Boanerges

My son seems to like a band called" as I lay dieing"- the lyrics weren't overtly Christina but I really beleive I can see His heart being expressed in them.

Padelford

Alot of my friends like "Emo" music... <_< >_> But that's because I have alot of Emo friends =P




(Note: My avatar person is an emo! No I'm not emo. I just think he is funny)

Banarenth

As i lay dying is "listed" as a Christian band. He may also enjoy Anberlin and As Cities Burn. As far a Christian Metal and metalcore, I tend to like Disciple and Underoath.

New Life

Before I was a Christian, I was heavilly into the metal scene, and have been to see bands such as Metallica, Machine Head and Slayer in concert.

Since becoming a Christian though, all I really feel the need to listen to is Worship music though.

That said, I still really like Slipknot, although I don't particularly see them as an advocation of the Christian lifestyle as their lyrics can come across as pretty grim at times.

If you like heavy bands though, try Third Day. They are a Christian Metal band, and are really good.

daniel 17

yea "as i lay dying" is labeld as christian. i diddnt know underoath was a christian band? lol cool.

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"im running and doging caps till the day i see jehova"

"only time will tell who dies, these are the day's of our lives"

"come into my world and you can see that we are more than thugs"

Born2LoveYou

I thought that Slipknot were a satanist group...

StellarKate

I cannot stand Slipknot.
I mean really, have you heard all the cussing in their music?
Linkin Park, also.

As I Lay Dying is pretty cool.
I love underOATH.
But my favorite band of all is Anberlin, they're just so amazing.
Their lyrics are just so deep.



Anberlin- The Unwinding Cable Car
Backing away from the problem of pain; you never had a home
You've been misguided, you're hiding in shadows for so very long
Don't you believe that you've been deceived that you're no better than...
The hair in your eyes, it never disguised what you're really thinking of

This is the correlation of salvation and love
Don't drop your arms
Don't drop your arms, I'll guard your heart
With quiet words I'll lead you in



Anberlin- Paperthin Hymn
When your only friends are hotel rooms,
Hands are distant lullabies
If I could turn around I would tonight

These roads never seemed so long
Since your paper heart stopped beating, leaving me suddenly alone
Will daybreak ever come?

Who's gonna call on Sunday morning?
Who's gonna drive you home?
I just want one more chance
To put my arms in fragile hands
I thought you said forever
(Over and over)
A sleepless night becomes bitter oblivion

These thoughts run through my head
(Over and over)
Complacent violence become my only friends


August evenings
Bring solemn warnings
To remember to kiss the ones you love goodnight

You never know what temporal days may bring
Laugh, love, live free and sing
When life is in discord,
Praise ye the Lord

Who's gonna call on Sunday morning?
Who's gonna drive you home?
I just want one more chance
To put my arms in fragile hands

I thought you said forever
(Over and over)
This sleepless night becomes bitter oblivion

These thoughts run through my head
(Over and over)
Complaints of violins become my only friends

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PrayerWorrior52

Before i was saved.. i was pretty deep into heavy metal... slipknot was one of my favorite bands..

i had every one of their cd's.. i loved them..

as i look back .. thier songs just remind me of one of the darkest times in my life..

they only have 1 song that doesnt have cussing in it.. half of thier songs are about either killing someone or beating some one up. or feeling sick or alone. they even have a song calle "wait and bleed" and a commentary they did on the song they said its just a song about a guy that is dreaming he was in a tub with his wrists slit bleeding to death. and we wakes up to find that its true....

Slipknot is a Horrible band.. they are not satanic though.. ppl say this b/c thier bands number is 666 but they have a different meaning behind it.. they are not satanic.. but in no way are they a positive band..

and if i remember correctly. b/c i did a paper on slipknot back when i liked them.. their 1 christian member left the band b/c he figured out how horrible they were. and as a Christian he could not be a part of that any more..

as for linkin park.. i liked them as well. im not so against Linkin park.. but i still would not listen to them today. they are definatly not a Christian band.. just b/c they have 1 member who is Christian or a song or 2 that has a semi Christian double meaning to it. does not make them appropriate music for Christians..

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Born2LoveYou

I was under the impression that slipknot was a death metal group.
I used to hear things as a child.
Think what a slipknot is... Its a knot that is used when someone hangs themselves or gets hanged.

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bratface75

I dont listen to slipknot, but I do like the style of music. AND there is an alternative to this in the Christian world.
Linkin Park has songs that deal with the reality of the feelings people have whether or not they are leading a Christian lifestyle. I listen to Linkin Park because that is the genre of music I like. I have listented to their lyrics and by judging by that, it's not putting negative notations in my head. I find no fault at this point.

We have to understand that God can use a non-Christian band to bring someone to the understanding that feeling lost or under pressure or even about to give up in life is a hopeless way to live and there must be more out there. He did for me.

Linkin Park, Beach Boys, Beatles and Nickelback are the only "NON" christian bands that I can listen to, the rest I listen to nothing but Christian music. (We have an awesome Christian Rock station where I live) But that is my own conviction. We have to becareful and not put God in a box, however, we do have to get on a personal level with Jesus to know what is right or wrong for each of us.

Just as with all things in life we are commanded to judge something--everything by it's fruits.
Matthew 7:20 So by their fruit you will know them.

It's not about the genre of music, it's about what's in the song. Judge the song by it's lyrics. If they are negative and will cause you to stumble? I would suggest according to God's word to stay away from it.
Listening to music that will justify fighting someone or commit violent acts is definately wrong. It is wrong because of what influence it will have on a person.

Also, just to throw this out there,
Romans 16:17 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and sinful enticements that oppose the teaching you have learned. Stay away from them,

Music is a very powerful thing. It can and DOES influence a person. Becareful out there. Keep a watchful eye not to be deceived.

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Romans 5:19

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