Impending Doom

Impending Doom is a Christian Deathcore band from Riverside, California. They basically (I believe) fit in with many secular deathcore bands in terms of stylistic approach. The downtuned guitars, check. Barely decipherable pig-squeals with glimmers of death growls interspersed, check. Breakdowns, check. Grind passages, check. So if you're into bands like (now I don't know much deathcore, so bear with me) Despised Icon, Carnifex, Graf Orlock, Job for a Cowboy or early Underoath you may want to check these guys out.

Sample the band before you download:


2007 Nailed. Dead. Risen.

Holy Blood

Hailing from Keiv in the Ukraine are the Christian Folk/Black Metal outfit Holy Blood. Yet another band who shouldn't be looked over because of their spiritual beliefs. If you are a fan of bands like Korpiklaani, Finntroll or Ensiferum you should give these dudes a serious listen. They've got a style that has been done before (Hence the similar bands listed) so I won't go too much longer on them. I highly suggest giving them a thorough listen, you'll thank me for this advice someday.

2004 Waves are Dancing

Crimson Moonlight

Crimson Moonlight is a Christian Black Metal band from Sweden. Originally formed to record one demo and play one show they have evolved into one of the best "unblack" metal bands out there today. With Veil of Remembrance onward they have shifted toward a more blackened death metal style with fast grinding parts and have tossed out the keyboards completely. Definitely one of the best (of many others) out on the scene today playing a typically Satanic style and injecting their own faith into their music without being preachy and "Stryper-esque". Do not pass these guys up because they're a Christian band or you'll be making a huge mistake.

2003 The Covenant Progress
2004 Veil of Remembrance