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Haitian Earthquake / Jeremey Willet

Administrator — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:41:35 +0000

Haitian Earthquake / Jeremey Willet
Friends and partners of Kingdom Extreme, We need your prayers. One of our columnist, Jeremy Willet of the band Willet has not been able to contact his wife who is a missionary to Haiti. As you may know Haiti was hit bay a very strong earthquake on Tuesday. You can see news coverage of the damage and situation here.
See photo gallery here.
I believe Jeremy is on tour with his band in New Zealand at this time.
We are asking you to keep could Jeremy and his wife Kathleen in your prays.

You can read a little about Kathleen & Jeremy’s work in Haiti at this link:

Thank you, The staff of Kingdom Extreme

UPDATE:
We were so thankful to learn of Kathleen and the volunteers, and the children’s safety yesterday. Today, a text was sent to Kat’s mom that said, “Hey mom, I’m ok’ We r waiting to get internet up to tell all what is going on we r ok just being there for those who have lost I will keep in touch. God is so amazing! ” – Kat Because of the magnitude of the earthquake, much prayer is still needed for the following: 1. Safety because of the enormous amount of looting taking place in Haiti as survivors desperately search for food and water. 2. Many Aid organizations still haven’t been able to land in Haiti because of the backed up airport and poor infrastructure of the capital of Port-au-prince 3. 6 of 19 Food for the Hungry staff members have checked in so far – still waiting to hear from many of their conditions… 4. This earthquake is being called “hell came up” by Haitians. Our response to this will determine if they feel as though “Heaven Came Down”…. I’m hoping to be able to get a hold of Kathleen via phone sometime today.

We rejoice that they are safe – but we can not cease to pray. -Jeremy

New Metal Devotional

Administrator — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:43:49 +0000

Pastor Brad has posted a new Metal Devotional titled “Metal Encouragement for the Soul!” which talks about how music has helped some people through bouts of depression and lead them to stronger relationships with good. You can see it all here!

Also Check out Pastor Brad’s Guitar Jams site at www.guitarjams.net

FAIR REAPPEARS WITH DISAPPEARING WORLD

Administrator — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:04:38 +0000

FAIR REAPPEARS WITH DISAPPEARING WORLD
Most associate the name Aaron Sprinkle with production credits in liner notes as an all-star producer (Anberlin, Acceptance, Copeland, The Almost, Demon Hunter, Kutless, Jeremy Camp) based in Seattle, WA. However for those that pay attention, he has also been a leader of Poor Old Lu and Rose Blossom Punch and more recently Fair, who released their debut album “The Best Worst-Case Scenario” in 2006 on Tooth & Nail Records. Sprinkle and team are back with Fair’s sophomore release, “Disappearing World,” set to release February 9, 2010.
With their debut album, Fair received wide media acclaim. Absolutepunk.net stated that it was “toward the top of their list for 2006”; Jesusfreakhideout.com named the album “really impressive”; Emotionalpunk.com said it was “a perfect collection of songs”; Sputnikmusic.com touted that “Fair is much better than its name.” It is no surprise that fans are ready for the second dose of this band who is known for sophisticated songwriting and structured pop song appeal.

“Musically I wanted to really tap into my influences, which are mostly ‘60s and ‘70s and lot of ‘80s too,” says Sprinkle. “And that’s really the feel of this record- a lot of very retro moments wearing those influences on our sleeve. The record’s more dynamic and exciting in some places than the last one, but it’s also more fragile and sincere in other places.”

Putting himself in the spotlight as opposed to sitting in the producer seat, Sprinkle is excited about this album more than any other record.

“I’ve never been this excited about something I’ve done before,” he promises. “I don’t question a single moment on this record and that’s a huge thing for me because normally I’m incredibly insecure when it comes to my own music. I’m so happy with every moment and I owe that to the guys in the band because it’s a great place for me to bounce ideas off of.”

Back this second round are members Erick Newbill (guitar), Joey Sanchez (drums, percussion) Nick Barber (bass) and Aaron Sprinkle (vocals, guitar). For more information visit: www.myspace.com/fair. Follow on Twitter http://twitter.com/fairforever

(Bottom) Joey Sanchez, Erick Newbill

Fair Members (L to R Top): Aaron Sprinkle, Nick Barber,

Stars God Dim – Song of the Year

Administrator — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:59:46 +0000

Stars God Dim – Song of the Year
Stars Go Dim’s “Crazy” is the Monster Radio 99.5 (Davao City, Philippines) Song of the Year for 2009! “Crazy” ranked above Owl City, Black Eyed Peas, Plain White T’s, Katy Perry, and many other international artists. “Love Gone Mad” made it as their #3 song of the year! Special thanks to Monster Radio and all their listener’s. We are really looking forward to touring the Philippines here in 2010. View the Monster Radio year end count down chart Here!
http://www.myspace.com/starsgodim

In The Midst Of Lions

Administrator — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:49:42 +0000

In The Midst Of Lions
Facedown Records is proud to announce the signing of St. Louis, Missouri’s In The Midst of Lions.
In the Midst of Lions grew up in the St. Louis music scene saturated with hardcore and indie bands. “Our local scene influenced our style to be a little bit different than the run of the mill death metal.” A mixture of fast-paced tech metal and grinding melodic worship, their sound can be compared to such contemporaries as Meshuggah, The Faceless, Whitechapel, and Darkest Hour.

ITMOL have been chomping at the bit to have the opportunity to tour full time since signing to Strike First Records in 2008, and that’s exactly what they’ve been able to do. When citing goals touring is at the top of the list. “We’ve had a great time on the road and have pulled through a lot of van and trailer problems to stay on the road as much as possible and we don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.”

With a Facedown album now in the works, ITMOL expects that the album will dwarf their previous Strike First release, saying that the concept of the album will be focused on God’s wrath and humanity’s release from that wrath that God has provided.

In the Midst of Lions signed to Facedown Records in the winter of 2009 and continue to tour heavily in promotion of their debut album Out of Darkness.

http://www.myspace.com/inthemidstoflions

Saving Grave – Unbreakable – Review

Administrator — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:30:33 +0000

Saving Grave – Unbreakable – Review
Strike First Records come screaming into the new year with a stellar release from New Zealand natives SAVING GRACE. With a January 5th, United States release date this disk is sure to warm your frost bitten fingers on a cold winter’s night. There is killer guitar work, something that is often lacking in hardcore bands, and the breakdowns are brutal. The album opens with a track title “End of Days (intro)” that made me want to jump right out of my desk chair and start my own private mosh pit right here in the office. Continue Reading

Living Sacrifice, War of Ages & More Tour

Administrator — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:22:06 +0000

Living Sacrifice, War of Ages & More Tour
“Abominable Snow Tour” which features War Of Ages, Living Sacrifice, Shai Hulud, Lionheart and The Great Commission. Check out all of the dates in the tours section for this great run. In other War Of Ages news, they are currently at Lambesis Studios recording their follow up to 2008’s “Arise And Conquer”. Check back soon for info about a release date, title and more!

http://facedownrecords.com/
http://www.myspace.com/warofages
http://www.myspace.com/livingsacrifice
http://www.myspace.com/thegreatcommission
http://www.myspace.com/profoundhatred

Inhale Exhale release new vidoeo

Administrator — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:41:07 +0000

Jesus Wept Interview

Administrator — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:56:43 +0000

Jesus Wept Interview
Kingdom Extreme sat down with Niel and Jon of Jesus Wept in Rocehster PA just before the band’s second show after reforming. We got to talk about the new band line-up, the new album plans and some info about why the band had taken a break in the first place. We also touched on their ministry out-look and their thoughts on Christian music as a whole. There are also some exclusive photos of the band performance check them out on our Flickr Photostream

Visit the band at www.myspace.com/jesuswept

Download MP3 Stream Go to iTunes

MxPx release Punk Rawk Christmas CD

Administrator — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:41:17 +0000

MxPx release Punk Rawk Christmas CD
MxPx are back at it with new disc that includes some new Christmas tracks along with a great collection of songs the band has recorded over the years, some of which are previously unreleased (see track listign below). The album comes in two version, a green and red, each has it own special features. So head over to the MxPx Arsenal and pick yours up today.

Track Listing
1. PUNK RAWK CHRISTMAS (unreleased)(2009) (new)
2. CHRISTMAS DAY (1998)
3. CHRISTMAS ONLY COMES ONCE A YEAR (1999)
4. COMING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (2000)
5. YOU’RE THE ONE I MISS (THIS CHRISTMAS) (2001)
6. CHRISTMAS PARTY (2002)
7. CHRISTMAS NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (2003)
8. SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS? (2003)
9. IT’S CHRISTMAS AND I’M SICK (2004)
10.2005 (2005)
11.LATE GREAT SNOWBALL FIGHT OF 2006 (2006)
12.GIMME CHRISTMAS (2007)
13.ANOTHER SONG ABOUT CHRISTMAS (2008)
14.AULD LANG SYNE (TRADITIONAL)(unreleased)(2009) (new)

Concert Photos on Flickr

Administrator — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:23:16 +0000

Concert Photos on Flickr
We have added a couple sets of photos to the Kingdom Extreme Photostream on Flickr.

The Devil Wears Prada: Perhaps one of the most energenic live bands and always fun to photograph. This set is from this past summer’s Warped tour in Pittsburgh, PA. Click Here For Photos

White Collar Sideshow: Another great, yet unusual group. This an amazing live group. If you ever have the chance to see them play, make the efffot, you will not be dissapointed.Click Here For Photos

MxPx: Checking in from Warped Tour. These guys laid the groundwork for many of the Christian bands who have crossed over into the mainstream, alternative rock and area always a pleaseure to see perform and photograph.Click Here For Photos

LIVING SACRIFICE Release First Track From New Album

Administrator — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:09:13 +0000

LIVING SACRIFICE Release First Track From New Album
Metal legends LIVING SACRIFICE are giving fans their first taste of one of 2010’s most anticipated hard rock releases, The Infinite Order, out January 26 on SolidState Records.
The first single, “Rules of Engagement,” is available today for purchase on iTunes and for streaming on the band’s MySpace page.

“Rules of Engagement just came out as a really strong song musically,” says singer and guitarist Bruce Fitzhugh, who, with the rest of LIVING SACRIFICE, is celebrating 20 years of genre-defining metal. “It was one of the last songs that we wrote for the record and it came together really well. It was one that we wrote in pre-production. We all agreed that it would be the song that we wanted for the video.” The video will be making its debut shortly.

LIVING SACRIFICE has also opened the gates for album pre-orders, with several options available, including added value such as DVDs and t-shirts. Options can be viewed here.

The band’s seventh full-length overall, and first since 2002’s acclaimed Conceived In Fire, The Infinite Order finds the band returning to its thrash roots for an unapologetic reminder as to exactly why so many of today’s heavy music leaders hold LIVING SACRIFICE and their legacy in such high esteem.

“You can hear LIVING SACRIFICE’s legacy in the entire generation of bands who’ve come after them… And those bands still haven’t caught up,” says Tim Lambesis of AS I LAY DYING.

“LIVING SACRIFICE definitely helped pave the way for our band’s crossover,” chimes in UNDEROATH’s Tim McTague.

Produced by Jeremiah Scott (DESTROY DESTROY DESTROY) and mixed by Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD, AS I LAY DYING), The Infinite Order finds LIVING SACRIFICE once again pushing the envelope of the metal genre, incorporating new dynamics and thrashier / more aggressive elements into a formula sure to appeal to fans throughout the metal diaspora. “The music is fast, heavy and thrashy,” Fitzhugh said to AOL Noisecreep. “We love metal and playing heavy music. We didn’t wimp out at all.” Let the countdown begin.

Family Force 5’s Fatty has Kidney Failure

Administrator — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:00:27 +0000

Family Force 5’s Fatty has Kidney Failure
On Nov 29th Family force 5 member Joshua “Fatty” Olds was taken to the emergency room because he was throwing up and had blood in his urine. He was reportedly in great pain, but in good enough spirits to be singing Michael Jackson songs. What was originally thought to be kidney stones turned out to be some sort of kidney failure. He was transferred to another hospital and was reportedly severely dehydrated. He was sequentially moved to a Intensive Care room and placed on dialysis.
Since he has begun Treatment, he has been able to eat some yogurt and fruits, and even urinate a little on his own. He has also been moved from ICU to a regular room. Hopes are that he will be released from the hospital around Dec 15th if things continue to progress.

The band missed two shows on the Christmas Pageant tour, but returned to the stage sans-Fatty in Cincinnati, OH and will continue on through the rest of December. The band has also announced they will be hitting the road in 2010 with Cobra Starship.

SWITCHFOOT live on Jimmy Kimmel

Administrator — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:52:19 +0000

CREED World Premiere Theatrical Event

Administrator — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:39:01 +0000

CREED World Premiere Theatrical Event
In an unprecedented return, Creed is back and bigger than ever before in the worldwide theatrical premiere of “Creed Live” to hit screens December 7th.
With over 35,000,000 albums sold, Creed has reemerged for fans all over the world in the unforgettable and historic concert film “Creed Live,” featuring hit songs from multi-platinum records My Own Prison, Human Clay, Weathered and their newly released, chart topping album Full Circle, debuting #2 on Billboard behind Michael Jackson.

Creed fans will now have the chance to catch the band’s amazing live show in full HD and 5.1 Surround Sound. Captured with 239 high definition cameras, the show has been award 4 Guinness Book of World Records, including, “the most amount of cameras used to film a concert.”

Recorded live on September 25, 2009, at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Houston, Texas, Creed put on their most explosive show yet to a sold out crowd of 17,000 screaming fans. Don’t miss the first full live performance of Creed in cinemas!

A Plea For Purging signs Australian Deal

Administrator — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:21:34 +0000

A Plea For Purging signs Australian Deal
APFP signs to El Shaddai Records for an Australian release of “Depravity”.
Hailing from Nashville Tennessee, in the heart of America’s deep south, metalcore monsters A Plea For Purging have built a strong reputation for amazing technical ability, fire-breathing and an intense touring schedule which has seen them play over 700 shows in the last 3 years alone! Sweeping across their native land with a gruelling touring schedule, releasing two well received EPs and one breakout album A Plea For Purging went into the studio to record with legendary producer Joey Sturgis (Devil Wears Prada, Gwen Stacy, Attack Attack). Taking inspiration from a diverse range of artists ranging from Meshuggah and Radiohead to Slipknott and even T.I the result, Depravity, is a bone crunching mix of raging vocals and elegantly twisted harmonies. After firmly establishing themselves in their native land A Plea For Purging have set their sights on Australia. The band inked a deal with rising Aussie indie label El Shaddai Records, who successfully brought the sounds of artists like Forgiven Rival, House vs Hurricane and recently Antiskeptic across thier sun soaked nation. “We wanted to find a home with a label that understood the Australian market and that we also felt comfortable working with. We couldn’t be happier” said guitarist Blake Martin. Phil Kennedy, label President, said “A Plea For Purging’s a killer band and it’s a great honour having them join our growing family”. The band and new Australian home El Shaddai Records will start their Australian conquest by releasing their Facedown Records (Comeback Kid, War of Ages, Nodes of Ranvier) hit Depravity in early 2010. The exclusive Australian Edition version of Depravity will have a few little surprises. “We want to give a little something special to our Aussie fans that have waited patiently for this record to land on their sunny shores” guitarist Blake Martin explained.
The band also plans to make the long trip out to tour there next year which will mark the first time Australian fans get to taste Andy Atkins, Blake Martin, Tyler Wilson, John Wand and Aaron Eckermann unleash their power onstage. Until that time Australian listeners of Depravity will be sure to see why the bands faith in their craft is indestructible; the place from which Depravity is born.

www.elshaddairecords.net
www.myspace.com/elshaddairecords
www.twitter.com/elshaddairecs

RED & PILLAR TOUR 2010

Administrator — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:14:03 +0000

RED & PILLAR TOUR 2010
Essential Records GRAMMY Award nominated rock band RED announces the launch of its 2010 “Nothing And Everything” tour. The tour will additionally feature fellow hard rock band and labelmate, Pillar and special guests The Wedding and Me In Motion.

Kicking off Jan. 14 at Fort Smith Event Center, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, the tour is a meeting of two rock powerhouse bands: RED, who established itself among the upper echelon of rock bands in just three short years, and Pillar, who helped to pioneer the Christian hard music movement. Touring together for the first time, both bands will bring their signature brand of rock to one stage for a riveting concert event.

Randy Armstrong of RED, comments, “At our shows, we always play off the energy and enthusiasm of the crowd. We know how enthusiastic our fans are and imagine Pillar’s fans are just as wild. The combination is going to be explosive. This will be the rock tour of all rock tours.”

“RED has a similar stage dynamic, which makes this a powerful ticket,” says Pillar frontman Rob Beckley. “We are excited they asked us to be a part of the tour and look forward to putting on a show our fans, and theirs, can be proud of.”

A tentative tour itinerary follows this release. For the most up to date list of tour dates and to buy tickets for the “Nothing and Everything” tour, please visit: www.redmusiconline.com or www.pillarmusic.com

Nashville-based RED, made up of Michael Barnes (vocals), Anthony Armstrong (guitar) Randy Armstrong (bass), and Joe Rickard (drums), has logged an impressive 1,000+ live shows since releasing its debut album End Of Silence in 2006.

RED’s GRAMMY nominated sophomore project, Innocence & Instinct (2/7/09) released with more than 40,000 in first week sales and climbed its way to the Top 5 on iTunes Top Albums chart. To date, the band has earned eight consecutive No. 1 radio singles, the last three of which are from Innocence & Instinct. The band simultaneously released a Deluxe Edition of Innocence & Instinct that includes four bonus tracks and a DVD featuring the “Death of Me” music video, a “making of” documentary and more. For more information about RED, please visit: www.redmusiconline.com.

Since the 2006 emergence of End Of Silence RED has maintained a near-constant presence on the road, touring alongside notable rock names such as Three Days Grace, Flyleaf, 3 Doors Down, Breaking Benjamin, Seether, Papa Roach, Buckcherry, Saving Abel, Sevendust, Staind, Kutless, Trapt, Third Day, Switchfoot and others, and rave reviews for the band’s live shows have poured in via both print and online outlets alike.

Over its 10 year career, Pillar has reached nearly 1 million in album sales (including two albums with sales exceeding 300,000 copies each), performed for more than three million people and tallied 10 No. 1 radio singles, 13 Top 5 hits, a GRAMMY nomination, four Dove Awards, nine national headlining tours. Confessions, Pillar’s sixth studio album — debuting the talents of new members, bassist Rich Gilliland, drummer Taylor Carroll and new producer, Rob Graves (Red, Wavorly) — released Sept. 22, 2009. The album has inspired Pillar frontman Rob Beckley to write a book elaborating on important themes from the record. Co-produced with the American Bible Society, the book, aptly titled “Confessions,” will be available free of charge on January 14 at www.pillarmusic.com/confessions or at Pillar concerts.

Pillar’s previous studio album, For the Love of the Game (02/26/08), debuted at No. 4 on SoundScan’s Christian (overall) album chart. Since Pillar’s Dove Award-winning label debut Above in 2001, the band has graced the cover of numerous Christian and mainstream magazines with features in Rolling Stone, Spin, Bass Player, and Hit Parader. The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based band also won Fuse TV’s “Next Big Thing” award and has seen its music played on numerous ESPN sports programs, including SportsCenter, Baseball Tonight (during montage highlights from the 2007 World Series) and College Gameday, as well as CBS and FOX Sports. Find more information please visit: www.pillarmusic.com.

“Nothing and Everything” Tour Itinerary
(Dates subject to change- check websites listed above for updated information)

January 14, 2010 Thursday Fort Smith, Arkansas
January 15, 2010 Friday Dallas, Texas
January 16, 2010 Saturday Victoria, Texas
January 17, 2010 Sunday San Antonio, Texas
January 19, 2010 Tuesday San Angelo, Texas
January 22, 2010 Friday Monroe, Louisiana
January 23, 2010 Saturday Longview, Texas
January 24, 2010 Sunday Abilene, Texas
January 27, 2010 Wednesday Monterey, California
January 29, 2010 Friday Las Vegas, Nevada
January 30, 2009 Saturday Phoenix, Arizona

Impending Doom Video Update

Administrator — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:06:30 +0000

Impending Doom Video Update

Mortification – 20th Anniversary GOLD Edition Artwork Revealed

Administrator — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:55:01 +0000

Mortification – 20th Anniversary GOLD Edition Artwork Revealed
1990 was a year that would forever change and have an impact on the Christian Metal scene. The world would see releases from some of the most seminal artists in the scene…

Vengeance Rising – Once Dead; Deliverance – Weapons of our Warfare; Believer – Sanity Obscure and Tourniquet – Stop the Bleeding just to name a few!

These albums would forever have an impact and leave their mark on the Christian Metal Scene. But one album and one album alone would turn the Christian Metal Scene upside down! Mortification’s ‘Break the Curse’ would hit the metal world like a raging storm!

This would be the world’s first introduction of the band that would go on to pave the way for Christian Death Metal bands to come! Touring the world over, releasing multiple albums and DVD’s, playing in front of thousands of raging metal fans across the globe! Bold and unashamed they would play anywhere and everywhere that would host them! Never afraid to speak their mind and let the world know their convictions!

Break the Curse was the initial release that would start it all, this release has long been out of print and a much sought after collectible for the Mortification fan! In celebration of the 20 year anniversary of this release Roxx Records is set to release a strictly Limited Edition 2 Disc Gold Letter Edition of ‘Break the Curse’.

Disc one is set to include the full remastered release of Break the Curse as well as 8 Bonus tracks!! The bonus tracks will consist of another much sought after Mortification release… “Noah Sat Down and Listened to the Mortification Live E.P. While Having A Coffee ”. That’s right ! For the first time since its release , the much sought after EP will be made available fo r the first time and with this limited quantity of only 1000. If that’s not enough for you 2 more specially added bonus tracks will be included here that have not been made available since their original release… For the first time ever on a Mortification disc the studio version of Time Crusaders ! Also the long out of print ‘Eyes of Destruction’ originally recorded by Lightforce and that is only Disc 1!!!!

Disc 2 will be a very special DVD release of a show that has never been released in its entirety! Not just any show, this is the VERY FIRST Mortification live show ever captured live in Melbourne Australia at the Harvest Centre! Recorded June 15^th of 1990 and completely remastered and restored this concert DVD is sure to become a true collectible for the Mortification fan!

Still not enough for you??!! The first 100 copies only will come with what is to be the first in a series for Roxx Records a Limited Edition Signature Guitar Pick. That’s right series 1 of the Roxx Signature Guitar Picks will be a Steve Rowe signature guitar pick!

WAIT, that still is not enough for you ??!! What if we had a special ‘Ultimate Die Hard Mort Fan Edition’ with a very Special Limited Edition 20th year anniversary ‘Break The Curse’ T- Shirt!!!

2010 is set to be the year for Mortification fans! Visit www.roxxproductions.com for details and to get in on the pre-order!!!

New STRICKLY STYPER Episode

Administrator — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:38:30 +0000

New STRICKLY STYPER Episode
A special edition of 60 minutes of Strictly Stryper, The Christmas Edition! Get ready to hear some killer Christmas tunage with a Strictly Stryper WORLD Premier of Laudamus’s version of ‘Reason for the Season’ and Peter from Laudamus is also joining us. We will be speaking with Michael who runs the official Styper You Tube channel! www.strictlystryper.com
We gonna dust off an Old Christmas single from one of Tim’s very first bands pre-Styper when we play an exclusive Stormer track that has not been heard in over 20 years, that’s right over 20 years!!

Anyone else out there got a little bit of that Yuletide Fever going on?

And if that ain’t enough for you, you’re gonna hear some Guardian, a special Pastor Brad Christmas tune and PLENTY of Stryper Christmas music as we get ready for the Holiday Season! Don’t forget to check out the recently updated Strictly Stryper website!

Visit www.strictlystryper.com for all of our affiliates and for air dates and times!

Remember ‘He is the Reason for the Season!’

August Burns Red – Carol of the Bells

Administrator — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:51:45 +0000

August Burns Red – Carol of the Bells
August Burns Red has released 2 special Christmas tracks just for the fans.

FREE Underoath/August Burns Red Streaming Concert

Administrator — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:42:15 +0000

FREE Underoath/August Burns Red Streaming Concert This Saturday (Dec 5th)!
TheRaveLive.com, a new social media website designed around live music, will be streaming a free concert from Underoath this Sat., December 5, 2009 from The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Underoath is currently on tour supporting their new CD “Lost In The Sound Of Separation” on Tooth And Nail Records. August Burns Red and Emery are also on the bill. All three bands will be streamed live as part of this broadcast starting at 8:00pm (CDT) on December 5th. (12/6 2:00am GMT)

The stream is FREE for fans around the world to view right from the comfort of their home computers. Visit http://www.theravelive.com/webcast to register in advance for this exclusive event.

TheRaveLive.com most recently streamed a live concert from Polish metal act, Vader. The live concert was seen in over 90 countries. “Underoath has graciously allowed us to stream their concert at no cost to their fans all over the world,” said Justin Moralez a booking agent for The Rave. “It’s a great way to show off our new platform for delivering live rock concerts over the internet to worldwide fans.”

TheRaveLive.com will be broadcasting many concerts in the near future from The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin U.S.A.! . The Rave/Eagles Club is a 180,000 square foot entertainment complex with six concert halls in one building, four of which are already wired for simultaneous live broadcasts, with anywhere from three to eight cameras. Over 2000 bands preformed at the building in 2009.

TO ACCESS THE FREE LIVE CONCERT STREAM:
1) Point your web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc) to http://www.theravelive.com/webcast/
2) Click on the ‘Free Signup’ button at the upper right of the page
3) Choose the ‘Fan’ option and fill out the information
4) Sign in on day of show and click on the ‘Live Webcast’ tab and you’re all set!

For more information, please visit:

www.theravelive.com
www.therave.com

www.myspace.com/underoath

www.myspace.com/augustburnsred

www.myspace.com/emery

NEW METAL DEVOTIONAL POSTED

Administrator — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:21:28 +0000

NEW METAL DEVOTIONAL POSTED
Pastor Brad has brought us yet another installment of his Metal Devotional column. This one focuses on the story of Rob Deacon and how a song by the classic REZ Band and some words by Glenn Kaiser opened his eyes even in his backsliden state. Click here to read the full story.

Mortifications Updates

Administrator — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:00:31 +0000

Mortifications Updates
Steve Rowe and the crew at Roxx Productions are gearing up for some pretty cool things in the new year. Steve and his wife celebrated their 20 year anniversary, pus Steve gives us up to date info on the track liistings for “Break The Curse 1990 – 2010 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition” release from Mortification. For all the details

Hello and welcome to all the exciting December news here at Rowe Productions. Firstly, and most importantly, I have the best of all 20th Anniversary announcements happening today, December 1st. My wife Kate and I were married in The 80’s! Legendary Decade! Yes, we were married December 1st 1989 and I am proud to say that I married my Best Friend and Soul Mate. Kate is a Mighty Woman of God who has stuck with me all these years through some of the toughest of times any married couple could face. Not only with me being in Music Ministry all these years, but also surviving double cancer. I was given 2 hours to live twice in ‘97 and ‘98 and now living with paraplegia and ill health. Kate is the most tremendous gift God ever gave to me!! “He who finds a Godly wife finds a good thing”. Go to www.roweproductions.com to enjoy a collage of photos – some from ‘89 and some taken a week ago. I love you Kate!!

The latest in Music news is that Roxx Records USA will be releasing an extended 20th Anniversary Gold Edition Re-Issue of the very first Mortification Album “Break The Curse 1990″. Roxx has some great Pre-Sale Offers for the first 100 orders. Check out the Official Press release from Roxx right here and then to The Roxx Site so that you can get into that first 100 and grab all the extras!!

Roxx Productions/Records PRESS RELEASE
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1990 was a year that would forever change and have an impact on the Christian Metal scene. The world would see releases from some of the most seminal artists in the scene: Vengeance Rising – Once Dead; Deliverance – Weapons of our Warfare; Believer – Sanity Obscure and Tourniquet – Stop the Bleeding, just to name a few!

These albums would forever have an impact and leave their mark on the Christian Metal Scene. But one album and one album alone would turn the Christian Metal Scene upside down! Mortification’s Break the Curse would hit the metal world like a raging storm!

This would be the world’s first introduction to the band that would go on to pave the way for Christian Death Metal bands to come! Touring the world over, releasing multiple albums and DVDs, playing in front of thousands of raging metal fans across the globe! Bold and unashamed they would play anywhere and everywhere that would host them! Never afraid to speak their mind and let the world know their convictions!

Break the Curse was the initial release that would start it all. This release has long been out of print and a much sought after collectible for the Mortification fan! In celebration of the 20 year anniversary of this release Roxx Records is set to release a strictly Limited Edition 2 Disc Gold Letter Edition of Break the Curse.

Disc one is set to include the full remastered release of Break the Curse as well as 8 Bonus tracks!! The bonus tracks will consist of another much sought after Mortification release: Noah Sat Down and Listened to the Mortification Live E.P. While Having A Coffee. That’s right, for the first time since its release, the much sought after EP will be made available for the first time and with this limited quantity of only 1000. If that’s not enough for you, 2 more specially added bonus tracks will be included here that have not been made available since their original release. For the first time ever on a Mortification disc the studio version of Time Crusaders! Also, the long out of print Eyes of Destruction originally recorded by Lightforce and that is only Disc 1!!!!

Disc 2 will be a very special DVD release of a show that has never been released in its entirety! Not just any show, this is the VERY FIRST Mortification live show ever captured live in Melbourne, Australia, at the Harvest Centre! Recorded June 15th of 1990 and completely remastered and restored, this concert DVD is sure to become a true collectible for the Mortification fan!

Still not enough for you??!! The first 100 copies only will come with what is to be the first in a series for Roxx Records: a Limited Edition Signature Guitar Pick. That’s right, series 1 of the Roxx Signature Guitar Picks will be a Steve Rowe signature guitar pick!

WAIT, that still is not enough for you??!! What if we had a special Ultimate Die Hard Mort Fan Edition with a very Special Limited Edition 20th year anniversary Break The Curse T-Shirt!!!

2010 is set to be the year for Mortification fans! Visit www.roxxproductions.com for details and to get in on the pre-order!!!

FULL TRACK LISTING
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Disc 1 – CD: Mortification – Break The Curse 1990 – 2010 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition

1- Blood Sacrifice.
2- Brutal Warfare.
3- Impulsation.
4- Turn.
5- New Beginnings.
6- Break The Curse.
7- Illusion Of Life.
8- Your Last Breath.
9- Journey Of Reconciliation.
10- The Majestic Infiltration Of Order.
11- Time Crusaders – Studio version taken from Godspeed Australian Christian Metal Compilation (Bonus Track)
12- Envision a Beginning (Noah EP)
13- Buried into Obscurity (Noah EP)
14- Steve Talks (Noah EP)
15- Noah was a knower (Noah EP)
16- Interview with Steve (Noah EP)
17- Eyes of Destruction 1987 Lightforce Recording (Bonus Track)

Disc 2 – DVD: First Ever Mortification Crossover Concert Captured Live the 15th Of June 1990 at the Harvest Centre in Melbourne, Australia.

1- Blood Sacrifice.
2- Brutal Warfare.
3- Illusion Of Life.
4- Break The Curse.
5- Journey Of Reconciliation.
6- Searching.
7- Infectious Growth.
8- City Streets.
9- Impulsation.
10- Bathed In Blood.
11- Eyes Of Destruction.
12- Your Last Breath.
13- New Beginnings.
14- The Majestic Infiltration Of Order/Turn.

For Pre-Orders contact www.roxxproductions.com

In other exciting news I am now supported by Fender! The biggest Guitar Company in the world!! These past 3 years I have started playing Fender Mustang Short Scale Bass Guitars to help with my balance and poor eye sight while standing on stage. I have seen the value of these tremendous instruments in other ways also. My 13 year old son Leighton has now taken up Bass Playing over Drums and Keys because he has a Bass that he can get his smaller hands around. The Vintage Mustang Re-Issues are made for young players and people who prefer the shorter scale for whatever reason. They are a Mighty Pocket Rocket of an instrument!

Part of my Vision for The Fender Mustang is to present the idea of Bass playing to young teens looking to take up the Coolest Instrument possible! Most are put off by the difficultly of playing long scale Basses. The biggest lack of players in Churches and schools is Bass Players. So if you are young or simply find the long scale Basses too daunting to play then The Fender Mustang is The Coolest Instrument you should learn and play! Check them out online and tell them Steve Rowe from Mortification sent you. A truly great investment for life, learning to play, starting a Band and Serving your Church and Youth Group Worship teams!

www.fender.com.au

The Layout for The Nuclear Blast release of Mortification “Twenty Years In The Underground” is looking Awesome! There is a big chance that the first pressing of this Double CD will be in quality Digipak format. I will have more details next month. “Twenty Years In The Underground” is set for a February 26th release. The Roxx Records 20th Anniversary “Break The Curse 1990″ Gold Edition Re-Issue will be out the same day!!

Finally, as you all know this month Lincoln Bowen, Andrew Esnoug and Myself will be Recording The Debut Wonrowe Vision Album titled “Mission Invincible”. It will be a Slab of Classic Rock n Roll and Stoner Rock with a Heavy 80’s Punk edge and upfront Jesus Message!!! “Robocoptor” (Our Mascot) Sez – Keep It Real!! In The January Update I will give you the Track Listing and you will get to see The Killer Band Logo. I will present The Album cover in February. It looks set for a June release! If you wish to support the Recording of this exciting new Mission’s Band you can do so via Paypal – info@roweproductions.com

Thank You to All The Dedicated Rowe Productions supporters!

Blessings,

Steve Rowe.

ONWARD TO OLYMPAS PRE-ORDER

Administrator — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:33:49 +0000

ONWARD TO OLYMPAS PRE-ORDER
You can now pre-order the debut album from Facedown’s newest addition to the family: Onward To Olympas. This World Is Not My Home is 10 tracks of dynamic, creative and thunderously heavy music. OTO are receiving great press already from magazines like Outburn, Hails & Horns, HM and more. Check out some new songs on their myspace page and make sure you check out the pre-order options that include the CD and a shirt for only $12.99!

SAVING GRACE UNBREAKABLE PRE-ORDER

Administrator — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:26:32 +0000

SAVING GRACE UNBREAKABLE PRE-ORDER
You can now pre-order the upcoming Saving Grace album Unbreakable. There are 4 options available and all pre-orders will be entered to win a one of a kind Saving Grace skateboard deck! Also, this album comes out on January 5, but all pre-orders will ship by Dec. 15 for pre-Christmas delivery (international orders might arrive after Christmas). So check out the pre-order sections of the online store and get your orders in! http://facedown.merchnow.com/

Abel and Lorien January 2010 Tour

Administrator — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:54:44 +0000

Abel and Lorien January 2010 Tour.
This January, Dreamt Music’s Abel and Nashville indie-rockers Lorien will be touring the Midwest and East Coast. Abel will be supporting their debut EP “The Honest Love,” currently available through all online retailers. Before Christmas Abel will be posting a new track titled “Standing Still” on their Myspace. The track will be featured on their upcoming full length record on Dreamt Music / Facedown Records. Keep an eye out for constant updates from Abel throughout the winter!

http://myspace.com/abeltheband

TOUR DATES:

Jan 02 – Owensboro, KY @ The Boneyard

Jan 03 – Nashville, TN @ The End

Jan 04 – Memphis, TN @ The Abbey

Jan 05 – Little Rock, AR @ Vinos

Jan 07 – Texarkana, TX @ I Love Evelyn

Jan 08 – Shreveport, LA @ Soundstage 516

Jan 09 – Pensacola, FL @ The Vault

Jan 10 – Columbus, GA @ Gallery 13

Jan 11 – East Ridge, TN @ The Warehouse

Jan 12 – Greenville, SC @ The Channel

Jan 13 – Wilmington, NC @ The Lampstand

Jan 15 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Club Relevant

Jan 16 – Hagerstown, MD @ Right Choice Ministries

Jan 17 – Akron, OH @ TBA

Jan 18 – Rochester, MI @ The Factory

Jan 19 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Mixtape Cafe

Jan 20 – Carmel, IN @ The Warehouse ROCC

Jan 21 – Elgin, IL @ Mad Maggies

Jan 22 – Springfield, IL @ The Blacksheep

New Jeremy Willet Blogs!

Administrator — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:45:45 +0000

Our friend Jeremy of the band Willet has posted a few new items in his blog. First is a tremndous Thanksgiving poem that Jeremy wrote. It is a must read! He also gives us the rundown on an article that he was featured in for 6:8 magazine. Great work Jeremy! You can read all this and more at: http://kingdomextrememag.com/jeremywillet/
www.willetonline.com

Willets – Snow on Christmas Tour & CD

Administrator — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:40:33 +0000

December first will mark the kick off to Willets fourth annual Snow On Christmas Tour. The band will hit nearly 20 dates through out PA, Oh & WV. See all the dates HERE.
Willet has also release a stellar album of Christams standards done Willet Style. This is a treat you will not want to miss. You can pick it up in Willets online store, iTunes or see all the detail at the offical site.

Listen to the entire WILLET SNOW ON CHRISTMAS? album for free exclusively at: www.shoutlife.com/willet

Kingdom Extreme Photographer in the News

Administrator — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:26:05 +0000

Kingdom Extreme Photographer in the News
Kingdom Extreme’s own head photographer, Jason Nelson, has had an interview published about him in the Warren, Ohio Tribune Chronicle.
He even gave a little shout out to Kingdom Extreme. It’s a pretty cool article that covered several pages in the printed version. They talk a little about the life of concert photgraphers. His mom is soi proud! You can read the full story at this link.
Thanks Jason
http://www.myspace.com/jasonlnelson