Wow, Facedown just left a monster at my doorstep. War Of Ages' Chaos Theory is a super gnarly new track that will leave you feeling very satisfied. Watching these guys evolve over the years and explode into this sound is nice. They have literally gotten so much better at writing, exploring new avenues in music and at their instruments. Really digging this.
I want to share something special that
I have recently come across called Hymns For Selena. This is one of
the most Christlike stories that I have learned about this year and
it has really touched my heart. The story in a nutshell is Josh and
Angela Walker were on a mission trip in Guatemala where they fell in
love with an orphan named Selena who has cerebral palsy. Their heart
was overwhelmed with love for her and they wanted to adopt her and
bring her back to the states. But due to changes taking place with
international adoption laws they were unable to do that and still
haven't been able to after 6 years.
However, the story doesn't end there.
They love her, they pray for her and want the best for her so they
put together a project comprised of 12 different artists doing 10
hymns in modern fashion. When I listened to the album I discovered a
beautiful taste and selection of instruments where the arrangements
were obviously well thought out. I was also very surprised at the
talent displayed and the high level of production value. The
important question for me when looking at an album made by Christians
is whether or not the Holy Spirit is involved, and on this one, I
definitely felt God present. Overall, the album left me feeling very
satisfied and uplifted, and is one of the best I have heard all
year.
Please watch the video and go to their
website to get involved. The album is available for free on
NoiseTrade and I encourage you to go there, download it and leave a
tip. 100% of the proceeds go to her foster family in Guatemala to
meet her needs.
I just continue to get blown away by Future of Forestry and what God is doing through this band. They are serious professionals behind their instruments and are not putting anything cheesy out these days that I have seen at all. This is their latest video.
My Epic is releasing an instrumental version of Behold. The album will drop this Tuesday May 27 digitally.
And quoting from Facedown Records,
"Arise is the first track on Behold and is the first of a trilogy of
songs depicting the return of Jesus. This is a look at the magnitude
& brevity of the world He holds together. "
I have listened to Arise and it's gnarly good. Check out this video for it.
I know that a lot of people that I've talked to about supporting ministries are unsure of who is really legit. I am here to tell you that I believe Christian Aid Mission is totally legit. What I suggest doing is reading a book called Finishing The Task that covers a lot about this ministry. Then decide. The book itself talks a lot about indigenous missionaries (mostly to other countries) and the persecuted church. Here in America, we really have no idea. I know you hear that a lot, but it's true. In other countries, people are literally risking their lives and freedom to follow Jesus. The book talks a lot about that as well as what Christian Aid Mission has done and continues to do all over the world.
Atrocities has some gnarly new tunes out for FREE right now. Of course, I recommend giving these dudes a donation. They're brand of punk rock is just too rad not to.
