limited to 500. DemonHunterStore.com” So pick up your copy from either the DemonHunterstore.com… Continued →

May 20, 2024

May 17, 2024

Convictions Release Emotional New Track About Loss, "Hurts Like Hell"

The heavy music band (you call it whatever genre you’d like because they do it best) – Convictions, just dropped a new song a week ago titled “Hurts Like Hell” and coming from personal experience dealing with the grief of loss, I know exactly how that feels. Listen to the emotionally charged and feelings triggering new song in lyric video format below and make sure to give these guys a follow on your socials.… Continued →

April 26, 2024

Song of the Day: Leviticus - The Winner

Truth be told, heavy metal was my entry point into any kind of independent Christian music. I mean, I started out on Petra, Amy Grant, and Russ Taff as a young teenager, but it wasn’t long before Jerusalem, Whitecross, and Sacred Warrior were taking up my listening space. One of the pioneers of Christian metal was Swedish band Leviticus. The band formed in 1981 in the town of Skövde. They recorded 4 albums, plus an alternative/Swedish language version of their debut, before breaking up in the early 90s.… Continued →

April 14, 2024

March 17, 2024

RIP Ezekiel Vade of Stryken

It’s been a rough week for Christian rock fans. Not only did we lose Michael Knott, but also Ezekiel Vade, bassist for glam metal band Stryken. Ezekiel died on Monday, March 11th. He had been the bassist for the Paul Q-Pek Band (pre-One Bad Pig), Stryken, and later The Cry (not to be confused with Canadian band The Kry), known for their two songs featured on Light from the Underground Volume Two, on Ocean Records.… Continued →

March 1, 2024

Song of the Day: Chryztyne - For You

While German metal band Chryztyne may have formed in 1990, their sound is pure 80s! Traditional heavy metal with touches of glam/melodic metal abound in their material. The band formed in Karlsruhe in SW Germany in 1990, and released a 5-song demo cassette in 1992. Shortly thereafter, they signed with Pila Music, one of the larger Christian music labels from their home country. Their one and only full-length Tales of Paradise released in 1993 on the label, and featured 11 tracks of pure 80s metal. This, of course, proves the rule that although heavy metal had gone by the wayside–in the wake of grunge and alternative rock–in the United States, it was alive and well in other parts of the world, particularly in Europe.… Continued →

January 21, 2024

P.O.D. - I Won't Bow Down (Official Music Video)

P.O.D. are back in a big way this year, from the new singles to a new album titled “Veritas” that drops on May 3rd, 2024. Check out the music video for the brand new track “I Won’t Bow Down” right below this post (or by clicking on our official website for you instagram followers). Let us know what you think and be sure to pre-order the album on vinyl and other formats right here.… Continued →

January 14, 2024

Living Sacrifice "Reborn" Gets Re-Pressed and Packaged on Vinyl

The Living Sacrifice classic “Reborn” has gotten the rerelease treatment on Vinyl which is different from the last pressing. The one with the team at UnoriginalVinyl has a ton of very special features and unique elements that keep apart from the last pressing. Check out what is included below this post. You can order the Vinyl now in the Solid State Records store. Living Sacrifice’s “Reborn” is available on Black/Silver Vinyl! Collaborated from-start-to-finish with Bruce Fitzhugh, this LP: • Has, for the first time, been re-mastered specifically-for-vinyl..… Continued →

December 8, 2023

Song of the Day: Lightforce - Metal Missionary

Lightforce was a heavy metal band from Australia, active in the late 1980s. They recorded 3 cassette demos from 1986-87, before getting the attention of US-based Pure Metal Records. The band’s label debut Mystical Thieves was a unique entry in Christian metal. While based in traditional heavy metal, it touched on speed metal and power metal without ever fully crossing into thrash territory. It was heavy, loud, and raw. In 1990 the band recorded a fourth and final demo called Break the Curse, which saw the band going in an even heavier direction, just before changing their name.… Continued →

October 28, 2023

October 12, 2023

Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 3 Officially Releases!

The day has arrived. You can now head over to our bandcamp page right here and download/stream/check out the brand new Indie Vision Music digital compilation titled “Fighting From the Ground Up Vol. 3”. You can listen below this post right here on Indie Vision Music. Remember, this is a free digital compilation and any purchases of songs or our discography will go toward buying more download credits and to support IVM. Let us know in the comments which songs are your favorites and which bands you are loving so far.… Continued →

October 11, 2023

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September 15, 2023

Song of the Day: Eternal Ryte - The Killer

This band had the glammy looks and the flashy hooks, but their sound was heavier than the stereotypes led us to believe. Riding the line between glam metal and traditional heavy metal/power metal, the band played loud, melodic tunes with lots and lots of riffs. Hailing from Hollywood, California, the band came by their glam tendencies honestly. But listen to the riffs on “The Killer.” You won’t hear anything that heavy from Poison or Def Leppard. The band released a pair of cassette demos in 1988 and their only full-length album World Requiem in 1990 before calling it quits, with drummer Scott Ernest joining the ranks of another famed Christian melodic metal band, Angelica.… Continued →

August 20, 2023

Testimony of Apocalypse Release New Song

Super Heavy “Metal” band known as Testimony of Apocalypse have just released a brand new song titled “When We Were Dead” (Feat. Brian Lyda on Vocals). Check out the lyric video for the track right here on IndieVisionMusic.com below this message. What do you think of this new song? Sounds pretty cool to me.… Continued →

August 17, 2023

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July 21, 2023

Song of the Day: Sacred Warrior - Sword of Victory

Everyone has their gateway. That first band or artist that got them into a particular style of music. I got into Christian rock in 1988, first hearing and enjoying artists like Petra and Russ Taff, and then quickly moving on to Jerusalem and Whitecross. But this band right here–Sacred Warrior–was my gateway to true Heavy Metal with a capital HM. They had no pop songs, no sleazy hooks or glammed-out looks, but their debut album Rebellion was full of heavy riffs, melodic (but not glam) vocals, and super-heavy and dark chord progressions.… Continued →