Other Bands for Theocracy Fans?

[Batguy21784]

Hi, Theocracy and all who call here home. I have about 6 days worth of progressive metal on iTunes at home. But...

IT'S NOT ENOUGH!!!

I'm a huge Theocracy fan and I can't wait for the new CD! But in the meantime, does anyone out there know of other Progressive/Melodic Metal that has Christian influence?

And, Matt and Band, is it okay for me to ask?

 

[Aletheus]

I feel stupid trying to recommend prog to you when you have that much already
But a great band, lacking Christian influences, to my knowledge at least is Italy-based Pathosray.

And here's a neat method of finding new bands, go to metal-archives.com and when searching with details, check Progressive metal, and Christian (in the lyrics section), that'll give you something to hunt about.

 

[Ryan M.]

Yes. I like prog archives also.

 

[Martyr's Crown]

Tourniquet is a great Christian metal band that currently has 7 albums. Their albums fall into three sections: Their first three albums are pretty straightforward neoclassical/thrash metal; their fourth and fifth album (after a singer change) are more hard rock-oriented; and their sixth and seventh albums (my favorites) are more on the prog side, and still with lots of thrash influence. Their sound is a little less melodic (they have lots of intense, thrashing riffs and harsh/shouted vocals (but still lots of clean vox)) but they're definitely influenced by prog metal and neoclassical (they put lots of classical music stuff in their songs).

 

[Craigsnedeker]

Stryper
HB (Gothic metal)

Are two more

 

[Ryan M.]

Narnia!
Seventh Avenue!

 

[Aletheus]

Guys you're recommending awesome bands, but I'm sure he really wanted progressive.

 

[Ryan M.]

Future's End, Myrath and Edgend then. THEY ARE PROG! ...but more symphony x-ish

 

[Martyr's Crown]

Guys you're recommending awesome bands, but I'm sure he really wanted progressive.

Tourniquet is progressive. It's just that they have lots of influences from thrash metal and neoclassical metal as well.

 

[FleshAndBloodTheocracy]

Is it safe to say you have the entire Dream Theater discography?

 

[Tom_Bombadil]

When it comes to christian prog you should never forget to mention "Torman Maxt". Even their other albums have a better sound i still love their first album the most. it´s called "Just talking about the universe...so far".
And the most unbelievable thing : You can download their albums for FREE from their website :

LINK

Check it out !

 

[Snert]

Christian progressive metal:

Veni Domine - http://www.myspace.com/venidomine
7Days - http://www.myspace.com/7daysmetal
Revelation Project

Teramaze
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIo-uZu9I9k&feature=related[/ame]

Other recommendations (christian-friendly lyrics):
Threshold (christian band member(s))
Darkwater (christian band members)
Ayreon - Check out the album "The Human Equation", Eric Clayton from the christian band Saviour Machine is one of the vocalists on this awesome album
Shadow Gallery (AFAIK there are/were also christian band members)

 

[Ryan M.]

 

[prometheus7]

I always like to recommend Menahem from Brazil. You can download their album for free from Blabberdownload.com: http://blabberdownload.com/2009/03/08/menahem-angels-and-shadows-2008/

 

[Batguy21784]

I feel stupid trying to recommend prog to you when you have that much already
But a great band, lacking Christian influences, to my knowledge at least is Italy-based Pathosray.

And here's a neat method of finding new bands, go to metal-archives.com and when searching with details, check Progressive metal, and Christian (in the lyrics section), that'll give you something to hunt about.

Pathosray is a Christian band? Nope, I sure didn't know that. Have to check them out. Thanks!

 

[Batguy21784]

Guys you're recommending awesome bands, but I'm sure he really wanted progressive.

I love HB, the English version of their CD.

Stryper is an old standby and I'm stoked bout their "cover tunes" album coming up.

 

[Batguy21784]

Future's End, Myrath and Edgend then. THEY ARE PROG! ...but more symphony x-ish

I love Symphony X, though I don't care much for their lyrics. lol

Are these bands Christian theme? I listen to lots of nonChristian stuff too, but right now am kind of looking to get more of the message of Christ into what I listen to.

Thanks

 

[Batguy21784]

Christian progressive metal:

Veni Domine - http://www.myspace.com/venidomine
7Days - http://www.myspace.com/7daysmetal
Revelation Project

Teramaze
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIo-uZu9I9k&feature=related

Other recommendations (christian-friendly lyrics):
Threshold (christian band member(s))
Darkwater (christian band members)
Ayreon - Check out the album "The Human Equation", Eric Clayton from the christian band Saviour Machine is one of the vocalists on this awesome album
Shadow Gallery (AFAIK there are/were also christian band members)

Ooh, Teramaze sounds very good. The vocalist for Veni Domine is pretty amazing too.

 

[Batguy21784]

7 Days is pretty rockin' too. Thanks! Before I go spend a lot of money, do any of these bands have "Growlers?" you know those RAH RAH guys who sing like James Hetfield after smoking 7 packs a day for 10 years?

 

[Batguy21784]

Christian progressive metal:

Veni Domine - http://www.myspace.com/venidomine
7Days - http://www.myspace.com/7daysmetal
Revelation Project

Teramaze
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIo-uZu9I9k&feature=related

Other recommendations (christian-friendly lyrics):
Threshold (christian band member(s))
Darkwater (christian band members)
Ayreon - Check out the album "The Human Equation", Eric Clayton from the christian band Saviour Machine is one of the vocalists on this awesome album
Shadow Gallery (AFAIK there are/were also christian band members)

Love, Darkwater, love Shadow Gallery--so sad to hear about their vocalist.