2018 – Rock On Purpose

Top Rock Releases of 2018

on January 1, 2019January 1, 2019 By Mary Nikkel

As one of the strongest years for rock in recent memory draws to a close, here are Rock On Purpose we're reflecting on the best 2018 had to offer.

Josh Dun of twenty one pilots Joins House of Heroes Reunion Show

on December 30, 2018December 30, 2018 By Mary Nikkel 1 Comment

On December 28, House of Heroes played their first show in two years-- and they had a special guest.

Thrice Drops New Music Video And News of Bring Me The Horizon Tour

on November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 By Mary Nikkel

It's already been a busy news week for Thrice, who dropped a new music video and announced that they'll be supporting Bring Me The Horizon for a run of shows early next year.

Living Fully: ‘Broken’ by Memphis May Fire

on November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 By Mary Nikkel 3 Comments

That call to live, no matter the pain (or the healing) it might lead you through, lies at the core of Memphis May Fire's Broken. It asks a question worth considering: do any of us live fully before we've been broken?

Regret and Redemption: ‘Still Just Breathing’ by Set for the Fall

on November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 By Mary Nikkel 3 Comments

Still Just Breathing blew me away with its musical maturity, satisfyingly unapologetic rock sound, earnest humanity, and resolute message of redemption.

Vibrant Duality: ‘The Beast You Feed’ by VERIDIA

on November 10, 2018November 10, 2018 By Mary Nikkel 2 Comments

The Beast You Feed proves that VERIDIA can consistently deliver intentional musical excellence and a thoughtful, heart-on-your-sleeve approach to lyrics that is instantly arresting.

Disciple Gallery: Harrisburg, AR | 10-18-18

on November 4, 2018November 4, 2018 By Mary Nikkel

Kevin Young, Disciple, photo by Mary Nikkel

Disciple concert photos by Mary Nikkel, taken in Harrisburg, AR on October 18, 2018.

Fight the Fury Tops iTunes Chart and Debuts Music Video on Release Day

on October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 By Mary Nikkel 1 Comment

Fight the Fury, the heavy music side project of Skillet's John Cooper and Seth Morrison, has released their debut EP Still Breathing today. The project landed at #1 on the iTunes rock charts as Billboard debuted a music video for the lead single, "My Demons."

Hard and Heavy: ‘Still Breathing’ by Fight the Fury

on October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 By Matt Durlin 4 Comments

Fight the Fury has staked a claim as one of the best heavy projects to be released this year. Still Breathing will satisfy Panheads looking for a return to the louder side of Skillet.