Christian Metal and Rock News

P.O.D., Payable on Death, Release New Song: ‘On Fire’

P.O.D. are back, in a big way. Aside from being on the 2011 Rock Allegiance Tour, the San Diego reggae rock boys have released a brand new track, “On Fire.” The anthemic song sounds like classic P.O.D., very reminiscent of “Boom” with punk energy and empowering rap-rock vocals.
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Underoath Announce Fall Headlining Tour

Florida metal-core band Underoath will headline a North American tour with the Chariot, Comeback Kid and This is Hell this fall. The tour crosses 28 dates starting Sept. 15 in Fayetteville, Ark., and closing out October 20 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tickets are available via Underoath’s official website.
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Interview: As I Lay Dying Says Ozzfest, Warped Tour Among Band’s Greatest Shows

When the guys of metal-hardcore group As I Lay Dying aren’t designing wacky apparel, they still plug away at what they do best: make brutal, colossal grind-core with lyrics that move the soul. Guitarist Nick Hipa checked in with Audio Ink Radio to name his favorite guitar players and reminisce about the San Diego band’s greatest shows.
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August Burns Red Drummer Matt Greiner Talks Warped Tour

Metalcore band August Burns Red are playing the entire the 2011 Vans Warped Tour, tearing up the stage in front of thousands of screaming kids every night. A Day to Remember, the Devil Wears Prada, Paramore and many more are on the annual touring festival.
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The Chariot Release Vinyl LP of ‘Long Live’ in August

Post-hardcore band the Chariot release a new vinyl LP version of their album, Long Live, August 2, and they recently posted a fresh track off the release.
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Times of Grace, Underoath on Summer 2011 Tour – Metal Corner

Killswitch Engage offshoot Times of Grace are on a summer tour, the Illuminato[u]r, with Underoath, Stray From the Path and Letlive. Find tour dates and more information, here.
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Skillet’s Former Guitarist Launches Skies Fall Media Group

When longtime Skillet guitarist Ben Kasica left the band in February of this year, fans were shocked. After all, Kasica had played the six-string with Skillet since he was 16, adding up to a full decade alongside the hard rockers. Kasica is opening up about his reason for leaving, and it turns out, he just felt it was time to take on new challenges.
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As I Lay Dying Guitarist Releases Summer Alternative Clothing Line

When the guys of As I Lay Dying aren’t making uber-brutal metalcore, they, apparently, are really into fashion. Guitarist Phil Sgrosso has launched the summer collection for his new clothing line, Nomad Clothing, joining frontman Tim Lambesis, who also recently launched a clothing line.
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Switchfoot Announce New Album, Track Listing

Switchfoot mean business with their upcoming, eighth studio record. For one, they hit up famed producer Neal Avron (Linkin Park, Weezer) to record it in their San Diego, Calif., home studio. Two, they spent months prepping for the release, taking care to make the perfect alternative pop / rock, both epic and sincere.
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