Melodic Hardcore Archives - Indie Vision Music

Song of the Day: Hit the Deck - Heads You Lose

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.… Continued →

Get Your Means Clothing Now

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

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

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Lifelong Return With New Full Length

By Brandon J. in News | 1 Comment

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: Perseverance

By Marco Leal in News | 8 Comments

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

Meadows - The Inheritance (New Song)

By Brandon J. in News | 1 Comment

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.… Continued →

Beloved to Reunite?

By Brandon J. in News | 10 Comments

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.… Continued →

Under the radar releases of 2018 so far....

By Marco Leal in Articles | 1 Comment

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.

Introducing: Strongholds

By Marco Leal in News | No Comments

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 →

REVIEW : Review : Meadows - In Those Days & Also After Pt. I

By Marco Leal in Reviews | No Comments

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 →

The Worshipper - 14:30 (Lyric Video)

By Brandon J. in Lyric Videos | No Comments

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.… Continued →

Life In Your Way Rare and Classic Videos

By Brandon J. in Music Videos, News | 3 Comments

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 →

Withered Bones - Evansville (New Song)

By Brandon J. in News, Streams | 3 Comments

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.… Continued →

Servants Post Latest Ep "Finding My Hope" For Name Your Price Download On Bandcamp

By Brandon J. in News | 3 Comments

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.… Continued →

REVIEW : autumnboy - ghost of a broken record

By Casey Gallenberger in Reviews | 6 Comments

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

Paperweight - Broken Hands (Featuring Ex-Vocalist of Take It Back!)

By Brandon J. in News, Streams | 1 Comment

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 →

Fire The Sun Working on New Full Length With Paul Miner

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

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 →

REVIEW : Servants - Finding My Hope

By Casey Gallenberger in Reviews | 6 Comments

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

The Death In Me - Dragging Chains

By Brandon J. in Music Videos, News | 3 Comments

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.

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Brothers. to Release New Music Video Next Week, to Play Creation Festival

By Brandon J. in Music Videos, News | 2 Comments

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.… Continued →

Naturalist - Dwell

By Brandon J. in News | 1 Comment

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]

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Servants - Valleys

By Brandon J. in News | 2 Comments

A band we talked about a ton back in the old days of IVM named Servants, will release their crushing new aggressive set of melodic hardcore songs titled “Finding My Hope” on July 7th. “Finding My Hope” will feature 4 brand new tracks and will release both digitally and on physical media.… Continued →

REVIEW : Deathbreaker - Disconnect

By Casey Gallenberger in Reviews | 17 Comments

The newest addition to Facedown's roster debuts with a collection of songs sure to hit home with fans of Norma Jean, The Chariot, and The Dillinger Escape Plan.

Introducing: Paperweight

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

I’m proud to announce and introduce you to the new version of the band Paperweight. Zack McKim formerly of the band Take It Back! has joined Paperweight as their new lead vocalist. The melodic punk/hardcore band is currently working on new songs in the studio and will release something later this year.… Continued →

Household - Distant Truth (Part 1) + Pre Orders for new "Split" Release With Infinite Me

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

Household have unveiled their brand new song and first in 2 years titled “Distant Truth (Part 1)”. You can listen to it here on the Blood and Ink Bandcamp page. The song will appear on the band’s new split with Infinite Me due out May 5th and can be pre-ordered in a few different bundles right here.… Continued →

Means "Sending You Strength" 10 Year Anniversary Vinyl Release

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Facedown Records is doing a special limited 10th anniversary pressing of the now classic melodic hardcore album “Sending You Strength” by the band – Means. Pre-order right here. Listen to this classic album below.

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REVIEW : Hope/Well - The Danger of Falling

By Casey Gallenberger in Reviews | 4 Comments

The Danger of Falling channels European melodic hardcore influences on this succinct-yet-power EP.

Theory 8 Records Reissues Embraced "An Orchestrated Failure" on Limited Vinyl

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

Indie label Theory 8 Records will be reissuing the classic album from Embraced titled “An Orchestrated Failure” that was released 15 years ago on their label. The reissue is limited to just 300 copies and is available for pre-order right here.… Continued →

Conveyer Starts Working on Third Album

By Mason Beard in News | 1 Comment

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.… Continued →

Blood and Ink Records Release 2016 Sampler

By Brandon J. in News | 3 Comments

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.

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Hopesfall Sign to Equal Vision, Reissue Last 3 Albums to Vinyl

By Brandon J. in News | 5 Comments

Post-hardcore band Hopesfall have signed with Graphic Nature/Equal Vision Records. The band is reissuing their last 3 full length releases (The Satellite Years, A Types, Magnetic North) on Vinyl and a new album in 2017. Do we have any Hopesfall fans here?… Continued →