/r/christianmetal
A community for sharing metal from a Christian perspective.
Get your Christian metal fix here, whether it be traditional, power, speed, doom, thrash, progressive, gothic, black, death, or grindcore. Anything Christian metal related is allowed, whether it be discussion, videos, or links to music.
Also check out /r/christianhardcore and /r/christcore. For Christian music in general, check out /r/christianmusic.
Our rules are simple:
Be civil.
Only Christian metal, please. Christian metalcore/deathcore and hardcore are better suited for /r/christcore or /r/christianhardcore.
No piracy.
Tell us about your post. Post your tracks using the Artist - Song [Genre, Release Year] (Origin) format. This gives the readers some context.
If you have any problems here, feel free to message our moderators.
New Subscribers: Are you new to Christian metal? Below is a list of essential Christian metal albums selected by our readers:
Band | Album | Year |
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Traditional | ||
Barnabas | Hear the Light | 1980 |
Leviticus | Jag Skall Segra | 1983 |
Stryper | Soldiers Under Command | 1985 |
Barren Cross | Rock for the King | 1986 |
Saint | Time's End | 1986 |
Holy Soldier | Holy Soldier | 1990 |
Power | ||
Apostle | Metal for the Master | 1983 |
Sacred Warrior | Rebellion | 1988 |
Seventh Avenue | Rainbowland | 1995 |
Narnia | Awakening | 1997 |
Theocracy | Theocracy | 2003 |
Gothic | ||
Saviour Machine | Saviour Machine I | 1993 |
Thrash | ||
Vengeance Rising | Human Sacrifice | 1988 |
Believer | Sanity Obscure | 1990 |
Deliverance | Weapons of our Warfare | 1990 |
Seventh Angel | The Torment | 1990 |
Tourniquet | Psycho Surgery | 1991 |
Detritus | If But for One | 1993 |
Progressive | ||
Extol | Burial | 1998 |
Harmony | Chapter II: The Aftermath | 2003 |
Doom | ||
Trouble | Psalm 9 | 1984 |
Veni Domine | Fall Babylon Fall | 1991 |
Paramæcium | Exhumed of the Earth | 1993 |
Forsaken | Evermore | 1997 |
Death | ||
Incubus | Beyond the Unknown | 1990 |
Living Sacrifice | Living Sacrifice | 1991 |
Mortification | Scrolls of the Megilloth | 1992 |
Crimson Thorn | Unearthed | 1995 |
Pantokrator | Blod | 2003 |
Black | ||
Horde | Hellig Usvart | 1994 |
Antestor | Return of the Black Death | 1998 |
Crimson Moonlight | Veil of Remembrance | 2004 |
Compilation | ||
Split | California Metal | 1987 |
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Specifically for their album “Along the Sacred Path”
Ill go first i was listening to the doom eternal soundtrack cuz i wanted somthing badass i knew i shouldnt be listening to it then i found skillet (dont ask me how) and ive been hooked on christain metal never gone back to listening to doom games soundtracks
Their album “Along the Sacred Path” is dedicated to stories of famous Christians.
What are your thoughts on them? Are they "christian friendly" or at least have some songs like this?
Specifically with scripture-based lyrics and a similar style to Sabaton
I like death metal, thrash metal and when you mix in black metal to death or thrash it sounds pretty cool and if you mix death and thrash its awsome and if you mix all three id assume youd get something kinda like toxic holocaust. What are some cool bands that yall think id like. Also i dont like black metal by itself exept the band immortal theyre decent.
I’ve felt convicted of a few songs on the Carolus Rex album and all of Metalizer, but as far as everything else goes I love how they tell stories from history.
Preferably a FFDP styled band.
I know of klank and his various projects and I know of Starset, is there anther band with somewhat of sci fi themes?
Recently I've really been digging The Moshketeers, and I like their brand of Crossover Thrash.
Here are the bands I know about in the genre so far so you know what to recommend:
God bless!
I've been testing some AI generated content for some metal music generation. Developed the idea of a metal band called St. Peter's Cross.
Here's a song that was created in the process.
ST PETER'S CROSS - Archangel's Descent (youtube.com)
Have some more coming depending on how many people like.
Please let me know your thoughts.
Does Orphaned Land have songs with occult/satanic themes? I know they're not Christian, but I've seen them very vaguely possibly connected with the latter on the internet...
Does anyone have any precise info?
This came up on my YouTube suggestions. Aside from the AI art playing throughout the video, the music is fantastic. If you're a fan of symphonic metal you'll enjoy this. Male and female vocals, includes harmonizing. Part 3 of the suite is my favorite.
WITH THE DAWN THE STONE ROLLED AWAY, DARK WOLF DEFEATED IN LIGHT OF DAY FROM DEATH'S DARK SHROUD, HE EMERGES STRONG, THE DIVINE SHEPHERD HIS REIGN'S BEGUN!!!!
Think they have have an Eastern Christian (Orthodox) influence so, that's not my cup of tea, but the songs I've listened to so far don't venture too far into that besides having some Latin parts, which just make the songs even cooler. Think this suite is all about Easter. Gonna have to check put their other songs.
Just found this trio of sisters. They're pretty good, with interesting blend of bubble gum high school girl music (I don't listen to that style at all) and heavy metal. Band is called Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh https://youtu.be/5u1Dy5I17bs?si=Kv3eTZJEE-MUK8_A
Bandcamp Friday means the site is waiving their cut of purchases made, so more money goes to support the artists. Always a good time to snag tunes and merch. Opprobrium also has a checkout code that will still be up Friday for 50% off all their stuff.
Any other recommendations for good Christian metal to grab and support? ( or fill in the blank core, just don't tell the mods 🤣 )
I'm an Orthodox Christian, so maybe even Orthodox German Unblack Metal?.
If not thats fine.
Ive heard alot of Good things about Holyname.
Any other suggestions? Ones that are actually Orthodox Christians themselves.