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.

Boundless Creativity and Intensity: ‘Voices’ by Death Therapy

on June 23, 2019June 23, 2019 By Matt Durlin

Musically, Voices carries a mysterious theme with a lot of intensity and energy provided through the experimentation with a variety of sounds. This is among the more creative heavy metal projects currently on the market, and Death Therapy pulls off this explosion of sound on Voices with expertise and attention to detail.

Kevin Max Announces Larry Norman Tribute

on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 By Matt Durlin

Fresh off the 2nd Jesus Freak Cruise, which reunited 1990s Christian rock trio dc Talk for the second time in three years, Kevin Max is launching a campaign to crowdfund a project he says has been on his heart for nearly a decade.

GoFundMe Launched To Support Matt “Mojo” Morginsky In Wake Of House Fire

on June 15, 2019June 15, 2019 By Matt Durlin

The producers of the movie Pick It Up: Ska in the 90s have banded together to launch a GoFundMe campaign in support of former O.C. Supertones lead singer Matt "Mojo" Morginsky and his family, whose family home was recently lost in a house fire.

Seventh Day Slumber Impacting Billboard Charts With Latest Release

on June 15, 2019September 10, 2020 By Matt Durlin 1 Comment

Rockfest Records announced that Closer To Chaos, the most recent release from the band fronted by label owner Joseph Rojas, is finding fast success on Billboard charts.

Scott Stapp Unveils Lyric Video For “Name”

on May 26, 2019September 10, 2020 By Matt Durlin

As anticipation continues to build for The Space Between the Shadows, Scott Stapp today dropped a lyric video for a rock ballad set to appear on the forthcoming album.

Founding Members of dcTalk, Petra, WhiteHeart and Jars of Clay Form New Supergroup, CCM ALL STAR REVIEW

on May 25, 2019May 25, 2019 By Matt Durlin 1 Comment

Few artists have been more influential in defining the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) brand than dcTalk, Petra, WhiteHeart and Jars of Clay. Main stage staples of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, fans will soon be able to see something never before experienced as members of each group come together to collectively perform their biggest hits.

Oh, Sleeper Album Details Announced

on May 18, 2019September 10, 2020 By Matt Durlin

Texas-based metalcore band Oh, Sleeper has finally announced details of the highly anticipated and long awaited album Bloodied / Unbowed.

Convictions, Earth Groans Announce Summer Tour

on May 12, 2019September 10, 2020 By Matt Durlin

Fresh off the release of their 2018 album Hope For The Broken, Convictions is set to melt faces with their brand of metal as they embark on a tour this summer.

Personal and Musical Growth: Oh, The Horror! By Gold Frankincense & Myrrh

on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 By Matt Durlin 1 Comment

Their latest release, Oh, The Horror!, demonstrates growth as they explore deep subject matters and introduce fans to an edgier brand of what they have self identified as "beautycore."

Iconic Rock Band STRYPER Announces 2019 HISTORY Tour

on March 23, 2019March 23, 2019 By Matt Durlin 1 Comment

Veteran Christian metal band STRYPER will return to the road in May for the 2019 HISTORY Tour: Greatest Hits & Covers that influenced our generation. The all-new HISTORY Tour comes on the heels of the band’s yearlong God Damn Evil World Tour, which concluded in Japan in February.