Christian Rock

[DudeAsInCool]

It's probably appropriate to start a thread like this on Easter. In my channel surfing, I've occassionally come across some new band, only to find out later that it was a Christian Rock band. Since I don't pay much attention to lyrics (as a Pisces I'm more into the instrumental sound, except Rap, whose lyrics grab by attention lol), I've often found the tunes to be catchy. I'm told that a lot of records are sold to this segmented audience, and they have their own video channels, record companies and distribution centers.

Anyone know of any Christian Bands worth noting? Or, are their any pop songs with a religious bent, that should be posted here? Gospel music? Let us know...

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I'll start:

Turn, Turn, Turn (There is a Season) - The Byrds (1965)

[rainbowdemon]

Don't know too many. Stryper was good in the 80's. I saw a local Christian band a few years ago called Triumph. They were all right.

[liesabath]

I know only one band: 16 Horsepower, great band!

:read this:

http://www.16horsepower.com/gonzofebmarch2004.html

[jipper]

St. Martins chior - fuck relgion, im only doing this because its in fashion

[slum_goddess]

my BF was at Riotstock (woodstock) in 1998 or 99 and saw Creed playing (he said they sucked). personally, religion is the last thing from my mind when i'm rocking out, but hey.

(i actually was converted by alabama 3 but that's a whole 'nother thang).

Edited April 12, 2004 by slum_goddess

[Tic3]

One word for ya: "Impellitteri". Ok, two words: Chris Impellitteri.

Impellitteri may be considered a Christian metal band, depending more on the vocalist than anything else.

Fronted at various times by Rob Rock (Impellitteri, Driver, Angelica, Warriro, Axel Rudi Pell, etc.), and by Graham Bonnet (Rainbow), Impellitteri has been recording since 1987.

Guitaris Chris Impellitteri has been favorably compared to Yngwie Malmsteen (although in my opinion, Chris writes *MUCH* better songs than Yngwie).

With Rob Rock on vocals, the band "Impellitteri" is very much a Christian metal band. With Graham Bonnet on vocals, the band is more of a 'Rainbow on Speed' band. There is a definite difference between the two.

Check out the following CD's (if you can find them):

"Stand In Line" with Graham Bonnet on vocals

"Answer To The Master" with Rob Rock on vocals

Tic3

[GabrielYoungFan]

I like Live and Mercy Me.

[Cerebral_Assassin]

I listen to Stryper, The Benjamin Gate and some of Michael Sweets' solo stuff....not really much into the christian rock theme.......just certain cuts.