August Burns Red: “Season of Surrender” Album Review
August Burns Red are titans in the world of metal. They recently released their eleventh studio album, Seasons of Surrender. Fan were on the edge of their seat waiting for the release and it did not disappoint. Full of heavy breakdowns, crushing guitars, and deep lyrics, this is a must-listen-to album!
Drown The Planet: “The Blessed /// The Cursed” EP Review
Arizona-based emo hardcore group, Drown The Planet, returns with their latest EP, “The Blessed /// The Cursed.” Full of brutal breakdowns, and crushing screams, the EP tackles hard topics like toxic relationships, mental health, and the lack of common sense in this world.
Small Voice: “Testimonies” Album Review
Boldly proclaiming the Gospel, Southern California-based metalcore group, Small Voice, takes you on a journey of faith in their very first full-length release. Tackling tough topics like depression, loss, and false-teachers, they don’t hold back, both lyrically and musically. Check out our early review of their new album!
Drive Thru Society: “Thresholds” Album Review
Fueled by violin and screams, Drive Thru Society releases their first ever full length album, Thresholds. This five piece from Texas doesn’t hold back, tackling many of the issues we all face every single day. Don’t miss out on this stellar album!
Heartbound: “Lamentations” EP Review
Hailing from Texas, Heartbound breaks onto the scene with their debut EP, Lamentations. Weaving scripture and metal together in headbanging harmony, their lyrics will certainly challenge your faith. The EP features several guests, including Wilson Marshall (Collective Dust), Colossae, and Danny Vitola (Bloodlines).
Jason Dunn: “Formerly Known As…” Album Review
For fans of “Hawk Nelson” in the 2000s, you won’t want to miss former frontman Jason Dunn’s latest solo release, Formerly Known As... Jason writes about family, relationships, and current culture in this highly acclaimed album. Full of nostalgic pop-punk, fresh riffs, and emotional lyrics, it’s the perfect soundtrack for this summer.
Grave Robber: “Black Roses” EP Review
Grave Robber is an unconventional Christian "horror punk" band that wears masks to symbolize how people hide their inner misery. Their short 2026 EP, Black Roses, blends energetic, danceable punk rock with spooky theatricality, using horror film concepts as allegories for faith, sin, and doubt.
ALTIRA: “Death Of Fear” EP Review
For fans of Fireflight, a popular female-fronted Christian rock band, lead singer Dawn Michele is back with her new band, ALTIRA. This EP has it all, thundering drums, tight guitar riffs, and soaring vocals. You’ll go on a lyrics journey through abuse, passion, judgment and ultimately triumph.
Relent: “Suffer” EP Review
Led by former Ill Niño frontman Miggy, San Antonio nu-metal duo Relent put out a heavy new independent EP called Suffer. Just five short tracks, but a great mix of aggressive riffs, rap-rock, and electronic beats that pairs a ton of raw energy with honest lyrics about personal struggles and faith.
I Am The Pendragon: “Titans” Album Review
Titans, the third conceptual release from Midwestern rockers I Am The Pendragon, is an intense, faith-driven exploration of spiritual warfare and the end times. Fronted by Jerrod Cunningham (who pulls double duty as the vocalist for XIII Minutes) and backed by his talented 16-year-old son on drums, the band blends technical, futuristic guitar work with a gritty 90s, 2000s, and southern rock-inspired sound.
idle threat: “you’ll forget the sun” Album Review
The Nashville rock band idle threat spent five years creating their sophomore album, you'll forget the sun. The record mixes heavy rock with gentle, folk-style melodies and features guest vocals from members of Haste the Day, Silent Planet, My Epic, and Meadows. Lyrically, the songs honestly explore difficult struggles with faith, grief, and doubt, but ultimately bring a powerful message of hope and peace through hard times.
Haste The Day: “Dissenter” Album Review
After a decade away, Haste The Day returns with Dissenter, a post-apocalyptic concept album structured in three acts: realization, rage, and escape. Produced by vocalist Stephen Keech, the record blends the band’s signature metalcore sound with experimental punk influences and technical electronics.
The Tarnished: “Death For Death” EP Review
The Tarnished’s new EP, Death for Death, is a solid 19-minute run of heavy metalcore. Taking cues from the style of bands like Pantera and Hatebreed, the tracks feature aggressive percussion and guest vocals from members of Advent and Meadows. The project moves smoothly from the high-energy opener "Flamethrower" to the more rhythmic, weightier feel of "Pharos," making for a cohesive listen from start to finish. It’s a strong showing for the band and a great pick for anyone looking to update their rotation with something new.
Collective Dust: “Do People Even Use CD’s Anymore?” EP Review
Collective Dust is a five-piece band from Clarksville, TN, dedicated to resurrecting the 2000s "crabcore" aesthetic. Their latest EP, Do People Even Use CDs Anymore?, is a high-energy blend of synth-heavy breakdowns, scene nostalgia, and surprisingly deep theological roots.
Meet Your Maker: “Hallowed” Album Review
Meet Your Maker delivers a relentless "heavy worship" experience on their debut album, Hallowed, blending aggressive UK metal with deeply spiritual themes. The record pairs thunderous instrumentation and gritty gutturals with thought-provoking lyrics that tackle spiritual warfare and devotion.
Grace Graber: “Punk x Praise, Vol. 1” Album Review
Following her viral success on social media, Grace Graber has released Punk X Praise, Vol. 1, an eight-track album that reimagines popular worship anthems through a pop-punk lens. Produced by Josiah Prince of Disciple, the project features seven energetic covers and one original track, blending a "classic" punk sound reminiscent of bands like Hawk Nelson and Stellar Kart with modern worship lyrics.
Unbroken Reign: “The Sins We Keep Alive” Album Review
Teenage Christian metal band Unbroken Reign has released a standout concept album, The Sins We Keep Alive, which mirrors the biblical timeline from Creation to Revelation. The album has potential as an Album of the Year contender, with technical maturity, "filthy" breakdowns, and seamless blend of brutal metalcore with theatrical, scriptural storytelling.
Fear Not: “The Blind Leading The Blind” EP Review
Thirty-eight years after their debut in the early Christian metal scene, Fear Not returns with The Blind Leading the Blind, a high-octane five-song EP released through Roxx and Resurrection Records. This project marks the second collaboration with lead vocalist Eddie Green, following last year’s Weight of the World.
XIII Minutes: New Single “Panic”
Following a prolific 2025, Oklahoma-based rockers XIII Minutes return with their latest single, "Panic," a track that blends 2000s-inspired hard rock with a raw exploration of internal conflict. Featuring jagged riffs and driving percussion, the song marks a successful transition for the band as John Watson takes the lead on guitar writing.
Amen: “Imperative Love” Album Review
Caleb Birchmore, performing under the moniker Amen, is a rising solo artist in the Christian industrial metal scene. Following the success of his 2025 debut This-day, Birchmore has released a new seven-track project titled Imperative Love. This album delivers a powerful industrial sound, blending technical guitar riffs with mechanical synths and diverse vocal styles.