Best Christian Rock Bands
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More comments about SkilletBreaking Benjamin, Smile Empty Soul, Rev Theory and Story of the Year.
None of these are christian. To be honest, I didn't think christian rock had much to offer for me. I was looking for emotional music, stuff about struggles and feelings and not the conventional hallelujah. When I hear that too often, I get the feeling it's... Empty. They don't mean what they're saying, they just shout it out and say what their audience want to hear. Going through a tough time myself, I preferred darker songs about misery. It was around this time that I came across Red. Starting off with Breathe Into Me and Death Of Me, I noticed their use of classic instruments such as the cello. I missed that in my usual music list, so I put them there.
After a while of increasing admiration ("wow! This siunds really good! ") I began to see their deepness, their honesty. Gradually I started to appreciate them not only for what they said, but for what they had to say. It is now my favourite band, I have a renewed interest in christian rock and seeing this large list of bands I only want more.
Red rocks the world, and they rock the world for God. That's why they are my number one.
1. Relient K (Nothing can beat "More Than Useless" and "Be My Escape")
2. Thousand Foot Krutch (The only band that I like almost as much as Relient K. The album "The End is Where we Begin" made me really like this band. )
3. Hawk Nelson (I love there podcasts)
4. FM Static (Another great band from Trevor McNevan)
5. Petra (The band that started it all. )
6. Family Force 5 (Let me see you WOBBLE! )
7. TobyMac (Even after dc Talk he's still great. Acually better. )
8. Dc Talk ("Jesus Freak" is probably the most known christian rock song ever. )
9. Switchfoot (Everyone likes Switchfoot it seems. )
10. Skillet (A great band, but a little overrated)
Hope you all agree!
Really inspiring, meaningful lyrics, tend to be what I need to hear when I put on my ipod
Recommended to anyone
"Stop asking Oprah what to do"!
They come first, or should, not only for their verses, but for their spirit, for the love they have and who sings it: God. After they give charitable donations facts and are poor.
1. Relient K
2. Hawk Nelson
3. Thousand Foot Krutch
4. Petra
5. Switchfoot
6. Skillet
7. FM Static (I don't know why they are not even on this list. )
8. Newsboys
9. Family Force Five
10. Kutless
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While it is not an excuse, it is hard to be overly critical of Stryper when the churches shut their doors to them, and the Christian bookstores refused to carry them.
No, there is none greater than Stryper in quality, and the road they had to travel.
They have a cd coming out in october. It was recorded at Big Fish Studios in Southern California. The same studio that switchfoot and P.O.D. records at.
1. red
2. skillet
3. third day
4. casting crowns
5. big daddy weave
even though big daddy weave should be on here
To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. (1 Corinthians 9:20 NIV)
UnderOath reaches a demographic that Casting Crowns and Jeremy Camp don't. If all Christian bands were to "sound Christian" then some people might never have that message reach them. Step out of your safe little Christian bubble and be grateful that Jesus is spreading through the ENTIRE music industry, not just Christian Contemporary. I'm proud that my God can be found everywhere.
God Bless!
Hard rocking stuff from Tennessee. 3-2-1! Play it Loud.
Decyfer Down is awesome. Trust me you will not be disappointed.
This is my favorite band from years ago, I can't believe they are in 16th place
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More comments about FireflightAwesome. This band has great melodies, and really catchy lyrics. Journey into space and code name raven are some of the best songs out there!
Great Christian Alternative Rock Band! Check out these songs :
- In The Valley Of The Dying Sun
- If
- Dangerous
- Elevator
- Relentless
This band provides phenomenal music, challenging listeners to consider their worldview without being too "religious. "
Seventh Day Slumber is just the band! Their lyrics are really awesome.
Listen to their Finally Awake album really wonderful...... this is one of the best Christian Rock band.
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Brilliant. Like many good Christian bands why are these so low? I listen to these guys all the time now. Their music really speaks to me. God bless you all
I know many people don't know their songs but this band's pretty epic too. They're disbanded now but I never experienced to get used to their songs. Great band
Why isn't TobyMac on this list, he is better than anyone on this list but family force five is pretty good
Hillsong, Casting Crowns, and MercyMe are not rock. Creed is not Christian. This should be at the top, even though not all their stuff is completely rock, they rock every style they do so they win.
Why is Family Force 5 and FM Static so low? I love both of the bands. They deserve a better spot then what there placed at. Especially FF5.
sound of truth is the best song in the world. Their lyrics our the best.
They are the best Christian metalcore band in the world. Cauterize and
Paralyzed our good to.
Specially write it down as well as afterglow.
It really reminds of something, or someone existing up in the sky up in high.
if you still disagree go and find HIS Tomb Empty where as you find jimmy tomb with rotten bones, definitely jimmy might be weeping and gnashing his teeth in hell
Best rock band ever! Why isn't in top 10 at least?
Love it, connects me directly with Gog! Leeland Moring is an amazing author and all of them amazing musicians! There is no way to listen leeland and continue being the same after that
Check out the song "Enter this temple"... Its bound to change the rank of Leeland... Good vocal work and great songs which touches the heaven...
This band is beast! Everyone should have their music on their IPod.. No joke bro. They rock. Icon for hire should definitely be top 5.
Icon for hire is christian and its rock! I can't believe they weren't on the list! My 3rd favorite band is icon for hire
Icon for Hire is a great band! They just aren't as widespread as some other bands.
I am Yours to use. I am lifting empty hands 'cause I was made for You". The lyrics kinda say it all.
And if your more of a softer rock person, then listen to "No One Else Knows" by them. Its about how no one knows what your going through or how you feel but the Lord Almighty. "When no one else knows how I feel, Your love for me is proven real. When no one else cares where I've been, You run to me with outstretched hands and You hold me in your arms again". Its the best for anyone and I think even heavy christian rock lovers will love this song!
Sorry guys for making the message so long but I really AM super surprised that they aren't up here! Or maybe they are and I missed them? Sorry. Laugh out loud. Well actually I'm not but ill just say I am. God Bless y'all!
Amazing progressive thrash madness! This band ranks up there with the other great thrash bands on the market like Metallica, Megadeth, Exodus, Annihilator, Slayer, Anthrax, etc. Also on the first album, the vocalist sounds just like King Diamond with his shrieking high vocals. Excellent stuff here!
Tourniquet is not a rock band, they are a progressive thrash band, though they have one album that could be labelled hard rock "Crawl To China" that said Tourniquet is the best musical act in Christendom followed by Rez Band
Amazing Christian Hardcore Rock Band! Totally worth your time to check out! They have pretty amazing talent.
This band was just introduced to me by my brother, and know they were under my skin.. I wish I could get to see them in person.. With their punk rock christian genre, this band surely is a must hear band of all time! Stellar kart rocks!
The Devil Wears Prada is the best metal band in the business Christian or otherwise, so they should at least be in the top 10. Dear love was great and so was with roots above and branches bellow and dead throne. Although plagues was pretty terrible for The Devil Wears Prada it was still pretty good.
The Devil Wears Prada is one of the best bands of all time. They have a strong focus on sin - in particular lust and materialism in their lyrics. They stand strong on their message and meaning during live performances as well. They have definitely brought me closer to my faith. "Come back to your faith, come back to grace"
I had no idea this was a Christian band and I'm Christian... I failed I don't deserve their awesomeness then...
Vote them up higher.
not many groups can match them
Aaron Gillespie in all his projects shows how a real worshipper is
But pretty hard and a lot of these bands are pretty easy listening... Or not even rock... I like mercy me and casting crowns, but I wouldn't rate those on a rack list, maybe country and Hillsong great worship music(not rock). Hey have not even seen blindside mentioned yet. Fig a figout, danerins
I love them so much all of there songs always touch my heart.
These guys not only play with more talent and soul than any band I've ever heard, they're also humble and give praise and glory to the Lord. They are my standard on what a good band is and unfortunately there is very few bands that come close to their level
One of the hardest, and best quality musical bands ever. Drums are insane, and so are the guitars. I'm not even the greatest fan of screamo voices, but they are simply amazing, I don't know why they could possibly be so low! Listen to them!
One of the early pioneers in Christian alternative rock. Very creative and sounded like nothing out there. Shawl was the best album and then Mercury was the craziest thing I had ever heard in Christian music. If you like quirky and creative with a lot of rock, Prayer Chain is the band.
Before Their Eyes is an amazing Christian Rock Band. Probably the best one out there. They are truly an amazing band. They're totally worth your time and effort. Please check them out. :)
"1 Skillet. 2 We As Human. 3 Thousand foot krutch. THAT SHOULD BE THE ORDER! If you like metal and christain, listen to We As Human.
When their debut record came out in 1994, they were the literal Christian Super-group. With the rhythm section of Stryper, Jimi Bennett's soaring vocals and Rex Carroll's mind blowing fret work, King James were the best of the best. Look for a NEW album SOON!
Listen to all their songs... No seriously... Listen to everyone because their all good
Good +great+awesome+amazing+music= the afters
This band really inspires me to keep moving forward. I love their song "Lift me up" because it shows that whatever we have to go through, God is with us all the way.
Passionate love driven group, awesome band to listen to to make you see just how beautiful life really is
"Never Alone" is an awesome song, my all time favorite...
They resemble Evanescence a lot... But they have their own style of praise singing though...
Plus "Thoughts of You" song is really really amazing!
"I need You to Love me" is yet another brilliant spiritual number...
They are the most rocking' band I have ever heard! The first time I heard "Million Voices" I was in love! Lauren is the drummer and sings lead, Alyssa plays base, piano, and sings lead, and Becca plays guitar and sings! Keep Quiet is also one of my favorites because it explains why we shouldn't e ashamed of Jesus. Their new album "Love and War" also has many different styles but still are fantastic.
This band should be at #3! The guys in the band bring an interesting twist to Christian music. Their songs are a great mixture of rock, pop and worship. I love this band! Check them out please!
These guys are AWESOME! There is no other band that comes close.
Buy and listen There first album The Alinment To see what I mean.
Here are my top 10 christian bands,
1. Red.
2. SAMESTATE.
3. Flyleaf.
4. Third Day.
5. Fireflight.
6. Jars of Clay.
7. Switchfoot.
8. Skillet.
9. Casting Crowns.
10. NeedToBreathe.
Gotta go with the legends, Got hooked on "Reject" from the Reborn album, then the "Hamming Process" dropped and WOW. Thank you.. The best concert I went to had to be when they toured with Demon Hunter
Influencing those in great darkness to the life of the king of kings Jesus Christ
Come on people give em a try you won't be sorry if you love well exicuted hard music
More comments about Living SacrificeI concur; TobyMac should be in the top 10 bands.
I like these guys a lot. My favorite song that they do is called undone. It is a really meaningful song and has a great tune. Why in the world isn't disciple even on this list though. Anyways this band should be ranked higher than this.
While I was waiting in line to meet stephan (steven? ) baldwin at creation fest in PA, these guys took the stage of the lesser knowns just trying to get a start... Myself and my best friend were so blown away by these guys. Every song has meaning every song filled with compassion and comfort, and yes I have to admit they sound sort of like queen in a sense. They should definitely be higher on the list if not the top ten... If you can find the song they never record but end every show with you will know what I am talking hilarious guys and very personable... Coming second only to family force five those guys are so down to earth its scary
Love this band! If you ever loved Queen and the voice of Freddie Mercury then this band is going to blow you away. The lead singer is amazing, the lyrics are passionate and thought provoking. This is one to check out!
They are a really great metal band! But not well known yet keep up the good work guys
I'm sad they have broke up chip k for the win
These guys are awesome, a lot of their music is really catchy and I especially like their version of Amazing grace. They should be much further up the list than this.
Like green day? Must be good ever since I've been trying to get right with god I've wanted to listrn to better music I have now
Like Green Day God, way better live, though
I<3Queen
I think Starfield needs to get up higher on the list. There music is the right amount of rock 'n' roll and quite music. I can't even describe how get they are.
Super cool... Love most all of their songs. Listen to Top of Our Lungs or No other Saviour. They rock so hard, and have such great faith. Ya Tim and Jon
Good solid rocking... Just listen and then you'll know.
More comments about StarfieldGreat new band from Wisconsin. They have a great debut album, and just got signed to Momentous Records and are working on their follow up album already. Up and coming great band here!
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i mean, seriously?
they could rock this hard and still having real faith in Jesus Christ? I've been listening to them for years.
they're just the best!