D-Rock":2bl47ysz said:
The guys in the band never preached any religion. It came out that they were each Christians so the media ran with that because it was a story to write about. They have been quoted as saying "We are five Christians in a metal band, why does that have to make us a Christian metal band?"
Sure they avoid using graphic/gross/hateful lyrics and imagery in their songs, so I guess it's just easier to label them that way.
I simply see them as a metal band with a fast twin guitar assault and a mix of aggressive and melodic lyrics. Textbook modern metalcore. Which they are possibley the best or top three at doing.
Their subject matter isn't any friendlier than KSE, so their belief system really shouldn't be a topic in relation to their music IMO.
You're 100% correct...but the moron contingent is always eager to find a way to take a shot at a group with a derogatory stereotype whether it be race, sex, politics, religion, etc.