I have been involved with the harder side of music for over 25 years. I started with Carman and graduated to Newsboys, dc Talk, Audio Adrenaline, and The Supertones, before finally discovering bands like P.O.D., Living Sacrifice, and Project 86. While I still love all of these artists, I am always looking for new bands to discover.
I am happy to bring these new releases to you for the first quarter of 2026. Whether your tastes lean toward radio rock, punk, or extreme metal, there is no shortage of faith-driven music worth exploring this winter.
Petra -- Hope
Petra returns with Hope, a release centered on encouragement, perseverance, and unwavering faith. The album reflects the band's classic melodic rock foundation while sounding confident and purposeful, reinforcing Petra's enduring influence within Christian rock.
For fans of: White Heart, Guardian, Bride, Rez Band
Grave Robber -- Black Roses
Grave Robber continues their horror-punk identity with high-energy songs driven by dark imagery, catchy hooks, and unmistakable personality. The band remains one of the most recognizable voices in Christian punk.
For fans of: Misfits, Wednesday 13, Blitzkid, Calabrese, Tiger Army
Mr. Weaverface
Mr. Weaverface blends modern rock, electronic textures, and heavier elements into songs focused on redemption and spiritual warfare. The project balances accessibility with intensity, making it both engaging and impactful.
For fans of: Skillet, Disciple, Red, Redemption Praise
Testimony of Apocalypse -- "Born Not of Blood" (Single)
"Born Not of Blood" highlights Testimony of Apocalypse's technically driven approach, combining thrash and progressive metal influences with uncompromising, faith-centered themes.
For fans of: Testament, Voivod, Watchtower, Atheist
Gory SDG
Gory SDG is a Christian death metal band blending extreme metal aggression with faith-centered themes. Emerging in the early 2020s, the group emphasizes theological and redemptive motifs through guttural vocals, heavy riffs, and devotional lyrics.
For fans of: Tortured Conscience, Burial Extraction, Apokatastasis, Boris (early)
Other Notable Christian Winter Releases
Shockwire Saints -- Shockwire Saints
Moonlit Masquerade -- Wreckage
Patriarchs In Black -- Completely Covered in Black
Apostle -- White Metal
Glae -- Deception (Redux)
King's Hammer -- The Color of the Soul
Living Sacrifice -- Inhabit (Re-issue)
Pipe Bomb -- Hell Hole
Enjoy these new tunes and discover a different way to worship our Creator. We were made to create and to worship King Jesus through all that we do, whether it is radio rock, punk, nu metal, or death metal. These artists praise God with everything they do, offering their music as both expression and testimony.
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