Gary and Tyler are joined by Chris from For The Rock and Michael from Diatheke for a special album draft episode! Each host builds their ultimate lineup of 2010 Christian heavy music albums—but only one can come out on top. Tune in for stories from 2010, plenty of laughs, and a nostalgic trip through one of the wildest years in heavy music history.

Gary and guest co-host Chris (from For The Rock) sit down with David Bunton and Jon Tooley of the Death Metal band "Hope Deferred". They dive into musical influences, how the band formed, the role their faith plays in writing music and the evolution of their sound from their previous bands (Embodiment, The Famine, and The Showdown).

Takeaways

• David's gateway band was MXPX, leading him to the heavy scene.
• Jon's introduction to heavy music was through Cannibal Corpse in Ace Ventura.
• Hope Deferred was formed from a desire to create music together.
• The band members have a rich history in the heavy music scene.
• Lyrically, the band aims to be bold and clear about their faith.
• The name 'Hope Deferred' is inspired by a biblical passage.
• The band embraces their Christian identity without apology.
• They aim to mix heavy music with meaningful lyrical content.
• The band is excited to perform live and share their music with audiences. The upcoming single 'Brethren of Blood' drops on October 15th.
• Balancing music with family and careers is a challenge for many musicians.
• The importance of supporting underground bands is emphasized.
• Future plans include potential live shows and more music releases.
• Family involvement in music can be a rewarding experience.
• The conversation highlights the joy of creating music for the love of it.

In this lively and deeply nostalgic episode of All Consuming Podcast, the hosts catch up on long-overdue shoutouts, swap hilarious stories (including one about a cat-poop-eating dog), and dive deep into the evolving landscape of Christian metal and hardcore music.

The discussion weaves through classic pop-punk nostalgia with bands like Hawk Nelson to heavier sounds from bands like We Came As Romans, 6 feet deep, and Big Boy. The hosts reflect on how their tastes have changed—moving away from overproduced metalcore toward raw, emotional hardcore—and share a strong appreciation for the authenticity and grit in bands like The Wounds That Speak, a newer Christian metalcore band from Colorado with a powerfully gospel-centered message.

Also highlighted are newer releases from Wolves at the Gate and Confessions of a Traitor, along with a nostalgic mention of Phinehas’ album The Fire Itself as a standout example of true modern metalcore.

Expect laughs, laments, and lots of genre talk—plus a passionate encore shoutout to Six Feet Deep. If you’re a fan of raw, honest Christian heavy music, this episode is for you!

Gary and Tyler look back at the 90's in the Heavy Christian Music Scene! What did you listen to in the 90's?

We say vibes a lot on this episode, mostly... because all these tracks are straight vibes. Check out some new Christian Metal from the past month.
War of ages
Convictions
Confessions of a Traitor
Irae
Light the Fire
Dear Adversary
FALL
BodyWash.
bloke.
Encore: Altars

On this episode we sat down with Kashif and Nathan of the

band Irae to talk about a their new EP "Tetelestai".

We figure how they got Mattie Montgomery from For Today and Shawn Jonas from Symphony in Peril to do guest spots.

We talk about the time gap between their last album and now and what got them into the heavy music scene.

Lets check out some new music in the Heavy Christian Music Scene!

Songs in this episode:

Wolves At The Gate - PARASITE
Absolved - To Whatever End (Featuring Tommy Green)
Small Voice - The Ring (Featuring Kalus)
Reformed - False Teacher
Meet Your Maker - Cowards
Descriptor - Antivenin
Plead The Widow's Cause - Splitting Venom
Encore: Darkness Divided - The Hands That Bled

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Lets Listen together! Join us as we sit back and listen to the Sound The Trumpet EP from the band No Treaty! We listen to each song sparking faith based discussions.

First Core Values of 2025! (sheesh). Join us as we talk about Impending Dooms new songs and the internet shenanigans that went on with it, digging into nostalgia with Blindside on Memphis May Fire, the rise of female metal musicians, and Unworthy covering the legendary For Today song, Isaiah (The Willing).
Songs in this episode:
Impending Doom - Christ Is King
Memphis May Fire - Overdose - feat. Blindside
Absent Handed - Echoes
Mourning Eve - Holy Hell - feat. Taylor Barber, Addithun
Silence The Echo - Into Serenity
UnWorthy - Isaiah (The Willing)
August Burns Red - Your Little Suburbia Is In Ruins
Encore: Ghoti Hook - Spice Drops

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We are trying something new with this one. We are going to do a short series of episodes where we tackle tough questions. Questions where everyone has an opinion and not everyone agrees on the topic. We'd love to know your thoughts on this format.
(00:00) Introduction and Purpose - Kicking off the discussion about defining a Christian band and addressing audience-submitted questions.

(02:20) What Defines a Christian Band? - Exploring overtly Christian bands, faith-influenced bands, and the complexities of labeling.

(07:30) Christian Label and Marketing Challenges - Examining the benefits and challenges of adopting the Christian label and how it affects audience perception.

(20:40) Should Christians Create Christian Music? - Debating whether Christian musicians should focus solely on Christian themes and balancing personal convictions.

(35:00) Inclusivity in Christian Music - Emphasizing the need for a welcoming approach to artists with varying expressions of faith in their music.