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This interview originally appeared on NewReleaseToday.com in June of 2016. If you've been anywhere near the Christian rock scene in the past two decades, chances are you've heard of Thousand Foot Krutch-- and for good reason. From their humble beginnings as a Canadian rapcore-influenced garage band to their status as an iconic name that can [...]
For Disciple, Long Live The Rebels is more than just the title of their newest album: it's a mission statement, a carefully encapsulated ideal, that has shaped and driven the band's trajectory since Kevin Young formed it well over 20 years ago. Part of that ethos involves reinventing the norm--even when it means challenging their [...]
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Legacy, the RockFest Records debut from acclaimed hard rockers The Protest, is set to bow July 13. Produced by Matt Arcaini (Disciple, VERIDIA), Legacy releases on the heels of its anthemic lead single, "What Else You Got," which is already impacting mainstream radio. Co-written by The Protest and Josiah Prince (Disciple), "What Else You Got" [...]
This interview originally appeared on NewReleaseToday.com in October of 2016. The night I interviewed Mattie Montgomery on For Today's farewell tour, it was a warm, humid October in Nashville. Their tour manager led me around to the back of the venue, instructed me to wait; Mattie was leading a Bible study in their cramped, dark [...]
Although Farewell to Midnight is technically As We Ascend's debut, it would be difficult to categorize it in anywhere near the same league as your usual hard rock freshman fare. As We Ascend is a trio formed by guitarists and vocalists Justin Forshaw and Jake Jones, both formerly of We As Human, and drummer Robert [...]
Random Hero has built their following through a consistency of work ethic and missional focus that characterizes all the most enduring hard rock bands. With an impressive discography of independent releases under their belts, for new release The Covering Random Hero turned to fan funding, leaning on the dedicated following they've garnered through a decade's [...]
Demon Hunter has long been one of the most established, if enigmatic, forces in hard rock. Their influence is so unparalleled that they have maintained the ability to fall off the map for a year or two at a time and then return to a fanbase still as tuned-in and dedicated as ever. The latest [...]
This post originally appeared on Threads of Stars. Recently Underoath, one of the most crucial catalysts for hardcore as we know it, returned to the music scene with the announcement that they had an album done-- and we'd be hearing it soon. However, this was not the reason why they instantly became a trending topic [...]
If you've been involved with Christian art for any length of time, you've likely heard the widespread critique that it isn't honest enough. I am definitely in the camp that resonates with that critique. I like my art in the raw. I like worship songs with unpolished wording. I like songs that feel like I [...]
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