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Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 22 2011, 10:35 AM

There's a great number of acts in the rock/ metal scene today which promote a Christian message. This doesn't have to state 'Drop to your knees and believe in Jesus...NOW!' - it usually has a positive message about doing good deeds, acting right and having a nice attitude towards life regardless of it's hardships. Here's a few bands you might've heard about

Which is your favorite Christian band? If you have one of course

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Nov 22 2011, 10:50 AM

I agree mate, and to add (I hope it doesn't sound controversial) if more people followed some of very basic religion life guidelines, it would be a lot better World. These messages should be very important, and the music is great too

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 22 2011, 03:23 PM

One of the biggest from my country...

Posted by: superize Nov 22 2011, 03:26 PM

This is my favorite and its also i band i got to know during summer music class and they are really awesome people

Posted by: Jerry Lee Nov 22 2011, 03:43 PM

Okay, now this is live, and pretty rough, but it is from 1993. This is my favorite Christian Metal band. I played bass in a Christian Metal band back then called Burnt Offering, but we didn't make a video.
Here is their live video
http://player.vimeo.com/video/13141011
and here is one of their songs from an album The Passing: http://youtu.be/OAJ19llLxcs

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 22 2011, 03:35 AM)

There's a great number of acts in the rock/ metal scene today which promote a Christian message. This doesn't have to state 'Drop to your knees and believe in Jesus...NOW!' - it usually has a positive message about doing good deeds, acting right and having a nice attitude towards life regardless of it's hardships. Here's a few bands you might've heard about

Which is your favorite Christian band? If you have one of course

I played and listened to Christian Metal back in the 90's and have lost touch with the scene. Any more recommendations in this area would be great! Thanks for the great music.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 22 2011, 03:49 PM

Another one from Argentina... power metal

Posted by: Daniel Realpe Nov 22 2011, 04:49 PM

This band is christian from Colombia:

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 22 2011, 04:53 PM

QUOTE (superize @ Nov 22 2011, 11:26 AM)

This is my favorite and its also i band i got to know during summer music class and they are really awesome people

Cool Whammy solo.. a la Tom Morello.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Nov 22 2011, 06:25 PM

Possibly the first Christian Metal band?

Posted by: thefireball Nov 22 2011, 06:48 PM

Yeah! I love that "Alive" by P.O.D. Just curious, Cosmin, do you believe in Jesus as a Christian? I do - I was just curious to know where you stand on that.

EDIT: Oh, my favorite Christian band is RED.

Posted by: Gitarrero Nov 22 2011, 07:41 PM

I must confess, I didn't really think there were christian metal bands until I saw Cosmin's latest lessons. Now I found out that As I lay Dying and Killswitch Engage are christian metal bands as well.

I think it is great when bands have a positive message in their lyrics. I didn't really check out all of their lyrics, so I wonder why is it called christian metal? Do these bands at some point refer to God or Jesus? Or do they just promote a positive lifestyle? And if it is the latter, why would a positive lifestyle be called christian? Just curious, I know discussions like this can easily get out of hand...

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 22 2011, 08:26 PM

QUOTE (thefireball @ Nov 22 2011, 05:48 PM)

Yeah! I love that "Alive" by P.O.D. Just curious, Cosmin, do you believe in Jesus as a Christian? I do - I was just curious to know where you stand on that.

EDIT: Oh, my favorite Christian band is RED.

Hey Brandon! I don't believe in church and fanatic religious behavior, but I do believe in kindness, ethical principles, good will, ambition and hard work and I think God does too

Posted by: Mudbone Nov 23 2011, 01:17 AM

I'm not quite sure how telling people to accept an ancient mythological deity as their savior or else spend an eternity in the flames of hell could be considered a positive message, but it does make for some good music. I never really got into the whole Christian rock/metal scene, but I'm really digging Pillar.

QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Nov 22 2011, 04:50 AM)

I agree mate, and to add (I hope it doesn't sound controversial) if more people followed some of very basic religion life guidelines, it would be a lot better World. These messages should be very important, and the music is great too

If people just followed the Golden Rule, i.e. treat others as you would want to be treated, the world would be a better place. Contrary to what some may believe, religion doesn't have a monopoly on morality.

Posted by: The Uncreator Nov 23 2011, 01:29 AM

As far as I am concerned, Becoming The Archetype is one of the few bands who are Christian and have strong christian messages that I highly respect and love. I usually strongly dislike christian music because it preaches, and I hate preaching (don't mean to sound angry if I do ), BTA have enough intelligence and musical interests to make to use elements like allegory and symbolism, they cloak there personal belief in subtle lyrics most of the time, allowing me to enjoy my own interpretation of them.

Typical christian music doesn't allow my mind this luxury, its far too direct in its delivery - it doesn't allow (me) any room for interpretation and thus I just can't enjoy it.

That being said...

Perfect example of what I said, lyrics are generally about a plague or flesh eating virus. Although this is just a metaphor for Jason Wisdom (bass player/ singer) and his beliefs. While I may not share those beliefs, the song is open.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 23 2011, 08:38 AM

QUOTE (Mudbone @ Nov 23 2011, 12:17 AM)

I'm not quite sure how telling people to accept an ancient mythological deity as their savior or else spend an eternity in the flames of hell could be considered a positive message, but it does make for some good music. I never really got into the whole Christian rock/metal scene, but I'm really digging Pillar.

If people just followed the Golden Rule, i.e. treat others as you would want to be treated, the world would be a better place. Contrary to what some may believe, religion doesn't have a monopoly on morality.

+1 mate, you are sharing my principles

cheers!

Posted by: AK Rich Nov 23 2011, 10:45 AM

This is one of my all time favorite bands, awesome power trio. I wouldnt call them a hardcore christian band but the lyrics are somewhat religious or spiritual and uplifting, here is a small write up I found on them.

King's X is an American hard rock band that combines progressive metal, funk and soul with vocal arrangements influenced by gospel, blues, and British Invasion pop groups. The band's lyrics are largely based on the members' struggles with religion and self-acceptance.

Posted by: zoom Nov 23 2011, 11:18 AM

FLYLEAF -Great Band. Don't consider themselves a christian band but all the members are.
Lacey Sturm is lead vocals awesome.

I pretty much disagree that christianity is all about morals. Morals might be an end result of living as a christian but that's a side issue.
check out Lacey's Sturm's thoughts on it in this video.

Posted by: PosterBoy Nov 23 2011, 01:25 PM

Effectradio.com is a great internet station for Christian Rock

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 23 2011, 04:26 PM

QUOTE (zoom @ Nov 23 2011, 07:18 AM)

FLYLEAF -Great Band. Don't consider themselves a christian band but all the members are.
Lacey Sturm is lead vocals awesome.

I pretty much disagree that christianity is all about morals. Morals might be an end result of living as a christian but that's a side issue.
check out Lacey's Sturm's thoughts on it in this video.

I like Flyleaf! I've never seen them as Christian Rock... I'm not too religious.. but I always enjoyed Flyleaf music...

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 24 2011, 09:54 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 23 2011, 03:26 PM)

I like Flyleaf! I've never seen them as Christian Rock... I'm not too religious.. but I always enjoyed Flyleaf music...

I'm also digging Flyleaf

but I didn't know Killswitch Engage were a Christian metal band!

Posted by: zoom Nov 24 2011, 10:18 AM

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Nov 22 2011, 06:25 PM)

Possibly the first Christian Metal band?

Yeah go stryper - went and saw them about a yeah ago. Great guitar parts and killer vocals

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 24 2011, 07:37 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 24 2011, 05:54 AM)

I'm also digging Flyleaf

but I didn't know Killswitch Engage were a Christian metal band!

Are they? I neither knew it...

Posted by: PosterBoy Nov 26 2011, 10:38 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 24 2011, 06:37 PM)

Are they? I neither knew it...

I think some members are christians rather them being a christian band

Posted by: SirJamsalot Nov 27 2011, 04:41 AM

QUOTE (zoom @ Nov 23 2011, 02:18 AM)

FLYLEAF -Great Band. Don't consider themselves a christian band but all the members are.
Lacey Sturm is lead vocals awesome.

Hey, great sounding band. Thanks for the heads up on this one!

Chris!

Posted by: Fran Nov 27 2011, 05:03 PM

Really nice bands there.

I love flyleaf, specially their first album.

Spoken are quite good too.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 27 2011, 05:17 PM

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