Rock N Metal Faith

Is this a blend of old and new for Stryper? Join us as we dive into their seventh studio album Murder By Pride, a follow up to Reborn. We discuss its musical style, lyrical themes, and the band's evolution. We also cover recent news, new music releases, and insights into the band's history and future plans. Plug It In: Payton Parrish- Word of God Email: rocknmetal.faith@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

It's April, time for this month’s bonus episode. This time our feature band is the legendary Rez Band, as we do a quick overview and album highlights. Also, I came across the answer to a question about Rez that I’ve had for a while. Plus, as with each month’s bonus, we get into birthdays. Notable birthdays include Jamie Rowe, John Cooper, Wendi Kaiser, George Ochoa, and others. Email: rocknmetal.f...

With this being the first episode in April, Arin and Kris decided they would celebrate Easter with songs that have Cross in the title. The only requirement was that it had cross in the title and it had to rock. We'll see if Kris can follow the rules. We have made a list of songs from all styles of Christian rock and heavy metal, as we talk about why we picked these songs and what makes them good....

“I still don’t know why we’re doing this.” What we are doing is starting a new series about 80’s bands that made albums in the 90’s. We are starting off with Holy Soldier’s Promise Man. After a great debut for the 80’s hair metal enthusiasts and a strong follow up with Last Train, Holy Soldier found themselves in the mid 90’s with a new singer. Promise Man is released and is a shock to fans, as it...

It's March and time for another bonus episode highlighting this month’s birthdays. This month, we are doing our short monthly feature on legendary band Petra, one of the pioneers in Christian rock. This is just a quick highlight covering a couple of key line ups and essential albums from Petra.   Email: rocknmetal.faith@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

“I don’t know if I’m pronouncing the name right. I used to get into arguments over how the name is pronounced.” Canadian Christian rockers Siloam is featured in this episode with their debut, Sweet Destiny. This band was started due to the drummer’s incredible testimony and that is reflected in some of the songs. Have a listen and discover what we like and didn’t like about this album. This episod...

“I wish I had better quality gear.” We welcome once again, guitarist Rex Carroll of White Cross. This time, he discusses the early days of the band, the challenges and frustrations faced during the recording of their debut album, and the impact it had on the Christian rock scene. Rex shares insights into his collaboration with Kenny Tamplin, the recording process, and the music industry dynamics,...

Time for the February bonus episode. This month, the band being covered is Barren Cross. I’ll get into a brief history, line-up, and key songs to check out. After that, it's time to look at the birthdays. Notable birthdays include members from Petra, Narnia and Skillet. February seems to be a somber month, as there are quite a few death anniversaries, including members of Mortification and Sacred...

Is Narnia, a Christian Yngwie Malmsteen? Even Yngwie thinks they sound a little like him. We go through the wardrobe to explore the music of the Swedish neo-classical band, Narina. We discuss the band's history, musical style, unique sound, and influences. Also, Arin and Kris get into their favorite songs from Narnia's rich discography. Have a listen and find out if Kris has actually listened to N...

Music's personal, right? Michael Sweet's voice is iconic. It’s time to talk Stryper again, as we’re up to Reborn for our Stryper album reviews. This time we thought it would be fun to compare it to the updated and redone version; Reborn Again by Michael Sweet. We are also joined by Lee Haley of One Bad Pig. First, Lee shares his journey with One Bad Pig and then reflects on the lasting legacy of S...

Holy Soldier’s debut is a defining work of Christian Metal. In this episode, Arin Hancock and Kris Plamondon delve into the legacy of Christian metal band Holy Soldier, focusing on their first two albums. Both albums were produced by David Zaffirro, from their debut pop metal masterpiece to their sort of subdued bluesy Last Train, and both set standards in the scene. While Holy Soldier had problem...

This is a bonus episode format for the podcast. Every month we publish a bonus episode Highlighting birthdays in the Christian rock and metal scene for that month. This time, we've also started a new feature where we do a short feature on a band. this is just a quick overview. This month we do a quick highlight on the Christian  band Allies. January's birthdays include members from Vengeance, Petr...

New Music Highlights: Behold the Beloved. It’s the end of the year. Time for a look back and year in review, as we do the best of the year episode. Arin Hancock and Kris Plamondon discuss the results of a Stryper poll, review their favorite songs and albums from the past year,  while highlighting new music releases and rank their top albums of the year, including works by Behold the Beloved, Under...

Its December, time for a quick bonus episode to run through this month's birthdays in the Christian rock and metal scene. We have birthdays from Bride, Demon Hunter, Leviticus, Petra, Skillet and others. Email: rocknmetal.faith@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rock N Metal Faith (@rocknmetal_faith) • Instagram photos and videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

X-Sinner's influence in the Christian rock scene is significant. With a new album for X-Sinner, Going Out With a Bang! about to be released, Arin Rockman Hancock and Kris Plamondon dive into the music of X-Sinner, giving an overview of their three albums, discussing their favorite songs, and the band's history. They explore the evolution of X-Sinner's sound through their albums 'Get It', 'Peace Tr...

The formation of One Bad Pig was a blend of humor and serious ministry. Join us for part 2 and the conclusion of our conversation with Carey Kosher Womack, the lead vocalist and screamer for One Bad Pig. Carey shares his journey of faith and the formation of the band, as well as, their early performances, including a pivotal moment at the Labor Day Christian Music Festival, and the unique collabor...

Time to celebrate the November birthdays and album releases. This month’s birthdays include Terry Haw, Randy Thomas, Dan Huff, Bill Glover, and Lori Peters. We also have Michael Sweet album anniversaries and death remembrances of Kevin Whisler, Steve Whitaker, and Steve Osbourne. Email: rocknmetal.faith@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rock N Met...

In this episode, Carey Kosher Womack opens up and shares his journey of faith, struggles with alcohol, and the formation of  One Bad Pig. He reflects on his upbringing in a Christian household, his teenage years filled with rebellion, and the pivotal moments that led him back to faith. Carey also discusses the challenges faced by One Bad Pig in the Christian music scene, including being banned fro...

In this episode of the Rock and Metal Faith Podcast, we delve into the intersection of music and faith, with the Christian metal band Saint and their album 'The Revelation.' The conversation gets into analysis of the album's tracks, which are inspired by the Book of Revelation, discussing the themes of the album, the significance of its biblical references, and sharing our personal favorites, all...

The Rock and Metal Faith Podcast merges music and faith. In this episode Arin Rockman H celebrates October, a month filled with significant birthdays, discusses significant album anniversaries, and shares exciting news about upcoming releases, particularly from Petra, with a promising first single. Deliverance is working on new music that aims to stay relevant.  

This episode of the Rock and Metal Faith podcast features an engaging conversation with Doug Van Pelt, editor of Heaven's Metal magazine, discussing the intersection of music and faith, the history of Christian metal, and the influential bands in the genre. The conversation also includes the big 4 of Christian Thrash: Deliverance, Vengeance Rising, Tourniquet, and Living Sacrifice. rocknmetalfaith...

The Rock and Metal Faith Podcast explores the intersection of music and faith. In this episode of the Rock and Metal Faith Podcast, host Arin Rockman H and co-host Kris interview Robert Campbell, also known as Lazarus Grimm. They discuss Robert's musical journey, the challenges he faced, including his wife's health issues and his military experience, and how these experiences shaped his music and...

In this episode of the Rock and Metal Faith podcast, Arin Rockman H gives his thoughts on Michael Sweet's album 'Truth'. Arin also talks about the Christian music scene in the 90s and the trouble with keeping informed, as well as birthdays and album anniversaries.  email: rocknmetal.faith@gmail.com www.instagram.com/rocknmetal_faith www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556515708634 www.youtube.com/@R...

The Rock and Metal Faith Podcast explores the intersection of music and faith. We finish off the top 100 Christian guitarists, as we countdown from 10-1. Join us, as we discuss our choices and compare them to the list that was compiled, and share our thoughts and find a few surprises. Plug It In: Barren Cross- Imaginary Music Rock N Metal Faith: A Christian Rock Music podcast | Arin Rockman H Emai...

The Rock and Metal Faith Podcast explores the intersection of music and faith. Ep #41Have some fun with Arin and Kris, as they crack jokes discuss all things dairy, and dive into the album 'I Scream Sunday' by One Bad Pig. They explore the band's humorous approach to music, discuss listener feedback, and analyze various songs from the album, highlighting both serious and comical themes, and the si...