Long-running Christian metal band Stryper has shared the new single "On This Holy Night" from its upcoming Christmas album, "The Greatest Gift of All" (Nov. 21, 2025, Frontiers Music Srl; pre-order here). "We wanted to release a song that is dark and heavy yet describes how the world has taken 'Jesus' out of Christmas," the... Continue Reading →
Grammy-nominated, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, five-piece August Burns Red releases an instrumental holiday cover song every year. This year's selection is classical track "Waltz of the Flowers" from "The Nutcracker" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. "In keeping with our annual tradition, we are excited to reveal this year's August Burns Red holiday song," the band said. "We tackled the classical ballet 'Waltz of... Continue Reading →
Finnish singer and former Nightwish frontwoman Tarja is bringing the festive season early this year with the release of "Dark Christmas," the sequel to her 2017 album "From Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a Dark Christmas)," on Nov. 10, 2023, via earMUSIC. Pre-order it here. Using the sound of an orchestra and the playfulness of a children's choir, Tarja blends... Continue Reading →
With just five months until Christmas, Grammy-winning musician, producer and author, as well as founding member of hard rock bands Alter Bridge, Creed and Tremonti, Mark Tremonti is set to release his first-ever holiday album. "Christmas Classics New & Old" is Tremonti's interpretation of nine holiday classics and one original song. After the success of his interpretation of songs... Continue Reading →
Every holiday season, August Burns Red— JB Brubaker (lead guitar), Brent Rambler (rhythm guitar), Matt Greiner (drums), Jake Luhrs (lead vocals) and Dustin Davidson (bass)—celebrates the most wonderful time of the year by offering up metallic takes on Christmas classics. This year, the band is taking on pop icon Mariah Carey. The Lancaster, Pennsylvania, quintet has delivered an instrumental rendition of a modern holiday smash—Mariah Carey's beloved "All... Continue Reading →
August Burns Red has released a new Christmas EP, "Winter Wilderness," featuring four covers and two original songs. "Winter Wilderness" is available digitally and as a 10-inch solid white LP. The band has shared a playthrough for the title track featuring Santa shredding on his axe. Watch it below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6RuHIK4aqM&feature=youtu.be Last week, ABR announced its early 2019 tour... Continue Reading →
