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{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Christian metal |
subtopics = Documentaries - [[Light in Darkness - Nemesis Divina]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}
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]].
Some metal fans consider the use of Christian lyrics to be opposed to the "true" purpose of metal while some Christians consider metal music opposed to their faith. However, many metal fans and artists see metal as a genre of music such as any genre be it blues, ska, punk, or otherwise. The lyrics of any song reflects the beliefs of the piece's author. Therefore Christian metal is created when these metal artist write in such a way that reflects their faith in Christ.
=== 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]]
*[[Endtime Productions]]
==Quotes==
== External links Links ==
*[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]]
