Anything happening in the Christian metal world of late?

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 2960 Age : 36

I haven't followed many Christian bands for a while, aside from those that emerged in the 80s and 90s during the salad days of the Christian metal community. Just out of curiosity, are there any bands that have emerged in the past few years that still actually identify with this label/sub-genre?

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 9948 Age : 49

Not anything i may be aware of. But some members of this board probably have more info in this respect.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 2960 Age : 36

No doubt there are plenty of Christians playing metal, but I'm mostly wondering if "Christian metal" per-se is even a thing anymore.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 26657 Age : 55

glassprison wrote:: No doubt there are plenty of Christians playing metal, but I'm mostly wondering if "Christian metal" per-se is even a thing anymore.

I think it's still a thing. Just nothing like it once was.

Metal graduate Number of posts : 285 Age : 54

Nothing to write home about.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

I think back in the day, a lot of the Christian metal world seemed to follow on the coattails of whatever was popular at the time in the secular world. Not everyone mind you, but a large percentage was marketed as "The Christian version of [Band X]".

Seeing how there isn't as much secular metal lighting the world on fire these days in terms of sales, there isn't much for the Christian metal market to latch onto.

What's popular with the kids these days? Dub step? It that still a thing? Maybe there's a big Christian dub-step movement we're unaware of?

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Heart of Metal Number of posts : 2477 Age : 53

I don't even know what dub-step is, but yes, there are Christian dub-step bands.

As for Christian Metal, not really a lot new other than some of the older bands have plans for upcoming releases including Bride & Scared Warrior with Rey back on vocals. And there are a few new bands playing older style music made up of "classic" musicians.

Roxx Records mainly does reissues but they also have new bands on the label (or if they aren't new I have never heard of them).

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 4214 Age : 50

Deliverance put out a new release that ive read nothing but good reviews

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5704 Age : 49

New(ish) releases from:
STRYPER
DELIVERANCE
HATING EVIL
ADORNED GRAVES
RITUAL SERVANT
GALACTIC COWBOYS
SARDONYX
ZAXAS
THEOCRACY

Yes, people still identify their band as "Christian metal".

Metal master Number of posts : 677 Age : 52

MetalGuy71 wrote:: I think back in the day, a lot of the Christian metal world seemed to follow on the coattails of whatever was popular at the time in the secular world. Not everyone mind you, but a large percentage was marketed as "The Christian version of [Band X]".

Seeing how there isn't as much secular metal lighting the world on fire these days in terms of sales, there isn't much for the Christian metal market to latch onto.

What's popular with the kids these days? Dub step? It that still a thing? Maybe there's a big Christian dub-step movement we're unaware of?

Bro, that Christian dub step thing sounds right up your alley.

Metal graduate Number of posts : 285 Age : 54

For a while it seemed that all the new bands were metalcore. Maybe some black metal. I've gotten so bored with it lately. A lot of crappy produced stuff with generic lyrics for the most part.

The lost Ramone Number of posts : 6557 Age : 34

Now it's the salad days for Christian metal re-releases.

Road Warrior Number of posts : 17180 Age : 48

Temple of Blood wrote:: New(ish) releases from:
STRYPER
DELIVERANCE
HATING EVIL
ADORNED GRAVES
RITUAL SERVANT
GALACTIC COWBOYS
SARDONYX
ZAXAS
THEOCRACY

Yes, people still identify their band as "Christian metal".

Galactic Cowboys don't identify as Christian metal. I could be wrong, but I think the only member that is a practicing Christian is Ben Huggins. They have sort of gone the way of King's X.

If there are any lyrics with a Christian perspective, it's a Ben thing...

Road Warrior Number of posts : 17180 Age : 48

If there is any modern Christian metal bands, they are definitely not as straight forward "evangelical" as the bands from the 80s and 90s. I don't see any unashamedly Christian Steve Rowe/Mortification style preaching.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3004 Age : 55

There is an intense band called "This Way Up". I think Doug Van Pelt is in it [but he has taken off the ski mask].

Troublezone wrote:

Temple of Blood wrote:: New(ish) releases from:
STRYPER
DELIVERANCE
HATING EVIL
ADORNED GRAVES
RITUAL SERVANT
GALACTIC COWBOYS
SARDONYX
ZAXAS
THEOCRACY

Yes, people still identify their band as "Christian metal".

Galactic Cowboys don't identify as Christian metal. I could be wrong, but I think the only member that is a practicing Christian is Ben Huggins. They have sort of gone the way of King's X.

If there are any lyrics with a Christian perspective, it's a Ben thing...

I think all the guys are Christians but they never considered GC to be a Christian band. You know, the whole labeling thing.

BioGenesis is another newer band that I think are Christian.

Road Warrior Number of posts : 17180 Age : 48

Thrasher73 wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

Temple of Blood wrote:: New(ish) releases from:
STRYPER
DELIVERANCE
HATING EVIL
ADORNED GRAVES
RITUAL SERVANT
GALACTIC COWBOYS
SARDONYX
ZAXAS
THEOCRACY

Yes, people still identify their band as "Christian metal".

Galactic Cowboys don't identify as Christian metal. I could be wrong, but I think the only member that is a practicing Christian is Ben Huggins. They have sort of gone the way of King's X.

If there are any lyrics with a Christian perspective, it's a Ben thing...

I think all the guys are Christians but they never considered GC to be a Christian band. You know, the whole labeling thing.

They were all Christian when they started, but some things have changed over the years. I read that Dane is into Buddhism and Monty has said on his podcast that he no longer follows organized religion. Although he did say that he still believes in God. I'm not sure about Alan Doss...

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 2960 Age : 36

Unfortunately (or not?), the recent Guardian/Whitecross "Revival" EP seems to me to encapsulate the state of Christian Metal at the moment. That is: a crowd funded EP with various members of classic Christian bands re-recording their own songs with worse production and less energy and attitude than they had 30 years ago.

I mean, if you didn't tell me otherwise, I would have thought the re-recorded version of "Never Say Goodbye" was actually some kind of unreleased demo for the actual song on Fire and Love. It's almost embarrassing to listen to.

Metal student Number of posts : 175 Age : 42

glassprison wrote:: Unfortunately (or not?), the recent Guardian/Whitecross "Revival" EP seems to me to encapsulate the state of Christian Metal at the moment. That is: a crowd funded EP with various members of classic Christian bands re-recording their own songs with worse production and less energy and attitude than they had 30 years ago.

I mean, if you didn't tell me otherwise, I would have thought the re-recorded version of "Never Say Goodbye" was actually some kind of unreleased demo for the actual song on Fire and Love. It's almost embarrassing to listen to.

Your post reminds me of this:

The re-recorded version of Tourniquet's Stereotaxic Atrocities on the Tourniquet/Kirkpatrick all-star mishmash album Onward to Freedom must be one of the more unnecessary re-recordings out there. And I say this with heavy heart, being a superhyper fan of everything Tourniquet and Kirkpatrick.

It kinda also hurts me to know this was Luke Easter's last recording with Tourniquet.

The original song wasn't ever my favorite and it certainly was my least favorite song on Psycho Surgery, but the original at least didn't sound sloppy in any way and had way better energy to it and was way tighter AND Guy Ritter's unique vocals gave it a special edge. Not that Luke's vocals ruins the new version as I think Luke was perhaps the strongest part of that. It's just that it's musically waaaay under the quality of what the original was - and I don't care if there is Marty Friedman laying down the solos. It just didn't work.

Road Warrior Number of posts : 17180 Age : 48

I agree with your Tourniquet comment. The guitar is detuned too much, the playing is slower and the vocals don't work... I'm not much of a Luke fan to begin with, but that female backing vocal is really lame! The only interesting thing imo is the Marty solo.

The original is much better. Although it's the weakest song on Psycho Surgery.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 28649 Age : 39

Doesn't Believer have a new album coming out?

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 2960 Age : 36

Quote :: The re-recorded version of Tourniquet's Stereotaxic Atrocities on the Tourniquet/Kirkpatrick all-star mishmash album Onward to Freedom must be one of the more unnecessary re-recordings out there.

Yikes, that re-recording is dreadful! How on earth did they convince Marty Friedman to be a part of it??

Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37953 Age : 54

glassprison wrote:: How on earth did they convince Marty Friedman to be a part of it??

Blackmail photos involving Marty and various farm animals?

Just a wild guess. lol!

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Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 4214 Age : 50

I know Saviour Machine is working on a new release I think 3:2 finally?

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5704 Age : 49

glassprison wrote:

Quote :: The re-recorded version of Tourniquet's Stereotaxic Atrocities on the Tourniquet/Kirkpatrick all-star mishmash album Onward to Freedom must be one of the more unnecessary re-recordings out there.

Yikes, that re-recording is dreadful! How on earth did they convince Marty Friedman to be a part of it??

$$$$. Marty probably spent 20 minutes tops on it. The man can improv decent solos with little effort.

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