The following is a list of Christian hardcore bands, organized alphabetically.
Christian hardcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk primarily distinguished by its lyrical focus on Christian themes and values, although former Burden of a Day guitarist Bryan Honhart has suggested that the genre also possesses sonic distinctions.[1] Bands such as The Crucified, Focused, Focal Point, Zao and No Innocent Victim are considered progenitors of the movement.[2] In recent years, Demon Hunter[3] and The Chariot[4] have gained considerable popularity among fans of the genre, while metalcore bands such as Underoath, As I Lay Dying, and Norma Jean have served as mainstream representatives of the genre.
This list consists of Christian bands that play hardcore punk or any hardcore punk subgenres.
Self-Proclaimed as a Christian band[51]
Self-described as a Christian band.[196]
Self-described as a Christian band.[198]
Self-described as a Christian band.[237]
Described as a Christian band by Indie Vision Music.[252]
Described as a Christian band by Metal Sucks.[46][258]
Identified as Christian by Audio Ink Radio.[307]
Self-described as a Christian band.[318]
Taylor, Josh. "Unsung EP". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
Jeff Edwards; Josh McConnell; Alex Klages (2002). "Turn the Tides". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
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Anchormusicrob (June 5, 2015). "Attalus Interview". Anchor Music News. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
Foster, Shelby (January 2004). "Failure On". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 6 July 2012. Attempting to follow the trail marked out earlier by Poison The Well, Hopesfall et al, Beloved create a metalcore and melodic rock fusion...
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Andy Hinds. "Letterbox" (album review). AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 20 February 2012. Cleveland, OH's Brandtson...has produced a tough set of stripped-down post-hardcore on their debut album, Letterbox.
Van Horn Jr., Ray. "Crimson Armada, The – 'Guardians'". About.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved March 3, 2011. Deathcore, metalcore, Strypercore, whatever you want to call it, The Crimson Armada does offer their listeners something beyond the tired pentagrams, goat heads and severed limbs, and it's not just their about-faced messages of hope.
Frias, Sherwin (2007-10-09). "The Unveiling". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
Mabee, Justin (Oct 2006). "Vices" (album review). Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
Spencer, Josh. "The Consolation of Pianissimo" (album review). The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved 12 October 2011. ...the first emo-core album I have really liked.
Jentzen, Aaron (23 August 2006). "Demise of Eros". Pittsburgh City Paper. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
Monger, James Christopher. "The World Is A Thorn" (album review). AllMusic. Retrieved 15 August 2011. ...many of [Demon Hunter's] death/power/thrash/screamo metal peers...
Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Plagues". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 August 2011. ...[The band] saw no reason to tarry, nor alter their spastic screamo/metalcore formula while recording sophomore outing, Plagues, lest this peculiar trend should suddenly go cold on them.
Breimeier, Russ. "Disciple". TheFish.com. Christianity Today. Retrieved 5 July 2012. The buzz stems from continued evolution in sound, shifting away from the harder grunge and rapcore screaming of their previous efforts.
John DiBiase (June 5, 2003). "Hope In Anguish". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
Paul, Aubin ("aubin") (Jan 2005). "Edison Glass: "Let Go"" (news report). Punknews.org. Retrieved 6 October 2011. Post-hardcore act Edison Glass...
David Craft (Apr 9, 2016). "Laid Low EP". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
Figgis, Alex (April 1, 1999). "Extol – Burial". Cross Rhythms Magazine No. 50. Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 18 December 2010. Melding the best of thrash with elements of progressive metal and hard-core, 'Burial' is one unique musical journey you won't want to miss.
Cooley, Bryce (April 11, 2006). "the Conflict". ChristCore. Archived from the original on November 7, 2016. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
Rae Alexandra (Mar 2005). "The Need To Feel Alive" (album review). Kaffeine Buzz. Retrieved 28 December 2011. ...[The band's] emotional post-hardcore...
Dodderidge, Tim (November 6, 2014). "Interview: Gideon". Mind Equals Blown. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
Langley, Jonathan (2007-08-14). "Pressure the Hinges". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 9 July 2012. ...'Pressure The Hinges' is clearly a play for the melodic screamo throne that Underoath seem to have vacated in favour of pastures harder.
Josh Taylor (Nov 2004). "I Am Hollywood" (album review). Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 26 December 2011. But further listens to this blend of emocore, metal, and a twinge of punk...
Rob Mair (Dec 22, 2014). "Album Review: Hearts Like Lions – These Hands EP". Already Heard. Retrieved 9 December 2016. Considerably more accessible than the likes of Norma Jean or Underoath, there's still an enjoyable crunch and weight to Hearts Like Lions' layered and textured approach to post-hardcore/alternative rock.
Tom Aylott (Dec 2011). "I Am Empire release new music video" (news). Punktastic.com. Retrieved 29 January 2012. Post-hardcore mob I am Empire have released a music video for their song 'Saints And Sinners'.
LaRussa, John (January 1, 2007). "Inhale Exhale" (Interview). Interviewed by Rudy. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
Apar, Corey. "Inhale/Exhale". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 November 2011. Based out of Canton, OH, the group combined their Christian faith with...post-hardcore into a melodic yet unforgiving sound to call their own.
Farias, Andree. "Love" (album review). The Fish. Christianity Today. Retrieved 14 August 2011. Their 1999 debut, Understand This Is a Dream, experimented with emo long before it became a fad, and the simplicity of its post-hardcore indie sound made that project a pleasing introduction to the band.
Scott Fryberger (July 24, 2015). "The Vault Sessions". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
Brian A. Smith (July 2008). "A Love Hate Masquerade" (album review). The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved 25 November 2011. Everything else is the same that we've grown to expect from this band: loud, aggressive in your face emocore that pounds you from beginning to end.
"Lament". Holy Noise. May 5, 2002. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
Stalhammar, Kai Mathias. "Lament". Vae Solis. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
Jesus Freak Hideout. "Overcome". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
Tognazzini, Anthony. "Live" (album review). AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 6 June 2012. Christian alternative metal outfit P.O.D. mix post hardcore sounds with touches of rap, Latin, reggae, and straightforward metal...
Brad Caviness. "Sin Disease/Jawbone of An ###" (album review). Music City. Retrieved 27 March 2012. [The albums mix] up a wide range of influences, from Bowie-esque glam to Bad Brains-style reggae, hardcore, and punk...
Nikkel, Mary (June 22, 2015). "See the Rise". New Release Today. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
Rockstroh, Joe; Marihugh, Josh (August 25 – September 12, 1999). "What Remains". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
"Staple". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
Jesus Freak Hideout. "Take It Back!". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
John Sapp (June 2011). "Between hard rock and a hard place". The Patriot Press. College Media Network. Retrieved 26 January 2012. Post-Hardcore bands are a dime a dozen, but some of them that are worth listening to are Blindside, This Beautiful Republic, Burden of a Day, and A Day to Remember.
Blake Garris (Jan 22, 2002). "Set It Off". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 6 November 2016. Thousand Foot Krutch does each style well, whether it be punk, alternative, rap, hardcore, hip-hop, or pop.