Tag: Terra Firma

Terra Firma was a regional metallic hardcore outfit from Butler PA (Greater Pittsburgh area) and was active from 1997-2004. I first came into contact with the band while interacting with member Travis Furman on the Brutal Christian Music Message Board (anyone old enough to remember message boards?) They released one very good album called Silence Cries in 2000. The CD was released independently and not widely distributed. The band’s style was rooted in hardcore, but will metallic edges, not too unlike Focal Point, FewLeftStanding, and Falling Cycle where there was a clear metallic influence without going full-blown into metalcore.… Continued →

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. There are a ton of other great “FREE” albums up on that page so be sure to check them out. … Continued →