Christian hardcore

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Christian hardcore
Stylistic origins
Cultural origins Late 20th century
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Christian hardcore refers to hardcore punk bands that promote Christian beliefs. How these bands promote Christianity, and to what extent, varies between bands. Christian hardcore bands often openly state their beliefs and employ Christian imagery in their lyrics, and may be considered a part of the Christian music industry.

Fans of Christian hardcore music are not exclusively believers in the Christian religion. Thanks to some innovators in the hardcore movement such as Extol, Zao, Living Sacrifice, and the hardcore movement in general, the audience has become less exclusive.[citation needed] Though the audience of Christian music has changed over the years, the same underlying message of hope and truth still remains a cornerstone in the lyrics of Christian Hardcore.

Notable bands[edit]

Strongarm, one of the first Christian hardcore bands
Band Country Formed Notes
Believer United States 1986 [1]
The Blamed United States 1996 [2]
Blenderhead United States 1994 [3]
Bloodshed United States 1992 [4]
The Chariot United States 2003 [5]
The Crucified United States 1984 [6]
Dynasty United States 2004 [7]
Eso-Charis United States 1995 [8][9]
Everdown United States 1994 [10]
Extol Norway 1993 [11]
Focused United States 1990 [12]
Living Sacrifice United States 1989 [9]
No Innocent Victim United States 1992 [13]
Overcome United States 1993 [14]
Point of Recognition United States 1998 [15]
Scaterd Few United States 1983 [16]
Stretch Arm Strong United States 1992 [17]
Strongarm United States 1993 [18]
Unashamed United States 1993 [19]
Zao United States 1993 [20]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Sergeant D (April 27, 2011). "WHAT IS THE BEST CHRISTIAN METAL/HARDCORE BAND??? [you're moshing 4 Christ]". MetalSucks. Retrieved March 1, 2016. 
  2. ^ Phares, Heather. "The Blamed : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 1, 2016. 
  3. ^ Wilson, Jon (Dec 1996). "Muchacho Vivo". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 1, 2016. 
  4. ^ Steve (May 19, 2015). "Old Music Tuesdays: Bloodshed". Digital Tyrants. Retrieved March 18, 2016. 
  5. ^ Anselmi, JJ. "Jesus would have liked The Chariot". Splice Today. Retrieved May 1, 2016. 
  6. ^ Crawley, Adam (November 11, 2009). "Resurrecting The Crucified". San Diego Reader. Retrieved March 1, 2016. 
  7. ^ Shameless, Rob. "Dynasty". HM Magazine. p. 13. Retrieved November 16, 2016. 
  8. ^ "Eso-Charis – Eso-Charis". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved March 1, 2016. 
  9. ^ a b MacIntosh, Dan (2003) Eso-Charis – Their beginnings at the Wayback Machine (archive index). HM Magazine. Retrieved on June 29, 2016.
  10. ^ Powell 2002, p. 310.
  11. ^ Figgis, Alex (April 1, 1999). "Extol – Burial". Cross Rhythms Magazine No. 50. Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 1, 2016. Melding the best of thrash with elements of progressive metal and hard-core, 'Burial' is one unique musical journey you won't want to miss. 
  12. ^ Powell 2002, p. 334.
  13. ^ Powell 2002, p. 630.
  14. ^ Jesus Freak Hideout. "Overcome". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 22, 2015. 
  15. ^ Figgis, Alex (August 1, 2000). "Point Of Recognition – The Admiration Of A Son". Cross Rhythms Magazine No. 58. Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 1, 2016. 
  16. ^ Tony Cummings (1991-06-01). "Sin Disease". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 1, 2016. 
  17. ^ Powell 2002, p. 890.
  18. ^ Stafford, James. "The Advent Of A Miracle (re-issue)" (album review). Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 1, 2016. 
  19. ^ Powell 2002, p. 972.
  20. ^ Powell 2002, p. 1064.

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