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Author: Mary Nikkel

I have a deep and abiding love for writing, photography, videography, and rock and roll, all of which led to spending four years as Associate Editor for NewReleaseToday.com, the largest Christian music website online. Now I'm serving as a freelance writer and photographer, still passionate about music that makes us think deeper and love more.

Skillet Asks Fans To Help Locate 4 Stolen Guitars

on September 1, 2018September 1, 2018 By Mary Nikkel 1 Comment

Skillet's guitarist Seth Morrison has called on fans to help locate four PRS guitars, stolen from the band's trailer after a recent show in Portland. "A couple nights ago after our show in Portland, our truck was broken into in our hotel parking lot, and 3 of my guitars and 1 of Korey's were stolen," [...]

A Unified Anthem: “Die Free” by Fireflight

on August 25, 2018August 25, 2018 By Mary Nikkel

In the course of their career, Fireflight has explored all over the musical map. From rock and roll to electronic, from time on a major label to pioneering independent ground, it’s undeniable that Fireflight are experienced in their craft. And yet, even with all of that ground behind them, their new single "Die Free" might [...]

“Drown” by Zahna: Acoustic Performance and Song Meaning

on August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 By Mary Nikkel

Zahna's debut album, Red For War, is available now. She performed a raw version of her song "Drown" exclusively for Rock On Purpose, and you can watch it below: Now you've heard the song, find out a bit about the story behind it:

Unshaken: ‘Red For War’ by Zahna

on August 21, 2018August 21, 2018 By Mary Nikkel 5 Comments

A year ago, a single under a new name exploded onto the rock charts, climbing both Christian and Active Rock formats. The head-turner was "Underneath" by Zahna, a powerful vocalist who has climbed her way out from under the rubble of a lot of loss--and has a lot to say about it. Zahna's voice first [...]

Zahna: Behind the Album ‘Red for War’

on August 20, 2018August 20, 2018 By Mary Nikkel

In this exclusive Rock On Purpose interview, Zahna took us behind the scenes of her fiery debut album.

Lzzy Hale Launches #RaiseYourHorns Mental Health Awareness Campaign

on August 18, 2018August 18, 2018 By Mary Nikkel

Lzzy Hale of Halestorm has launched a social media movement to bring awareness and solidarity to those struggling with mental health. The singer invited fans and peers to share pictures of themselves with the classic metal horns hand symbol, hashtagged #RaiseYourHorns, if they'd ever struggled themselves.   The campaign comes as a response to the [...]

“Underneath” by Zahna: Acoustic Performance and Song Meaning

on August 17, 2018August 17, 2018 By Mary Nikkel

Zahna's debut album, Red For War, is available now. Watch an exclusive raw acoustic version of her lead single "Underneath" below: If you want to hear the story behind this powerful, soul-searching song, listen to the story behind "Underneath" below.

Trevor McNevan’s I Am The Storm Releases First Song, ‘These Lines’

on August 17, 2018August 17, 2018 By Mary Nikkel
Trevor McNevan These Lines

Trevor McNevan (lead singer of Thousand Foot Krutch) has finally unveiled the first long-awaited single for his hiphop project I Am The Storm, a song titled "These Lines." "These Lines" is the first song from the project Fight Musik Vol. 1, the I Am The Storm inaugural release which was funded by fans through PledgeMusic. McNevan is [...]

Ledger Releases Music Video for ‘Not Dead Yet’

on August 17, 2018August 17, 2018 By Mary Nikkel

Ledger has released a music video for her song "Not Dead Yet," the lead single from her debut Ledger EP. The music video debuted exclusively on Billboard.com. The cinematic piece features Jen Ledger in an intense boxing match, symbolizing the fight with paralyzing anxiety that inspired "Not Dead Yet." You can watch the video below.   Ledger [...]

Fireflight’s Lead Singer Launches Solo Project

on August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 By Mary Nikkel
Dawn Michele

Fireflight's lead singer Dawn Michele has launched a PledgeMusic preorder campaign for her new worship project. "This project has been a labor of love for me and all the incredible people who have supported me so far in this journey," Dawn shared on her PledgeMusic page. "Now, in the home stretch of making this dream [...]

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