no more death – The Christian Metal Group

Christian thrash metal started with Deliverance, Vengeance Rising, Believer, Living Sacrifice, Tourniquet, Sacrament, Seventh Angel, Mortification, Detritus, The Crucified, and others who proved that faith and ferocity could exist without compromise. These bands established thrash as a powerful vehicle for truth, conviction, and ministry.

For a time, it seemed as though Christian thrash might remain tied to that original era. Instead, God raised up a new generation. Since 2015, Christian thrash and speed metal have experienced a renewed surge, with new bands stepping into the sound with purpose and clarity. These artists are not reviving a trend. They are continuing a calling, using speed, aggression, and precision to proclaim faith in a modern world.

This movement survives because of community. Independent Christian metal bands operate on tight budgets. Touring is expensive. Recording is expensive. Merch production is expensive. Most bands make very little personal income and reinvest nearly everything back into the band and the ministry. Supporting these artists by attending shows, buying shirts, and purchasing CDs or vinyl is how the scene stays healthy and alive.

Jeremy Sims, guitarist for the deathcore band With Blood Comes Cleansing, explained it plainly:

“God has blessed us when we come back with enough money to kind of, we just roll everything directly back in the band. Every now and then we make a little bit of money ourselves. We may come home from a weekend with a hundred bucks or so. But for the most part, it’s like, buy new t-shirt designs, buy new gear for us, whatever we need. We put the money back into the ministry because that’s what this is for us. If we can get that first and make it bigger, then that’s what we want.”

That same mindset defines the modern Christian thrash scene.

Hand of Fire (USA, formed 2015)

Hand of Fire emerged in California in 2015 and helped ignite the modern Christian thrash resurgence. Their sound draws from classic Bay Area thrash with tight riffing, aggressive vocals, and spiritually grounded lyrics. Their album Nuclear Sunrise stands as one of the earliest post-2015 statements that Christian thrash was far from finished.

Brotality (USA, formed 2016)

Formed in 2016, Brotality represents a younger generation carrying thrash forward. Their music blends thrash foundations into groove and progressive elements while keeping their faith front and center. Albums like Worldwide Desolation and The Woods Will End You showcase a band that is technically sharp and spiritually intentional.

Crushing the Deceiver (USA, formed 2016)

Crushing the Deceiver formed in late 2016 in California and delivers a heavier take on thrash with death metal intensity. Their self-titled release is rooted in fast tempos, sharp riffs, and lyrics focused on spiritual warfare and redemption. They remain one of the most aggressive voices in the modern Christian thrash movement.

R.A.I.D. (India, formed 2016)

R.A.I.D. formed in June 2016 and brings a crossover thrash sound mixed with hardcore urgency. Based in India, the band represents the expanding global reach of Christian metal. Their music confronts social issues, personal struggle, and faith with conviction, proving that Christian thrash is not limited by geography.

Ritual Servant (USA, formed 2016)

Ritual Servant formed in South Carolina in 2016 and stands as one of the clearest examples of pure Christian thrash today. Their lyrics often draw directly from Scripture, and their sound reflects classic thrash traditions. Albums like Metallum Evangelii and Albus Mendacium serve as bold declarations of faith through metal.

Motivik (USA, formed 2019)

Motivik formed in 2019 and brings a melodic thrash and groove-infused sound to the scene. Their albums Death of the Gunman and Renouncement combine modern production with biblical themes, offering a thoughtful and accessible take on Christian thrash metal.

No More Death (Brazil, formed 2019)

No More Death formed in 2019 following the conclusion of the Brazilian band Mad Dragzter, which ended in 2015 after releasing Master of Space and Time. Drawing from years of saved riffs and ideas, the project took shape with a name inspired by Revelation 21:4.

Their debut album The Death Is Dead, released in 2024, delivers classic thrash aggression rooted in Brazil’s long thrash tradition, paired with lyrics centered on Christ’s victory over death, His triumph, and His glory. No More Death stands firmly within the modern Christian thrash movement.

Reborn United (South Africa, formed 2020)

Reborn United formed in 2020 and represents the South African Christian thrash and death-thrash movement. Their sound carries urgency and aggression while remaining rooted in faith. They contribute an important international voice to the modern Christian thrash resurgence.

Shovelhead A.D. (USA, formed 2020)

Shovelhead A.D. formed in 2020 and represents the newest wave of Christian thrash metal. Their EP No Cover Charge delivers fast riffs, gritty vocals, and a no-frills approach to ministry through metal. Their emergence reflects the continued underground strength of the genre.

Keeping the Scene Alive

Christian thrash and speed metal remain alive because God continues to call musicians into this space and because fans continue to support them. Streaming helps, but real support happens at shows and merch tables. Buying a shirt, a CD, or a vinyl record helps bands afford gas, food, recording time, and future tours.

This new wave proves the genre is not fading. It is growing. Supporting these bands is not just about music. It is about sustaining a ministry that speaks truth through heavy music and ensuring Christian thrash continues for the next generation.

3Oct

No More Death – The Death Is Dead

by Jimmy Lamar Sorells Uncategorized

Rising from the legacy of Brazil’s thrash powerhouse Mad Dragzter, No More Death emerges with a fierce new identity and mission. With their debut album The Death Is Dead, the band blends classic thrash aggression with lyrics rooted in Scripture, hope, and eternal victory. Anchored in Revelation 21:4, “there will be no more death,” the project delivers a bold declaration of faith to both Christian and secular audiences alike.

We had the chance to talk with the band about their rebirth, their powerful new record, and the message of hope at the heart of their thrash attack.

No More Death rose out of the ashes of Mad Dragzter — can you walk us through the rebirth and what inspired the new name and direction?
Mad Dragzter ended in 2015, shortly after the release of their third and final album, Master of Space and Time. From that moment on, I always knew that my mission in heavy music would still have new chapters. For many years, I stayed away from the music world, just saving riffs and ideas. In 2019, the Lord showed me the name of the band, taken from Revelation 21:4, one of the most beautiful and comforting passages in the Bible. In 2024, the opportunity arose to enter the studio and record No More Death’s first album, The Death is Dead, bringing all the fury of thrash that runs through my veins together with lyrics that tell of the Lord’s victory over death, His ascension, triumph, and glory.

The name No More Death has deep spiritual weight. What does it personally mean to you as a band?
The Bible says that the last enemy to be defeated is death, which will happen definitively in the resurrection with glorified bodies, at the return of the Lord. So basically this message is the greatest hope a Christian can have, and the Lord spoke of it many, many times. And this message warms our hearts.

The title The Death Is Dead is striking — how did that concept come about, and what message are you trying to deliver through it?
I wanted to address something important to everyone, something that everyone will suffer and go through. Like death! It puts everyone on the same level, Christians and non-Christians alike. I wanted to talk about the result of the Lord’s coming, especially to those who don’t know Him. And this message has opened many doors to talk about the Lord in secular circles. In many interviews, or even with bangers who end up getting to know the band, many people had never read the passage that is in our logo, nor do they know what it is about. They don’t know that there is a promise of eternal life! In total fullness and forever! And since I had a career in the secular world for almost 25 years, I wanted to talk to these people, who are thirsty for truth and hope!

Can you give us a track-by-track feel of how the album progresses thematically or musically?
Of course! It would be my pleasure! The album has eight tracks that are completely interconnected, as if they were eight acts of an opera. It starts at full speed with The Death is Dead, which tells how the Lord conquered death. Next, Thy Glory shows the Lord’s ascension and glory, a track that begins with a tense atmosphere and accelerates throughout. Then we have Great White Throne, which narrates the judgment of the saved and the unsaved, a slower and more striking track. Next is Forever Young, narrated by an elderly person who dies and is resurrected young and with a glorified body. It features galloping riffs and melodic choruses. This is followed by Sons of Light, a manifesto of the armies of light, Men and Angels. Old school thrash in the vein once again. After that we have Annihilated, which declares the end of the enemy of our souls, another fast thrash song. The penultimate track is Dreams about Eternity, more groovy and rhythmic, with a grandiose chorus that tells of our aspirations for eternal life. And closing the album is the blockbuster Love is Immortal, declaring that the Lord is Love and in the end Love will prevail. Phew… ahahahaha… and then just put the record back on to play again.

What was the writing and recording process like? Were there any particular challenges or breakthroughs along the way?
It was easy! Just like I did with Mad Dragzter! I always wrote all the riffs, melodies, lyrics, etc. What changed this time is that for the first time I also recorded the bass, in addition to the guitars and vocals. I was very happy with the result. An album that sounds raw like the thrash classics but at the same time modern with a current and competitive production in relation to the best that has been done today.

Christian thrash and extreme metal can be a tough road. How do you balance being bold with your faith while still appealing to the wider metal audience?
Honestly, I trust in the Lord. I write about what is in my heart, about what I believe, live, and have lived. And first and foremost, I want to please the Lord. With the best riffs, the best songs, and the best lyrics I can compose and record. Acceptance by the crowd will follow. Where No More Death will go, whose hearts it will touch, is entirely in the Lord’s hands. And I rest completely in that.

Have you received feedback from listeners who were impacted spiritually by the album?
Yes! Christians and non-Christians alike. Christians who were able to look again at the promise of eternal life as the most important thing, in relation to everyday and passing matters. And non-Christians who literally discover a new world. A portal opens, which is the Word of the Lord. How powerful it is, right? It warms my heart.

Are there plans for touring, festivals, or collaborations in 2025 and beyond?
We have received many invitations for shows in Brazil, the US, and other parts of the world. So, at the right time, a tour will happen. But right now we are more engaged in planning the next album, which should be released in 2026. But soon, God willing, we will start recording. It is already practically composed. And I tell you, it will be amazing.

If you could share the stage with any other band today, who would it be?
If I had that opportunity, it would definitely be with my all-time favorite band, Metallica.

What music outside of thrash inspires you right now?
Quite a lot! From traditional heavy metal classics to hard rock and rock, punk, crossover, electronic pop from the 80s and 90s, classical music like Bach, soundtracks from movies like Tron Legacy, Inception, Interstellar. Even some good reggae in the vocals and other interesting stuff. Great music.

What’s something about the band members that fans might be surprised to learn?
Well, we are Brazilians! Ahahahahahah…. and for a Brazilian band, apart from Sepultura, to achieve worldwide recognition would be a huge miracle! Ahahahahahah

Connect with No More Death

Bandcamp – https://nomoredeath77.bandcamp.com/album/the-death-is-dead
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@NoMoreDeath77
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nomoredeath77/
Metal Archives – https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/No_More_Death/3540565384

Heaven’s Metal Magazine Feature – https://heavensmetalmagazine.com/index.php/2025/07/17/no-more-death-the-death-is-dea

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