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topic_name = Christian metal |
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Christian metal is a form of heavy metal music and progressive rock music with Christian lyrics and themes, a genre of metal created by Christian bands.
=== History ===
Christian metal has its origins in the early 1970s, with [[Resurrection Band]] and [[Jerusalem (Swedish band)|Jerusalem]] are cited as the ealiest Christian metal bands. During the late 1980s, the band [[Stryper]] helped to popularize the genre.
Certain Christian artists have found mainstream acceptance selling millions of albums to both Christian and non-Christian fans, including P.O.D. and Stryper. Many of metalcore's largest successes are Christian bands, including [[Underoath]], [[Norma Jean]], [[Zao (US band)|Zao]], [[As I Lay Dying (band)|As I Lay Dying]], [[Still Remains]], and [[Demon Hunter]].
=== Controversies ===
Several general market metal bands who do not identify themselves as a "Christian band" but still use their lyrics to portray God in a positive light. There are some bands, [[Virgin Black]] and [[Klank]], for example, who have Christian members but prefer to remain in the general market. Other more notable mainstream acts that feature Christian members are [[Shadow Gallery]], [[Magnitude 9]], [[Killswitch Engage]], [[Mercyful Fate]], [[Savatage]], [[Megadeth]], and [[Comeback Kid]].
=== Documentation ===
[[Light in Darkness - Nemesis Divina]] is a documentary about the Christian Black Metal concept.
The documentary was released in early summer of 2008, and it includes [[Frosthardr]], [[Crimson Moonlight]], [[Admonish (band)|Admonish]], [[Horde (band)|Horde]] and [[Pantokrator (band)|Pantokrator]].
The working crew includes producer Stefan Rydehed, who previously finished work on a documentary on the black metal band [[Mayhem (band)|Mayhem]], and David Nilsson, who will focus particularly on the Scandinavian Christian scene and the aforementioned groups.
=== Record labels === Some of the companies invovled in Christian metal include:
*[[Facedown Records]]
*[[Flicker Records]]
*[[Tooth & Nail Records]]
*[[Blood and Ink Records]]
*[http://www.endtimeproductions.com/ [Endtime Productions.com]] === Linksinks ===
*[http://www.grrrrecords.com/ GrrrRecords.com] Grrr Records is the Label of Resurrection Band, Glenn Kaiser and Many More.
*[http://pub21.ezboard.com/bthechristianmetalrealm/ The Christian Metal Realm] A community of Christian metal fans. Features areas for metal music discussion, off-topic general discussion and a prayer and Bible study area.
*[http://www.firestream.net/ Firestream] A Christian rock and metal fan forum
*[http://www.godcore.com Godcore.com] Christian Music Database
*[http://www.nordicmission.net] Nordic Mission.com]*[http://www.endtimeproductions.com/ Endtime Productions.com]
{{returnto}} [[Contemporary Christian Music]]
[[Category:Christian music]]
