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CHRISTIAN ROCK RECAP WITH RYAN ADAMS
#27 - Kutless, Confessions of a Traitor, Diamonds to Dust
NRT's Ryan Adams talks about what's new in Christian rock and metal
 


CHRISTIAN ROCK RECAP WITH RYAN ADAMS, #27 - Kutless, Confessions of a Traitor, Diamonds to Dust
Posted: October 20, 2022 | By: RyanAdams_NRT
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2022 is wrapping up, already? It’s been a great year for Christian rock and metal. I've loved seeing music festivals, like Loud and Proud in Germany and Alive Festival in Ohio, up and running again, hosting known and unknown bands. I had the pleasure of attending Crown of Thorns Fest, a local Montana rock-based festival, which hosted its second annual event. I hope you've had the chance to attend a concert or festival. 

As we approach the Christmas season, this will be my last dedicated Christian Rock Recap for the year (it’ll be back in January 2023). Keep an eye out for my Christmas-themed and Best of Christian Rock in 2022 articles coming in November and December. 
 
Let me know if you've found a new favorite artist or song through this series in 2022. Here are some recent releases for autumn. Enjoy.

Kutless - "Words of Fire"

Many older Christian rock fans are familiar with Kutless’ rock offerings from the early- and mid-2000s. New Kutless fans from the last 10 years recognize them for their brazen praise and worship-style songs. Well, it's time for both fanbases to collide. 
 
After a few-year sabbatical, Kutless returns with their new single, “Words of Fire,” moving back to their rock roots. In their words, "’[Rock] is the future of Kutless." I'm excited to listen to their upcoming rock album, filled with positive messages and biblical truths. Welcome back, Kutless.

 

Confessions of a Traitor - Punishing Myself Before God Does

Facedown Records continues to grow its impressive 2020s roster of bands and artists. The ever-growing list includes the intense metal band Cultist and the melancholic drone band, Holyname. It also includes the metalcore band, the London-based Confessions of a Traitor, who are releasing their full-length debut, Punishing Myself Before God Does, with the label.
 
The new metalcore album is aggressive, lyrically raw, and honest. If you're a fan of metal, do yourself a favor and listen to them. It's going to be in my top 10 for 2022. 

 

Diamonds to Dust - The Creed of Blasphemy

The Diamonds to Dust continue to make quality hardcore music. In my opinion, the prime Christian-based deathcore band deserves to be mentioned alongside iconic metal bands Impending Doom and Living Sacrifice.
 
Diamonds to Dust’s previous EP, Decisions, was a highlight of 2020’s heavy music, with three killer songs full of emotion and intensity. The band continues their quality of hard rock with their new EP, The Creed of Blasphemy. The theologically deep EP addresses relevant topics of culture and gives the nastiest breakdowns around. 
 
Listen to these new releases on our New Christian Rock Playlist and New Christian Metal Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music
Check out both playlists and consider giving them a follow and share. I hope you find some new artists and bands that you will love.

 

Other Christian Rock and Metal EPs or Albums
Listen To Spotify Rock Playlist Listen To Spotify Metal Playlist | Listen To Apple Music Rock Playlist
  • Wolves at the Gate - Eulogies (Live Sessions)
  • Amongst The Giants - Desolate Minds EP
  • Daygraves - Funeral Flowers
Other Christian Rock and Metal Singles
Listen To Spotify Rock Playlist Listen To Spotify Metal Playlist Listen To Apple Music Rock Playlist
  • Stryper - "Transgressor"
  • Cultist - "Hell of my Design"
  • Holyname - "Creed"
  • Legion of Adonai - "Cruel Disease" 
Previous Christian Rock Recap Editions

#26 - Amongst The Giants, Then It Ends, Norma Jean
#25 - Becoming the Archetype, Stryper, Your Hands Write History

Ryan Adams lives with his family in Montana. He has been NRT's Rock Reporter since 2019.

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