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Seventh Angel Christian metal band

October 1, 2008 – 9:09 am
Seventh Angel is without question one of the most acclaimed Christian metal bands in the history of the genre. Both of their full-length albums – " The Torment " and " Lament for the Weary " – deliver a powerful dose of prime thrash metal madness, complete with a meaningful message. Metal Mind Productions presents these exclusive re-releases which bring back a true legend of Christian metal, as one of the most talented groups in the history of thrash! Both titles are digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc. The release date is scheduled for 27th October in Europe and 9th December in USA (via MCD). Their full-length debut album – "The Torment" – delivers a powerful dose of prime thrash metal madness, complete with a meaningful message. Recorded at the Mad Hat Studios in Wolverhampton and produced by Paul Hodson, the album proved to be a truly amazing piece. ...

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Mary Mary The Sound Album

September 18, 2008 – 9:26 am
Integrity Music announces the Christian retail release of The Sound , the long-awaited new studio album from platinum-selling Gospel duo Mary Mary . The Sound will be available in Christian retail stores beginning October 21 through Provident-Integrity Distribution. The Sound is Mary Mary's first new album since the release of A Mary Mary Christmas in October 2006 and is the duo's first new full-length, non-seasonal album since release of the RIAA gold-certified Top 10 collection Mary Mary in July 2005. The Sound premieres 11 new Mary Mary performances including the album’s recently released lead singles, “Get Up,” a pop-infused anthem of praise and empowerment. “That song embodies what the whole album is about,” says Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell. “It asks people, ‘Why are you waiting? Why do you care what other people think?’ It reminds us that your beginning can be whenever you want ...

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Revival Radio Gospel Internet Radio Station

September 18, 2008 – 9:21 am
Revival Radio is one of the premiere Gospel Internet Radio Stations on the net. With the launch of the brand new social networking site www.holyrevivalradio.com, ratings and listenership are continuing to rise. Some set back was noticed initially as Holy Revival Radio began using SWCast as an interface for licensing and paying royalty fees. This switch was necessary for Holy Revival Radio to be one of the very few gospel internet stations that operate legally and complies with the rules and regulations as they stand now. Holy Revival Radio has great pride in being able to offer Christian and Gospel Artists not only a place to be heard, but a place that will also enable them to receive royalties for their music that is played on the station. This is important as not all internet radio stations comply with this. Holy Revival Radio is now actively reaching out to Christian ...

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Gospel Music Association Canada

September 5, 2008 – 12:36 pm
The Gospel Music Association Canada (GMAC) is pleased to announce that the Covenant Awards will once again be held in Calgary, Alberta. Over the last 30 years we have seen many changes in the Gospel music industry. Once synonymous with Southern Gospel, GMAC has changed in Canada. Over the years talent such as Bruce Cockburn, Paul Brandt, Reliant K, and Thousand Foot Krutch has grown from Worship leaders and bands in small local churches into Internationally acclaimed artists selling millions of albums worldwide. The Van’s Warped Tour that has just rocked through Calgary featured Christian Rock artist’s Reliant K, and Anberlin. Last year’s Covenant Awards were hosted by Carolyn Arends and stand up comedian Leland Klassen with special appearances by Paul Brandt, Brian Doerksen, Starfield, Carolyn Arends, Steve Bell, High Valley, His Season, The Kry, Sebastian Demrey, Manafest, Drew Brown, Carried Away, Masters Four ...

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Not Without Love

September 5, 2008 – 12:35 pm
Inpop Records’ singer/songwriter Jimmy Needham celebrates his best-ever sales debut with Not Without Love , released Aug. 19. The album’s lead single, “A Breathe Or Two,” is currently making its way up the Radio & Records CHR chart, at No. 13 this week, and Needham will set out on BarlowGirl’s “Million Voices” headlining tour on Sept. 12. Not Without Love debuted in the top five on iTunes’ Christian Albums chart and landed at No. 8 on both the Christian AC Soundscan and Overall Christian Digital charts. Not Without Love marks a new personal best for Needham, selling more than five times the initial week sales of his debut project, Speak. “This street week number is exceptional,” says Dale Bray, Inpop Records president. “Jimmy has worked long and hard to establish a solid, credible ministry and music career, built on a mix of hard work and God-given talent. Jimmy has a ...

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Robin Mark free concert Hopelands Gardens

August 29, 2008 – 11:08 am
Worship leader Robin Mark brings his songs of worship and praise to Aiken for a free concert and sing-along this weekend. Mark performs at 6 p.m. Saturday at Hopelands Gardens. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved indoors to event sponsor St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church. Mark is touring in support of his current CDs "The Mandate: Living the Adventure" and "East of the River," and his latest book, "Warrior Poets of the 21st Century." He has released 13 contemporary Christian albums internationally, featuring the hits "All For Jesus," "The Wonderful Cross," "Revival" and "Days of Elijah." His 1999 live album, "Revival in Belfast," provided his U.S. breakthrough after years of European fame, and in 2004, he received the International Artist of the Year Award from the Gospel Music Association in America. A native of Northern Ireland, Mark recently observed his 20th anniversary as worship leader of his local church ...

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LifeLight 2008 Christian music festival

August 28, 2008 – 12:23 pm
LifeLight Festival, in a sense, is a Christian music festival of extremes_hard core metal bands play alongside contemporary artists in a three day music line-up. The free festival, which includes music on five stages and other non-music events like worship seminars, begins Friday at Wild Water West. LifeLight 2008 Christian music festival Appealing to a diverse crowd has been a focus for organizers, and fans will have a smorgasbord of music choices. Family Force 5 brings its space-age clad squad before rock band Switchfoot on Friday's main stage. Organizers say Contemporary Christian legend Michael W. Smith, who headlines Saturday night on the main stage, will bring an older fan base to the show. The Coffeehouse and Children's stages have larger tents this year, offering even more choices for fans.

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Naperville Christian music concert

August 26, 2008 – 10:00 am
The Millennium Carillon was the center of attention Sunday night as part of a Christian music concert sponsored by several area Catholic churches. Hundreds of people packed the lawn in front of the monument in Naperville's Rotary Hill to listen to three noted Christian artists combine their talents with the huge bell tower as part of Praise in the Park. Families spent the evening sprawled out on the grass and sitting on lawn chairs and blankets during the show, which featured singers John Angotti, Jorge Rivera and Aaron Thompson. Dave Jones and his sister, Stephanie Jones-Kastelic, joined family and friends at the park. The pair, whose family owns the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home in Naperville, were among the dozens of show sponsors. "We thought it would be a great family gathering on a Sunday," said Dave Jones, a parishioner at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville. "We just had John Angotti work ...

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Philmont Forefront Records

August 26, 2008 – 9:57 am
Up and coming new Forefront Records Christian music act, Philmont , coming out of Charlotte, North Carolina are already creating a buzz with their punk/rock style. In this interview, Philmont 's Scott Taube and Josiah Prince speak to STREETBRAND about the group and what we can expect from their new album. SB: Tell us a bit about the band. JP: We're a group of fun-loving guys who get a kick out of travelling the country playing rock and roll while ministering to the kids we encounter at our shows. SB: How long have you been a band? Introduce band members and what they do. ST: Well Philmont has been alive and kicking for about three years now. We consist of Scott Taube (lead vocals and guitar), Josiah Prince (lead guitar, keys and backing vocals), Justin Sams (Bass and backing vocals) and Todd Davis (drums). We all played in other local bands ...

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Jars of Clay Christian Rock

August 25, 2008 – 11:07 am
Jars of Clay road manager Aaron Sawyer was looking at the itinerary for the Christian rock band when he noticed an 859 area code.The Lexington native was stoked the band was touring close to his home — then he saw how close they were getting.”I saw the Web site and said, ‘Hey, I recognize that URL,“ Sawyer said recently over coffee at the Nicholasville Road Starbucks It was the Web site for his alma mater, Lexington Christian Academy, where Jars will play Aug. 30 as the grand finale for Lexington Christian’s Back to School Bash. The two-day event will include a lot of fair and carnival staples such as a dunking booth and inflatable rides plus a battle of the bands, Guitar Hero and cornhole contests, and several high school football and soccer games. The Jars concert will follow Saturday’s 6 p.m. football game.When Sawyer graduated from LCA in 2002, he ...

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