Top Christian Hard Rock Bands

12 Stones was formed in 2000 in Mandeville, Louisiana (a small suburb North of New Orleans). They were signed by Wind-Up Records in 2002 and have released 3 albums since then.

12 Stones Discography

• Anthem For The Underdog, 2007 (Compare Prices)
• Potter's Field, 2004 (Compare Prices)
• 12 Stones, 2002 (Compare Prices)

12 Stones Band Members

Paul McCoy – Vocals
Eric Weaver – Guitar
Aaron Gainer – Drums
Justin Rimer - Guitar
Shawn Wade - Bass

In 2003 Paul McCoy was featured on the Evanescence song "Bring Me To Life" and he won a GRAMMY for Best Hard Rock Performance.

Dead Poetic was first formed in a church in Ohio in 1997, when the members were all in their early teens. Their first show was at their Middle School's annual talent show. In 2000, Dead Poetic played Cornerstone and caught the attention of Tooth & Nail Records. A year later they were signed by Solid State (a division of Tooth & Nail) and their debut alubm released in 2002.

Dead Poetic Discography

• The Finest, 2007 (Compare Prices)
• Vices, 2006 (Compare Prices)
• New Medicines, 2004 (Compare Prices)
• Four Wall Blackmail, 2002 (Compare Prices)

Dead Poetic Band Members

Zach Miles - guitar
Brandon Rike - vocals
Dusty Redmon - guitar
Jesse Sprinkle - drums
John Brehm - bass

Originally known as Allysonhymn (pronounced "all-eyes-on-him, Decyfer Down formed in 1999 as an acoustic group with 2 members -- drummer Josh Oliver and guitarist Brandon Mills. 2002 brought a lot of changes to the band. They added members, changed their name to Decyfer Down and switched to a rock sound. SRE Recordings signed the group in 2006 and their debut came out that summer.

Decyfer Down Discography

• Crash, May 5, 2009 (Purchase/Download Digital EP)
• End Of Grey, 2006 (Compare Prices)

Decyfer Down Band Members

TJ Harris - Vocals, Guitar
Brandon Mills - Guitar
Josh Oliver - Drums
Chris Clonts - Guitar

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Kevin Young was in middle school when the first thoughts of forming a band entered his mind. At 13, Young and drummer Tim Barrett formed Disciple and in December 1992 they added guitarist Brad Noah to the lineup. Over the next 8 years, they recorded and released 4 more albums, and in October 2003 they added bassist Joey Fife to become a quartet.

They went back to the studio in early 2004 to record Rise Up and got the attention of A&R men at major labels across the country. They eventually signed with SRE.

Disciple Discography

• Southern Hospitality, 2008
• Scars Remain, 2006
• Rise Up, 2005
• Back Again, 2003
• By God, 2000
• This Might Sting A Little, 1999
• My Daddy Can Whip Your Daddy, 1997
• What Was I Thinking?, 1995

Ever Stays Red was formed in the fall of 2002. In 2004, the band released their debut album independently with a second indie release 2 years later. In early 2007, Ever Stays Red was signed by Vertical Shift Records (VSR Music), a new label distributed by EMI CMG.

Ever Stays Red Discography

• On The Brink of it All, 2008 (Compare Prices)
• These Words Become Us, 2006
• I'll Tell The World, 2003 (Purchase/Download)

Ever Stays Red Members

Dustin Carlson - Vocals/Guitar
Zach Andresen - Guitar/Vocals
Erik Brunner - Bass
Josh Carlson - Drums

Ilia, formerly known as Relentless Pursuit, was formed in the fall of 2003. In 2005 some of the members decided to take music to the next level and enrolled at Visible school, a music and worship arts college, in Memphis, Tennessee. In the summer of 2007 the all-girl band decided to hit the road full time and they've been playing all over ever since. Ilia isn't signed yet, but with the popularity that they're gaining, it won't be long before labels are beating down their doors.

Ilia Discography

• ilia EP, 2007 (Purchase/Download)

Ilia Members

Lindsey Pierce - Rhythm/Lead Guitar
Melissa Newman - Lead/Rhythm Guitar
Jessica Frizzell - Drums
Katie Knott - Bass/BGV
Alyssa Duncan - Vocals

One Minute Halo hit The Dallas music scene in the summer of 2001. They started with small underground venues gaining fans at every show and building a name for themselves. That name got bigger and bigger as they opened for bands like 40 Below Summer, Blindside, Pillar, RED, Sevendust, Seventh Day Slumber, Skillet, Thousand Foot Krutch and Trapt. For an indie band, they have spent more time on stage than many signed bands.

One Minute Halo Discography

• Against the Grain, 2009 (Purchase/Download)
• Places EP, 2008 (Purchase/Download)

One Minute Halo Essential Song

• "Rescue" (Purchase/Download)

One Minute Halo Members

Jeromy Moorehead - Vocals
Joey Catalano - Guitar
Terry Johnson - Guitar
Chris Downs - Bass
Brian Butts - Drums

P.O.D. (Payable on Death) was formed in 1992 in San Ysidro, California by Marcos Curiel, Noah Bernardo (Wuv) and Wuv's cousin, Sonny Sandoval. Mark Daniels (Traa) joined in 1993. Throughout the 90s, P.O.D. sold more than 40,000 copies of their three homemade EPs. Atlantic Records signed the band in 1998. Marcos left in 2003 and was replaced with Jason Truby. In 2006 Marcos rejoined the band. Jason left and P.O.D. left Atlantic.

P.O.D. Discography

• When Angels And Serpents Dance, 2008
• Greatest Hits: The Atlantic Years, 2006
• Testify, 2006
• The Warriors EP, Vol. 2, 2005
• Payable On Death, 2003
• Satellite, 2001 (Compare Prices)
• The Fundamental Elements of Southtown, 1999 (Compare Prices)
• The Warriors EP, 1998
• Live at Tomfest, 1997
• Brown, 1996

RED was formed in 2004 in Nashville, Tennessee when Michael Barnes met brothers Anthony and Randy Armstrong. The addition of drummer Andrew Hendrix and second guitarist Jasen Rauchy officially made a band and RED was born. After the group signed with Essential Records, Hendrix left and Hayden Lamb was picked as the replacement drummer. Lamb was injured in a serious wreck in 2007 and officially left the band in 2008.

RED Discography

• Innocence & Instinct Deluxe, 2009 (Compare Prices)
• Innocence & Instinct, 2009 (Compare Prices)
• End of Silence Deluxe, 2007 (Compare Prices)
• End of Silence, 2006 (Compare Prices)

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Skillet was formed in Memphis, TN, by John Cooper, Ken Steorts, and Trey McClurkin in '96. John's wife Korey joined in '01, Ben Kasica replaced Ken, Lori Peters replaced Trey and the band signed with Ardent Records. In '04 Lava Records picked the band up and released them to mainstream.

Skillet Discography

• Awake, August 2009
• Comatose Comes Alive, 2008 (Compare Prices)
• Comatose, 2006 (Compare Prices)
• Collide, 2003 (Compare Prices)
• Alien Youth, 2001 (Compare Prices)
• Ardent Worship, 2000 (Compare Prices)
• Invincible, 2000
• Hey You, I Love Your Soul, 1998 (Compare Prices)
• Skillet, 1996 (Compare Prices)

Skillet Members

John Cooper - Vox, Bass
Korey Cooper - Vox, Guitar, Keys
Ben Kasica - Guitar
Jen Ledger - Drums

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