Christian Geeks Rockcast

This is a special episode of the Rockcast where we get to chat with one of our all time favorite bands! Legendary guitarist Rex Carroll and new vocalist Dave Roberts join us for an amazing conversation starting in the early days and leading up to their new album, Fear No Evil. 

Whitecross site: whitecrossband.com

Fear No Evil CD: https://bit.ly/49BrG5N

Fear No Evil Merch packs: https://bit.ly/48D2TND

Man in the Mirror YT: https://bit.ly/49wvOUI

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Steve Taylor was not afraid to take on difficult topics and that fact is on full display on his 1984 debut full length release, Meltdown. Steve and Britt jump and take on this classic album and the topics song by song. 

Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/3SDloeG

Bloodgood/Deliverance preorders: https://boonesoverstock.com/collections/pre-orders

Mylon Lefevre preorders: https://girdermusic.com/collections/pre-orders

The River Cryers: https://spoti.fi/3HWUUzU

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In this first episode of 2024, the guys break down the debut album from Texas prog metal quartet Galactic Cowboys. This Sam Taylor produced masterpiece was well recieved but had a difficult time finding its place among the changing landscape of mainstream rock music. It still sounds amazing thirty years later! 

Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/47B3Sx9

The Call kickstarter: https://bit.ly/4aW8ErU

Michael Knott bandcamp: https://knott.bandcamp.com/

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Merry Christmas from the Geeks! On this special episode, we discuss the quintessential Christmas album from Bruce Cockburn from 1993. Bruce delivers one of the best Christmas albums and we break it down song by song. 

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Todd Zeller is a veteran of the Christian alternative rock scene in Souther Cali. Over the years, he's worked with Adam Again, the Choir, Michael Knott, and others. In this episode, Todd discusses his upbringing, how he got involved in the Christian alternative community, and how he and John Semby came together to craft a vision for the upcoming documentary: Us Kids: An Alternative Music Rebellion. 

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Todd's Website: https://www.toddazeller.com/

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Shortly after leaving Kansas, John Elefante and his brother Dino created a supergroup of sorts in Mastedon and was featured on two California metal compilations in the late 80s. In this, their first full length album from 1989, they call on assistance from members of REO Speedwagon, Ambrosia, X-Sinner, and others for an amazing debut. 

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Christian rock and metal are not without their share of creepy songs, generally dealing with the end times, the occult, the anitchrist, or encounters with Satan/demons. Steve and Britt pull together 10 of the top songs and discuss what makes them so eerie. 

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David Huff book: https://www.facebook.com/davidhufffanpage/

LS Underground: https://bit.ly/findingangel

Steve Scott: https://bit.ly/7foldsecret

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Steve and Britt finally add Bride to the mix, discussing their fourth album and the first with Star Song. This album marked a change in direction for the band to more of a bluesy rock and hard rock different from the heavier metal of their previous albums. 

Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0k25Qv7Bqpiz9laC2Uexh2?si=7af4f7ebf93f4b39

Britt's Stryper Article: https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/stryper-christian-music.html

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Released in 1988, Mad at the World's sophomore album ventured into more aggressive rock than their debut but was still heavily influenced by European Techno. Steve and Britt break down this Frontline Classic.

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In this special episode, Steve pays tribute to Mylon LeFevre, who passed away Sept. 8, 2023. 

On this episode, we break down 1985's Please Stand By from Vector, an electronic pop masterpiece produced by Chuck Wild of Missing Persons. Steve and Britt are joined by Tom Perrault, a Christian radio veteran and and fellow Christian rock geek. 

The Call news: 

No Spotify playlist-Vector not available on digital

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In 1990, Myrrh Records released their first metal album in the form of Holy Soldier's debut self-titled album. Steve and Britt break down this late-to-the-party hair metal gem in this episode. 

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The Choir CTK: https://bit.ly/3E6LZu5

Rick Elias: https://rickelias.bigcartel.com/

Mike Knott: https://bit.ly/3s3QbrC

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We celebrate 50 episodes by discussing some of the best Christian Rock songs of the classic era. We each choose 5 PERFECT rock songs and discuss on this special episode. 

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Britt's new book! https://a.co/d/0aClPDm

Deny the Fallen: https://spoti.fi/3XUBAdV

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In this episode we cover the 1993 debut album Southpaw from SoCal's Precious Death. 

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The legendary Rez Band is the focus of this episode as we go over the 1985 album Between Heaven & Hell. 

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Randy Rose: https://bit.ly/3q9xamL

Burlap to Cashmere: https://bit.ly/3MuBunY

Us Kids Doc: https://bit.ly/3oqHE0y

Circle of Dust: https://bit.ly/438rOqr

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King's X has been cited as major influences for many of the world's most popular rock, metal, and grunge bands, but the power progressive 3 piece never seemed to make it big. On this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the first full King's X album from 35 years ago in 1988, Out of the Silent Planet. 

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Sneak Preview live on YT: https://youtu.be/U80mmvN9VrU

Whiteheart Releases: https://bit.ly/3I6hw1h

Immortal Fest: https://www.bmieventcenter.com/event/

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This episode the guys take a dive into the origins of industrial music with Mortal's classic sophomore album, Fathom from 1993. 

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Mortal Fathom on Vinyl: https://bit.ly/3o6Bou7

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This episode, Joel Walker of Imaginary Music podcast joins Steve and Britt to discuss the first full length album by Stryper, the legendary Soldiers Under Command. 

Imaginary Music Pod: https://fb.com/groups/509638263734493/

Spotify Playlist: http://bit.ly/3Kc52qD

Christian Alternative Documentary: https://gofund.me/6f6984be

Petra 50th: http://bit.ly/3K8n7ET

Christian Geeks interview in DTL: http://bit.ly/3Gi7fhZ

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In this new episode, Steve and Britt discuss 1989's "In Your Face" from Shout, the more musically aggressive follow up to their debut, "It Won't be Long." 

Spotify playlist: http://bit.ly/3mmXwjf

Mike Knott "Strip Cycle": https://a.co/d/4LXrVcJ

Christian Alt Music doc: https://gofund.me/6f6984be

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This episode finds us exploring the 1993 self-titled debut gothic metal masterpiece from Savior Machine. Eric Clayton and company craft a Revelation-themed album that pushed boundaries for Christian music. 

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Eric Clayton: https://www.ericclaytonandthenine.com/

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