Tag: Roxx Records

Greg Minier, the famed guitarist of The Crucified (and later of grunge/alternative/metal project Applehead) released a solo EP of straightforward thrash metal (the yin to The Crucified’s crossover yang), under his last name. The mini-album contained 7 songs and featured Greg playing all the instruments as well as handling the vocal duties. I remember talking with several metalheads at the time and we all agreed it was unfair for the Lord to bless some individuals with so much talent, while others of us got so little!… Continued →

Recon was a Christian metal band active in the late 80s and early 90s. They were one of the earliest true “power metal” bands in the Christian scene. They played a traditional form of heavy metal that was augmented and supplemented by progressive tendencies and tempos that sometimes approached speed metal. The band released a pair of cassette demos, first in 1989 and then 1990, and also had a song featured on the most excellent California Metal II compilation where I first heard the band. Vocalist Vett Roberts sang in a high-pitched operatic style not too unlike Jimmy Brown (Deliverance) or Geoff Tate (Queensryche), or possibly even a more musical version of King Diamond (Merciful Fate).… Continued →

Hard rock band, Reign Of Glory, just put out their new song titled “Forever and Ever” which is available in lyric video form below this post. It has that classic 80’s hard rock/metal sound with uplifting, hard hitting lyrics, and modern day production. The band’s debut album “All Will Bow”, is out August 12th and you can pre-order right here. This incredible band features a mighty fine pedigree of musicians with quite a history (read below).… Continued →

If you’ve been around the Christian punk/metal/hardcore/indie scene for any amount of time, you will likely have heard the name Burrito. Not his real name, of course–the man David Villalpando was a legend in the underground scene. Sadly, the man that many called a friend passed away this week from covid-related illness. For those who didn’t know him, it is difficult to overstate his impact on the scene. From a musical standpoint, while none of his projects ever achieved mainstream success or financial prosperity, they were always on the bleeding edge of innovation.… Continued →

Rap & Metal hybrid act XL & DBD that has been making music since the early 90’s, return with a new album titled “The Beginning of Closure”. Check out the lead single “Vacillate” below this post. The album releases on April 14th through Roxx Records.… Continued →

Check out this brand new Deliverance single that just dropped titled “The Black Hand”. You can find the full song in lyric video form below. Full on heavy thrash metal explosion. So good. The band’s new album “The Subversive Kind” will be out in 2018 on ROXX Records / 3 Frogz.… Continued →

There’s a new Christian metal supergroup on the rise. They go by Disciples of God, or simply D.O.G.. Roxx Productions are helping the band with making their debut at SoCal Metal Fest 2. The band has a powerhouse lineup, bringing members from some of the oldest thrash and power metal bands. The lineup includes Terry Russel of Holy Soldier and Neon Cross on Vocals and Drums, Larry Farkas of Vengeance Rising and Die Happy on Guitars, Don Webster of Neon Cross on Guitars, and lastly, Terry’s son, Colton Russel on Bass.… Continued →

Please read the following press release and consider picking up this compilation to support Dale’s family: Thursday February 9, 2017 the Christian Metal Community lost one of its most valuable players. Dale Huffman owner of Metal Pulse Radio succumbed to the cancer he had bravely been fighting the past couple of years. Dale was a family man, a great father, grandfather and husband to his wonderful family, as well as a great friend and supporter of many in the Christian Metal Community. Those friends and supporters truly showed their love of Dale when called upon for a very special tribute to him.… Continued →

It has been announced that Ohio’s prog/death band, BioGenesis, will release their long awaited 3rd album in March of this year. The album will be titled “A Decadence Divine” and will be released on Roxx Records. Their new song “Tears of God” can be heard below. Let us know what you think in the comments below and if you plan on picking this one up.… Continued →

hristian Thrash legends Deliverance make their exit in a big way with Hear What I Say! as they challenge the world to pull away from their computers and soar into new life. Tracks like "The Annuls of Subterfuge" and "A Perfect Sky" are instant classics, and the band has finally brought their first ever German language track to the table.