An Interview with The Caballerials: On Relational Ministry, Musical Inspiration, and Steve Caballero.
From the 90s Hawaii punk scene to the worship stage, The Caballerials are proving that a "creative itch" has no expiration date. In this interview, members Derek, Lyle, Shaun, and Warren discuss how their decades of friendship and shared faith led to the formation of a nostalgic, high-energy skate-punk ministry.
An Interview with Sean & Kelly Green of “Behold The Beloved: On Being Ministry Minded, “Harsh Realities” and My Beloved
Central PA rock band Behold the Beloved channels the sound of Pillar, Kutless, and Disciple, focusing on ministry through hard-hitting music. Lead singer Sean Green discusses the band's growth, co-writing on their album Harsh Realities, and the impact of hearing their songs on Christian radio. The interview also features his wife, Kelly Green, who details her work with the women's ministry My Beloved and her new book, All That Remains.
An Interview with Matt Greiner of August Burns Red: On Recording New Music, Maintaining Authenticity, and Christmas Burns Red
August Burns Red drummer Matt Greiner says the band's 23-year success is due to their hard work and shared commitment to business and family support. The new album (due 2026) is complete and features an aggressive, raw sound that reverts to their Constellations era, prioritizing authentic performance over artificial music trends.
An Interview with Michael “Kalel” Wittig of Pillar: On Life Updates, New Music, and “Pillar: Beyond The Frontline”
Pillar is back! Pillar bassist Michael “Kalel” confirmed that the band's return after a decade-long hiatus was prompted by an "unfinished chapter," and getting back on stage felt instantly magical. Pillar plans to release new singles next year and may re-record some hits. Fans can also look forward to a documentary, Pillar: Beyond the Frontline, directed by Kalel's son and releasing in December.
An Interview with Bloodlines: On Theology, Authenticity, and “Holiness Cries.”
This interview explores the surprise success of the Bloodlines’ song "Holiness Cries," after a clip featuring a bold statement against pornography unexpectedly went viral on TikTok, reaching both Christian and secular audiences. The band views the subsequent negative backlash as an honor and a way to share in the "sufferings of Christ."
The band explains that their music is driven by the desire to confront "secret sins" like lust, which they acknowledge are pervasive even within church ministry. They are committed to embedding Scripture and theology into their lyrics, believing that God's word offers life and breakthrough, standing in contrast to generic slogans.
An Interview with The Protest: On Musical Inspirations, New Music, and Tour Memories
The Protest, hailing from New Castle, Indiana, discusses their faith-driven journey, history, and the purpose behind their high-energy music. In the interview, they confirm that their new single is on the way, followed by a full record, and explain how they use their platform to share Christ's love on both Christian and secular stages. The band also shares candid stories, including the inspiration for their song "Greater" and a hilarious tale of their quest for the Forrest Fenn treasure.
An Interview With XIII Minutes: An In-Depth Discussion on Mental Health
Midwest rockers, XIII Minutes, sat down with us at Uprise Festival for an amazing, hour-long interview. The discussion was so insightful, we didn't want to cut any of it! This segment, Part Two, focuses on an in-depth conversation about mental health, the HeartSupport organization, and how the church can more effectively address the current mental health crisis.
An Interview With XIII Minutes: On New Music, Band Changes, and Memes.
Since coming out of hiatus in 2022, Oklahoma-based XIII Minutes has been extensively touring the country, bringing their melodic metalcore to the masses. The band—featuring Jerrod Cunningham (Lead vocals), Jamie Kucinski (Drums), Thomas Wheat (Guitar), and John Walker (Bass)—are not only internet meme masters but are also passionate about tackling heavy mental health issues and inspiring the next generation.
Through many changes, including a label switch to NRT Music and the addition of new singer, Jerrod Cunningham, they’ve continued to churn out heavy-hitting singles like “Cult Leader,” “Stay,” and “Who Told You So.” With their new single “Fake” dropping on October 3rd, we caught up with the guys at Uprise Festival to discuss their journey, the Stay EP, and their work with the HeartSupport organization.
An Interview with Brotality: On “The Body,” Song Inspiration, and HeartSupport
A fun play on words, Brotality began as a musical project between two New York based brothers, Bryce and Reese, and drummer, John. With looks reminiscent of 80’s hair metal bands, this thrash and groove metal band has been rocking and touring the country since 2016. In addition to their music, Bryce and Reese also work for Heart Support and are passionate about helping every person know they matter. Read our full interview with the band to learn about their latest single, their work with Heart Support, and the insane opportunity to play Furnace Fest!
An Interview with Saved By Skarlet: On “Memory Relapse,” Rebranding, and Brotherhood.
Saved By Skarlet, a metalcore band founded by identical twin brothers Nate and Matt Middleton, is a powerful force in Christian rock. After two top 10 hits from their independent release, "Creation and Crisis," the band is gearing up to release their next single, "Memory Relapse," on September 19, 2025. 🤘