Artist: As Hell Retreats
Album: Volition
Release Date: July 26th, 2011
Style: Metal / Hardcore
Label: ANGR / Century Media Records
Location: Hendersonville, TN

About:

As Hell Retreats have proven themselves to be one of the most progressive young metal acts in the Christian community. They have a sound that is not easily duplicated. The creativity on Volition is awe-inspiring.

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Artist: Sleeping Giant
Album: Kingdom Days In An Evil Age
Release Date: July 12th, 2011
Style: Metal / Hardcore
Label: Aint No Grave Record / Element Music Publishing
Location:Redlands /S alt Lake City

About:

Sleeping Giant is one of the most energetic, inspired and passionate bands to ever emerge from the hardcore / metal band. The group is comprised of dedicated men whose focus is on truth-telling, worship and ministry. In the darkened corners of clubs across the world, they shine a light with their songs of declaration, hope and intent. Charismatic and engaging frontman Thom Green wears his heart on his sleeve and is backed by a quartet of Southern Californians whose unique and shared passion has few parallels in any genre. Kingdom Days In An Evil Age is their third album.

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Artist: Watersedge
Album: Watersedge (Self-Titled/Debut)
Release Date: June 28th, 2011
Style: Hip-Hop / Rock / Metal / Pop
Label: Unsigned / G2:20 Records
Location: Omaha, NE

About:

What happens when you take a group of young people whose musical backgrounds derive from hip-hop, soul, rock, and metal and who are sold out to their God? HEAVY FREAKING WORSHIP. This is the soundtrack to the revolution. This is WatersEdge.

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Artist: A Past Unknown
Album: To Those Perishing
Release Date: July 19th, 2011
Style: Metalcore / Funcore
Label: Victory Records / Red Cord Records
Location: Cedar Falls, IA

About:

After releasing their 2010 demo a year ago, A Past Unknown is looking to release their full length album. Recorded by Jamie King, (For Today, Alesana, Between the Buried and Me) at The Basement Studio in North Carolina, the album captures the heavy and melodic presence with emotion filled lyrics striving to show the world what hope is truly about with the power and love of Jesus Christ. Expect this album to be released late spring/early summer.

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Artist: August Burns Red
Album: Leveler (Deluxe Edition)
Release Date: June 21st, 2011
Style: Hardcore / Metal
Label: Solid State Records / CI
Location: Lancaster, PA

About:

“There’s something special about August Burns Red (ABR). Thrill Seeker introduced it, Messengers proved it wasn’t an anomaly, Constellations hinted at even more and Leveler showcases it for everyone to hear. Their fourth full-length proves that ABR still have room for expansive, heartfelt innovation and creativity. Leveler doesn’t reinvent the wheel – there are no auto-tuned lead vocals or emo ballads or anything vastly different from the abrasive metalcore of the past three albums. But there is a palatable sense of maturity and growth in the songwriting as well as the overall sound of Leveler.

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