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Ugly Christian Band of the Week: Rootdown

Rootdown is a band from Eugene, Oregon, that got together when one guy heard another guy’s songs on MySpace. That tells me they’ve been around a while. The band performs feel-good raggae-style music. It’s “the kind of music you can’t … Continue reading

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Ugly Band of the Week: Newworldson

Newworldson plays “speakeasy gospel” music. That’s the band in the photo above. Apparently they just left the speakeasy and are a little “high” floating above the alley. I like the hats, and the look is clean. But there’s one thing … Continue reading

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Ugly Band of the Week: UnderØath

UnderØath, a Christian metalcore band from Tampa, Fla., has been churning out hit CDs for more than a decade. The band has been described as brooding, dark, maddening and “one step away from throwing itself over the edge.” Stylistically, perhaps … Continue reading

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Ugly Band of the Week: Junkyard Prophet

Bradlee Dean is the founder and executive director of the non-profit teen ministry with the inordinately long name You Can Run But You Cannot Hide International. He hosts a nationally syndicated radio show, The Sons of Liberty. He produced a … Continue reading

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Ugly Band of the Week: Virgin Black

Virgin Black is a critically acclaimed gothic-doom metal Christian band from Australia. Its music attempts to “highlight the difference between the organized Church and the spiritual aspects of Christianity.” It’s name is supposed to reflect “the juxtaposition of purity and … Continue reading

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