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Pillar Vocalist To Release Solo Project
By Paul Gibson | February 3rd, 2012
Grammy-nominated artist Rob Beckley says he’s excited that his upcoming solo album will be the first release on new record label idefi Music.
“I am incredibly excited that idefi believes in me enough to be their initial launch artist. I believe in idefi and what it stands for and am incredibly honored,” he says. “An unknown future is as exciting as it gets in business, especially the music industry.”
For years Beckley served as lead vocalist for the nu-metal band Pillar and is scheduled to release his debut solo album in March through idefi. During his time with Pillar, the band sold over a…
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Jason Dunn Done With Hawk Nelson
By Paul Gibson | February 1st, 2012
After nearly a decade with Christian rock band Hawk Nelson, frontman and founding member Jason Dunn will depart the GRAMMY® and Dove Award nominated group on May 15th. Dunn plans to release his first solo project under the name Lights Go Down later this year.
Dunn spent the last few months…
MORE »New Music: January 31, 2012
By Paul Gibson | January 31st, 2012
New releases for January 31 , 2012 in the Christian Rock/Hip-Hop/Hard Music genres.
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AbandonControl (Expanded Edition){Forefront} |
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The SacrificedIII{Roxx} |
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StarfieldThe Kingdom{Independent} |
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ThriceAt Guitar Center (7″ Single){Vagrant} |
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This Week’s Guest: Guardian
By Paul Gibson | January 25th, 2012
This week we are honored to have Karl Ney, the drummer for legendary rockers, Guardian! They have played for thousands over the years and Guardian is now active again having recently releasing a three song ep called 3 To Get Read. They are beginning work for their next full length album (their first since 1997). This is going to be an epic interview. Don’t miss it.
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This Week’s Guest: Brian “Head” Welch
By Paul Gibson | January 18th, 2012
This week’s guest on The Christian Rock 20 countdown is former guitarist for Korn, Brian “Head” Welch. We are going to be talking about the new ep that he has slatted for an April release, how life has been treating him, the departure from his label, being a father, and being a Christian. This is an interview that you will not want to miss.
This Week’s Guest: Pioneer
By Paul Gibson | January 11th, 2012
This week on the show we have Daniel Voris, drummer for Pioneer. Formerly known as News From Verona, Pioneer is coming out with their new album on January 24th. Their new name brings with it a new more mature rock n roll sound and their song Treason is already tearing up the charts. Don’t miss out on the interview, it will be quite fantastic.
This Week’s Guest: Project 86
By Paul Gibson | January 4th, 2012
This week on the show we are joined by journalist, author, husband and Project 86 front man Andrew Schwab. Project 86 is nearing the end of their Kickstarter campaign to record their 8th album. We are going to talk about that as well as his upcoming book. It is always great to have Andrew on the show and this will be no exception. Catch it this week.
If you want to pledge to help Project 86 make their next album click here.
Top 10 Albums Of 2011
By Paul Gibson | January 2nd, 2012
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Abandon Kansas - Ad Astra Per AsperaThe latest release from Abandon Kansas comes off as more mature, a bit darker and yet danceable. |
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Playdough - HotdogginThis Dallas, TX MC created a great hip-hop album. Some of the material is a bit edgy but no one can say it isn’t street. “Cadillac” is a fantastic track. Beep Beep. |
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Blindside – With Shivering Hearts We WaitAfter a much too long hiatus the Swedish boys return with an album that stretches the bounds of anything they have done before. “Our Love Saves” us proved to be a anthem for 2011 and a song I couldn’t get out of my head if I wanted to. |
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Icon For Hire – ScriptedI didn’t know what to expect after the first single from this album but this debut has some unbeatable chops. One of those few albums where I love every song and their live set is rockin’ as well. |
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Braille – Native LungsI love this guy. He creates hip hop in a way that is truly out of the box every time. Check it.
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Switchfoot – Vice VersesWhile this album isn’t as aggressive as I might like, there is no doubting that this is one of their best. From their huge hit “Dark Horses” to stripped down title track it is a masterpiece. |
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Peter Furler – On FireIt’s good to hear the voice that made the Newsboys huge. With the the return of writing partner Steve Taylor as well as Taylor’s guest vocal on “Closer” this album brings all the tried and true pop rock goodness. |
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Family Force 5 – IIIThis is not the album that most fans expected, but after a few spins these songs are really infectious. They also translate really well live. |
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The Violet Burning – The Story Of Our LivesEasily the biggest feat of 2011 and a huge triumph for Michael Pritzel & company. A 3 album concept record with limited edition packaging. Fantastic goth/gunge/rock/experimental awesomeness. Huge success in my book. |
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I Am Empire – KingsThis is a great album, heavy alternative rock to metal this album delivers. “Brain Damage,” “The Elevator,” “Saints And Sinners” all awesome. |
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The Top 20 Of 2011
By Paul Gibson | December 30th, 2011
This week on the show we are counting down the Top 20 of 2011. We are going to count down the top songs of the year all the way to #1. Don’t miss it. Also during the show we are going to play some songs that are brand new and are all but guaranteed to be big in 2012.
This week’s Guest: Eleventyseven
By Paul Gibson | December 22nd, 2011
This week on the show we have Matt Langston, lead-singer for Eleventyseven. Don’t miss this epic interview about their new album Sugarfist. It will be awesome!
