Song of the Day: xThe Red Baronx - My First Love
"To my first love, I'm running back to you...."
Tag: Spirit Filled Hardcore
February 14, 2020
February 13, 2020
Song of the Day: Few Left Standing - Scourge
Few Left Standing were a pioneering Spirit Filled Hardcore act along with other greats as Unashamed, Overcome, and Zao to name a few....
January 19, 2020
Song of The Day: Unashamed - Everlasting Father
I was listening to this Unashamed song the other day through one of those Daily Mix Spotify Playlists that they so graciously create for me each day and I was brought back to a different time in my youth. So much anger, rage, and hope all in one song.… Continued →
December 6, 2019
Focused - Open My Eyes
As you may have heard, Steadfast Records is bringing the 1993 Focused demo “At Eternity’s Gate” to vinyl, tape, and CD. This pressing will ship soon and pre-orders are available through the Steadfast store right here. This is going to be one re-release you certainly don’t want to miss out on.… Continued →
November 8, 2019
Focused Gets The Vinyl Treatment
Focused are releasing six previously unheard gems from 1993 all remixed and remastered. It is called “At Eternity’s Gate” and will be released on Vinyl/CD by Steadfast Records on December 13th. This excellent vinyl is being released in 3 different color options with a few of them extremely limited so hurry up and order before it sells out.… Continued →
October 5, 2019
Five Year Winter to Release New Ep October 22nd
East coast based metalcore band – Five Year Winter, to release new 5 song ep on October 22nd. Check out 2 songs below and pre-order right here on bandcamp.
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August 16, 2019
Lifelong Return With New Full Length
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 →
August 5, 2019
Introducing: Perseverance
Introducing Central Texas' Spirit Filled, Straight Edge, Hardcore act: Perseverance. Fans of Debtor and Fire the Sun take note....
March 23, 2019
Sleeping Giant Farewell Documentary That You All Need to See
The Sleeping Giant documentary is equal parts joy and sadness. You feel uplifted by the band’s message and testimony but a bit of sadness overwhelms when the realization sets in that this is the band’s swan song. It’s a great piece of work and a fitting reminder of the power of heavy music on the masses.… Continued →
February 16, 2019
As The Story Grows Interviews Jeff Jacquay (Unashamed)
As The Story Grows podcast has just finished up a cool new podcast interview with one of Spirit-Filled Hardcore’s earliest front men, Jeff Jacquay (of Unashamed). Get a little back story on the scene and where he is at today. Check it out right here.… Continued →
November 22, 2018
Under the radar releases of 2018 so far....
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.
November 17, 2018
Introducing: Strongholds
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 →
August 1, 2018
Rapture Announce New Album "Unburned"
So Cal. spirit-filled hardcore band – Rapture, have announced their brand new album titled “Unburned”. The album will be released on August 28th through On The Attack Records. Check out the cover art below. Follow the band on Facebook right here.… Continued →
May 8, 2018
REVIEW : Lifelong - Revive The Masses
"Today is the day of salvation. Today is the day of restoration." These words echo true in our modern world and there has never been more of a time for revival than now. Check out this incredibly relevant and in your face spirit filled hardcore release from new So. Cal. band - Lifelong
January 13, 2018
IVM "Family & Friends Sampler 1" Now Available on CD
The new IVM “Family & Friends Sampler 1” is now available on CD and in my hands. This CD will begin shipping on Tuesday next week. Anyone that orders the CD via Bandcamp gets the digital albums version with purchase. $3 for CD + Digital or $2 for digital only.… Continued →
November 30, 2017
Sleeping Giant Drop Teaser Video, New Song Friday December 1st
Just wanted to let everyone know that the well regarded, cherished, and critically acclaimed hardcore hybrid act, Sleeping Giant, will drop a brand new song on Friday December 1st. Get pumped! Watch the teaser below and relive your best memories of the band to get psyched for Friday.… Continued →
October 22, 2017
Indie Vision Music to Release New Ep From Spirit Filled Hardcore Band Fire The Sun
IVM is proud to announce the next release in our catalog which will be a new Ep from So Cal Spirit Filled Hardcore band, Fire The Sun. The band last released a fantastic full length in 2014 produced by Paul Miner titled “An Evolution In The Creation of a New Self Being”.… Continued →
August 18, 2017
To Live As Sons - Get The Horizon
The incredibly talented heavy music band, To Live As Sons, have released their brand new lyric video for the song “Get The Horizon”. Watch it/listen below. Featuring a couple ex-members of ZAO and playing an aggressively heavy blend of hardcore.… Continued →
July 30, 2017
INTERVIEW : Garrett Gutierrez of Rapture
On Tuesday night, I interviewed Garrett of the spirit filled hardcore band Rapture, from Los Angeles, California. Garrett and I spoke about their experience with the label, the band’s upcoming album, and some other cool stuff!
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July 14, 2017
To Live As Sons release New Song "Get the Horizon"
To Live As Sons, the new spirit filled hardcore band from Pennsylvania, has announced a new track titled “Get the Horizon” being released on Friends Volume 3. The band consists of two former members of ZAO, original vocalist Eric Reeder and original bassist Mic Cox.… Continued →
June 29, 2017
Spirit Filled Hardcore Shirts (and they look sweet!)
A friend and fellow writer here at IVM, Stephen G. Young, has come up with the idea for a Spirit Filled Hardcore shirt. The shirts are being sold for $18 + $4 shipping. He has limited supply so order quick.… Continued →
April 28, 2017
Indie Vision Music and ZAP Records Live Stream: To Live As Sons - May 23rd
Indie Vision Music and ZAP Records are proud to bring you an exclusive LIVE STREAM from the band To Live As Sons on May 23rd at 7:30pm EST. Find out more info on the band and this upcoming “show”, below. To Live As Sons are an aggressive spirit-filled hardcore band featuring two former members of ZAO (early days).… Continued →
April 7, 2017
Facedown Records Online Flash Sale
The hardcore/metal record label Facedown Records has some news. Today they announced that for three days they will be selling CDs for 50% off, including pre-orders for Nothing Left‘s (Feat. For Today and Silent Planet members) new EP Destroy and Rebuild.… Continued →
March 7, 2017
REVIEW : Dire - Volume 1
Read this review of Dire's "Volume 1"
December 17, 2016
5 Christian Metal/Hardcore Bands That You May Not Have Heard Of
These are some bands that were sort of popular, but didn’t get very far. Hopefully this sheds some light to the underground SFHC Scene or more appropriately, SFMC Scene.
5. One Way/Raid
Christian metalcore/hardcore One Way formed in… I don’t know when.… Continued →
December 3, 2016
New Albums Added to IVM Bandcamp
I have added a couple old albums from last decade to the IVM Bandcamp page. You can find albums from Short 4 Robert (Third Wave Ska), Terra Firma (Spirit Filled Hardcore), and The Distance Between (Melodic Punk Rock). I still have a few other independent releases here in my collection that I’ll be posting soon so stay tuned to that page.… Continued →
November 28, 2016
To Live As Sons Sign Distro Deal With ZAP Records
New band To Live As Sons(featuring ex-members of early ZAO) have cut a distro deal with new label, ZAP Records. Look for a debut full length in 2017. For now, download the band’s debut EP right here on bandcamp.… Continued →
November 8, 2016
Life In Your Way Start Again
Life In Your Way came out of hiatus and played a show at Souled Out Fest in NY a week ago. The band has plans to make a new album just don’t call it a “reunion”. This is the start of something fresh, new, and exciting.… Continued →
November 7, 2016
REVIEW : Dangerous Minds - Blood Diamonds
Check out this review of Dangerous Minds "Blood Diamonds" (On The Attack Records)
October 31, 2016
To Live As Sons Release Debut Ep
Brand new spirit filled hardcore band, To Live As Sons, have released their debut ep “Beaten.Broken.Alive” for $5 on bandcamp here. Featuring a few ex-members of ZAO (early years).
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