Matt Durlin

I grew up with a deep love and passion for the Christian grunge and alternative rock scene in the 1990s. That passion for music continued as a DJ for multiple college radio stations, including at Messiah College in Pennsylvania. I've had the honour to talk Trevor McNevan (Thousand Foot Krutch), Kevin Max (dc Talk) and Mark Lee (Third Day). Before joining the Rock On Purpose team, I wrote for New Release Today as Rock News Writer. I'm excited to share this love of great, deeply powerful music with the rock and roll community.

GFM Signs With Rockfest Records, Release New Single ‘Framing My Perception’

on April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 By Matt Durlin 1 Comment

Fresh off announcing that they have signed with Rockfest Records and in the midst of kicking off their tour with Fozzy, Gold Frankincense & Myrrh (GFM) released their latest single, "Framing My Perception."

Lacey Sturm Opening For Breaking Benjamin On Spring Tour

on April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 By Matt Durlin

Breaking Benjamin is heading out on tour this Spring, kicking off April 22, 2022 in New Hampshire, according to a post on Lacey's social media page. They'll be bringing along special guests Seether, Starset and Lacey Sturm.

Broadhead Music Group Announces Signing of The Midnight Wedding

on March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 By Matt Durlin

Broadhead Music Group Inc is excited to announce the signing of their latest artist, Nashville-based rock band, The Midnight Wedding. The band is working on the follow-up to their 2021 debut album (Anthem for the Outcast) which was produced by Josiah Prince of Disciple.

Broadhead Music Group Signs Aaron Michaels, New Single Out Now

on February 26, 2022February 26, 2022 By Matt Durlin

Broadhead Music Group has announced the signing of Aaron Michaels as well as the release of his new single, "Trust."

Broadhead Music Group Introduces Riddle Me This

on January 28, 2022January 29, 2022 By Matt Durlin 1 Comment

Broadhead Media Group introduces a new grunge band, Riddle Me This?, with the release of a debut single entitled "Bang! Bang!"

Reflecting On Chains Unchained 2021: Where Metal Meets Ministry

on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 By Matt Durlin 2 Comments

Chains Unchained 2021 is in the books, with the proceeds from this year going to charities like His Table Ministries. The festival featured a lineup with headliners Chaotic Resemblance and The Protest, along with Zahna and Bred 4 War, and introduced a fiery fan favorite metalcore band, Brotality.

Fight, Don’t Flee: ‘Death Stare’ EP by The Protest

on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 By Matt Durlin 4 Comments

Catchy melodies, gnarly guitar riffs, challenging lyrics, and a constant underlying theme of courage: this is what you can expect from The Protest's Death Stare EP.

Memphis May Fire Hitting Road With Breaking Benjamin

on August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 By Matt Durlin 1 Comment

Breaking Benjamin Papa Roach and Memphis May Fire Tour 2021

Music provides opportunities for impossible dreams to become reality. Enter Memphis May Fire frontman Matty Mullins, as his band announced a tour with Breaking Benjamin and Papa Roach.

Sarah Anthony Talks Rockfest Debut And Why Music Matters

on August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 By Matt Durlin

The Letter Black has a lot of momentum following the release of their self-titled Rockfest Records debut. Sarah Anthony took a few minutes out of a busy personal and professional schedule to talk with Rock On Purpose contributor Matt Durlin about the new record, family life and why music matters.