Top 25 Christian Metal / Rock Releases of 2024 (Pt. 3/3) [September - December]

Welcome to the third of 3 videos to be released (Every 4 months) looking at the best 25 releases in Christian Rock and Metal for those respective months. For this third part we are looking at the best of September, through to the end of December, 2024. My finalized Top 10 (some rearrangements) coming first week of January!
THIS LIST IS SUBJECTIVE (please listen to the intro) and stay tuned for timestamps later. I don't want to spoil the list early on for those who like to watch the full thing. The list is available below for those looking for a specific band they heard and want to look up the release if they missed it in the video. I truly recommend all of these wonderful EPs and LPs listed, and hope you find something new and something that blesses you!
HOW I DECIDE: These opinions are mine and mine alone. The order is reflected on how much I personally enjoyed the release while keeping in mind things like Quality of overall Production, Artwork, Lyrical Content, etc. This is NOT meant to be a competition between the artists represented, but rather a showcase of the wonderful work coming out in the scene at the moment. Presenting it in Top 25 format just makes the most sense, but sometimes those numbers don't entirely reflect how good the band is. Being on this list in any form should be considered a job well done!
DISCLAIMER: There are some artists that don't go under the "Christian" label. We could talk on this subject for days and I do intend to take a deep dive on the subject at some point in the near future, but there is no way everyone will ever agree on the arguments for and against using that label, especially when it comes to ministering to those outside of the faith. I do try my absolute best to help you make an informed decision about the artist you are listening to, and not lead you down a road of claiming if a certain band or artist is in fact a "Christian band" or not. I do not like to put that label on a band (IE August Burns Red) when they have explicitly gave their viewpoint on the subject. My main focus is to promote artists that are doing good for Christ in this world, and that may come out in different forms rather than just one view of how WE think it needs to be done.
All that being said, let's jam out to some sick music and enjoy what our brothers and sisters around the world are creating!
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Timestamps coming soon. (NO SPOILERS)
Main List:
25. Enduring Revery - Staring Into the Light (EP) - 09/27/24 - Stoner Rock / Metal
24. Stryper - When We Were Kings - 09/13/24 - Classic Metal
23. Great Helm - Against the Dragon - 10/22/24 - Heavy Metal / Dungeon Synth
22. 2003ub313 - GIANTS (EP) - 11/08/24 - Indie Rock / Post Hardcore
21. Remedy - A Light in the Darkness (Deluxe Edition) - 12/20/24 - Hard Rock / Alt. Metal
20. We Brought The Rain - Currents - 12/15/24 - Rock / Alt. Metal
19. Symphony of Heaven - Ordo Aurum Archeia - 10/25/24 - Death Metal
18. Fight The Fade - Isolationist - 10/18/24 - Hard Rock / Alt. Metal
17. White Hotel. - Shadows of Things to Come - 11/27/24 - Rock / Metal
16. Open Wound - By the Sword (EP) - 11/01/24 - Beatdown Hardcore
15. Antidemon - Convergence - 11/29/24 - Death Metal
14. Thrones - Death Comes Home - 10/15/24 - Hardcore
13. TAKE - Time Bomb - 11/08/24 - Hardcore / Metalcore
12. Opus Irae - Into the Endless Night - 11/15/24 - Metal
11. Within Silence - The Eclipse of Worlds - 12/06/24 - Power Metal
10. bødyWash. - mirRor (EP) - 11/15/24 - Nu Metal
9. Light The Way - Expel - 11/08/24 - Pop Punk / Easycore
8. John Van Deusen - Anthem Sprinter - 11/01/24 - Alt. Rock
7. Malchus - Aż Żal Umierać - 12/24/24 - Folk Metal
6. Then It Ends - Closure - 11/08/24 - Metalcore
5. Falling Up/TCAA - The Chilling Alpine Adventure - 12/27/24 - Indie Rock
4. rekak - faith (EP) - 11/16/24 - Thall / Progressive Metal
3. Chaos Must Bow - Chaos Must Bow (EP) - 09/06/24 - Spirit-Filled Hardcore
2. Slechtvalk - At Death’s Gate - 10/31/24 - Blackened Death Metal
1. No Treaty - Sound The Trumpet (EP) - 11/15/24 - Metalcore / Hardcore
Honorable Mentions:
Taking the Head of Goliath - Futility of the Flesh (EP)
Teeth For Eyes - Mines Along The Strand
Homeplate - Thanks for Visiting (EP)
Shovelhead A.D. - Timeless Old
Majesty - EXALTATION: V-VIII (EP)
Barriers - Be Still (EP)
Blood of the Martyrs - Here at the End of All Things (EP)
Sower - THE SEED (EP)
While We Were Sinners - Red{M}oon Pt.2 (EP)
Small Voice - The Silence (EP)
Earth Groans - Stream of Ache (EP)
Decayed Existence - The Beginning of Sorrows
XXI - The Hard Part About Growing Up
Twelve Spies - Valley Of Eschol (EP)
Altarheart - Creatures Here Below (EP)
Clear Convictions - Endure
Embers Of Earth - Nationless (EP)
Hope Through Grace - John 20 (EP)
Since the Death - His Heart Hates (EP)
Forthteller - Blasphemer
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[@_rekak]

hey, Adrian from rekak here, thank you for putting us at such a high place, we are truly honored! May God be glorified!

[@ForTheRock]

Amen! Great job fellas!

[@Fantheflame14]

You make number one on this list for me and will wait for the final list but out of all the bands listed on this channel this year, your stuff has been a top five listen and enjoyment. Thanks!

[@NoTreatyBand]

Thank you so much for the support and including us in this list! Thank you also for coming alongside us in this journey and pushing No Treaty and our message. We are humbled. Much love brother 🖤

[@ForTheRock]

Love you dudes so much. Thank you for the amazing music! It's been such a blessing to me ❤️🤟🫡✝️

[@JoelkPoelk]

These videos always remind me how much I need to catch up on. I have so many albums on my 'To Listen' list. Thanks for the great recommendations as always.

[@Mrtn-pp6bx]

me too! I have EPs from last year that I still haven't listened to xdd

[@ForTheRock]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@k_bsh]

Thank you! We are honored to be listed at ALL on here. Thanks so much for the input, as well. Adrian has been writing some more "out of place" songs and I am voting we just embrace them given that we don't have to commit to any sort of genre when there's so many hat we like and dive in and out of. Maybe an emphasis on thall, for sure -- but lots of other stuff, too. Means a lot! God is good. Thanks again.

[@ForTheRock]

That sounds like a plan to me! They are so great so far! The production keeps it all in line, but I love the different songwriting moments!

[@stuartdavey7909]

Love what you are doing don’t stop doing it❤

[@ForTheRock]

Thank you 🙏✝️💯

[@aaronfriesen7557]

Keep it coming!!

[@redeemtheruins]

now thats what i call a proper list

[@ForTheRock]

Yooo appreciate that 🙏🤟🫡

[@Enduringrevery]

🍕my man! Thanks for the shoutout!!! Appreciate ya brother! 🙏👊

[@ForTheRock]

🙏💯🤟✝️

[@jenniferbears6548]

I got the No Treaty record before Christmas... absolutely love it. Also have the Opus Irae record, which is quickly becoming a top release of the year. Quick plug for Vacant Grave Society merch... I ordered the green and black For The Rock hat on Sunday, but I don't know how to upload pics, so I'm shouting it out here... incredible product, and I'll be purchasing more.

[@ForTheRock]

Yoooo thank you so much! That is so cool to hear! You can't upload pictures on KZbin, but if you wanted to try and email them to me at [e-mail] that would be amazing! Totally get it if not. Thank you for supporting us!

[@sanctifystudios]

🍕 Bodywash is Wild 🔥, wish I would have gotten to more Fight The Fade, and Remedy is one that definitely caught my ear so far.

[@ForTheRock]

Yeah man, they are all so good! And Remedy are a great up and coming band!

[@thealternativeworshippodca7593]

🍕 Light The Way killing it this year! 🎸

[@ForTheRock]

They sure are! They keep getting better with each release!

[@samsupercreature2006]

Falling Up in 2050: Seriously guys, this is our final album, goodbye!

[@ForTheRock]

Bruh 😅😂😂

[@umarae27]

Nice list! No Treaty is similar to Wolves At the Gate? I love WATG! Will go subscribe to NT & take a stroll through their playlist. Thanks! I just yesterday discovered the amazing Bill Menchen. (Metal) He has a very unique out-of-the-box sound, plus also has a few that are typical run of the mill. I'm really enjoying his playlists. My everyday staples are: DISCIPLE Skillet WOLVES AT THE GATE Bill Menchen soon daily And i enjoy others like: Crowder Brandon Lake Todd Agnew Joshua Aaron Basically, a little bit of every style. I'm looking forward to hearing your top 10 list.

[@ForTheRock]

Thank you man! So stoked on No Treaty! We have an interview with them from a couple months ago. Really great dudes! I'll have to check out Bill!

[@JasonRand-k3j]

By the way I love your KZbin channel could you do a reaction video for dissilutionists by intercessor it’s there newest single.

[@ForTheRock]

Thank you! I may or may not do more from them. Done a few from their upcoming record so far!

[@sanctifystudios]

Skillet 😭😭😭 haha

[@ForTheRock]

😅😅😅😅

[@stuartdavey7909]

🍕

[@ForTheRock]

Thank you!!

[@scottiematthews5932]

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[@ForTheRock]

🍕🍕 thanks!

[@ChristianMoore92]

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[@ForTheRock]

Thank you! 🍕🍕

[@Matmo]

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[@ForTheRock]

Thank you! 🍕🍕

[@Sedec1m6]

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[@ForTheRock]

Thank you! 🍕🍕

[@Sedec1m6]

@@ForTheRock Welcome. I’m currently trying to find more Christian rock/metal bands to listen to. This video helped a lot. Been saved for 2+ years now.

[@jouniad]

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[@ForTheRock]

Thank you!

[@adamchandler2045]

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[@ForTheRock]

Thank you!