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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 →

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....

Sleeping Giant Farewell Documentary That You All Need to See

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

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 →

As The Story Grows Interviews Jeff Jacquay (Unashamed)

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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 →

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

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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 →

Rapture Announce New Album "Unburned"

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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 →

REVIEW : Lifelong - Revive The Masses

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"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

IVM "Family & Friends Sampler 1" Now Available on CD

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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 →

Sleeping Giant Drop Teaser Video, New Song Friday December 1st

By Brandon J. in News, Streams | 1 Comment

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 →

Indie Vision Music to Release New Ep From Spirit Filled Hardcore Band Fire The Sun

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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 →

To Live As Sons - Get The Horizon

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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 →

INTERVIEW : Garrett Gutierrez of Rapture

By Mason Beard in Interviews | 1 Comment

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! Could you give a quick background on the band?… Continued →

To Live As Sons release New Song "Get the Horizon"

By Mason Beard in News | 5 Comments

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 →

Spirit Filled Hardcore Shirts (and they look sweet!)

By Brandon J. in News | 2 Comments

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 →

Indie Vision Music and ZAP Records Live Stream: To Live As Sons - May 23rd

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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 →

Facedown Records Online Flash Sale

By Mason Beard in News | 1 Comment

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 →

REVIEW : Dire - Volume 1

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Read this review of Dire's "Volume 1"

5 Christian Metal/Hardcore Bands That You May Not Have Heard Of

By Mason Beard in Articles | 5 Comments

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 →

New Albums Added to IVM Bandcamp

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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 →

To Live As Sons Sign Distro Deal With ZAP Records

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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 →

Life In Your Way Start Again

By Brandon J. in News | 3 Comments

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 →

REVIEW : Dangerous Minds - Blood Diamonds

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Check out this review of Dangerous Minds "Blood Diamonds" (On The Attack Records)

To Live As Sons Release Debut Ep

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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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Back to the 90's, Hardcore Style

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Jason Parker (Ex-Guitarist/songwriter for Focused, Uphold, Outnumbered) and a friend have started a special 90’s Spirit Filled Hardcore facebook page. Links to old demos/recordings, flyers and pics, and more. Join the discussion and proudly relive your youth. Also, you can look forward to the new Focused tshirt/hoodie that will go on sale soon.… Continued →

Introducing: To Live As Sons (Ex-ZAO)

By Brandon J. in News | No Comments

Introducing a new band to you today. They are called To Live As Sons and feature a few former members from ZAO’s “The Splinter Shards the Birth Of Separation” (and before) era. They play a fiery blend of Spirit Filled Hardcore meant to get your adrenaline pumping and your fists in the air.… Continued →

Fast FWD - What They're Up 2 Now: Chris Carbonell of Strongarm

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We are following up our Strongarm "Fast FWD" feature with Part 2, this time with Chris Carbonell answering some deep questions. Let's relive the past and travel back to the time of DIY hardcore spirit and celebrate the accomplishments of this great Florida band.