Rock On Purpose asked frontman and primary songwriter Russ T. Shipp to share the meaning and thoughts behind the concept-rich songs on Dark Side of the Ocean. Here are his answers.
Behind the Dark Side of the Ocean with Rusty Shipp
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Voting launches for 4th Annual The Grizzly Awards, celebrating faith-based rock and metal
Voting has launched for the 4th annual The Grizzly Awards, celebrating faith-based rock and metal. Fans can cast their votes at https://rockon.ink/VoteGrizzlies until February 6.
Skillet releases “Finish Line” featuring Adam Gontier, garners double Platinum certification for “Feel Invincible”
17x platinum, GRAMMY-nominated rock band SKILLET is celebrating yet another RIAA Certification as their No. 1 Active Rock hit "Feel Invincible" hits 2x platinum status. The certification comes as "Finish Line," already a streaming hit with nearly 50M global streams to date, is available as an instant grat track when pre-ordering DOMINION: DAY OF DESTINY (DELUXE EDITION) (2.17).
Project 86 Share Video for New Single “0 > 1”
Project 86 are back in a big way. The band will release the double album OMNI in two parts. OMNI Part 1 arrives on March 24 (pre-order it here). OMNI Part 2 will arrive in the fall of this year. Now, Project 86 have shared the video for "0 > 1." Watch it here.
Saved by Skarlet Crafts A Hard Rock Epic with “Black Knight”
Saved by Skarlet has been around for a while now, sending faith-forward music into the world from Rhode Island. "Black Knight" is a level-up in musical sophistication and thematic maturity for the band.
Skillet, Theory of a Deadman and Saint Asonia announce Rock Resurrection Tour
Skillet and Theory of a Deadman have announced that they'll be co-headlining the Rock Resurrection Tour in 2023, with Saint Asonia serving as support. The 25 city tour will span February and March 2023.
MATT SASSANO TEAMS UP WITH THEHOPELINE TO LAUNCH “MY DEAR GOD LETTERS” INITIATIVE
Chart-topping Christian rock radio vocalist Matt Sassano is proudly partnering with nonprofit organization TheHopeLine to launch the “My Dear God Letters” initiative. The initiative aligns with the message of his In Defiance EP, which was released in August via Rockfest Records. You can learn more at https://mydeargodletters.com/.
Stories Behind the Songs: In Defiance by Matt Sassano
Matt Sassano recently released In Defiance, his debut EP as part of the Rockfest roster. Here are the stories behind the songs on the EP.
Fuel4Soul singer Gary Caserta releases first solo single, “He Is”
Christian rock band Fuel4Soul’s lead singer Gary Caserta has released his first solo single, a soulful song titled “He Is.” The song is streaming now, and going for adds at Christian rock radio, where it is already impacting the charts.
Kutless releases a fiery statement of faith with new single ‘Words of Fire’
Christian rock mainstay Kutless has released a fiery statement of faith with their new single “Words of Fire,” available on all major streaming platforms as of September 30. You can find the song at https://kutless.ffm.to/fire.
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