"Christian DEATH Metal?" Pastor Bob DAILY! 

and the Bible says nothing about styles of music, only to Honor God in all things,

This is like Mr Rogers Metal Neighborhood :)

check out BELIEVER. they are late 80s early 90s technical thrash band from Pennsylvania I think. they have Bible scripture in their liner notes lol. I'm not a Christian but Believer was ahead of their time.

“Christian Death metal” I’m confused yet intrigued Also wouldn’t metal from the game DOOM be Christian metal considering that the game is about, among other things, killing the spawn of Satan? Pretty Christian thing to do if you ask me

I think Psalms 150 says it all and acts as a Biblical reference. Here's the King James Version: Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Did anybody catch that? "praise him with stringed instruments", "Praise him upon the loud cymbals", and "praise him upon the high sounding cymbals" If we call if 'Christian Heavy Praising Music', would CDM still get the same hatred? I'm not so sure, but, one thing I do know is that Psalms 150 allows the praising of the LORD with musical instruments.

If it points us towards the cross of Christ,it can NEVER be a bad thing

Thanks for asking! Actually, I have seen MANY people in worship at Death Metal Concerts. But honestly, there are two kinds of music. Worship and Celebration. I don't think Death Metal is for the purpose of worship. I don't think Country is either. Worship is where we all (no matter what style you like) come together and worship our Lord. But celebration can be any kind of music - and is for the purpose of speaking about our faith and the Christian Life!

"Don't criticize someone else's music just because you don't like it." Well said. It's the message that makes it Christian, not the label you put on it. God uses all musical styles to reach people. It bothers me when people called Christian metal an oxy-moron. They just have this out-dated stereotypical image of what Christian music should be: namely, hymns. Hymns are fine, but it casts a very small net. A few years ago I went to a concert. Sleeping Giant opened for Demon Hunter, and I will never forget how powerful SG was on stage, not just musically, but spiritually. I truly felt the Holy Spirit move through me in the mosh pit, as crazy as that sounds. My body was bouncing and my hands were lifted high, and I sang out "O, praise Him!" as tears ran down my face. I wish church was like that; I would go every single day.

Impending Doom🎸

This man is a certified bad ass. Thank you so much!

Belphegor Mayhem Gorgoroth Behemoth Dimmu Borgir Immortal

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.

You should not identify a genre of music as being Anti-Christian. THAT is the work of the Devil. You must not let Evil stop you from spreading the word of God through the vessels that can truly reach different kinds of people. Don't let them take hold of any creation. Take it in the name of God and use it as a vessel for Jesus Christ to reach those who most need it. God bless you all.

extol, impending doom, 7 horns 7 eyes, and the burial.. a couple of my favorites

Demon hunter, to speak of wolves, becoming the archytype, (metal) for today, war of ages, sleeping giant ..... These guys speak scripturaly and preach on stage about The Lord and not just at a christan festival. They are willing to take a front hand stand in this war to open some hearts to The Lord. If you don't like it the genre, that is fine. But, have respect for your brothers and sisters who are willing to take a stand in this form.

God wants us to sing about him and sing loud about him into the heavens, these bands are intelligent people death metal forever \m/

Mortifiacation is a fantastic band. My favorite song from their self-titled album is "Satan's Doom".

'A Hill To Die Upon'

hands down mortification is my favorite blood world is my faveorite albumn from them.broken flesh, impending doom,living sacrifice,i am,strength threw suffering ,devil wears prada, killswitch engage,venjence,madball,hatebreed ,unearthed,are some others to recomend

Thank you for this video :) it helped me a lot too. Here are some bands: A Hill To Die Upon, The Synic's Awakening, Antestor, Azmaveth, Poems of Shadows, Stronghold, Crimson Moonlight, Nephesh, Dark Lay Still, Shadows of Paragon, Miseration, Onwards to Olympas, Thy Will Be Done, Admonish, Frost Like Ashes, Holy Blood.

Impending Doom, Living Sacrifice, Crimson Thorn, Becoming the Archetype!!!!

VOMITORIAL CORPULENCE(if you're into a combo between Mortician meets early Carcass) look up their albums "skinstripper" and "karionic hacktician" . Look em up. Christian gore/horror death/grindcore. One of, if not the most extreme Christian DEATH metal(along with EMPTY GRAVE- noisecore/grindcore/death/, heir album "inside the man is a hole which has the shape of God"- ). And INVERSION - album "the nature of depravity". Obliteration, oblation, disecumbrance, GROMS, early "mortification", Metanoia, living sacrifice(2nd and 3rd albums), ENCRYPTOR(whose sole member also has an unblack metal band "SORROWSTORM"), Paramaicium(death-doom metal, featuring Jason from Mortification and unblack one man band HORDE) , A hill to die upon(blackened death metal, ala Behemoth and Gorgoroth sound). Vengeance Rising, Lament, Corpse, thrash-death AETURNUS album " from blackest darkness", deuteronomium(death n roll), and my personal favorite Christian death metal band CRIMSON THORN.

im very greatful for your videos Pastor Bob,they keep me motivated

I think of this Scripture when I think of the term "Christian Death Metal"... Jude 1:22-23 "And on some have compassion, making a distinction; but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh." My path to salvation started with Metallica's song "Nothing Else Matters", and only Jesus matters. I used to be in a Thrash Metal band called "Morality". I was not born-again back then. I know the distinction. I was steeped in a sinful lifestyle. I can still listen to the style of music without falling into the pit. I now have a Doctor of Divinity and many years of a hard journey with Jesus. No one should judge the cross Jesus gave me to bear, but they do. Lol How about the story of King David, the apple of GOD's eye, in 2 Samuel 6? The point of these Scriptures is that not everyone will understand how we pour out our hearts and worship GOD. David's wife, Michal, never had children with David because of the argument they had when David danced in front of the maidens, looking foolish to Michal, and worshipped GOD with all his heart before the ark. 2 Samuel 6:5 "Then David and all the house of Israel played music before the Lord on all kinds of instruments of fir wood, on harps, on stringed instruments, on tambourines, on sistrums, and on cymbals." 2 Samuel 6:14-15 "Then David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was wearing a linen ephod. So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet." 2 Samuel 6:16 "Now as the ark of the Lord came into the City of David, Michal, Saul’s daughter, looked through a window and saw King David leaping and whirling before the Lord; and she despised him in her heart." 2 Samuel 6:20 "Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, “How glorious was the king of Israel today, uncovering himself today in the eyes of the maids of his servants, as one of the base fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!”" 2 Samuel 6:21-23 "So David said to Michal, “It was before the Lord, who chose me instead of your father and all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the Lord, over Israel. Therefore I will play music before the Lord. And I will be even more undignified than this, and will be humble in my own sight. But as for the maidservants of whom you have spoken, by them I will be held in honor.” Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no children to the day of her death." We're not all on the same path to salvation, but we are all different parts of the same body of Christ. We should not offend, but do everything in love as Jesus commanded. Many will not understand, as many did not understand Jesus or His disciples. Blessings! 🙏🙏🙏📖📖📖😇😇😇💚💙

Actually death metal is a perfect style as for scripture dealing with judgment. Like even from a secular band like Cannibal Corpse has a song called Devoured By Vermin which goes perfect for what the bible tells about the Supper of God where the wicked kings will be devoured by the beast of the field. And then there is dying to the flesh. Even classic Petra had a song called Killing My Old Man. But yeah I get that it is not for everyone or every occasion. I used to be in death metal all the way but now my tastes have broaden a lot since then.

I'm shocked to see how many ignorant Christians on this video. I'm a Christian and I've listened to metal for 2 decades. Only petty people get hung up on nonsense genre names instead of the SPIRIT OF THE MUSIC. Prove that bands like For Today, Becoming the Archetype, Memphis May Fire, August Burns Red, etc are "evil." The burden of proof is on you.

You make me actually want to consider going to church again. Thanks for your message 🤘

As Christians we should call it Life Metal. I was actually thinking of starting a band with such a name. Life Metal could focus a lot on the wretchedness of the fallen world, as a reminder of the World to Come. (hence "Life Metal")

Mortification, Crimson Thorn, Metanoia, Sacrificium, Antidemon, Tortured Conscious, Extol, Acoustic Torment, Lo-Ruhamah. Primarily Christian death metal bands on this list.

Hey! Jesus loves you! He died for your sins on the cross and rose again 3 days later! All you need to do to accept Gods gift is believe in him and what he did, And you need to repent(turn from sin and follow Jesus) and ask him for forgiveness in prayer. And remember that Jesus is God! He is three in one, the father, the son, and the Holy Spirit! Have a good day!:)

There's also Christian Black Metal amazingly. I'm not that much into black metal myself but stylistically, it does sound good in my opinion

To those of you that do not believe in Christ, please keep your rude/uncalled-for comments to yourself. no one has said anything to you to disrespect you or any religion that you might be so please don't disrespect ours. It's that simple.

Listening to "Dissection" by CRIMSON THORN right now! Beeaaattoonnn bbeeeeyoonnd!!! classic

People, don't believe everything people say, think these things through, and pray them through for yourself. Don't base your entire faith on one persons words and actions.

Don't get caught up on a name, just be happy that it glorifies God!! Also, Check out Crimson Moonlight - a Christian Black Metal band (or an UnBlack Metal band for those of you hung up on genre naming). They are one of the most brutal Black Metal bands I've ever heard!!

Death is part of life. If we can't embrace it; then we are not ready to live. Life is a journey and at the end of that journey we are dead. I see nothing wrong with the term "Death".

People are always talking about God being all powerful but them some of those same people oppose white metal (christian metal). Why would you oppose this music? It's powerful music for the all powerful lord. Let the music reflect the strenth of God. Antestor, Frost Like Ashes, Crimson Moonlight etc etc all good

Rock on Pastor Bob! jESUS be headbangin too!

I've been listening to Demon hunter since i was 8, i've always loved the passion in their lyrics, so much more meaning to me then the mediocre praise music. Kutless, 12 stones, RED, Skillet, August Burns Red, War of Ages, Demon Hunter, Impending doom, Crimson Armada, Devil Wears Prada, and so many more. It's surprising how many of the most popular and listened to rock and metal bands are actually devout christians :D Blessthefall, as i lay dying, Memphis may fire, These are well known metal-core bands, and they're Christian. It's good to know the lords influencing the generations still.

7 Horns 7 Eyes, A.W.A.S., Becoming The Archetype, Ecthirion, Impending Doom, Miseration, Pantoktaor, Renascent, Saving Grace, Soul Embraced, With Blood Comes Cleansing. Christian Metalheads worship too, just in a different way. The Lord said "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord". Praising through Death Metal brings me joy.

Hey Bob, have you done a video on Christian black metal/unblack metal yet? Horde, Antestor, SORROWSTORM, kekal, frost like ashes, slechtvalk, sanctifica, crimson moonlight, Armageddon holocaust, Drottnar, mordecai, immortal souls, Lengsel, etc.

Thank you! For a great explanation! My top ten are: 1. As I lay dying (metalcore/melodeath) 2. Mortification (death metal) 3. Skillet (alt metal/ rock) 4. Pillar (hard rock/nu metal) 5. Demon Hunter (metal/ alt rock) 6. Underoath (screaming/metalcore) 7. red (post grunge/metal) 8. Stryper (glam/metal) 9. Tourniquet (thrash metal) 10. The devil wears prada (metalcore)

ive only been watching your vid for 5 seconds and i already wish you were my dad...

I,ve Used To Listen To Christian Death Metal , But It Has Grow Boring To Me As Of Today . Unblack And Christian Thrash Metal However I Like :)

Also, check out Broken Flesh! They just released a new song called "Once Dead" and it's brutal.

The most extreme Christian band that may never be topped is probably Abated Mass of Flesh, which is in the brutal-slam category almost. I have to admit they're really good, but its not your typical CCM though. lol.

I love heavy metal Christen music 🎵 Jesus loves heavy metal

Whether eating or drinking do ALL things to the glory of God!!

Just because you don't like metal music doesn't make it evil .

Yes you nailed it man! It is just a genre of music. I go mainly by the sound and heaviness of it. We are totally on the same page with this! God Bless! \,,/

Broken Flesh and Abated Mass of Flesh are my personal favorites.

I listen to cattle decapitation, devournment, even some pig destroyer. I still believe in Jesus...the intensity of the extreme music just clicks with me. I also do listen to many, many Christian metal bands, but I feel like I've run out of good Christian bands. I feel like I've heard almost all of them.

Amen I love this vid because it's rlly annoying when God puts something on my heart and then I put the pen in my hand and it goes then people read it and they are like feeling it and then when they hears it's rock or rap or something they get turned off. I always tell people that God uses all things for His glory. So evil uses secular music for it's gain, the Lord cam do the same thing and make it good and powerful and happy at the same time.

Thanx for putting out the videos, I enjoy them very much.God bless you!

Well-said Pastor Bob. METAL-CROSS is right there with you. For those that question the spiritual authenticity of Christian Death Metal bands, I encourage you to check out the interview we did with IMPENDING DOOM...one of the most popular Christian Deathcore bands out there. They tour mostly with non-christian bands, spreading the Good News of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ to primarily non-christian audiences, and they are very bold in their proclamation that Jesus is the way! IMPENDING DOOM [Official] Interview 2014 Blessings \m/

The nails is Jesus' hands and feet were Death Metal.

I am former metal head, I gave my life back to God about 2 and a half years ago... I repented of my sins(turned from them), left them on the alter to die, Asked Jesus back into my heart, asked his forgiveness for me going astray, and he is faithful to forgive, PRAISE GOD. That being said, I have listened to quite a few songs from a handful of these "Christian Metal" bands.... Not once did I hear them mention the blood of Christ, His mercy, His grace for every need..... I did not hear of his love,,,, I heard them sing of how they have and will fail him.. which we all do that is why Paul says he dies daily (repents daily).....If you read down on some of their songs at the comments the language from the kids was horrible.. Makes you wander if they even knew it was Christian metal????? My question is do you feel the power of God in the songs,,, or the power of the drums, the screaming singer, the edgy side of the music???? Is God really in it?? I did enjoy listening to the Metal..., but I am afraid it wasn't Christian music.. at least not to me :( .King James Version.... Colossians 3;14..And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness, (charity is love) 15.. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16... Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.. 1 Thessalonians 5;21...Prove all things; hold fast that which is good..22..Abstain from all appearance of evil...(Abstain, to avoid or refrain from).......... 23.. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.. again I enjoyed listening to the Metal but it did not make my heart rejoice in the Lord,,, It did make me wanna bang my head LOL.. God bless you all... , but don't write off the old gospel... There is still allot of power in the old gospel.... there is nothing like Amazing Grace :) The Old rugged cross.. and its still the blood that saves from sins One last question.... What is an appearance of evil to you???????? again God bless you all good night.......dig in the word of God study, seek the will of God.. I didn't post this to discourage or try to make anyone mad.. I just felt compelled to by the Holy Spirit..

I don't care for Death Metal as a sound. I never could embrace the tuned down sounds and growling. At the same time if the message is Godly more power to them. Just as much as I can like Christian power Metal who am i to tell someone not to like Christian Death Metal, just because it sounds scarier?

It helps me to enjoy guiltless. I like Beyond Creation. For me music has to be complex and not evil.

Becoming the Archetype, Christian Melodic Death Metal

Lol, I thought that was a sketch of SNL - I like the dude, though

I completely understand your question. It's something I've pondered as well. You have to understand, this is not music intended to be played in churches. It is played out in the marketplace. However, some churches do use heavy metal worship, but that's not for the "gray haired ladies", it's for those who are in that culture. If you're going to reach someone who speaks German you have to speak German. This type of music is to reach out to the lost sheep who speak this "language". It is to give an alternative to the Evil music, and to give those who worship Jesus a refuge and can use this music as a strength to combat the constant bombardment upon their mind and soul. Instead of Evil junk, we can use what the Devil intended for Evil and use it for Good. This type of music is part of our culture. Some would say it's not in the Scriptures, but, what music is in the Scriptures? There are some cultures that do not have any music in their culture, such as the Vikings who felt that music is a way to vex the soul, to put a witchcraft spell on people. No music? No wonder they were angry!! :) There are many who run from God who take refuge in Evil metal. However, God sends His evangelists to them, speaking their language and invading their space. God loves them SO MUCH that He sends His ambassadors into the "foreign lands". This would fall under the Scriptures of people prohibiting others from doing that which they would not do; "do not touch, do not taste, do not handle...". It is not a matter of Scriptural prohibition, it is a matter of preference and style. Which Scriptures authorized Jazz music? Or Country and Western? What if those styles actually make God want to puke? They don't. Maybe God likes the stuff. After all, Jesus was a long haired hippy and King David was a rock star with a 10-stringed guitar.

Christian life metal

I am Orthodox Lutheran (LCMS). I can't get enough of traditional hymns, chants, and liturgy. i love going to sleep listening to LRN. and yet, I love solid Christian rap (LeCrae, Trip Lee, Shai Linne, etc.), and metal (Becoming the Archetype, For Today, Ark of the Covenant, etc.). Pietism and legalism have really twisted what is acceptable. But more and more, oldschool Christians are accepting the fact that the Bible doesn't forbid any kind of artwork, whether audial, visual, etc. Don't go by feelings. Not everyone "feels" the same. Some art forms may rub you the wrong way, subjectively. that just means its not your thing.

Enjoying heavy music can be troublesome the other way. I'm not a religious person, but I enjoy listening to bands like Mortification and Antestor, both christian bands but I think they're great!

Christian Metal Bands: 1.For Today 2.Memphis May Fire 3.Wolves At the Gate 4.War of Ages 5.Demon Hunter 6.Oh Sleeper 7.Saving Grace 8.Hope For the dying 9.At the Onset 10.Gideon 11.A Plea For Purging 12.Creations 13.As I Lay Dying 14.Disciple (on their early albums) 15.Living Sacrifice

Check out Taking the Head of Goliath. I've met with Jake, the lead singer multiple times and He's a really good guy!

What with all the evil filth in the lyrics of so many secular extreme metal bands it's so important to offer listeners of These Genres of Music a positive alternative...not only "positive" but the message of eternal life itself and how to be fruitful to the Lord on earth....for their own good and that of those around them.Thank God for raising up so many sincere musicians in all Genres of rock and metal(and ALL Music too)....1st Cor 9;22 We Need to reach out to Folks where theyre at in a way they relate to and recognise we have empathy with them.Music in any form is neutral.The question is,how do we use it,for what Ends,to glorify whom?Even if some cannot or will not understand how God uses Christian extreme metal they should still rejoice that the Gospel message is getting out there....Phil 1;18(as the very uncompromising Paul wrote).As my good friend in Demoniciduth called one of his recent Songs.CHRISTIAN METAL WORLDWIDE.Be blessed.

Subscribed! Love and blessings from Las Vegas, Nevada...the home of my Pastor Billy Crone!!! Absolutely love you faithful men of GOD. 🙏🙏🙏💚💜💙📖📖📖

I know this video is old, but my top 2 bands would be Becoming The Archetype (who just made a comeback which is awesome) and Hope For The Dying. I’ve seen a lot of suggestions of other bands I like in the comments already, but I hadn’t really seen anyone mention them yet. Of course, HFTD was pretty new at the time this video was made.

In the New Testament, Paul said "For although I am free in every way from anyone’s control, I have made myself a bond servant to everyone, so that I might gain the more [for Christ]. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to men under the Law, [I became] as one under the Law, though not myself being under the Law, that I might win those under the Law. 21 To those without (outside) law I became as one without law, not that I am without the law of God and lawless toward Him, but that I am [especially keeping] within and committed to the law of Christ, that I might win those who are without law. 22 To the weak (wanting in discernment) I have become weak (wanting in discernment) that I might win the weak and overscrupulous. I have [in short] become all things to all men, that I might by all means (at all costs and in any and every way) save some [by winning them to faith in Jesus Christ]. 23 And I do this for the sake of the good news (the Gospel), in order that I may become a participator in it and share in its [blessings along with you]." 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (AMP) That, to me, explains why it's so important to continue the ministry that those genres of music cater in. You've got to reach those people some how. It's one of the ways God reached me. Praise God and thank you for what you're doing! -Joe

GOOD MORNING PASTOR BOB 🙏

Hey elohiym = demons or god's people. You haven't changed then. Same music isn't it? Same stance under - what? elohiym und shadim = demons. They never pluralize adonay or yhwh = LORD? Hence - pagans. Speaking witch wisdom power. His voice is split in - sound bits - microchip.

oh.. I thought this would be a joke video... well atleast I respect him for being open-minded unlike many christians

Sometimes we have to break the Idolatry within us and pray for discernment, God is good, God bless you Bob.

God Bless you brother Bob. You explain this topic so patiently and kindly. Thank you. I think the misunderstanding people have with Christian Death Metal is putting the word Christian together with the words Death Metal because it sounds kind of sinister as it rolls off the tongue. The simplest explanation I can give is that the genre is named after the band Death, and has forever been deemed as Death Metal. The music itself doesn't necessarily have to contain any subject matter about death or dying at all, but let's face it.....the greatest thing God has ever done for us is to have his only begotten son die on the cross for our sins. So I might expect Christian Death Metal to contain some subject matter about death. Just my two cents...Great video sir!

I think you guys just cant stand the fact that many youngsters enjoy the real and true metal music, with its real meaning, brutal and even evilish, and try to get those kids (bring them) to your church. Metal is art. Art has no limit. I thonk it is real hypocrit to reject or to avoid bands like Deicide, Venon or Black Sabbath, because of their lyrical content. In addition, enjoying aggressive bands as such with its Chritian content. That's ridiculous. Enjoy music.

Pastor Bob, what do you think of the music being promoted on the Nordic Mission website? Especially, the black metal and death metal. I look at album covers for these bands, they are very dark in nature, similar to the non-christian bands, Dimmu Borgir, Dissection, Naglfar, etc...

It's not the "type" of music that it is, most people dont understand that. Like Pastor Bob states in this video "it has to do with what we enjoy, what clicks with us." The religion does not define the music, out of the collection genres of music that there are - death metal is a STYLE of music. Just because that there is screaming and growling and grunge, does'nt state that it relates to the devil himself. May God and all his glory watch down on us and protect us. If a person/persons like this music; its their personal likes and if hey are Christian, GREAT - it allows to open new doors in the world of music and allows other people whom like death metal and are religious to enjoy their music without the need for sin.

When i got saved i got into some cool stuff. Spiderman and Xmen. before, i was only into donald duck. we have some cool metal in denmark(barricades). And i know power metal and death metal. bye god bed you (go to bed)

I Play hardcore Drums and Love playing for Jesus. I came not to bring belief. ..But a drumstick. ROCK ONNNNN!!!!

People act like God can't just take ANYTHING from the Devil and use it for his own purposes whenever he wants. I came back to the Lord after listening to the Demon Hunter song Lesser Gods.

Love rock and metal unfortunately there are some bands that speak in their lyrics strongly bashing about God and Jesus. I don't focus on the lyrics that much because i enjoy the sounds of music. I just pray that God will help them see the truth and change for the better. Nothing will take me away from loving God. There are great Christian death metal band's their lyrics and sounds are incredible. For today, impending doom, theocracy, demon hunter, war of ages and more.

For today. Saving grace. A thousand times repent. The death in me. Impending doom. are my favorites check out the message.and how they worship at the top.of.their lungs and with all they have. Don't.judge

judahbenhur1000. This comment of yours...something tells me your soul bought into something long b4 this comment of yours. rideing the coattails of lil Spenc. A Lil rap group. It was hard to focus on proper type with you cause a man just wants to ttype fast and hard when an Athiest hits the crosshairs.

Becoming The Archetype- How Great Thou Art, Brutal riffs Amazing Hymn

I grew up with christian metal. My very first christian album was a Stryper single with reason for the season and winter wonderland. My first Christian "heavy" album was Vengeance Human Sacrifice. Then "The Lead" One bad pig, modern mission, crucified, Saint, Daniel Band, Rez and a few other albums were given to me by Big Jon Sproule of Whitecross at a youth group meeting at church and that changed my life. Thank you Jon! And thank you Bob for staying true all these years for Christian metal.

For Today is called "Hopecore"

god blessed you with long beautiful locks. back to the topic, i believe the theme is secondary to the genre - if we interchanged the lyrics to neutral, fans of both would enjoy the same music without bias. my only issue has been the concept itself - the sound suggests brutality and defiance, yet a significant christian theme is about submission in order to live - almost a contradiction to the art itself. such contradictions are commonly a formula to comedy, perhaps why many laugh at the very thought. the original sound and theme of gangsta rap seemed to compliment each other - promoting rebellion, violence, hatred (granted much of it shock value). i remember noticing rap group Bone Thugs having a christian theme, but the music was lighter, positive, and complimented the theme, and while consistent with gangsta environment, they were wanting to escape it and find peace with god. ("if u nigga wanna run up on a Bone... gonna pull out my chrome, but i don't wanna send a nigga home... please take me home [heaven]"). thus it felt appropriate, not a comical contradiction. i'm sure you remember Stryper when they said to hell with god and hello to cocaine and fornication. i was a fan of their music regardless of their theme. but they are human, clearly their theme and personal lives were not in harmony, and though i always question one's christian motivation, this really came into question as a performance rather than sincerity. the band Morbid Angel has a song "God Of Emptiness" - the verse is superb: the lyrics and music are perfect for each other. the singer assumes the role of satan speaking to god directly, accusing him of being unfair and jealous, and that almost all humans love him more than god, thus his efforts are pretty much a lost cause, and he is an angry stubborn loser (of course put more eloquently). it feels sincere, and besides presenting some pretty damn good points, there aren't any laughable contradictions - the art of words and the art of music seem to be in harmony. and though i cannot scientifically articulate how music or a sound represent a specific mood or theme, i certainly feel it, and i think we all can to a degree. forgive the long rant.

I think that with rock, in general, it gets persecuted by some Christians, not only because of the origin of the name that got attached, (rock & roll,) but also because of hate and preconceptions that any Christian version of such cannot and must not exist... Especially if it sounds darker. When the same people attack other genres too, such as country, I think they also ignore the roots if southern gospel... Then again some are hating gospel in general for being too secular in their eyes. (It doesn't help that recording labels seem to money hungry and too well versed in the practice that wants to own all music and it's distribution.)

I love bands like pantocrator and others that offer an alternative to the satanic metal bands of Europe.

Some more modern bands are, (I'm not sure if these are considered DEATH metal but they are metal ^.^) •we came as Romans •blessthefall •the devil wears prada

Im an agnostic and I normally wouldn't even watch this kind of video (I am a huge fan of hardcore punk, and also the author Christopher Hitchens). Pastor Bob really impressed me. I have nothing but good things to say about him. Very good attitude. Very uplifting.

dear Chris Spencer please listen to impending doom album nailed dead risen, winter solstice, the chariot, Norma jean, under oath (first album) a plea for purging. many death metal and hardcore bands that have led lost and unwanting lives to Christianity. to bash what you do not know is ignorance.

Christianity is all about death. Dying to oneself, the resurrection of the death of Jesus, to loose your life is to gain life. I mean, Christians drink the "blood" and eat the "body" of Christ every Sunday. Death is life to Christians. "Memento Mori" is an ancient Christian Latin saying of meditation meaning "Remember to Die"

let me correct my self on the language from the comments under the songs,, Demon hunter had all good clean comments :) I like the way Pastor Bob always has a smile on his face

Listening to "Dissection" by CRIMSON THORN right now! Beeaaattoonnn bbeeeeyoonnd!!! classic

Crimson Thorn, Impending Doom

I could not said it better myself God bless Bob God bless David you know it's funny how some churches act when it comes to metal hardcore or whatever style your into I'm into all of it it's hard let's rock I played a stryper song one day at a church I was helping clean up and the pastor turn it off couple of months later at a church gathering they played christian salsa it's spanish music by the way and it was ok the pastor did not say anything boy I felt separate by that but then you learn Christ loves you not the style of music has long it's for Him Amen

I used to like deicide,morbid angel, sargeist,behexen,archgoat now i listen to mortification,deliverance,hb,rob rock and antidemon. Tbh i find satanic metal superior to christian bands but hey i make do with what i have