Top Christian Metal Bands

This metalcore band, hailing from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, got started in 2003 while some of the guys were still in high school. They were signed by Solid State Records in 2005 and since, have seen three of their studio albums rise to #1 on the Christian music charts.

August Burns Red Members:

• Jake Luhrs (Vocals)
• JB Brubaker (Guitar)
• Brent Rambler (Guitar)
• Dustin Davidson (Bass)
• Matt Greiner (Drums)

August Burns Red Starter Songs:

• "Back Burner" (Purchase/Download)
• "Barbarian" (Purchase/Download)
• "Black Sheet" (Purchase/Download)

This metal band from Seattle was started in 2000 by brothers Don and Ryan Clark. In the beginning, they hid their real identities, going by only "Sgt. Serpent, Chuck Knuckles, Utah Biggs, Arm, and John Gredal." This caused a bit of controversy and got a lot of attention.

Demon Hunter Members:

• Ryan Clark (Vocals)
• Patrick Judge (Guitar)
• Ryan Helm (Guitar)
• Jonathan Dunn (Bass)
• Yogi Watts (Drums)

Demon Hunter Starter Songs:

• "As We Wept" (Purchase/Download)
• "Coffin Builder" (Purchase/Download)
• "Everything Was White" (Purchase/Download)

This metalcore band from Sioux City, Iowa was started in 2005. They are one of the busiest Christian metal bands, touring almost non-stop. They are also one of the most outspoken bands you will find on the metal scene where faith is concerned, flat out calling their music "their mission."

For Today Members:

• Mattie Montgomery (Vocals)
• Ryan Leitru (Guitar/Keys)
• Mike Reynolds (Guitar)
• Brandon Leitru (Bass)
• David Morrison (Drums)

For Today Starter Songs:

• "Redemption" (Purchase/Download)
• "Immanuel (The Redeemer)" (Purchase/Download)
• "Devastator" (Purchase/Download)

This metal band from Dayton, Ohio formed in 2005. Their name came from the book The Devil Wears Prada, not as an attempt to capitalize on the popularity of it, but as a way to explain that fashion, name brands, popularity and bank balances won't matter to God when you are standing before the throne.

The Devil Wears Prada Members:

• Mike Hranica (Vocals)
• Chris Rubey (Guitar)
• Jeremy DePoyster (Guitar)
• Andy Trick (Bass)
• Daniel Williams (Drums)
• James Baney (Keys)

The Devil Wears Prada Starter Songs:

• "Danger: Wildman" (Purchase/Download)
• "Rosemary Had an Accident" (Purchase/Download)
• "Texas Is South" (Purchase/Download)

This metal band from Tampa, Florida formed in 1997 in former lead singer Dallas Taylor's bedroom. Their have been plenty of changes in the line-up (none of the original members remain) but their faith and the reason that they perform hasn't changed a bit.

Define The Great Line, their 2006 release, hit RIAA Gold in under five months.

Underoath Members:

• Spencer Chamberlain (Vocals)
• Timothy McTague (Guitar)
• James Smith (Guitar)
• Grant Brandell (Bass)
• Daniel Davison (Drums)
• Christopher Dudley (Keys)

Underoath Starter Songs:

• "Breathing In A New Mentality" (Purchase/Download)
• "A Moment Suspended In Time" (Purchase/Download)
• "Down, Set, Go" (Purchase/Download)

This hardcore band came to us from Erie, Pennsylvania in 2003. Having lived through some of the worst that life can throw at you, brothers Leroy and Alex Hamp know about dark places from first hand experience. Surrounded by violence brought on by their father, enduring physical and emotional abuse and even being kidnapped, their faith is what kept them alive. They want to share that hope with people all over the world.

War of Ages Members:

• Leroy Hamp (Vocals)
• Alex Hamp (Drums)        
• Steve Brown (Guitar)     
• Brandon Bernatowiz (Guitar)
• T.J. Alford (Bass) 

War of Ages Starter Songs:

• "Battle On" (Purchase/Download)
• "Guide For The Helpless" (Purchase/Download)
• "Rise From The Ashes" (Purchase/Download)