5 Christian Metal Bands that are *actually* Christian

[@loveaboveall2382]

Impending doom is my favorite Christian Metal band. And they are NOT a black metal band, BUT they are as heavy, if not heavier than most secular bands out there. And they are unapologetically Christian.

[@justindavis2711]

If you like them, you should check out Diamonds to Dust. kzbin.info/door/HLs2jJ0LIhFaSwRMnyeEKg

[@0TheFather0]

My favorite is Living Sacrifice

[@ryanmccoy942]

I believe it’s considered “white metal” or at least that’s what I heard

[@godfirst3709]

I just heard a song from them called “Hellbent” and I got to say I’m confused. If these people are Christian then I’m sorry but where is the hope and redemption of Jesus in their message? How could anyone call them self a Christian if they only talked about the doom and sadness of society, but not also the hope and redemption in Jesus? I’m interested if you can show me otherwise, but I really don’t see a lot of that in any of their songs, their message, and their logo looks extremely questionable as far as looking like a manipulated upside down pentagram.

[@redraven6236]

@@godfirst3709listen to serpents tongue Album sin and doom vol2 you will hear it the the song is about Jesuses image and the holy spirit. Its just a little agressive.

[@dalejohnson2047]

Theocracy is a great band with Christian themes and a strong biblical message throughout

[@LukeArnold-yt4dq]

YES

[@wildheart58]

Theocracy is CRAZY underrated

[@LukeArnold-yt4dq]

@@wildheart58 ya

[@erichzillner2663]

Maybe he didn’t mention them because they don’t make the use of death growls and they are more vocal/instrumental. Idk, but they are awesome!!

[@russellvitranoiii3504]

Thank you! I just saw a couple of their videos recently but couldn't recall their name!

[@neilweir-smith8228]

Demon Hunter's "I Will Fail You" is not about how we will fail God but rather that the band got wind of how people were raising them up and almost deifying them. This was their response to those people saying don't put your faith in me, I am just a person and will fail you. Rather put your faith in God as He is infallable.

[@Cheeseslice55]

Becoming the archetype is my favorite of all time. They introduced me to how incredible metal bands can be at classical music.

[@wendellpowell5838]

Their version of How Great Thou Art is so good!!!

[@Cheeseslice55]

@@wendellpowell5838 I have a buddy I grew up with who’s grandma loved their version of that song

[@Shud907]

I love becoming the archetype there melodic metal is amazing

[@Shud907]

​@wendellpowell5838 the best I feel it every time 😊

[@anthonyborrelli6334]

I didn’t know anyone else felt the same. 🥲 By far have my favorite melodies AND lyrics!

[@elvenstar70]

I love Lacey Strum she's close to a female Christian metal singer.Last month just started listening to Holyname.And a few of the ones mentioned here.

[@russellvitranoiii3504]

Impending Doom's lead singer has done a few songs with HolyName! I thought they would make the list, but then I saw this video is two years old, and I think HolyName just came out last year or something?

[@schlotdoglaser]

@@russellvitranoiii3504 just discovered HolyName. I like them because it is heavy music and you can actually hear and understand the words....which are amazing. The other band I just found is "Ignescent". Their song Remment is amazing

[@bryanc1090]

I like HolyName too. Especially their song "Lead me Onward". I also Listen to Golden Resurrection. They are a Christian Metal band from Europe primarily Scandinavia.

[@SpecialEd-ru4jo]

I just got into Holyname too, because of that song they did with Head from Korn.

[@azraelblack777]

Lacey Sturm is awesome. She used to be the singer for Flyleaf. Definitely a Christian singer.

[@Susan.Burns63]

Thank you young man 🙏 I'm 60 but love music and heavy rock I'm new to finding the Lord (real new 😊🙏). This will help, bless you 🇦🇺

[@thomashennig623]

Thanks Jesus

[@Manoli_Ntvh]

Welcome in our Lord's family 🙂

[@getupkid238]

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[@borneandayak6725]

There is also Christian Black Metal, they called their genre as "Unblack Metal" and their lyrics are really Christian and sometimes they quote ditectly from the Bible.

[@pjcouture9944]

lol @ sometimes they quote the Bible. As long as they “sometimes” quote the Bible it’s ok 😂😂

[@JustinRoane]

Started by Extol the top tier of 'Christian metal'

[@crushtheserpent]

As a Christian that used to listen to black metal, I don't care how Christian the lyrics are, the music itself is demonic! Don't be so fooled :/

[@pjcouture9944]

@ yup, the devils frequency!!

[@lilklevenhagen]

Deamon hunter was the band that got me into Christian Metal. Summer of Darkness is the first metal album I ever purchased.

[@ProductBasement]

"Daemon Hunter" would be a great name for a Linux band 😜

[@Coles-bootleg-vids]

Extremist was my first DH album (yes, I'm a young gun) and it's what brought me out of my punk phase (thank God) and into the gift known as metal. Outlive wasn't out yet when my brother first introduced me to them. I remember listening to War & Peace the day they first came out (Bellum In Omni Spiritu, Pax Sola In Morte)

[@littlejoka]

Same

[@johnathanhill3069]

check out Training for utopia... demon hunter before demon hunter... it still same singer. and his brother.. ( the original guitarist for demon hunter)

[@russellvitranoiii3504]

That album was SO GOOD!!!!! That was my DH debut, though it's actually their second album.

[@northernninety7]

Wolves At The Gate really got me into the Christian metal genre. War Of Ages is another really good one. The Fire Itself was my album of the year pick.

[@chanceelford8626]

War of ages was my first ever heavy band ive ever actually liked to listen too. Slow process but really started to get into it. A friend actually sent me a song by them. And i think it was battle on. Still one of my favorites! And they are still all i listen too for over a year now. But wanted some other bands hence the searching for this video lol

[@chanceelford8626]

@@romancingr0se is who still Christian? War of ages yes. Wolves at the gate. Not sure. Havent heard much from them lol

[@danniellejohnson448]

War of ages has dark lyrics though😂

[@ShadowOfDeath33]

​@@romancingr0se they're both Christian still.

[@sadistyk_1671]

I felt relief when i found HolyName. I'm a drummer and I've loved metal due to extreme musicianship and playing. It was tough for me because i would have to scan lyrics to make sure I'm not listening to black metal talking about antichrist, etc. Thank you for highlighting Christian Heavy Metal!

[@josiahmcevers4794]

Have you checked out sleeping giant? Same lead singer a holyname

[@sadistyk_1671]

@@josiahmcevers4794 I haven't. Thank you! I will. ☦️✝️

[@germandan5]

​@@josiahmcevers4794 Sleeping Giant legit had songs that were brutal, but had lyrics that moved me to tears. Glad the core of it lives on in Holy Name.

[@Sexecutioner76]

Tithemi was the first song I heard from sleeping giant. When they hit the chorus (Hallelujah x5 ) i had to pull my car over because i was blown away. Dude. Then i listened to sons of thunder. Holy cow.​@germandan5

[@garou1268]

I've loved Demon Hunter since 2005 when I was 14 now 32 and first listened to The Triptych. ✝️

[@ShadowFiend777]

Nice! I listened to them for the first time as a high school freshman with Thorns being the very 1st. I just turned 31 myself.

[@antidemonic806]

I have almost all there albums

[@FXIIBeaver]

Dude. I was 13 when SoD dropped. My crush gave me a X 2004 Christian CD.

[@joefogg13]

Me too and I grew up the same generation as you. I was born in 1990. The eaRly 2000s were something we will never have again

[@brandonjones9998]

Demon Hunter, Wolves at the Gate and Impending Doom have become some of my favorite Christian heavy metal bands. I love their work and their music and their messages while spreading the love and word of Jesus. Honorable candidates are For Today, War of Ages, Crucify the Flesh, For All Eternity, Sleeping Giant, The Forerunner just to name a few. Still looking up and listening to other bands in this genre and the more I find the more I enjoy and love

[@JosiahNordquist]

You named a few bands that I've never heard of before, so I'm excited to check them out! Glad to meet a man of great music tastes lol!

[@Metalbass10000]

Cool! New bands to check out! I'm starting a new music project myself that I've described as, "kind of worship music for metalheads."

[@Coles-bootleg-vids]

Great Commission, anyone?

[@kirisutegomen12]

For today and War of ages are two of my favorite

[@marcosqueiroz93]

I like it crucify the flesh, forerunner, i have never heard before... thanks. I don't know if u guys will like but here in brasil, we have some cool band's! Seventy times seven , Michel oliveira - sombras , but the lirycs it is in portuguese

[@borneandayak6725]

Antestor, Horde, Pantokrator, Bedeiah, Verdelger, Crimson Moonlight, etc.

[@KodyMurray]

I love metal and am a newly devout Christian, I was honestly so sad to give it up but I'm glad to see that there's some amazing Christian metal bands, so I don't have to! Do you know of any pop punk/alternative Christian bands? I'd love to hear that as well.

[@angele6407]

This band isn't "Christian" but the song Jesus Christ by Brand New is good. I think they're pop punk but again, not Christian. They have an album The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me with Christian topics and undertones but in general they're not. The lead singer was raised Catholic and that album kind of covers his internal battle with religion and finding Jesus. I like it though

[@annelarm9492]

I listen to Skillet and The Letter Black. I try not to have idols or completely trust entertainment no matter what they call themselves though.

[@thatsgangst6026]

For pop punk/ alt: FM Static, Hawk Nelson, Thousand Foot Krutch

[@josephevans6293]

Same here man...this is good stuff...God Bless

[@ericp8834]

Reliant K may be right up your alley. Project 86 is more hardcore punk but are great too.

[@themechaniacal1558]

Thanks for this list, dude. I am an old '80s metalhead, listen to Stryper, Believer, Tourniquet, Bride, Sacred Warrior, Recon, etc. But I was curious about today's Christian Metal. I've heard of a couple of these bands but you have shown me several I have not heard of. So thanks and I subbed your channel. God bless.

[@grouchyurinal2804]

Tourniquet slaps 😭

[@aleithiatoews6452]

@@grouchyurinal2804 I grew up listening to their older music (first three albums), and those are still some of my favorite music of all time.

[@204017754]

I listened to those bands you listed too. Did you ever listen to Deliverance, Mortal, Die Happy, Guardian, Mortification , Rose?

[@themechaniacal1558]

@@204017754 All but Mortal, and that was simply availability at the time. I saw Mortification live with Jesus Freaks, incredible show. I also listened to Chrystavox and Saviour Machine, Novella....good stuff.

[@germandan5]

Brother, Stryper surprised me when I heard for the first time. Super awesome band.

[@crystallineautumn]

I discovered Bloodlines about a month or so ago and have loved their music. My favorite songs are Ruah, Hevel, and Spiritual Warfare. Great video!

[@JosiahNordquist]

Those are some of my favorites too! Thanks so much!

[@maudet8298]

an asmr channel that likes christian metal? lol

[@crystallineautumn]

@@maudet8298 yes. I enjoy making ASMR videos and metal. ☺️

[@maudet8298]

@@crystallineautumn gigachad

[@brendonbalow6488]

so many good Christian metal bands, its upsetting that they are so hard to find, but are so powerful! Saving Grace, Sleeping Giant, Holy Name, and Crucify the Flesh are some of my favorites! Christ is King and we are blessed to have so many ways to worship Him!

[@micknordstrom2591]

I do not listen to this kind of music but my son does. I am thankful that these bands exist!

[@cadyriemann7857]

I love that you always keep your channel authentically you! The book reviews, the christian metal music, the mozzarella sticks. It’s great content and even better because it’s fully you!

[@JosiahNordquist]

That's a super kind observation to make! I figure I wouldn't be doing the Lord's work if I was just making content to appease the KZbin algorithm, so I'm blessed to have so many avenues to authentically express how God's working in my life and how He can work in other people's lives as well. I greatly appreciate your kind words and dedication to watching my videos even though you don't like heavy metal lol. Stay lit as always 🕯🔥

[@CP-qy1iq]

How a Death Metal singer became a Christian kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y36oeX1_ppqCrbc

[@christinemclatchie]

@@JosiahNordquist You’re being as a watchman over the Christian music industry, so I pray that the Lord gives you even more wisdom and discernment 🙏 In these times of great deception, we have to be so careful that we’re not seduced by those artists whose lyrics and music come straight from the pit of hell. God bless you in this calling that you have 🙏

[@msrbchx]

Sooo thankful for you and being led to this video. Been a metal head since 11 (now 33) and love God so so so much. So happy I can enjoy my favourite genre without being weighed down ❤️

[@James-303CO]

I love impending doom, fit for a king and Phineas good picks 🙏🏼

[@JosiahNordquist]

Some solid bands right there 🤘🔥

[@Galactic_fart_sniffer]

Phinhas may very well be the greatest christian mustache-core band there ever was 🤙

[@MrFabulousunderfire]

For for a King and Phinehas have a in common.

[@jeremylyon4795]

Loving HolyName lately, and older Sleeping Giant. Great recs, Josiah.

[@misbritt8510]

I used to listen to the metal that weren’t Christian, I’ve given them up and thought it was the end of it. This helped A lot. I love rock music.

[@AshleyAtreyu]

I feel that, I have a particular fondness for metal and rap, it’s been extremely difficult for me to find non secular music in these genres that actually speak the gospel and speak Jesus into their music. I’m glad to have come across this video for sure.

[@ConversationChrist]

Not sure why I haven't heard of these bands before! Better late than never at least. Thank you for this.

[@DrummingBasics101]

Thank you so much for the recommendations! Much needed 🙌

[@IAM-sam]

Check out Sleeping Giant and Saving Grace: they will encourage your faith with great music and biblical lyrics.

[@DrummingBasics101]

@@IAM-sam I’ll definitely check them out! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@scottpeters5467]

Thanks for turning me on to these bands. Never heard of them but I'll check them out. I'm a huge Stryper fan myself

[@SFTK_Creators]

I searched for "christian metal" to listen yo during my workout and you were the 1st to pop up. I appreciate what you're doing and how your stewarding your gifts to reach our youth for Jesus and I'm excited to see the Lord continue to work through you. Subscribed!

[@KevinQualls]

Great video, Josiah! I totally agree with your list. 🤘

[@JosiahNordquist]

Thanks Kevin! You have good taste in music lol!

[@KevinQualls]

@@JosiahNordquist yes, sir! 😀 I'm similar to you, my Friend... Impending Doom is a little too heavy for my usual taste but my oldest son likes them and I agreed with you that we should support them. So, last night I fell asleep to Impending Doom's latest release, Hellbent. Appreciate you, Brother! 🎶🙏

[@williamhawthorn5677]

Another good one is Disciple, while not very heavy musically the words of their songs hit harder than and instrument could. They e been around since I believe the 90’s and all together their songs are good and have albums for almost everyone, give them a listen!

[@beakboop]

Yes! Disciple is one of my all time favorites!!

[@EternalReignChristianMetal]

Awesome job Josiah putting this together! I hope one day you will make a video about us! If interested I can send you some unreleased songs and lyrics. We love to use Jesus in our songs and our message is very clear on Christ!

[@HippieLee96]

Huge fan of Bloodlines. I love Sleeping Giants and Fit for a King. Recently found impending doom and i really dig em. Keep it up man!

[@dalebattaglia]

Saw Bloodlines live on 6/29…now I’m a huge fan too

[@ceezer373]

Just found this video and love it, so I'm heading to your channel now! My favorite band, because I love how boldly they proclaimed their faith, is For Today (and I hate that I missed catching a show before they broke up). I also really dig Sleeping Giant, and Wolves at the Gate! Fellow Buckeye here, too! A Fallen Buckeye, but Buckeye nonetheless...

[@chrisg334]

For Today is hands down my favorite Christian metal band. I was lucky enough to see them twice. Once at a church with all of maybe 100 people.

[@harrybuttworth6765]

Wolves at the gate :), listened to them as per your recommendation and love their music, thanks.

[@JosiahNordquist]

I'm two weeks late with replying, but I'm so glad you're a WATG fan! They're the best! 🤘

[@clstile]

Ive seen impending doom, in the midst of lions , and a plea for purging at my local church .. over 10 years ago now! I’ve been to hundreds of metal and punk shows , and that show still sticks out in my mind, very fun times indeed 🤙🏻

[@mcmbslipknotmcr]

My personal favorite Christian bands are The Chariot, Harp & Lyre, Showbread, and Silent Planet they're all so creative with their respective music and their lyrical content really displays the Gospel at work

[@xjoemallardx]

The Chariot ruled live!

[@tabithasikora7644]

Have you listened to Bride? Their song Psychadelic Super Jesus is awesome!! If you look up the lyrics, they even have Bible verses for nearly every line!

[@ProductBasement]

Demon Hunter is so good. Their first album came out in 2002. They've always been very explicit that they are a _Christian_ metal band, even though their lyrics are a little ambiguous. They were my introduction to metal (2005). Great to see Phinehas get some love! They are one of the best metal bands out there, and certainly one of the best Christian metal bands. Their lyrics are more explicitly Christian than DH's amd their music extremely technical and diverse but consistently heavy. Do yourself a favor and check out the video for "My Horses are Many": I promise you, you will be entertained 😂

[@CorruptPod]

Thanks for the list! ❤

[@Godsrocker1970]

There are so many from the 80s and 90s. Bloodgood, Jerusalem, Daniel Band, Sacred Warrior, Deliverance, Whitecross, Eternal Decision. I was introduced to Christian Metal in 1987. At one time has over 900 cassettes. I now have converted them to mp3s. Well over 14k songs. I have listened to some that did feel right.

[@GoneFishin610]

That's amazing. My old high-school band was named Deliverance HTX. I was the drummer. I found the real band Deliverance through KZbin searching the name. I was in a blasphemous band back in those days and now I'm sold out for YHWH.

[@Onoroian]

Believer and Vengeance(Rising) were pretty awesome too

[@christinemclatchie]

@@GoneFishin610 That’s awesome!! God is good!!

[@blondizsmilz]

I love Demon Hunter and have been a fan from the beginning at their first concert. I also like Bloodlines but now I have some other bands to check out. Thanks for sharing!

[@richweber1989]

Thanks for making this video! Always looking for a true Christian band and take the approach "you will know them by their fruit" just found Phinehas and love their stuff. Been a fan of demon hunter for years too!

[@basedbane787]

have you heard impending doom ? serpents tongue is really good

[@basedbane787]

renecent "son of God" is another great one

[@TheBmoore00]

Great list! As a fellow Ohioan, I can confirm we really do put out some of the best metal. Convictions is another solid Ohio based Christian metalcore band that would fit great on this list.

[@JosiahNordquist]

I didn't know Convictions was from Ohio! It's a proud land we hail from lol. Even outside Christian metal, bands like Beartooth, Starset, and twenty one pilots are all from Columbus I think, so Ohio truly is a hub for music. Thanks so much for watching Brennan!

[@TheBmoore00]

@@JosiahNordquist Yes! You clearly have great taste in music.

[@zer0t0lerance14]

Why do i keep coming across people from Ohio lol

[@bluerosegirl7471]

Grew up in Youngstown. Ohio girl forever! 💙

[@brandonforbrs638]

Texas does Christian metal the best

[@michaeldegnovivo5916]

Brother thank you for doing this video! God bless you and your work.

[@allencolvin4320]

Whitecross and barron cross are 2 of my regulars, followed by Petra and Skillet

[@forrestglenn]

Bro ... Theocracy.

[@macaroll]

Ooh! Thanks for this list! ✨💖🙏✨ I listened to Elphelt's 'Extras' theme from Guilty Gear: Strive and now I'm searching for Christian Metal songs!

[@RespiteofChampions]

I'm SO glad someone else loves Gravedigger SPECIFICALLY from Wolves At The Gate!! Much love, brother.

[@justinbluejay1]

What about For Today, Sleeping Giant, The Chariot

[@jpatek31]

I was wondering about SG and now HolyName as well…Saving Grace, Crucify the Flesh and Mouth of the South.

[@22mpb]

I listened to For Today for years back in middle school and high school. Started listening to them again.

[@WVB11]

Holy Name is the lead singer from Sleeping Giant

[@codytyler7302]

Oh Sleeper needs to be on this list. They were my conversion years ago into christian metal. All great picks though along with bands others mentioned like Fit for a King and For Today.

[@geneticsmatter3834]

0:01 holy eyebrow! Thanks for the references, I will be checking these guys out. ADVENIAT REGNUM TUUM

[@Vegan_Jim_B]

Love your attitude on Christian or so called Christian bands. Keep rocking.

[@Cryptid.Corvid]

What about Extol? I’ve listened to their music, their lyrics are pretty sound and they definitely follow the same track in the interviews I’ve seen.

[@ITMeCE]

Its kinda hard to think of Christian bands being "heavy metal" for a lot of people, but we have to accept what scrioture says about worship "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God" "Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals!" "Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit" I make the argument that any music, if it praises the Lord almighty, it doesn't matter how it comes out God said we can worship him in many ways.

[@whycantihaveanumber00000]

There is not enough Extol being mentioned here. They are the BEST example of a Christian metal band that sing pretty clear messages of the gospel, whilst also suffering hatred from the church and their fellow Norwegian metallers. The music also blows everyone else out of the water

[@tidusx665]

Yes! Extol is my favourite Christian metal band!

[@MsBijou3]

Just mentioned them, couldn’t agree more! Highly sophisticated writing! I listen to them pretty much every day.

[@artmercado1735]

thanks!!! will definitely check them out

[@Beastlango]

The return of the Black Death by Antestor is an amazing Christal black/ unblack metal album. It’s mixes in atmospheric and doom elements that make it completely immersive. They are so amazing they even got the great black metal drummer hellhammer to play in an EP and full length album, Dev Tapte Liv and the forsaken absolutely which are amazing albums too.

[@Key_and_Quill]

Great list (I've never listened to Impending Doom before, but I'm gonna check 'em out now, so thanks!). Wolves at the Gate is my all-time favorite band. To anyone looking for more, I also recommend Earth Groans, Convictions, Lacey Sturm, Red, For All Eternity, Cliffside, Nine Lashes, and Then It Ends. A couple of these aren't strictly metal, but incorporate elements of metal music into some of their songs.

[@josephmatchett916]

Hey! Thanks for the suggestions. 👍 Was totally expecting an actual music count down with video clips....

[@CptvonChaos]

Okay, these are all old school, beginning with Sanctuary, aka The Metal Church, founded by Pastor Bob Beeman. The Resurrection (Rez) Band, the first Christian "biker" band, and Darrell Mansfield, which are hard rock, Altar Boys, One Bad Pig, Lust Control (punk), and now for actual metal: Deliverance, Vengeance Rising, Die Happy, Bloodgood, Jerusalem, Leviticus, Bride, Barnabas, Ransom, Recon, Sacred Warrior, X Sinner, Ken Tamplin, and Galactic Cowboys. There's a lot others, but I can't think of them right now (past my bedtime, )The Cornerstone festival is a good place to find solid Christian bands.

[@fritsel777]

Aah, Pastor Bob! He's such an awesome and nice guy!

[@ByHisBloodApparelCo]

My 3 favorites are fit for a King, Convictions and Phinehas. All have help me come back to Christ.

[@sailhammer8042]

Thank you for this list.

[@JerryBrowder-k4j]

Great job, brother. Don't listen to the haters!

[@freaksillie]

Thank you, Good Sir♥️

[@MattDTN]

? Becoming The Archetype? Living Sacrifice? Extol? Soul Embraced?

[@ab-gail]

I so needed this! Thanks for being out here!

[@melissarocha9339]

Thank youuu 🙏🙏🙏🙏 metal has always beeen my thing, but lately i been feeling like listening to it can be so depressing with suicide toughts, violence and, im reborn since not sooo long, ive never been believing god until i got sober thats when it all changed and now im at church every sunday and i want to worship him but with metal so this is a huge THANK YOUUUUU

[@ashtonnn777]

Devastator by For Today gets me so pumped!!

[@KhyrisEidan]

Stillwell (Fieldy), HolyName and Love/Death (Brian Head Welch) are my favorite three Christian bands.

[@filipedasr]

Great video. These are great bands that are truly Christian. Greetings from Brazil.

[@aarondefilippo9004]

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it and created a new playlist to check out the artists I am unfamiliar with. I know and love Demon Hunter but no one else you talked about. God bless brother.

[@ForMeNotAgainstMe]

Just listened to all 22 minutes of Mirror of Souls yesterday for the first time ever. Listened to I Will Fail You last night too. Went from 22 hours a day of listening to secular music for exes and my own escape to now trying very hard to cut all that out of my life and go back to listening to music that speaks to me and for me.

[@teejay_detweler]

thanx for sharing, never seen your channel before but i always appreciate more heavy christian music to weed through. crowbar-cleanse me heal me the whole album Sever The Wicked Hand is christian, but most of the frontman's music (Kirk Windstein) is very grounded in his struggles as a christ follower.

[@Deetroiter]

I surprised I didn’t see Living Sacrifice or Six Feet Deep on the list (check out LS Reborn and SFD struggle albums). Stryper, for sure. The godfather of all Christian metal. Aside from that, great list and video! Six feet deep is a classic band from cleveland! I’m from that state “up there” but I’d walk barefoot from Michigan to cleveland to see six feet deep play if they ever did another show. Amazing band and I always have a good time in cleveland anyhow (great people and restaurants! East coast custard is THE best!)

[@seanbarry6523]

Check out Integrity

[@jcmilleker5449]

Thank you for these videos, I subscribed but I'm saddened that you haven't posted in awhile. Hope you're doing well.

[@josephhelms2362]

I love Wolves at the Gate! They were definitely a big part of my early exploration into Christian Metal.

[@Hillcountrytxhuskies]

Spotted Gentle and Lowly on that stack of books - great read!

[@jeremyhansis79]

For Impending Doom, check out the song Satanic Panic. Their song Murderer got me into them. My go to bands for Christian Metal are Impending Doom, For Today, and August Burns Red. ABR puts on an awesome show. Saw them twice and I highly recommend seeing them live.

[@xxsleepingkotaroxx8865]

Life in Your Way, Living Sacrifice, Spoken, Dens, Falling Up

[@maruatichhakchhuak1645]

I think you are referring to Skillet as you say "they really aren't Christian" 0:30

[@umarae27]

I fell in love with the concept album Chronicles of Ancient Wisdom by the band Fearless. What an adventure!! Thank you for this video! Personally, i enjoy Skillet's playlist, & just discovered Brian Head Welsh. Oh! Btw! For those who enjoy power metal style, get pumped!especially at Christmas, download Dan Vasc songs! Angels We Have Heard On High Adeste Fideles O Holy Night Plus his Amazing Grace, etc

[@schlotdoglaser]

excellent commentary on the Christian bands. I have been into the Christiam metal since I became a fan of Stryper back in 1984. The 2 bands I have discovered lately are Ignescent and HolyName.

[@walpurgisnacht9234]

The heaviness of Impending Doom makes their message hit so much harder. I think it's fantastic. I wish I had gotten into them earlier.

[@Curveball]

The song Holy from Bloodlines is epic.

[@gounderusbyMichaelTomlins]

Great list! I will check out the bands I don't know, for sure! I would have liked to see Project 86 and/ or Theocracy on the list. 👍 The world needs more bold, positive music that praises our Savior! Pethaps you can do a video on the top Christisn bands that have the best shot at crossing over (like Skillet, Stryper, Project 86, etc.). Keep up the great worrk! People (especially young people) need to know that this kind of music is out there! God bless you! I am subbing!😮

[@ElijahJPMetal]

Great list! ID is deathcore, black metal is a whole other level of extremeness. Love their album Death Will Reign, I find it's more very listenable deathcore in a weird way. Really heavy but also has some great hooky/melodic parts.

[@JosiahNordquist]

Yeah I'm still trying to figure out all the metal genres lol. I've been listening to Impending Doom a lot since posting this video last week, and I actually really like their sound. I thought it would be too grimy for me, but it's actually just the right amount of grime lol. Thanks for watching!

[@Blu_Is_Him]

@@JosiahNordquist black metal is satanism ex (mayhem)

[@slamdancer1720]

yeah thats more like Antestor (BM)

[@travelerwatanabe]

thank you for this! Added them to my spotify!

[@wendellpowell5838]

Extol, Becoming the Archetype, Living Sacrifice are some I grew up listening to along with Demon Hunter. Just recently found Wolves at the Gate and love them.

[@christopherloeppke4778]

Dude awesome info, thanks. Keep it up.👍🔥

[@Skilletfan]

Could you do a video on Christian hard rock? Skillet, Red, and Disciple are amazing Christian hard rock bands.

[@lasercop3893]

Fit for a king , demon hunter and skillet are my favorite christian band inthe category metal ( even if skillet is less a metal band now )

[@ultimatepatriot]

My friend Yogi, whom I’ve known since i was a kid, is an unbelievable drummer for Demon Hunter

[@jaredgerman3386]

Love this, Wolves at the Gate got me into metal in the first place and is still my all time favorite band, mainly because of how powerful and worshipful the lyrics are. I do have to say I almost lost it when you called Impending Doom a black metal band XD Definitely not black metal, mostly death-core with first album being death-metal. But absolutely awesome band and definitely God-honoring band!

[@julibear2329]

I love Wolves at the Gate!!! They recently released a song called Darkness Before the Dawn featuring Lacey Sturm.

[@oknelas28]

I love that you have DH tattoo sketches on your wall

[@nascarsteve]

JUST NOW found this channel! Mad props for Demon Hunter, who has been my favorite band since Storm the Gates of Hell was dropped. Forgot to mention Living Sacrifice, the forefathers of Christian Metal.

[@colbymartin5798]

Have you considered Scared Warrior. They were making a comeback. Do appreciate you bringing up Deamon Hunter.

[@genstonewall]

Murderer by Impending Doom; read the lyrics, and realize they’re all in. I would call them death metal and their themes run more along the lines of spiritual warfare and the reality of what’s happening and at stake. Diamonds to Dust is great as well.

[@Cohen-ir7wv]

One band I would suggest for christian metal fans is Tourniquet. They are definitely more unique and different but very much christ followers

[@technicaldeathmetalhead]

Check out Fit For a King, For Today and arguably August Burns Red

[@CalHackettMusic]

And Seventh Day Slumber! They're out here killing it!

[@howtobehuman969]

I've always loved Memphis May Fire. I've seen them 3 times and they're amazing. Pharisees is a great song off of one of my favorite albums of theirs, Unconditional.

[@travisrogers151]

Chaotic Resemblance, just found out about them from a similar video but man it’s great. Their album Nazarites is fantastic!