Catholic Heavy Metal?

[Asimis]

Blessings,

Just wondering if anybody here knows of Catholic bands or artist that do Heavy Metal?

I really like Heavy Metal, even those that carry satanic lyrics but I have yet to find Catholic bands of the genre.


Thanks in advance.

 

[Kasia]

Nope, sorry I can't help you. But I would love to hear a Catholic heavy metal band. That would be quite the experience

 

[Asimis]

Well I think I just found two, I am currently checking them out.

http://www.eterna.com.br/home_ing/index.php

http://www.sevensorrows.com/index2.htm

 

[HisLittleOne]

First of all, I'd definitely recommend throwing any Satanic or otherwise unclean music CDs you own in the garbage where they belong and stop listening to it. As Christians, we shouldn't entertain ourselves with things that hurt the God we love... and even though it may be a big sacrifice for you to give it up, Jesus didn't hold back on making any sacrifices for us, so I think we owe it to Him. But anyway, that's good you're looking into Christian/Catholic music.

I don't know of any specifically Catholic heavy metal bands but here is a link to musicforce.com where you can listen to clips of Christian metal bands and get their CDs and stuff.

 

[marciadietrich]

Hi Asmis,

I hope they are good as I would like to find some Catholic heavier rock or metal.

Also, not totally related but does anyone know of any sort of Catholic fitness websites or magazines?

Marcia

 

[CeeBee]

Asimis, satanic music is evil, u are to good for that, u know?
Yet yes, seven sorrows is good, u can download one of their songs free and legally at amazon.com, don't have a link, sorry.

 

[Asimis]

First of all, I'd definitely recommend throwing any Satanic or otherwise unclean music CDs you own in the garbage where they belong and stop listening to it. As Christians, we shouldn't entertain ourselves with things that hurt the God we love... and even though it may be a big sacrifice for you to give it up, Jesus didn't hold back on making any sacrifices for us, so I think we owe it to Him. But anyway, that's good you're looking into Christian/Catholic music.

Well, wait, giving up Heavy Metal is not easy for me, and I wont'. Now the reason why I am looking for Catholic Heavy Metal bands is because I am trying to find alternatives to start displacing the bands I like that are eitehr satanic or pagan. But I need to find good alternatives, and by good I mean musically interesting, something I like. Without that I don't think i'll be able to make the transition because as I have pointed out already I really like Heavy Metal and I have been listening to it since i was around 10 years old. So it has become part of what I am, of my personality.

I don't know of any specifically Catholic heavy metal bands but here is a link to musicforce.com where you can listen to clips of Christian metal bands and get their CDs and stuff.

Thanks for the link.

 

[Asimis]

Asimis, satanic music is evil, u are to good for that, u know?

Yes, that is why I am trying to find Catholic bands or artists that play Heavy Metal. It is meant to replace those bands that contain things that are against Catholicism.

Yet yes, seven sorrows is good, u can download one of their songs free and legally at amazon.com, don't have a link, sorry.

I linked to their site in a previous post. They are cool, not as heavy as I like em tho. But a good listen nonetheless.

Thanks.

 

[Y_Cathol]

Hey, dude... listen... I am in a similar boat - I landed up throwing away my Sepultura, Hate Squad etc. - I would also like ot know of Catholic ones... but I do like one specific Christian one: Skillet... (Though they are not all that heavy) -> but it's nice to see I'm not the only one that wants to/has thrown away all the evil forms of that music

 

[Atomagenesis]

There is no such thing as a Catholic Metal band, just like there is no such thing as Catholic rap. It's like saying that there are Catholic spells and magical stones. It is an insult to Catholicism to even put the name Catholic next to such vile forms of music. I used to be a 'Metal head' as well, and it wasn't until I stopped listening to ALL TYPES of Metal and Rap that I felt a greater level of freedom and peace. Even if you claim that these metal bands are Catholic and are good people, that doesn't mean that the music is from God, in fact, it is still from the devil because he manipulates the sounds whether you think so or not.

Also, to say you 'wont' give up metal is very disturbing. Imagine if God came to you this day and said "Do you love me more than Metal?" I used to listen to black metal, christian metal, death metal, every type. I cannot stress how incredibly idiotic and satanic this form of music is, it is the devil's delight to have you say you wont give it up, and it makes me feel great compassion for all those who continue to think it is OK to enjoy this type of music. God bless you and keep you! I will pray for you.

Pax Christi

 

[Y_Cathol]

There is no such thing as a Catholic Metal band, just like there is no such thing as Catholic rap. It's like saying that there are Catholic spells and magical stones. It is an insult to Catholicism to even put the name Catholic next to such vile forms of music. I used to be a 'Metal head' as well, and it wasn't until I stopped listening to ALL TYPES of Metal and Rap that I felt a greater level of freedom and peace. Even if you claim that these metal bands are Catholic and are good people, that doesn't mean that the music is from God, in fact, it is still from the devil because he manipulates the sounds whether you think so or not.

Also, to say you 'wont' give up metal is very disturbing. Imagine if God came to you this day and said "Do you love me more than Metal?" I used to listen to black metal, christian metal, death metal, every type. I cannot stress how incredibly idiotic and satanic this form of music is, it is the devil's delight to have you say you wont give it up, and it makes me feel great compassion for all those who continue to think it is OK to enjoy this type of music. God bless you and keep you! I will pray for you.

Pax Christi

What???? -> That makes absolutely NO sense... If the music promotes God then fine... if it doesn't, then not fine... What you are basically saying is the only good music is classic? WHAT RUBBISH! These people are talented, and are using their talents to SERVE GOD, and SPREAD HIS WORD.

The only bad form of metal is Death Metal, black metal, and hateful metal... - Generally immoral metal.

 

[Asimis]

There is no such thing as a Catholic Metal band..

Yes there are..check two for which I posted the link already.

just like there is no such thing as Catholic rap.

I don't like or care about rap so..

It's like saying that there are Catholic spells and magical stones.

Heavy Metal and Rap are music genres, no more no less.

It is an insult to Catholicism to even put the name Catholic next to such vile forms of music.

And just what is so vile about Heavy Metal? The fact that it is heavy? The fact that its singer growl? Please..we are not ignorant kids around here are we?

I used to be a 'Metal head' as well, and it wasn't until I stopped listening to ALL TYPES of Metal and Rap that I felt a greater level of freedom and peace.

Well I am glad it worked that way for you, it doesn't work that way for everyone. I gain freedom and peace by listening to Heavy Metal.

Even if you claim that these metal bands are Catholic and are good people, that doesn't mean that the music is from God, in fact, it is still from the devil because he manipulates the sounds whether you think so or not.

Im sorry but this is foolishness. And just how do you know satan doesn't maipulates the sounds of classical music? or of jazz? or of whatver other musican you consider a good musican? He knows that you know he manipulats the sounds of Heavy Metal and that is why you don't listen to it, so what do you think prevents him from manipulating the sounds of other forms of music?

Music is an artform, there are differen genres based on the manner in which the musical instruments are played and based on the voice the singer used. The content of the lyrics and the personal beliefs of the band members are not embed in any particular genre.

There can be Catholic Heavy Metal just like there can be satanic Jazz or classical music.

Also, to say you 'wont' give up metal is very disturbing. Imagine if God came to you this day and said "Do you love me more than Metal?"

God is not limited to any particular music genre, he made everything. The problem is what we do with it. God may use Heavy Metal to carry his message to people who are into that music, why not?

I used to listen to black metal, christian metal, death metal, every type. I cannot stress how incredibly idiotic and satanic this form of music is, it is the devil's delight to have you say you wont give it up,

You continue to associate Heavy Metal with the devil, that is nothing but a blind and baseless stereotype.

and it makes me feel great compassion for all those who continue to think it is OK to enjoy this type of music. God bless you and keep you! I will pray for you.

I apreciate your concern but we don't agree on this.

 

[marciadietrich]

I remember hearing the same thing about pop music. That the sounds themselves were of satanic origin. I would say outside of setting a mood the music itself is neutral and neither good nor evil until it is used to promote one or the other (or neither).

Catholicism is rather known for taking the neutral things from paganism and incorporating it or supplanting with what is good. Not sure why that can't be done with a particular form of music.

Marcia

 

[Robbie_James_Francis]

It is an insult to Catholicism to even put the name Catholic next to such vile forms of music. I used to be a 'Metal head' as well, and it wasn't until I stopped listening to ALL TYPES of Metal and Rap that I felt a greater level of freedom and peace. Even if you claim that these metal bands are Catholic and are good people, that doesn't mean that the music is from God, in fact, it is still from the devil because he manipulates the sounds whether you think so or not.

...I cannot stress how incredibly idiotic and satanic this form of music is, it is the devil's delight to have you say you wont give it up, and it makes me feel great compassion for all those who continue to think it is OK to enjoy this type of music.

 

[robotneil]

There is no such thing as a Catholic Metal band, just like there is no such thing as Catholic rap. It's like saying that there are Catholic spells and magical stones. It is an insult to Catholicism to even put the name Catholic next to such vile forms of music.

Pax Christi

I agree with you...We should be making joyful noises to our Lord, not screaming about him with hate-like overtures. Notice I said hate-like, not hateful.

Neil

 

[ContraMundum]

OK...well, there are not too many Catholic metal bands. I can think of one but I can't remember their name- they were into the 80's sound and not all that good. I have enough Christian hard music to sink a battleship so I'll look through them and find the Catholic stuff. I'll PM you because I don't like posting too often here.

Having said that, the guitarist of leading Christian extreme metal band Mortification is Catholic. The other two guys are protestants, but their lyrics have always been much into the Catholic view of sanctification.

As for the nay-sayers who don't like Christian entertainment to be based on anything after 1960- I say that they have a problem. There was a time when organs were considered too bawdy for churches. But, God is into redeeming things, like making sinners into saints etc. He has no problem helping us redeem the inanimate such as art and music. I can celebrate Xmas with a tree in my house and I can go to mass on Sunday without the Sun-god getting all the kudos.

Having said all that- there's no place for it in public worship. The liturgy is not for entertainment, but for worship, and it should be communal, not driven by the musical preferences of whoever happens to be in charge at the time.

Lastly, not all Christian metal is wholesome. Be selective, careful and as always test all things.

 

[Y_Cathol]

I agree with you...We should be making joyful noises to our Lord, not screaming about him with hate-like overtures. Notice I said hate-like, not hateful.

Neil

So because it sounds like noise you associate it with hate ie. hate-like??? - Even when the music is about God's LOVE and Mercy???

God made that music, and gave them the talents to use it... Like that band: Seven Sorrows - They are consecrated to our Lady of Sorrows... They make their music for the Glory of God, and give it for free... asking only for prayer and possibly a voluntary donation... please... different music will appeal to different people, but if it is in praise of God, I don't see what's wrong with it... (I don't think you can put it in the liturgy, but for personal enjoyment, I find it just fine.)

 

[Y_Cathol]

Lastly, not all Christian metal is wholesome. Be selective, careful and as always test all things.

I suppose that this is a point... if the lyrics go against the teaching of the Church, then I don't think it is a good idea.

 

[Robbie_James_Francis]

Seven Sorrows are great!!!

The only song of theirs I know that is particularly heavy, is Vengeance. I suppose they're fairly heavy overall, though.

 

[Y_Cathol]

Seven Sorrows are great!!!

The only song of theirs I know that is particularly heavy, is Vengeance. I suppose they're fairly heavy overall, though.

He he he.... they are pretty cool, huh?