Voluntary Mortification: “Mortem Cultus” EP Review
Mortum Cultus is the latest EP from Catholic death metal band Voluntary Mortification. The review praises the 20-minute release for its brutal screams, shredding guitars, and deep, thought-provoking lyrics that focus on Christian themes, with standout tracks like "Death Cult" and "Harvester." The reviewer commends the overall aggressive energy, noting the excellent guitar solos and double bass features, rating the EP four out of five stars.
Behold The Beloved: “Harsh Realities” Album Review
Behold the Beloved (BTB) is a Manheim, PA-based Christian rock band, channeling the classic sound of groups like Pillar and Disciple. The band started as a worship group in 2013 before transitioning to rock. Harsh Realities is their follow-up to No Surrender, with Disciple's Josiah Prince and Andrew Stanton involved in production, helping the band evolve their sound. The album's core theme is the harsh reality that life as a Christian is difficult, exploring themes of struggle, hardship, and doubt.
THROWBACK - Pillar: “Where Do We Go From Here” Album Review
This is a throwback review of Pillar's 2004 Christian rock release, Where Do We Go From Here. The album is noted for cementing the band's energetic rock sound and yielding popular singles like "Bring Me Down" and "Frontline." The review details the album's strong tracks and thematic content, concluding that it is a significant and enduring work from the mid-2000s Christian rock genre.
Demon Hunter: “There Was A Light Here” Album Review
Demon Hunter proves they're still at the top of Christian metal with their latest, There Was A Light Here.
Despite a long personal listening gap, the band hasn't lost a step. The album is heavy and gothic, with frontman Ryan Clark expertly shifting between screams and clean vocals. The record masterfully blends aggression with a message of leaning on faith during grief.
Overall, this is a strong, passionate album—aggressive, yet ultimately conquering in its faith. Highly recommended.
Wolves At The Gate: “Wasteland” Album Review
Christian metal band Wolves at the Gate delivers their most ambitious album yet with Wasteland. Showcasing an impressive blend of hard-hitting riffs, dynamic vocals, and thought-provoking lyrics, Wasteland solidifies the band's place as a mainstay in the Christian metal scene and stands out as one of the year's best records.
Confessions Of A Traitor: ‘This Pain Will Serve You’ Album Review
Confessions of a Traitor's new album "This Pain Will Serve Us" is a sonic onslaught of gritty lyrics and heavy breakdowns. Our in-depth review explores the UK metal band's latest release, tackling themes of grief, religious abuse, and hope.