Strictly Stryper: Episode 5 - The New Years Edition

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Divine Metal Distro FREE sampler

Free digital sampler featuring many new releases that are all available at DMD. Comes with printable artwork.

Track Listing:
1. NARNIA - Kings Will Come
2. THRESHER - Here I Am
3. Michael Phillips - Anthem
4. ULTIMATUM - Never
5. ELGIBBOR - Purity and Blood
6. NEPHESH - A Cold Breathe
7. ANCIENT PLAGUE - 1348
8. Hortor - Our Wrath is Against Satanism and Blasphemous Symbols
9. BROKEN FLESH - Son of Perdition
10. I BUILT THE CROSS - Misguided Ministry
11. FUTURES END - Inner Self
12. VENIA - A Sigh of Redemption
13. EDGEND - Internal
14. Heaven's Force - Hellover
15. MYRATH - Tempest of Sorrows

Demon Hunter: The World is A Thorn Album Artwork

Demon Hunter revealed the artwork by Dan Seagrave, for their upcoming release "The World is a Thorn".

Place of Skull Recording New Album

Place of Skulls on January 25th to begin recording new album. Check the bands website, here, for studio updates, album/song titles, release date & label info, and tour date announcements.

Stryper Cover Songs

Just came across this posted at www.stryper.net


It reminded me of Amoral doing a cover of "Soldiers Under Command"

25 Years of Deliverance

In 1985, bands like Stryper and Barren Cross were just starting to make their marks on the Christian Metal scene. In the Thrash world bands like Metallica, Slayer and Testament were in their infancy and just about to take the metal world by storm. It was 1985 that also saw the beginnings of an act that would come along and successfully meld these 2 genres together and ultimately leave an everlasting impact on both of these Metal communities, that band was Deliverance!!! Fronted by the very outspoken and charismatic Jimmy P. Brown he would take this band and the Christian Thrash scene to a whole new level.

Fast forward to 2010, and we are very proud to be celebrating 25 years of that successful outfit known as Deliverance. Still recording and playing shows to any place that will host them! If you ask any Christian Metal fan out there to name the most influential Christian Thrash band of old and still in the scene to this day, undoubtedly Deliverance will top the list!

In celebration of 25 years of Deliverance, Deliverance fans have several things to look forward to this year…

Up first a BRAND NEW studio album through Retroactive Records! You heard that right 2010 will see a brand new release from the Christian thrash masters entitled “The Annals of Subterfuge”! (Full press release forthcoming from Retroactive Records)

Also Roxx Records in conjunction with the Christian Metal Realm (CMR) are set to release “Temporary Insanity – A Salute to Deliverance” a 2 CD set all star tribute to Deliverance! Which is set to feature many special guests artists and contributions from current and past members of the Crucified, Deliverance, Vengeance Rising, Dark Angel, Darkness Falls and many many more, all coming out to pay tribute to ‘25 Years of Deliverance’! Which will also include a brand new recording from Deliverance!!! The 25th Anniversary Edition of ‘Flesh and Blood’ completely redone and re-recorded! (Full press release forthcoming from Roxx Records/CMR)

Not enough for you!!!! Plans are also in the works to bring Deliverance to you live this year in celebration of 25 years of Deliverance!!!!!! Shows in California and Pennsylvania are currently in the works and we are currently entertaining a few other fly in dates for the band as well as some festival appearances! Interested in bringing Deliverance to your area? Please contact bill@roxxproductions.com with any and all possibilities!

It’s gonna be a great year for the ‘D’ fan as we get ready to celebrate ‘25 years of Deliverance!’

 

Sinbreed: When World's Collide Release Date

Ulterium Records [Sweden] and Nightmare Records [US] have inked a deal for the North American release of the SINBREED debut album "When Worlds Collide". The album will be released in Europe on March 26th, and the North American release date is set to April 6th.

For more information on SINBREED, check their myspace profile at: www.myspace.com/sinbreedmetal

Demon Hunter: Collapsing sample

Collapsing is supposed to be the new single off of the soon to be released "The World is A Thorn"

You can hear a short sample here (song #36)

Pastor Brad: Bible Moments

Pastor Brad writes a METAL DEVOTIONAL the first week of each month and posts it at Guitar Jams: http://www.guitarjams.net/MetalDevoIndex.html

You can also listen to his latest Bible Moments, right here: http://www.guitarjams.justfreespace.com/Bible%20Moments%20for%20Jan%20Syndication.mp3

Guitar Praise releases Stryper Packs

Guitar Praise announced the release of 5 Stryper mini packs. Get them here: Digital Praise

Believer Update

You haven’t heard from us for a while, so we wanted to give you a quick studio update. We’ve been in writing mode for a couple months and now it’s getting to the point where we are starting to piece together some very early “pre-pre-production recordings”. These are very basic guitar-only tracks recorded to a click, for the purpose of helping Joey to finish writing his drum parts and for all of us to get a very preliminary feel for the album as a whole.

So far much of the writing has taken place in various “small group” sessions containing 2 or 3 members of the band. We tend to set specific goals for each of these sessions. Whether it’s coming up with new song ideas, refining ideas that already exist, recording scratch tracks or writing specific parts for specific
instruments, we generally have an idea of what we want to accomplish before we get together. This helps us to stay focused on the task at hand and see continual progress.

That’s it for now . . . Let us know what projects you’re working on this year –
music-related or otherwise.
Thanks for your support!
-Believer

Living Sacrifice Streaming "The Infinite Order"

You can listen to it here: http://www.myspace.com/livingsacrifice

Audiovision signs with Ulterium Records

Ulterium Records are very proud to announce the signing of the Swedish melodic metal band AUDIOVISION to the label. The bands new album "Focus" will be released later this spring, release dates and more information will be announced within the coming weeks.

The line-up of Audiovision:
Christian Liljegren [Divinefire, ex. Narnia] - Vocals
Simeon Liljegren [Ex. Modest Attraction] - Bass & Vocals
Torbjörn Weinesjö [Veni Domine] - Guitars & Vocals
Thomas Weinesjö [Veni Domine, Saviour Machine] - Drums
Olov Andersson [Grand Stand] - Keyboards & Vocals

Audiovision are also just confirmed as opening act for Stryper on three of their European shows, the dates are as follows:
January 26th: Markthalle - Hamburg, Germany
January 27th: KB - Malmö, Sweden
January 28th: Trädgårn - Gothenburg, Sweden

The two up-coming singles from "Focus"; "Invitation" and "Keep the fire burning" will be performed for the very first time at these shows.

For more information on Audiovision, visit their myspace profile:
www.myspace.com/audiovisionsweden

Another Metal Devotional with Pastor Brad

The Pastor Brad's of guitarjams.net new devotional from Kingdom Extreme Mag is titled: "Glen Kaiser’s story… Rob Deacon’s story… Your story?" - you can read it here.

Sinbreed: When Worlds Collide release date

SINBREED: "WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE" COMING IN MARCH

Ulterium Records will release the debut album "When Worlds Collide" by German power metal band SINBREED on March 26th for the European market. Release dates for Japan and North America will be announced shortly.

Sinbreed is the project around 27 year old Guitarist Flo Laurin who joined forces with dedicated artists of the European metal scene. The blistering combination of speed, melodic and aggressive arrangements combined with high and soaring vocals characterizes Sinbreed's distinctive Power metal.

Sinbreed is:
Herbie Langhans [Seventh Avenue] - Vocals
Frederik Ehmke [Blind Guardian] - Drums
Alexander Schulz - Bass
Flo Laurin - Guitars, Keys

Track listing:
01. Newborn Tomorrow
02. Book Of Life
03. When Worlds Collide
04. Dust To Dust
05. Infinity's Call
06. Through The Dark
07. Enemy Lines
08. Room 101
09. Arise
10. Salvation

"When Worlds Collide" was mixed and mastered by Markus Teske [Symphony X, Vanden Plas] and the artwork was created by Felipe Machado Franco [Iced Earth, Ayreon]. Guests on the album includes Thomas Rettke [RedKey, ex. Heaven's Gate], Joost van den Broek [Ayreon, Star One] and Morten Sandager [Pretty Maids].

At the bands myspace profile you can listen to the entire opening track "Newborn Tomorrow", clips of three other tracks from the album and check out the album cover artwork.
Sinbreed myspace: www.myspace.com/sinbreedmetal
Sinbreed website: http://www.sinbreed.com/start_en.htm 
Artwork created by Felipe Machado Franco [Iced Earth, Ayreon].

Strictly Styper: Episode 5 available

Featuring some very cool interviews from the one and only Stryper guitar slinger himself Oz Fox, Michael Sweet, Justin Murr from Liberty n Justice (with the radio debut of the track ‘Treading on Serpents’ off the new CD ‘Light it Up’, featuring Les Carlsen of Bloodgood and Oz Fox!)

As well as tons of cool stuff for all you Stryper fans! News, reviews, music and much much more! Visit www.strictlystryper.com for all of our affiliates and for air dates and times!

Demon Hunter: The World is a Thorn

 

New Album "The World Is A Thorn" Coming March 9th!

Hunters, we are happy to announce that our fifth album will be entitled "The World Is A Thorn" and it will be available in stores and online March 9th. The album was produced by our longtime friend, Aaron Sprinkle and mixed by producer Jason Suecof and is simultaneously our heaviest yet most melodic project thus far.

We'd also like to officially introduce and welcome Ryan Helm of The Ascendicate as our new guitarist. This is an exciting time all around and we hope you will stay tuned for updates on art, music and pre-orders.

- DH

Barren Cross: Dean Kohn Interview

As some of you know, Barren Cross made a recent announcement of their new lead singer Dean Kohn. I asked Dean if he could answer some questions, so the fans could get to know him a little better. 


So we have heard that you have sang with bands such as ATTAKK, Loudness & Malice.
Yes I had the pleasure of singing with all these bands.

After the announcement of you joining the band, people posted this from youtube:

Yes, that is me on vocal. I wrote that song “Freedom” with my old guitarist from a former band and he decided to post that after I had joined Barren Cross.

Tell us a little about yourself

Well I came to the Lord at 25 years old, and I have always loved music and appreciate all styles and talents. I am active in my church in teaching, singing, and I oversee the Jail ministry. I am also heavily involved with the Evangelism Team. It’s all about reaching souls.

What brought you to the Lord?

To be honest, God Himself called me to Himself. It wasn’t easy either. I was in negotiation with Joe Holmes who had just left the David Lee Roth tour, and my friend who played with Judas Priest called me and said "hey call this guitarist". However during this time God’s love revealed to me, drew me to Him. The funny thing is Joe is now a Christian after going on to play for Ozzy.

What do you like to do (Besides singing with Barren Cross)? 

Spend time with my family. Watch UFC.

Who are your influences when it comes to singing? 

Elvis Presley, I used to copy him growing up for my relatives! Geoff Tate, Rob Halford, Dickinson, Harnell. There’s so many. I’m a sponge for the power vocalist.

Out of the past singers (Mike Lee, Vince Van Voltenburg, ) what do you bring (stylistically speaking) different to the table? 
That’s a good question. We'll just have to see! I may be more versatile?

How did you hook up with the band?
I actually got in touch with them through Jeff McClain at North Coast Agency through the internet. He’s helping with promoting the band.

Is Barren Cross going for any kind of particular sound (or feel) with it's next release, or just whatever comes about?
We are keeping the vintage Barren Cross sound and bringing in a new modern sound combined.

Can you give us any insight into the lyrical/topical subject matter?
All I can say is it’s relevant to our time.

Is the current Barren Cross lineup looking to do any gigs or maybe even a tour?
Yes we are. We are looking at many options as we speak. Until we settle on confirmed dates and countries, I can’t say at this time as of yet. We will post it on our site as soon as we know our 2010 schedule for the fans. Many people have been asking us to come to their country or part of the world. I tell them I really hope we can, let’s pray and ask God for revival in your country.

Any label talk a this moment?
No. Not at this time. You may be surprised who we recruit to do the recording though!

What are you personally looking to achieve with Barren Cross?
To bring people who do not know Christ an opportunity to come to know Him. And to restore the believer that has left the path and needs to know Christ said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” And embrace them with God’s restoring love.

What is Barren Cross looking to achieve with this phase the Lord has for them, especially after 14 years? 

You know that is a band question. I would say in a general way we want to be an extension of God’s Word through our music.

What do you think of the current music scene?
Secular? - It’s getting darker and darker and the spoken words in the songs are very damaging to the soul.  
Christian – its Growing leaps and bounds and God is moving in many groups like never before in our time. I mean look at the Christian rock/metal scene! It’s huge compared to just 10-12 years ago. God is building “His” army.

With Bands such as KISS and Heaven & Hell making critically acclaimed records, do you feel that there may be a "revival" in the metal scene towards the more traditional?
I hope so.

Do you feel that grunge killed metal, helped it get back to it's roots, or metal disintegrated on it's own?
Yea, grunge definitely came in and took over for awhile. Now I think metal is back! I mean we just got bombarded in the beginning of the 90’s from Seattle ya know?

Anything you would like to say to the fans?

Guys, I’m excited to be part of an awesome group in Barren Cross and I know God has placed me in this position for a reason and a time such as this! I really want to meet as many of you as possible and remember keep Rockin’ for the King!

Barren Cross' MySpace

Dean Kohn's MySpace