Tag: Melodic Hardcore

"O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation." -Psalm 95:1

There have been so many u2 cover songs over the years and u2 cover bands (you know who you are) but none as powerful as this new Beloved version. I’m sorry but I just have to say that this is the most powerful U2 cover by a rock band that I’ve ever heard!… Continued →

Check out the brand new music video from Southern California based melodic hardcore/punk band, Lifelong, right here at IVM. The music video is for the song “Above The Waves” which appears on the album of the same time, available now through Solid State Records. … Continued →

DSB, a Southern California melodic hardcore, street punk band, are re-releasing their 2005 debut Scott Silletta (Plankeye, Fanmail, The Franchise) produced album to all digital networks. This was the first band that Ray Torres played in back in the day. Grab the album on Bandcamp right here or on Digital Networks.… Continued →

En Mi Lugar (In My Place in English) is a Spirit Filled Melodic Hardcore band from Bogota, Colombia. FFO: Venia, Advent, Poured Out, and Atrocities.

Lifelong are back with their new song titled “Above The Waves” and first on new label home, Solid State Records. Album out July 17th. Check out the pop-punk influenced Melodic Hardcore song below and read the lyrics as well. “Above The Waves” is now available wherever you stream/download music. Fans of A Day To Remember, Chunk!,… Continued →

It’s hard to believe it has been 10 years since the release of the first Close Your Eyes album on Victory Records – “We Will Overcome”. This album had a ton of great songs including this one called “The Body”, which is a favorite of mine and perfect for this Song of the Day post.… Continued →

"And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him." - Mark 16:6

xSunday Schoolx were a Christian straight edge hardcore duo hailing from Auckland, New Zealand. FFO: xLooking Forwardx, Hit the Deck, xThe Red Baronx, and Carrying the Fire.

Lifelong, the hardcore band where melody meets the beauty of chaos and spiritually engaging lyrical output, will release their debut album this year on Solid State Records. It’ll be out in Spring. Follow Lifelong here on instagram and follow for updated info. … Continued →

I’m a sucker for this style of hardcore–really fast, short songs, with equal parts melody and anger thrown in for good measure. For some reason, this subgenre didn’t have nearly as much of a following in Christian circles as their secular counterparts, making Hit the Deck stand out even more. They released one full-length on Facedown imprint Strike First Records, and had a couple of demos as well, all of which can be found as digital downloads if you know where to look.… Continued →

A member of Means has launched a special store for their merch over on StoreFrontier. Check out what the really cool designs right here. … Continued →

In what appears to be a complete surprise, the band LIFELONG are working on their new music. It appears to be that debut full length everyone has been patiently waiting for. Featuring former members of the band Confide, Lifelong took a decidedly more spiritual turn mixed with heavy melodic hardcore and pure passion meant to move people.… Continued →

Introducing Central Texas' Spirit Filled, Straight Edge, Hardcore act: Perseverance. Fans of Debtor and Fire the Sun take note....

A band called Meadows that we shared with you a few times in the past are back with a brand new song titled “The Inheritance”. As you can expect from hearing their prior material, this absolutely rules. Find the new song below. The group’s new ep titled “In Those Days & Also After PT.… Continued →

Around the interwebs there are rumblings of a reunion of sorts with the band Beloved. If you’re a member of either the Old School Tooth & Nail, Labeled Podcast Group, or a few others, you may have heard about this. Would this make your day or does it not really matter?… Continued →

With today being Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, 2019 will be here before we know it. There have been so many great releases these past 11 months, but some have gone with little or no recognition. This post is to bring to light some of those releases. 

After their ep release “Intolerant” a year and a half ago, Richmond, Virginia’s spirit filled hardcore band, Strongholds, are back with a new single entitled “Pillar of Salt”. These warriors of Christ are not new to the scene as they have been active since late 2012 and continue battling on chanting their battle hymns and gathering others to salvation that lies in Christ Jesus.… Continued →

If you have not yet heard of the Melodic/Post Hardcore band Meadows from Birmingham, Alabama, then this ep is a great place to start. This band has been active since 2012. This is their 4th release to date that is the first volume of a 3 part story of tragedy, perserverance, and hope found in a hopeless time.… Continued →

Check out this intense new song “14:30” from new Raging Storm Records post-hardcore/metalcore band The Worshipper, below. This is the first new song by the band from their upcoming full length on Raging Storm due out this year. The song is now available on all digital networks. This song also features Nolan Smith from NC locals, Remove the Earth.… Continued →

A friend of IVM has sent me a whole collection of cool rare, old, and classic Life In Your Way videos/music. Please check out his playlist below and relive the glory days. I really hope there will be more new music from this band in the future. … Continued →

Blood & Ink Records have announced that melodic hardcore band Withered Bones will release their brand new album titled “In Search of Self Evidence” on December 8th. Check out the first song “Evansville”, below. Fans of Defeater, Worthwhile, Hundredth, and Citizen, will find something to appreciate here. Pre-orders have launched right here on Blood & Ink’s site in several different bundles including both a CD and Tape option.… Continued →

Melodic hardcore band, Servants, have placed their latest ep “Finding My Hope” up for name your price (free) download on bandcamp. The band is donating any earnings from people “buying” the songs off bandcamp to help hurricane relief as well as an organization called Solidarity Uganda. You can read more below or by visiting their facebook page here.… Continued →

autumnboy has crafted a strong melodic hardcore EP, featuring a strong guest feature from Chris Bernstorf.

Check out the brand new track from Arkansas based melodic punk/hardcore band Paperweight. The band now features ex-Take it Back! (Can’t Fight Robots era) singer Zack McKim on vocals. For fans of Make Do and Mend, The Menzingers, Jr. Juggernaut, Hundredth, and Take it Back! … Continued →

I am excited to announce that melodic hardcore/punk band, Fire The Sun, are working on a new full length with Paul Miner again and have already laid down some studio tracks. I’ve heard a few demos (without vocals) and I am stricken with amazement at how this independent band hasn’t gotten the full board exposure they deserve.… Continued →

Servants' latest EP showcases relentless energy with a familiar blend of melodic hardcore and classic punk elements.

Check out this brand new live music video from the band The Death in Me for their song “Dragging Chains”. Lyrics can be found below. … Continued →

The fantastic heavy music band, Brothers., will release a new music video for their song “Fire” next week. The band will also be playing Creation Festival along with a bunch of really cool other acts like our friends in DENS. Check out a teaser for “Fire”, below. … Continued →

Post hardcore/melodic hardcore act Naturalist will release a new album titled “Everything in Rotation” on July 21st through Third String Records. Check out the new single “Dwell”, below. [Thanks Evan for the news] … Continued →