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Watch Brand New P.O.D. Video For 'Afraid To Die' (Featuring Jinjer Vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk)

Watch Brand New P.O.D. Video For ‘Afraid To Die’ (Featuring Jinjer Vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk)

Dec 1, 20231 min read

P.O.D. “Payable On Death: has released their brand new video for the song “Afraid To Die” from their upcoming new album. https://youtu.be/ah80WZaJH54 @pod “If the world is gonna end you know that I’m bringing all my friends cuz we ain’t…

Former Flyleaf Singer Lacey Sturm Returns With Spiritually Reflective Album Called Kenotic Metanoia

Former Flyleaf Singer Lacey Sturm Returns With Spiritually Reflective Album Called Kenotic Metanoia

Nov 19, 20233 min read

Lacey Sturm has released her sophomore solo album Kenotic Metanoia, available everywhere on November 17 at https://stem.ffm.to/kenoticmetanoia. The former Flyleaf lead singer offers the project to the world independently, led by a string of arresting singles including “Awaken Love,” “Reconcile”…

45 Christian Heavy Metal Bands From The 80s And 90s That You Should Hear

45 Christian Heavy Metal Bands From The 80s And 90s That You Should Hear

Nov 16, 202322 min read

In the 80s and 90s heavy metal bands were booming and found themselves in the mainstream of music for the first time.  So too were the Christian heavy metal bands of the time, but without the kind of coverage, radio…

Stryper’s Michael Sweet Announces Cancer Diagnosis

Stryper’s Michael Sweet Announces Cancer Diagnosis

Oct 20, 20232 min read

Michael Sweet, vocalist and guitarist in Stryper has shared the following update via social media: Hello my friends, I wanted to give you all an update on my eyes and my thyroid. First, my eyes are actually doing fairly well…

Watch New Video For Stryper's Michael Sweet's New Project Called

Watch New Video For Stryper’s Michael Sweet’s New Project Called “SOLEDRIVER”

Sep 29, 20232 min read

The upcoming debut album from SOLEDRIVER  (Sweet / Del Vecchio) is a collaboration between two extremely talented and prolific songwriters, musicians, and producers, Michael Sweet (Stryper, Boston, Iconic, Sweet & Lynch) and Alessandro Del Vecchio (Edge Of Forever, Hardline, Jorn). The…

Stryper Ugly Christmas Sweater

Stryper Announces Ugly Christmas Sweater

Sep 27, 20231 min read

Imagine finding this under the tree on Christmas morning! One of the coolest items we’ve ever offered in the Stryper store. Featuring a classic “ugly Christmas” design, the sweater is incredibly soft, comfortable and well-crafted. The band recently got to…

Two Titans Of Christian Metal Face Off For The Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year GMA Dove Award

Two Titans Of Christian Metal Face Off For The Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year GMA Dove Award

Sep 24, 20232 min read

The GMA Dove Awards, the Christian equivalent to the Grammy Awards, has announced their nominees for 2023. Skillet, one of the biggest bands of the past two decades has been a juggernaut when it comes to the Dove Awards. They…

Guardian Vocalist Jamie Rowe Returns With Kalamity Kills (Listen To 3 Songs Now!)

Guardian Vocalist Jamie Rowe Returns With Kalamity Kills (Listen To 3 Songs Now!)

Sep 13, 20233 min read

Kalamity Kills, the band identity for the music of Jamie Rowe, has announced their self-titled debut album, “Kalamity Kills.” The album will be released to all digital outlets on September 15th, 2023. Funded by fans via Kickstarter, the album was…

You Can Now Watch The Video Concert Of Stryper To Hell with the Devil, Live from SpiritHouse On Multiple Streaming Platforms

You Can Now Watch The Video Concert Of Stryper To Hell with the Devil, Live from SpiritHouse On Multiple Streaming Platforms

Sep 11, 20231 min read

Stryper’s drummer, Robert Sweet had this to say about the release: Exciting News: To Hell with the Devil, Live from SpiritHouse (Video) is now available on some of your favorite video streaming platforms. During the pandemic we recorded and premiered…

WhiteCross Returns! Listen To

WhiteCross Returns! Listen To “Man In The Mirror” From New EP

Sep 4, 20232 min read

The 1980s gave rise to the fast-growing Christian rock and metal scene, and Whitecross led the way. Whitecross’s early sound is often compared to Ratt and they have enjoyed a very long run of popularity with a worldwide fan base.…

Stryper, Skillet And Red To Headline Uprise Fest

Stryper, Skillet And Red To Headline Uprise Fest

Aug 22, 20231 min read

Christian Musical Festival Uprise Fest is set to feature great rock bands from across the entire Christian musical spectrum including quite a few big name metal artists including Skillet, Stryper and Red and an assortement of great up and coming…

Christian Rockers THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH Announce New Album, Release the Video ''War of Change'' with Adelitas Way!

Christian Rockers THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH Announce New Album, Release the Video ”War of Change” with Adelitas Way!

Aug 15, 20233 min read

Canada-based christian rock celebrities THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH are excited to announce their comeback after six years and they do it in style! The band will soon release “The End Is Where We Begin: Reignited”, including newly recorded performances morphed with…

Why Skillet Is/Was An Emo Band

Why Skillet Is/Was An Emo Band

Jan 14, 20237 min read

When we think of emo music, we often think of dark clothing and bright colorful hair, gloves with holes for fingers, and emotionally, at times angsty music. Bands like the ridiculously talented My Chemical Romance are among the first to…

The Case For Christian Rock/Metal Bands To Be In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

The Case For Christian Rock/Metal Bands Who Belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Dec 30, 20224 min read

Christianity and rock n’ roll are often seen as opposites. The hall of fame representing rock also has a questionable history. For example, Justin Beiber is more likely to get in before Pantera. I am writing this article, pretending that…

Christian Metal Band, Tourniquet's Drummer And Founder Dead at 62

Christian Metal Band, Tourniquet’s Drummer And Founder Dead at 62

Aug 20, 20223 min read

Tourniquet drummer Ted Kirkpatrick has passed away at the age of 62 from acute lung disease. His wife Christy shared the following info regarding his passing: This is Cristy, Ted’s wife. I have some very sad news to share. My…

Christian Metal Band Bloodgood's Bass Player Michael Bloodgood Suffers Hemorrhagic Stroke

Michael Bloodgood, Bassist For Christian Metal Band Bloodgood Has Died

Jul 30, 20221 min read

Bloodgood have shared the following info about Michael’s death: Dear, Friends – It’s with a heavy heart we share that we lost our beloved, Michael Bloodgood at 8:15am Central this morning. After a gallant fight that began with a severe…

Ex-Stryper Bassist Tim Gaines Responds To FanBase Allegations

Ex-Stryper Bassist Tim Gaines Responds To FanBase Allegations

May 21, 20222 min read

Former Stryper bassist, Tim Gaines has apparently been the subject of rumors within the Stryper fanbase. Gaines has posted the following on his Official Facebook page regarding these rumors: Hey Folks, It’s been brought to my attention that I am…

Christian Metal Band Bloodgood's Bass Player Michael Bloodgood Suffers Hemorrhagic Stroke

Christian Metal Band Bloodgood’s Bass Player Michael Bloodgood Suffers Hemorrhagic Stroke

Feb 23, 20221 min read

Bloodgood has posted the following update via their Facebook page: Dear Friends, Michael Bloodgood has suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and has been airlifted to the hospital. Although he’s currently stable, he had a severe brain bleed so the next several…

Who Are The Big Four Of Christian Metal?

Who Are The Big Four Of Christian Metal?

Feb 11, 20224 min read

Since Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax became the big four of thrash metal, they have caused many metalheads to look at things in a top-four format. These four were clearly the most well-known and successful thrash metal bands in the…

Top 10 Successful Headbanging Bands With A Christian Message

Top 10 Successful Headbanging Bands With A Christian Message

Oct 27, 20218 min read

For this list, a band must have several Christian members, and many of their lyrics must be faith-inspired. The band also has to have started and stayed Christian. This keeps Megadeth and W.A.S.P. out as well as many bands that…

Yes, Many Christian Rock Fans Enjoy Secular Music Too!

Yes, Many Christian Rock Fans Enjoy Secular Music Too!

Sep 1, 20214 min read

(Editor’s Intro) For some people, the world of Christian rock and the world of music outside that realm are two completely spaces. It’s surprising when you hear that someone who listens to metal and rock has ignored Christian rock bands…

Stryper Belongs In The Metal Hall Of Fame…And Here’s Why

Stryper Belongs In The Metal Hall Of Fame…And Here’s Why

Aug 22, 20214 min read

The Importance of Stryper In Metal A lot of people just assume Stryper was only big for Christian music. Yes, they paved the way for bands like Skillet, P.O.D., and arguably Paramore and Evanescence. Sure they helped turn the Contemporary…

Heavy Bands With Christian Messages Who Have Found Commercial Success

Heavy Bands With Christian Messages Who Have Found Commercial Success

Aug 10, 20219 min read

Who says loud music is demonic? Besides the church. And parents. And the black metal fans. And the PMRC. Okay, okay. But the Bible does encourage loud, passionate music with stringed instruments. It also mentions dinosaurs (Job) and outlaws slavery…

Stryper's Michael Sweet Talks About Hypocrisy In The Christian Music Industry

Stryper’s Michael Sweet Talks About Hypocrisy In The Christian Music Industry

Jul 2, 20214 min read

Michael Sweet, lead vocalist and guitarist for Christian metal band Stryper has posted the following on his thoughts about the “Christian” music industry on his Facebook page: You can read the whole article and more on Michael Sweet’s Facebook page:…

Top 15 Christian Metal Bands Of The 80's

Top 15 Christian Metal Bands Of The 80’s

Feb 1, 201911 min read

01. Stryper-Stryper has to be at the top of this list. Not because I think they’re the best, but because their contribution to Christian metal is the equivalent of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest in the non-christian metal…

Michael Sweet Talks With XS ROCK

Michael Sweet Talks With XS ROCK

Oct 23, 201711 min read

Michael Sweet (Stryper) and George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob)  have reunited once again to create Unified, the second album by Sweet & Lynch. I had the chance to sit down and talk with Michael Sweet about the new album, working…

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Tim Gaines Confirms That He Has Been Fired From Stryper

Aug 31, 20172 min read

Here’s the latest news direct from Tim Gaines about his dismissal from the Christian metal band Stryper: Howdy folks, Here is a KNAC interview that I gave with Faithsedge vocalist Giancarlo Floridia, earlier this week. This is the “official” unofficial…

80s Heavy Metal News

Watch Brand New Sebastian Bach Video For "What Do I Got To Lose?"

80s Heavy Metal

The arena-ready stomp of “What Do I Got To Lose?” was co-written by SEBASTIAN, Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge, Slash) and Elvis Baskette (Mammoth WVH,...

Watch New K.K.'s Priest Video for Sons Of The Sentinel Watch New K.K.'s Priest Video for Sons Of The Sentinel

80s Heavy Metal

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing and former Judas Priest vocalist Tim Ripper Owens have released their latest video for the song “Sons Of...

Listen To New Riot (V) Song "High Noon" Listen To New Riot (V) Song "High Noon"

80s Heavy Metal

US heavy metal titans RIOT (V) are finally back with a brand-new studio album titled Mean Streets, set for release on February 16th, 2024...

80s Heavy Metal

Goodwyn was not only the singer but also the guitarist and main songwriter for the band. Goodwyn was widely revered as a great songwriter...

80s Heavy Metal

In Madison Square Garden, KISS closed out the last show of their live performances for what has been billed as their final tour called...

Iron Maiden Singer Bruce Dickinson Announces New Solo Album 'The Mandrake Project' Iron Maiden Singer Bruce Dickinson Announces New Solo Album 'The Mandrake Project'

80s Heavy Metal

Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson has released a new video for the first single from his upcoming new solo album called “Afterglow Of Ragnarok”....

Hard Rock & Metal News

LZZY HALE Unveils The New Kramer LZZY HALE Voyager Guitar

Hard Rock & Metal

Kramer, the original Made to Rock Hard guitar brandhas been setting trends with premium, performance-focused instruments since 1976. Kramer is proud to partner with...

Foreigner And Styx Announce Renegades And Jukebox Heroes Tour With John Waite Foreigner And Styx Announce Renegades And Jukebox Heroes Tour With John Waite

80s Rock & Pop

Foreigner has announced the following: This summer we’re hitting the road with Styx! “We always look forward to being with our buddies in Styx,”...

Watch Brand New P.O.D. Video For 'Afraid To Die' (Featuring Jinjer Vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk) Watch Brand New P.O.D. Video For 'Afraid To Die' (Featuring Jinjer Vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk)

Christian Rock & Metal

P.O.D. “Payable On Death: has released their brand new video for the song “Afraid To Die” from their upcoming new album. @pod “If the...

Watch First Video From New Skid Row Album "The Gang's All Here" Watch First Video From New Skid Row Album "The Gang's All Here"

80s Heavy Metal

Skid Row has released their new official video for the song “Resurrected” from their album “The Gang’s All Here”. The album is the first...

Watch First Judas Priest Video "Trial By Fire' From New Album Watch First Judas Priest Video "Trial By Fire' From New Album

80s Heavy Metal

Judas Priest have released their first official video from their upcoming new album Invincible Shield for the song “Trial By Fire”. Invincible Shield is...

ZAKK SABBATH announce new double album "Doomed Forever Forever Doomed" ZAKK SABBATH announce new double album "Doomed Forever Forever Doomed"

80s Heavy Metal

ZAKK SABBATH are back with an even more massive dose of pure BLACK SABBATH worship! Celebrating more than 50 years of Birmingham ‘s most famous...

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The Top 20 Hard Rock And Metal Albums Of 2023

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2023 had some really good hard rock and metal albums released if you know where to look and listen. The hard rock and metal...

45 Christian Heavy Metal Bands From The 80s And 90s That You Should Hear 45 Christian Heavy Metal Bands From The 80s And 90s That You Should Hear

80s Heavy Metal

Angelica Attempting to hit on the sound of guitar slingers like Van Halen and George Lynch, Angelica went for a more glam-sounding singer, similar...

20 Albums Released In 2023 That 80s Metal Fans Should Hear 20 Albums Released In 2023 That 80s Metal Fans Should Hear

80s Heavy Metal

Each year, it seems that the remaining 80s hard rock and metal bands that are still putting out new music seem to get smaller...

Check Out These 80s Metal And Hard Rock Stars' Real Names Check Out These 80s Metal And Hard Rock Stars' Real Names

80s Heavy Metal

Check out these 80’s Hard Rock And Metal Stars’ Real Names! Some of these names are well known to fans, while others might find...

Who Were The Top 15 Most-Glam Mainstream Metal Bands Of The 80s? Who Were The Top 15 Most-Glam Mainstream Metal Bands Of The 80s?

80s Heavy Metal

The 80s were the decade of excess and musically that was absolutely true as well. The hard rock and heavy metal musical landscape exploded...

Who Were The Best Straight Up, No Frills Hard Rock And Metal Bands Of The 80s? Who Were The Best Straight Up, No Frills Hard Rock And Metal Bands Of The 80s?

80s Heavy Metal

The 1980s hard rock and metal scene is widely known as a generation of excess and a lot of over-the-top imagery. In fact, most...

80s Rock & Pop

Legendary 80s Pop Icon Adam Ant Announces 2024 American Tour

80s Rock & Pop

Adam Ant is pleased to announce his ANTMUSIC 2024 U.S. tour, which commences March 21st in St. Louis, MO. The English Beat will be supporting...

80s Pop Icon Tiffany releases new single “Angels All Around” 80s Pop Icon Tiffany releases new single “Angels All Around”

80s Rock & Pop

Just in time for the Holidays Tiffany is set to release the new single “Angels All Around” and the Limited Edition NEW Shadows cover....

Daryl Hall Gets Restraining Order Against John Oates Daryl Hall Gets Restraining Order Against John Oates

80s Rock & Pop

There’s big drama in the Hall & Oates camp as an ongoing legal battle between Daryl Hall and John Oates continues with Hall gaining...

Missing Persons - A Night In San Francisco Album Review Missing Persons - A Night In San Francisco Album Review

80s Rock & Pop

Dale Bozzio and The Missing Persons are one of my favorite new wave bands from the 80s and still get heavy rotation in my...

The Top 10 Sexiest Music Videos Of The 80s The Top 10 Sexiest Music Videos Of The 80s

80s Music Video Of The Day

The 1980s saw the invention of the music video thanks to MTV and it wasn’t long after that many of the videos started using...

Watch Brand New Video By Bananarama For "Feel The Love" Watch Brand New Video By Bananarama For "Feel The Love"

80s Rock & Pop

Banarama have released their brand new video for the song “Feel The Love” from their upcoming album ‘Glorious-The Ultimate Collection’ Glorious – The Ultimate...

Alternative-Punk-Electronic

Co-Founder Of The Dictators, Scott Kempner Dead At 69

Alternative / Punk

The guitarist and co-founder of The Dictators Scott “Top Ten” Kempner has died at age 69 from complications of dementia. He would also co-found...

Shane MacGowan, Pogues Singer Dead At 65 Shane MacGowan, Pogues Singer Dead At 65

Alternative / Punk

Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has died after a lengthy stay in ICU for an infection. A statement on behalf of Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria...

Controlled Bleeding's Entire Discography On Bandcamp Free This Week! Controlled Bleeding's Entire Discography On Bandcamp Free This Week!

Alternative / Punk

Controlled Bleeding has announced the following: The entire Controlled Bleeding digital discography is FREE on Bandcamp for Cyber week starting today!! controlledbleeding.bandcamp.com To claim...

Alternative / Punk

Kevin “Geordie” Walker reportedly suffered a massive stroke on Friday, November 24th, and passed away on Sunday, November 26th. Killing Joke released their first...

Punk legends T.S.O.L. release soundtrack to documentary film IGNORE HEROES Punk legends T.S.O.L. release soundtrack to documentary film IGNORE HEROES

Alternative / Punk

IGNORE HEROES tells the story of the original T.S.O.L. through interviews with the surviving members and those who were there with them in the...

GENE LOVES JEZEBEL Announce New Album, Share First Single! GENE LOVES JEZEBEL Announce New Album, Share First Single!

Alternative / Punk

Brooding ethereal rock visionaries Gene Loves Jezebel have returned with a brand new studio album, X – Love Death Sorrow, set for release on...

Rock News

Listen To Brand New Ace Frehley Song "10,000 Volts"

80s Heavy Metal

Ace Frehley, former and original KISS guitarist will return with a brand new album called “10,000 Volts” on February 23, 2024. You can listen...

Eric Martin Band Gets 40th Anniversary Album Release featuring members of Mr. Big, Tesla and Y & T Eric Martin Band Gets 40th Anniversary Album Release featuring members of Mr. Big, Tesla and Y & T

80s Heavy Metal

Eric Martin Band – Sucker For A Pretty Face – Original Sessions Tracklist: 1.    Sucker For A Pretty Face 2.    Don’t Stop 3.    Private Life 4.    Letting It...

The Unknown (Big Dreams) - Pure AOR Magic from the 80’s sees a release via FnA Records The Unknown (Big Dreams) - Pure AOR Magic from the 80’s sees a release via FnA Records

Rock

The Unknown was formed smack dab in the sweet spot OF MELODIC ROCK/AOR music, in 1987.  A mainstay on Florida’s west coast, the truly...

Gene Simmons Announces He Will No Longer Be Posting On X (formerly Twitter) Gene Simmons Announces He Will No Longer Be Posting On X (formerly Twitter)

80s Heavy Metal

KISS frontman and bassist Gene Simmons has posted the following on the X social media platform that was formerly known as Twitter: Friends, I’ve...

The Rolling Stones & Lady Gaga Perform Sweet Sounds Of Heaven (Live In NYC) The Rolling Stones & Lady Gaga Perform Sweet Sounds Of Heaven (Live In NYC)

Rock

Watch the full live performance of the brand new track Sweet Sounds of Heaven from the Rolling Stones, ft. Lady Gaga  Mick Jagger: Lead...

Hard Rock & Metal

KISS has announced the final concert of their End Of The Road Tour and their final live concert ever. The show ends on December...

Rock Stars…Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?

W.A.S.P. was originally known for outrageous antics such as throwing raw meat into the audience and appearing to torture people on a horror-themed stage....

Winger...Where Are They Now? Winger...Where Are They Now?

Hard Rock & Metal

Winger released their debut album “Winger in 1988 and it scored the band its first platinum-selling album. Winger released its second album In the...

Britny Fox...Where Are They Now? Britny Fox...Where Are They Now?

Hard Rock & Metal

Britny Fox was formed in 1985 with “Dizzy” Dean Davidson on vocals, former Cinderella drummer Tony Destra, former Cinderella guitarist Michael Kelly Smith and...

badlands badlands

Hard Rock & Metal

After guitarist Jake E. Lee was fired from Ozzy Osbourne’s solo band, Badlands was formed when Lee recruited bassist Greg Chaisson, former Black Sabbath...

Hurricane...Where Are They Now? Hurricane...Where Are They Now?

Hard Rock & Metal

Hurricane started out in 1983-84 with the original lineup of lead vocalist Kelly Hansen (vocals/rhythm guitar), Robert Sarzo (guitar), Tony Cavazo (bass), and Jay...

Black N' Blue...Where Are They Now? Black N' Blue...Where Are They Now?

Hard Rock & Metal

  Black ‘N Blue was formed in 1981 and released four successful and critically acclaimed albums through Geffen Records including their self-titled debut (1984),...