Controversial Music Genre: Christian Rock/Metal

Stop right there! I know exactly what you are thinking. Tattoos, ear rings hanging out of the nose, long scraggly hair and a whole lot of jumping around. There is one thing that you totally missed. That is the love that these people have for the Savior of their soul, Jesus Christ. Yes, and they rock all about it! This article compliments another one that I did on Christian rap.

You know Satan is the fallen angel who was head of music in Heaven. It was his attitude in thinking he was greater then God, that caused him to fall. Yes, I agree that there is a lot of music out there that can be considered Satanic or what-not, but let's look beyond the 'cover', if you will.

I want to paint a picture for you, especially Christians who are familiar with church music. Can you imagine a hard core rock group standing there singing to Jesus with all they have. Can you imagine what the Lord, Himself would be thinking? I am almost certain that He would be looking down and smiling, probably in tears. He would even look past that devil tattoo on the man's shoulder. So what makes you and I better then Christ? Who are we?

There are a few Christian rock/metal bands out there that have the outer appearance of your everyday rocker. Oh, but as a hard core rock lover, you can feel the love and see it in the eyes of these rockers. Whether it be making a strong point they are making in the video or singing in their unique way, you can feel the passion. For instance, we have Kutless singing 'Strong Tower'. The song is mainstream Christian and is very powerful!! As with most of the group's music. Please also check out other songs of theirs.

How is Christian rock different then Country Gospel? Country music mainly consists of 'a tear in my beer and woo is me, I lost my wife, dog and everything else'. ha ha. Well, look at this... Country Gospel has the same rhythm with the twang and emotional aspect.

I want to share a few Christian rock bands. Listen to the lyrics really closely. Imagine being that hurt 'Emo kid' and listening to this. Don't you think that it would effect him or her if it was presented in a loving way? Of course it would.

Kutless - My favorite

Seventh Day Slumber

1000 Foot Krutch