Christian Heavy Metal? Lol!!!

**xenex** · January 18th, 2005, 06:43 AM

Ya know... alot of people would say that christian heavy metal sucks... but their wrong. I have to admit.. this god metal is prolly some of the best stuff I have ever heard. Some bands include Underoath, Extol, Zao, and Demon Slayer. And holy shit can they rock! I think Zao might even be anti-christs (secretly of course). In one of their songs it sounds like they are saying "God f*cked my own best friend". You gotta check them out if your a fan of the modern metal.
:shy

**emohXc** · January 18th, 2005, 07:36 AM

yeah, i'm a christian and i've been listening to metal for years. alot of the bands who are at the forefront of the scene today are christian. i see you found some solidstate records bands. if you want more, facedown records also has alot of good hardcore/metal bands. oh and about that zao lyric from suspension suspend, they're definitely christians, and it's "death took my old best friend." zao is my favorite.

**Burd** · January 18th, 2005, 07:53 AM

It's interesting that Christian music is one of the few genres identified by the contents of their lyrics. Most of the other classifications of music have to do with style. We can usually identify a heavy metal song, a punk rock song, a pop song or a country song just by listening to the flow of the music, regardless of the lyrics. That's just an observation, not judgement. What I find ironic about all of this is that way back when Rock and Roll first emerged, many Christians labeled it "the devil's music." But, somehow, today, the "devil's music" has been enlisted to promote the Gospel. Now, there's nothing really wrong with this, as there is a difference between the music and the lyrics. I know of a number of songs that "have a good beat" but the lyrics really suck...and vice versa. But the phenomenon of Christian Rock (and now the sub-genres too) is another example of "if you can't beat them, join them." Early on, the Fundamentalist Christians wanted to wipe out Rock and Roll...the "devil's music." When it became too big for them to fight, they decided to use it instead. Just like the early Christian Church did with the Pagan symbols. Where do you think the Christmas Tree came from? Certainly not the Bible! So, an enemy became a tool. Hmmmm. I wonder if they'll ever figure out a way to preach the Gospel using Howard Stern.

**Arch Stanton** · January 18th, 2005, 07:55 AM

i actually went to a stryper concert many years ago - comparatively speaking with the other 80s hair metal bands they were 77% as good as 53% of them

no, i was not able to catch any of the bibles which were thrown into the audience - and thus began my life with the church of satan

**crackerjacker** · January 18th, 2005, 08:25 AM

just because its christian metal doesnt neccessary have to mean its not good.
any type of music can suck.
peace

**emohXc** · January 18th, 2005, 08:30 AM

honestly i think that christian music is identified by it's content because christians made it that way. alot of christians will have nothing to do with secular music, so when they're told of a new artist usually the first thing usually asked is "is it christian?" really i can only speak for myself and what i see and i know that in my case, i would rather listen to christian music because it's easier for me to relate to. it holds an extra dimension of purpose for me that secular music just doesnt provide. everyone has those albums that they can completely identify with that they kinda put on a pedestal. it's just with christians, most "christian music" does that for them so it's what theyd rather listen to. i wouldnt say that christian rock is an "if you cant beat 'em, join 'em" case. i think that it should also be taken into account that not all christians grow up being christians. those that called rock and roll the "devils music" are either dead or dont have the energy to be anywhere near as loud as they used to be. chances are they havent changed their mind about that, and their children probably either feel the same way, or payed it no mind due to the lack of proof that it was "the devils music" in the first place. i and most christians i know are up for any style of music, christian or secular, unless the lyrics are blatantly against what we believe. to each their own.

**xenex** · January 18th, 2005, 09:05 AM

Some people say that lyrics really matter in heavy metal, but they really don't. Lets be honest here... how many true heavy metal songs (mostly screaming) can you actually understand what they're saying? The dude can be screaming about how he bought a teddy bear and still make it sound f*cking awesome, because you can't tell what hes saying. The lyrics don't really matter.

**crackerjacker** · January 18th, 2005, 10:10 AM

well if u make an assumption about christian heavy metal lyrics there would be no curses in it, not all metal music is screaming.
it depends
btw lyrics do matter to me in a metal song but thats me
whatever u decide is your business but i know what i like.

**ratbag** · January 18th, 2005, 11:02 AM

now if slayer or death or morbid angel did a cover album of hyms id buy it

**emohXc** · January 18th, 2005, 11:41 AM

lyrics mean alot to me. i have a ton of metal albums, and i can sing along to just about all of them. music is all kinds of different things to all kinds of different people.

**MikeHunt** · January 18th, 2005, 12:06 PM

Stryper...yea...now there is a real Godly act

**Undying Wizard NHD** · January 18th, 2005, 12:18 PM

my fav Christian Heavy Metal would be Deicide

**infringer** · January 18th, 2005, 12:29 PM

Christan Rock or Metal bands bahhh!

Who cares leave the christan off and just call em rock or metal bands whats the big differnce music can be about religion no matter what kind of music it is but that shouldnt make it a whole nother genre or at least I dont think when I look at Creed and POD I get tired of these bands (though creed is no more) being labled as christan rock bands I found the CD's in the rock section of Sam Goodie and many other music stores there is no need for whole new genres of music based off of a religous following ... If you have listened to a true christan music tape it is nothing of the sort so how could you say christan rock or christan metal its just lame IMHO theres really nothing all too christan about it other then the band members may be christan but hey if they make good music who gives a shit what kinda religious following they go under unless you dont have a mind of your own and wannabe like everything or everybody else you hear or see... I know dam well when I flip on POD or Creed and play some tracks I sure the fuck aint thinking about church or religion I am thinking about listening to some rock music simply put.... And it sure dont change my outlook on religion as it being a crock of shit.

-infringer-

**Burd** · January 18th, 2005, 12:35 PM

Well, it appears that some Christians have not given up the notion of Rock and Roll's being the devil's music. Just take a look at this page which comes up first when you do a Google search of the words Rock and Roll and Devil: http://www.av1611.org/rock.html

**StonedCabbage** · January 18th, 2005, 12:59 PM

WTF... im not one to comment on grammer or sentancing a sentance correctly cuz i have dyslexia ..but what the fuck dudes ..use SPACES..and lines and all that correct shit your supposed to put in stuff..

This aint the 80's man..get with the lines..big long unspaced paragraphs are History
and that being directed at infringer and emoh lad