From Skillet topping the year end charts to news of the latest supergroup, the first issue of the Pure Rock Report has all you need to know about faith based rock and hip hop as 2020 begins.
Pure Rock Report: Issue #1
Tag: christian rock
Brian Healy Dies of Brain Hemorrhage
Brian Healy, of Dead Artist Syndrome, died Sunday afternoon due to a massive brain hemorrhage, as reported on his Facebook page by his wife and son.
Mawcore Releases New Single ‘Breath’
Independent rock band Mawcore has released a new single titled "Breath," going for ads at radio as of January 7. The song features chugging, heavy guitars behind clean vocal tones. "Breath" builds a dark musical atmosphere to buoy up the lyrical theme of valuing every breath we're given.
The Mighty Morphin Tour to feature The Protest, Relentless Flood, and The Persuaded
The Mighty Morphin Tour has been announced for spring 2020, featuring The Protest, Relentless Flood, and The Persuaded. The tour is booking now, and you can email theprotestrocks@gmail.com to bring it to your church or venue.
Theody Releases Cover of Beartooth’s ‘Disease’
Theody has released a reimagined cover of Beartooth’s song “Disease.”
Relent Bursts Onto Scene With Debut ‘Heart Attack’
This band brings it with gritty and heavy rock guitars, elements of rap and hip-hop, and passionate, edgy vocals. The album is aptly titled because the energy explosion will leave listeners with hearts racing from the adrenaline rush.
A Different Side: ‘GFM’s Acoustic’ EP by Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
If you want a different sound and feel to these songs, then this acoustic EP is for you. It still contains the lyrical content of the previously released material while showcasing a new side of the three sisters' abilities vocally and musically.
Simple Nostalgia: ‘For Those Left Standing’ by Waxpanel
San Antonio based band Waxpanel has turned the nostalgia all the way up with their fantastically diverse debut album For Those Left Standing.
Skillet, LEDGER Announce 2020 Victorious Tour
Skillet will continue touring in support of their critically acclaimed album Victorious in the winter of 2020, according to an Instagram post by Ledger.
Pure Rock Report Relaunches as Digital Zine
Pure Rock Report is relaunching as a weekly digital magazine on January 13, 2020. The publication will be produced in collaboration between BigBigHit’s Rick Welke and Rock On Purpose’s Mary Nikkel.
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