ALTIRA RELEASES TITLE TRACK “DEATH OF FEAR” WITH DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO, FOLLOWING BREAKOUT SUCCESS OF “BLACK HOLE” The new single sets the tone for the band’s upcoming EP, arriving June 5 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Rising Christian rock band ALTIRA returns today with their new single, “Death of Fear,” the title track from [...]
2026 Lineup to Feature Brandon Lake, Skillet, tobyMac, Pillar and More Shippensburg, PA — Uprise Festival, one of the premier Christian music festivals in the nation, has announced its 2026 festival lineup. The two-day event will feature more than 40 artists and speakers, with Brandon Lake, Skillet, TobyMac, CeCe Winans, Crowder, and more [...]
THE BAND JAREN RELEASES NEW BOLD SINGLE "JUST LOOK AT HIM" NASHVILLE, Tenn. (APRIL 10, 2026) Rising sister rock duo The Band JAREN continues their rapid rise in the CCM scene with the release of their bold and deeply personal new single, “just look at HIM,” available everywhere today. Known for their raw [...]
Stryper Frontman Michael Sweet Reveals “The Master Plan” with New Solo Album Out Today via Frontiers Music Srl (NEW YORK, NY) — MICHAEL SWEET, best known as the frontman for the multi-platinum Christian rock band STRYPER, has officially released his highly anticipated new solo album, The Master Plan. Co-produced by Sweet and [...]
The Master Plan: Michael Sweet’s Soulful Return to His Melodic Roots Released: April 3, 2026 (Frontiers) Written by: Jay Heilman (3/27/2026) While Michael Sweet has spent the last decade delivering high-octane heavy metal both with Stryper and through powerhouse collaborations like Sweet & Lynch and Sunbomb, his [...]
VERTICAL KINGS RELEASE “20-SOMETHING” — A REFLECTIVE ANTHEM ABOUT PURPOSE, GROWTH, AND HOLDING ONTO HOPE MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Vertical Kings continue their momentum with the release of their newest single, “20-Something.” The track offers a reflective look at the tension between the dreams we carry in our youth and the realities [...]
GRAMMY-WINNING ROCK BAND SWITCHFOOT ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM FOREVER NOW DURING CAPTIVATING PERFORMANCE AT SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST FESTIVAL Lead track “Wake Up, Mr. Crow” out Friday, March 27 – pre-save here New music follows the re-release of 2003 triple-Platinum album The Beautiful Letdown, featuring new versions with artists like Tyler Joseph (Twenty One Pilots), [...]
The Beautiful Madness Tour Southside Baptist Church, Ruskin, FL - March 6, 2026 The first night of The Beautiful Madness Tour brought Christian rock fans together for an intimate evening of music and ministry at Southside Baptist Church in Ruskin, Florida. Featuring Seventh Day Slumber, Magdalene Rose, and ALTIRA, the night delivered a [...]
TULSA, OK – March 6, 2026 – Following a triumphant return to the stage, Christian rock heavyweights Pillar are excited to announce that fans can now officially pre-order the Blu-ray and DVD release of their career-defining documentary, Pillar: Beyond the Frontline. The announcement follows a high-impact season for the band, including a successful [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (3/5/2026) For many of us, Pillar wasn't just another band on the radio; they were the gateway to a life-changing world of Christian rock. My personal connection to the band was cemented from the very beginning. I remember being instantly hooked the moment I heard "Further From [...]
