Tag: Roxx Records

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 →

September 5, 2023

REVIEW : Puddleglum - Where the Wondering Got Us

This album came out last October, but I was only recently made aware of it when guitarist/vocalist Craig Phillips reached out for coverage, just before moving to Eurasia to work overseas. Although released on Roxx Records, Where the Wondering Got Us is a distinct departure from the label’s usual heavy metal roster. On the contrary, Puddleglum have a sound that revels in reminiscence of the 1990s. It’s what one might call ‘slacker rock.’ It’s fairly simplistic alternative rock, or maybe just rock and roll. The songs, musically speaking, feel lazy though not necessarily in a bad way.… Continued →

August 17, 2023

Applehead Pre-Order Goes Live, First New Music in Over 30 Years

Applehead which is the grungy-punk-rock side project of Greg Minier the guitarist for the much celebrated thrash-hardcore-punk kings, The Crucified, has a brand new album out soon on Roxx Records which will serve as their first new music in over 30 years! By the sounds of this new stuff (listen to ‘Down’ below) we are all in for a real treat and something to truly get excited about. Pre-order the CD right here from Roxx. Vinyl is coming and pre-orders for that will happen a couple months from now so stay tuned.… Continued →

March 3, 2023

Song of the Day: Minier - Philosophy of Man

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 →

November 4, 2022

Song of the Day: Recon - In My Dreams

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 →

July 18, 2022

Reign Of Glory - Forever and Ever (Official Lyric Video)

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 →

January 21, 2022

Song of the Day: The Warning - Condemned to Hell

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 →

February 29, 2020

October 28, 2017

August 12, 2017

Introducing: Disciples of God (D.O.G.)

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 →

March 3, 2017

Metal Pulse: A Tribute to Dale Huffman

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 →

February 5, 2017

February 19, 2014

REVIEW : Deliverance - Hear What I Say!

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.