Does anyone know of any christian "screamo-type" bands?
Forgive my ignorance, but what is a screamo-type band? Do they scream a lot?
_________________Michelle
Do mean like, The Devil Wears Prada, and stuff like that?
christian "screamo-type" bands
_________________Sandra Miller
Check out Red, Skillet, Day of Fire (definitely their first CD). These may be what you are looking for.God bless you,Lisa
_________________Lisa
Check out Relient K they have some harder stuff and also some softer stuff that sounds pretty nice. Also Thousand Foot Krutch their older stuff, Pillar, Twelve Stones is a good one as well. I am not 100% on screamo but check them out on Youtube to see a variety. If you are looking for a Punkish sound then Relient K would get that sound quality for you especially their older stuff.
_________________Matthew Guldner
I should have been a little clearer. What exactly is your definition of screamo? The genre seems to be defined differently by different people. Some bands such as TDWP, Emarosa, etc. etc. are defined as screamo, though the type of screamo that the purists will define as the only "true" screamo (Orchid, Embrace, etc. though none of them Christian) don't really sound the same at all. And then there's lot's of stuff that get's tagged as metal or hardcore that's actually nothing more than aggressive modern type "screamo". So it really depends on the way you define the genre, and what you're looking for.There's another difficulty however, being in what way do you define a Christian screamo band? Lyrics, lifestyles' of the members, or both? It's very common (almost trendy) in that scene to call yourself a Christian band or claim that all your members are Christian, though I've met and know of members of these so called Christian bands who are just as worldly (and sometimes worse) as their unchristian counterparts.The modern screamo genre isn't in line much with my liking, but I have several friends who are/were into that sound, and if you could define your question a little better I could maybe try and give you some decent answers, though my knowledge on this topic really doesn't go much deeper than topical.
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_________________James
If you are a bit like me and more "old school" with leanings toward classic rock style sounds then there are a couple of screamo bands that mesh those styles for a really unique sound of their own. I am aware of a few of those bands that also have excellent testimonies and are lyrically great. A few I have enjoyed are War of Ages, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster (although Maylene also does historical stories from their region put to their music as well), and Mortification. Some of Mortifications lyrics are very outstanding works IMHO. I will post a few as examples....BATHED IN BLOODWords & Music by Jayson Sherlock of MortificationBlood poured out for you Blood poured out for meThe blood of Christ that isThe blood that set us freeBlemished we are no moreCleansed as white as snowRedeemed by the sacrificeAlmighty power you knowDeath has been destroyedIt has been overcomeComplete annihilationBy the Holy OneYou can now enterInto God's kingdomDo it before you dieNow is the time[Eph 1:7, Col 1:14, Isaiah 1:18,Eph 1:7, Luke 12:32]ANCIENT PROPHECYBehold the ancient scripture brought forth a prophecyRevealed in the testament of old for all mankind toseeThe prophet Isaiah foretold long agoThe coming of a man who would heal their landHe assumed a servents nature written in Isaiah 53He grew in wisdom and statureHealed many and set them freeTorment and pain gripped the landDesperation of release grew strongThe prophet saw the time was nearImpending deliverance for which they longedThe prophet Isaiah foretold long agoBloodied crucifixion would bring forth redemptionBehold the prophecy revealed before youTestifies of blood spilt from butchered arteriesMangled beyond human likenessShredded meat hanging from his skeletal cageThis Blood spraying from a mass of twisted fleshBrings forth redemption to partake you must receiveDo it now before you die or pay the priceMake a step toward God or be destroyedSurely He hath borne our griefs, weakness and distressAnd carried our sorrows and painYet we ignorantly considered Him strickenSmitten by God and afflictedBut He was wounded for our transgressionsHe was bruised for our guilt and iniquitiesThe chastisement needed to obtain peace and well-beingFor us was upon Him and with the lashings and tormentThat butchered Him we are healed and made completeHe assumed a servants nature written in Isaiah 53He grew in wisdom and statureHealed many and set them freeAncient writings formed on parchment conceivedBeyond the realm of timeFulfillment yet to be achieved timeUnfolds to reveal completionThe prophet Isaiah foretold long agoBlood justificationSpiritual completionThis Blood spraying from a mass of twisted fleshBrings forth redemption to partake you must receiveDo it now before you die or pay the priceMake a step toward God or be destroyed[Isaiah 53:4-5]As I parent I am pretty happy when I hear my kids screamoing the lyrics along with these songs. I can't count the times it has opened doors for my kids to share their faith with their classmates. Not everyones preferred style, I know, but there is no question about the crystal clear message they are portraying.
Solomon101, what did/do you think of Jayson Sherlock's project Horde, and his work with Paramæcium out of curiosity?