Ain't No Grave Records News

The Great Commission: : New EP "Firework" is Out Now

Ain't No Grave Records — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:03:59 GMT

THE GREAT COMMISSION's New EP "Firework" is Out Now "The songs they brought on to this EP are very anthemic, complete with multiple vocalists, background chants, and the group feel of being at a show if the power went out and it had to go on." - HM Magazine "I think these songs will be covered at almost every youth camp this summer!" - AtlasAndTheAnchor.com "Anyone who is a fan of A Day to Remember will find something to dig in this cover." - IndieVisionMusic.com Today THE GREAT COMMISSION released their five song EP entitled Firework. The EP contains four acoustic versions from their most recent album, Heavy Worship, as well as a cover of Katy Perry's hit single, "Firework." The "Firework" cover can be heard on the band's Facebook page here. The Firework EP is available digitally today and THE GREAT COMMISSION will have a limited amount of physical EPs in June when the band hits the road for the "Scream The Prayer" Tour with Demon Hunter, Emery and label mates, Sleeping Giant. A full list of tour dates can be seen below. The Firework EP is currently available through iTunes here, and will be available through Amazon, Google Play and other major outlets this week. Firework EP Track Listing: 01. When It Rains It Pours 02. Draw The Line 03. Weight Of The World 04. Came To My Rescue (Be Lifted High) 05. Firework "Scream The Prayer" Tour Dates: 06/22/12 - Nashville, TN @ Rocketown 06/23/12 - Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue 06/24/12 - Jacksonville, FL @ Murray Hill Theatre 06/26/12 - Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend 06/27/12 - Richmond, VA @ Kingdom 06/28/12 - Baltimore, MD @ Sonar 06/30/12 - Dayton, OH @ The Attic Club 07/01/12 - Joliet, IL @ Mojoe's 07/02/12 - Memphis, TN @ Newby's 07/03/12 - Birmingham, AL @ Mountaintop Family Life Center 07/05/12 - Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock 07/06/12 - Houston, TX@ Warehouse Live 07/07/12 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit 07/08/12 - Dallas, TX @ The Door 07/10/12 - Tulsa, OK @ The Compound 07/11/12 - St Louis, MO @ Fubar 07/14/12 - Goshen, IN @ The Goshen Theatre

: SLEEPING GIANT and THE GREAT COMMISSION to Join This Year's "Scream The Prayer" Tour

Ain't No Grave Records — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:20:15 GMT

SLEEPING GIANT and THE GREAT COMMISSION to Join This Year's "Scream The Prayer" Tour Ain't No Grave Records is proud to announce that two of their recording artists will be appearing on this year's "Scream The Prayer" Tour. SLEEPING GIANT and THE GREAT COMMISSION will join DEMON HUNTER (on select dates), EMERY, MY CHILDREN MY BRIDE, CLOSE YOUR EYES, HUNDRETH, GIDEON, A BULLET FOR PRETTY BOY and YOUR MEMORIAL. A list of dates are below, and more will be announced shortly. "Scream The Prayer" Tour Dates: 06/22/12 - Nashville, TN @ Rocketown 06/23/12 - Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue 06/24/12 - Jacksonville, FL @ Murray Hill Theatre 06/26/12 - Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend 06/27/12 - Richmond, VA @ Kingdom 06/28/12 - Baltimore, MD @ Sonar 06/30/12 - Dayton, OH @ The Attic Club 07/01/12 - Joliet, IL @ Mojoe's The Great Commission Tour Dates: 4/26 - Whitehall, PA @ Planet Trog Entertainment Complex 4/27 - Trenton, NJ @ Championship 4/28 - Rockville Centre, NY @ The Vibe Lounge 4/29 - Annapolis, MD @ Knights of Columbus 4/30 - Fredericksburg, VA @ The Refuge 5/01 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Shakas 5/02 - Greenville, SC @ The Channel 5/03 - Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue 5/05 - Columbus, GA @ Gallery 13 5/06 - Houston, TX @ Numbers 5/07 - San Antonio, TX @ The White Rabbit 5/09 - Dallas, TX @ Tomcats 5/10 - Summit, MS @ Johnston United Methodist Church 5/11 - Jacksonville, FL @ Murray Hill Theatre 5/12 - Charlotte, NC @ The World Famous Milestone 5/13 - Lynchburg, VA @ Crosspoint Church Sleeping Giant Tour Dates: 4/26 - Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue 4/27 - Jacksonville, FL @ Murray Hill Theatre 4/28 - St. Petersburg, FL @ The Local 662 4/29 - Lake Worth, FL @ The Speakeasy 5/01 - Metairie, LA @ The Cypress 5/02 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit 5/03 - El Paso, TX @ Open Gate Church 5/04 - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theatre 5/05 - Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction

The Great Commission: : PREMIERES MUSIC VIDEO FOR "WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS"

Ain't No Grave Records — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:44:37 GMT

THE GREAT COMMISSION PREMIERES MUSIC VIDEO FOR "WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS" THE GREAT COMMISSION has teamed up with New Release Tuesday to premiere their new music video for "When It Rains It Pours". Taken from the band's highly acclaimed release, Heavy Worship, this exciting performance video captures the intensity of THE GREAT COMMISSION in a smaller, intimate setting. This is fitting, as today the band hits the road to begin "The Walking Revival Tour". THE GREAT COMMISSION will be headlining this tour, which also features WE ARE DEFIANCE, YOUR MEMORIAL (on select dates), SERIANNA and CONVICTIONS. A full list of dates can be seen below. The music video for "When It Rains It Pours" can be seen here. "The Walking Revival Tour" 4/16 - Mesa, AZ @ The Underground* 4/17 - Albuquerque, NM @ Gasworks 4/18 - Tulsa, OK @ Eclipse* 4/19 - Joplin, MO @ Solace 4/20 - Cedar Rapids, IA @ Groundswell 4/21 - Portage, IN @ Camelot Hall 4/22 - Joliet, IL @ Mojoes 4/23 - Lansing, MI @ The Blackened Moon 4/24 - Johnstown, PA @ The Zone 4/25 - Buffalo, NY @ Broadway Joe's 4/26 - Whitehall, PA @ Planet Trog Entertainment Complex* 4/27 - Trenton, NJ @ Championship 4/28 - Rockville Centre, NY @ The Vibe Lounge 4/29 - Annapolis, MD @ Knights of Columbus 4/30 - Fredericksburg, VA @ The Refuge 5/01 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Shakas 5/02 - Greenville, SC @ The Channel 5/03 - Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue 5/05 - Columbus, GA @ Gallery 13 5/06 - Houston, TX @ Numbers 5/07 - San Antonio, TX @ The White Rabbit 5/09 - Dallas, TX @ Tomcats 5/10 - Summit, MS @ Johnston United Methodist Church 5/11 - Jacksonville, FL @ Murray Hill Theatre 5/12 - Charlotte, NC @ The World Famous Milestone* 5/13 - Lynchburg, VA @ Crosspoint Church * Indicates an off date. Check the band's Facebook for details.

Kiros: : NEW ALBUM "LAY YOUR WEAPONS DOWN" IS AVAILABLE TODAY

Ain't No Grave Records — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:55:35 GMT

NEW ALBUM FROM KIROS "LAY YOUR WEAPONS DOWN" IS AVAILABLE TODAY "...an introspective work that should appeal to all who enjoy heartfelt lyrics and perfectly crafted melodies." - Highwire Daze "This highly recommended release features smooth, anthemic melodic rock songs interspersed with a depth of spirituality and passion." - Indie Vision Music (9/10) "Kiros have skills, whether you note the vocals, instrumentals, writing, maturity, or the band's ability to rock out and be catchy like it's nothing." - Lexington Music Press (9/10) Lay Your Weapons Down, the new album from KIROS, is available today. The Ain't No Grave Records debut full length was produced by Mark Lee Townsend (Relient K, House of Heroes), and the 10 song disc delivers a perfect blend of melodic rock, infectious hooks and faith-based lyrics. "Lay Your Weapons Down is the end result after fighting through crumpled pages, discarded chord progressions and melodies that never arrived, and crescendos that never peaked. It's the sum of years of searching for a sound and story that is fully ours to share and tell," says vocalist Barry MacKichan. "These songs are meant to both stand on their own and as part of a cohesive journey. It's our hope that listeners will be able to lay claim to these songs and this story as their own." In support of the release, KIROS will be on the "REDVolution! 2012" tour with RED, THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH, MANAFEST and NINE LASHES. A full list of dates can be seen below. Lay Your Weapons Down is available through iTunes, Amazon, CMDistro and all other major outlets. The "REDvolution! 2012" Tour Dates: 2/10 - Rochester, MN @ Calvary Evangelical Free Church 2/11 - Thief River Falls, MN @ Ralph Engelstad Arena 2/12 - St. Cloud, MN @ St. Cloud Civic Center 2/17 - Richmond, VA @ The National 2/18 - Cary, NC @ Colonial Baptist Church 2/19 - Blountville, TN @ Celebration Church 2/24 - North Charleson, SC @ Northwood Baptist Church 2/25 - Jacksonville, FL @ Murray Hill Theatre 2/26 - St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Landing 3/8 - Corpus Christi, TX @ The Church of Acts 3/9 - Dallas, TX @ The Door 3/11 - Tulsa, OK @ ORU Mabee Center 3/15 - Las Vegas, NV @ Valley Bible Fellowship 3/16 - Redlands, CA @ Packinghouse 3/17 - Phoenix, AZ @ Castles and Coasters 3/21 - Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion 3/22 - Fort Smith, AK @ 180 Remix 3/23 - Sauget, IL @ Pop's 3/24 - Fort Wayne, IN @ First Assembly of God

Kiros: : TO JOIN THE "REDVOLUTION! 2012" US TOUR

Ain't No Grave Records — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:49:54 GMT

KIROS TO JOIN THE "REDVOLUTION! 2012" US TOUR Calgary's pop-rock quartet KIROS will bring their infectious and inspirational melodic rock across the US when they head out on the "REDvolution! 2012" Tour next month. Beginning in Rochester, MN on February 10th and wrapping up in Fort Wayne, IN on March 24th, KIROS will accompany influential modern rock acts RED, THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH, MANAFEST and NINE LASHES on this exciting run. "We are very excited and honored to share the stage with such prominent and established artists! We're also ecstatic to be releasing our new record while on this tour and have these crowds be the first to hear our new music!" says vocalist Barry MacKichan. A full list of dates can be seen below. This will be KIROS' first US tour in support of the forthcoming Ain't No Grave Records full length debut, Lay Your Weapons Down out on February 7th, 2012. After the release of their 3-song EP, Outlaws and Prodigals in September, KIROS fans demanded the group give them more new music. "Unshaken" is the first single that was released from Lay Your Weapons Down and not only has it received a great response from fans and at Christian radio, but it is also featured as one of the free downloads on FUSE TV's website and can be heard here. The "REDvolution! 2012" Tour 2/10 - Rochester, MN @ Calvary Evangelical Free Church 2/11 - Thief River Falls, MN @ Ralph Engelstad Arena 2/12 - St. Cloud, MN @ St. Cloud Civic Center 2/17 - Richmond, VA @ The National 2/18 - Cary, NC @ Colonial Baptist Church 2/19 - Blountville, TN @ Celebration Church 2/24 - North Charleson, SC @ Northwood Baptist Church 2/25 - Jacksonville, FL @ Murray Hill Theatre 2/26 - St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Landing 3/8 - Corpus Christi, TX @ The Church of Acts 3/9 - Dallas, TX @ The Door 3/11 - Tulsa, OK @ ORU Mabee Center 3/15 - Las Vegas, NV @ Valley Bible Fellowship 3/16 - Redlands, CA @ Packinghouse 3/17 - Phoenix, AZ @ Castles and Coasters 3/21 - Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion 3/22 - Fort Smith, AK @ 180 Remix 3/23 - Sauget, IL @ Pop's 3/24 - Fort Wayne, IN @ First Assembly of God

Sleeping Giant: : PREMIERES MUSIC VIDEO FOR "TITHEMI" WITH NEW RELEASE TUESDAY

Ain't No Grave Records — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:26:05 GMT

SLEEPING GIANT PREMIERES MUSIC VIDEO FOR "TITHEMI" WITH NEW RELEASE TUESDAY SLEEPING GIANT has teamed up with New Release Tuesday for the premiere of their new music video for "Tithemi". Capturing the band's explosive live performance and impassioned crowd interactions, the video was filmed over two continents including South America and the US. Guitarist Eric Gregson says, "This is Sleeping Giant in our element and our worship in its proper context. It doesn't get more raw than this." The music video for "Tithemi" can be seen HERE. The song "Tithemi" is taken from Kingdom Days In An Evil Age, SLEEPING GIANT's Ain't No Grave Records debut. Released less than five months ago, Kingdom Days In An Evil Age is already on the brim of surpassing the mark of 10,000 copies sold. SLEEPING GIANT will also be playing four dates alongside STICK TO YOUR GUNS at the end of this month. The list of dates can be seen below. "The Keeping Warm In A Cold World Tour II" with STICK TO YOUR GUNS, XIBALBA and DARASUUM 12/28 - San Diego, CA @ Soma 12/29 - Pomona, CA @ Aladdin Jr.'s 12/30 - Rancho Cucamonga, CA @ Nitty Gritty 12/31 - Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction

Kiros: : ANNOUNCES FULL LENGTH ALBUM; NEW SONG AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

Ain't No Grave Records — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:09:04 GMT

KIROS ANNOUNCES FULL LENGTH ALBUM; NEW SONG AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD On February 7th, 2012 KIROS will release their Ain't No Grave Records debut full length, Lay Your Weapons Down. Produced by Mark Lee Townsend (Relient K, House of Heroes), the 10 song disc delivers a perfect blend of melodic rock, infectious hooks and faith-based lyrics. " Lay Your Weapons Down is the end result after fighting through crumpled pages, discarded chord progressions and melodies that never arrived, and crescendos that never peaked. It's the sum of years of searching for a sound and story that is fully ours to share and tell." Says vocalist Barry MacKichan. "We're pleased to share this story and sound, these songs that are meant to both stand on their own and as part of a cohesive journey. It's our hope that listeners will be able to lay claim to these songs and this story as their own." Earlier this year while on the "Music With A Mission Tour", KIROS released Outlaws and Prodigals, a three song EP offering a small taste of what's to be featured on the upcoming album. MacKichan says, "This record contains our honest anthems. Every emotion, thought, failure and victory is reflected inside the lyrics. These songs were written during some of the hardest and painful times of my life, but also some of the most incredible and amazing. The record captures those highs and lows that make life the epic journey that it is." "Unshaken", the first single from Lay Your Weapons Down is currently available as one of the featured free downloads on Fuse TV's website, here. In support of the upcoming release, KIROS will be on tour in early 2012. More details on the forthcoming run will be revealed soon. "...a genuine pop gem..." - Hopecore "...damn good..." - Lexington Music Press

As Hell Retreats: : TO PARTAKE IN THE "HOPE FOR THE NATIONS" TOUR

Ain't No Grave Records — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:52:01 GMT

AS HELL RETREATS TO PARTAKE IN THE "HOPE FOR THE NATIONS" TOUR AS HELL RETREATS will head out with YOUR MEMORIAL (Facedown Records), SOVEREIGN STRENGTH and FALL IN ARCHAEA on the first annual "Hope For The Nations" Tour. Giving back, a portion of the proceeds from the tour will be donated to Hello Somebody , going towards helping to feed starving children. The tour kicks off on November 11th in Johnstown, NY and AS HELL RETREATS will be wrapping up their portion of the tour on December 10th in Lynchburg, VA. A full list of dates can be seen below. AS HELL RETREATS released their AIN'T NO GRAVE RECORDS debut, Volition earlier this year. The band combines musical influence from progressive and black metal while highlighting thought-provoking lyrics. Receiving comparisons to Meshuggah, the album is "as progressive as it is heavy, which is noteworthy for a band that is still so young," says Outburn Magazine. The music video for "Matriarch" from the album Volition can be seen here. "Hope The Nations" Tour Your Memorial + Sovereign Strength * As Hell Retreats # Fall In Archaea ^ November 11th - Johnstown, NY @ Anthony's Pizza +*#^ November 12th - Buffalo, NY @ Broadway Joe's +*#^ November 13th - Dayton, OH @ The Attic +*#^ November 14th - Louisville, KY @ Sanctuary Music Venue +*#^ November 16th - Salinas, KS @ Indian Rock +*#^ November 17th - Denver, CO @ The Marquis +*#^ November 18th - Ogden, UT @ Mojo's Gallery +*#^ November 20th - Canoga Park, CA @ The Cobalt Cafe (Turkey Fest) +*#^ November 21st - Bakersfield, CA @ The Dome +*#^ November 23rd - Mesa, AZ @ The Underground +*#^ November 25th - Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater +*#^ November 27th - San Antonio, TX @ The White Rabbit +*#^ November 28th - Houston, TX @ Caines Ashes +*#^ November 29th - Metairie, LA @ The Cypress +*#^ November 30th - Jackson, MS @ The Safehouse +*#^ December 2nd - West Palm Beach, FL @ The Speakeasy +*#^ December 3rd - Tampa, FL @ Transitions Art Gallery +*#^ December 4th - Jacksonville, FL @ Murray Hill Theater +*#^ December 6th - Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue +*#^ December 7th - Memphis, TN @ Escape Alley *# December 8th - Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music Hall *# December 10th - Dallas, TX @ Unsilent Music Festival *# December 9th - Fredericksburg, VA @ The Refuge +^ December 10th - Lynchburg, VA @ Crosspoint Venue +^ December 11th - Toledo, OH @ Frankie's Inner City +^

The Great Commission: : BEGIN "THE REVISION: REVISE TOUR" TOMORROW

Ain't No Grave Records — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:59:29 GMT

THE GREAT COMMISSION BEGIN "THE REVISION: REVISE TOUR" TOMORROW THE GREAT COMMISSION head out tomorrow to start "The Revision: Revise Tour" with A BULLET FOR PRETTY BOY and THE AIR I BREATHE. The month long trek begins in Houston, TX and will make its way across the US, circling back to Fort Worth, TX to wrap up on November 6th. THE PLOT IN YOU, LEGACY and CASINO MADRID will also be appearing on select dates. A full list of dates can be seen below. THE GREAT COMMISSION released their AIN'T NO GRAVE RECORDS debut, Heavy Worship earlier this year. Delivering an uncompromising message through their lyrics, THE GREAT COMMISSION brings a whole new meaning to the word 'heavy' featuring three guitarists in their six member line up. The music video for "Weight Of The World" can be seen here "The lyrics are convicting and as hard hitting as the music." - Jesus Freak Hide Out "The Revision: Revise Tour" 10/07 Houston, TX - Cains Ashes 10/08 Tyler, TX - The Spot 10/09 San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit 10/11 Mobile, AL - Alabama Music Box 10/12 Tampa, FL - Transitions Art Gallery 10/13 Lake Worth, FL - The Speakeasy 10/14 Macon, GA - The 567 10/15 Chattanooga, TN - Warehouse Venue 10/16 Douglasville, GA - The 7 Venue 10/17 Cookeville, TN - Amps & Ramps 10/18 Lexington, KY - Porter Memorial Baptist 10/19 Tyor, OH - The Rec 10/20 Greensburg, PA - 42nd Street Rock House 10/21 Vineland, NJ - Hangar 84 10/22 St. James, NY - The Sports Arena 10/23 Poughkeepsie, NY - The Loft 10/24 Syracuse, NY - Lost Horizon 10/25 Hokendauqua, PA - Planet Trop Entertainment 10/27 Toledo, OH - Frankies Innercity 10/28 Mt. Clemens, MI - The Hayloft 10/29 Barrington, IL - Rock Room 10/31 St. Paul, MN - Station 4 11/01 Des Moines, IA - Vaudeville Mews 11/02 St. Louis, MO - Fubar 11/03 Springfield, MO - Outland Ballroom 11/04 Little Rock, AR - Downtown Music 11/05 Oklahoma City, OK - Conservatory 11/06 Fort Worth, TX - Tom Cats West

Tommy Green: : SLEEPING GIANT VOCALIST TOMMY GREEN TO RELEASE AUDIO BOOK "RELIGIO-CIDE" ON SEPTEMBER 27TH THROUGH AIN'T NO GRAVE RECORDS

Ain't No Grave Records — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:48:34 GMT

SLEEPING GIANT VOCALIST TOMMY GREEN TO RELEASE AUDIO BOOK "RELIGIO-CIDE" ON SEPTEMBER 27TH THROUGH AIN'T NO GRAVE RECORDS As best put by Relevant Magazine, SLEEPING GIANT has been "rewriting the definition of what it means to be Christians in a metal band." Expressing their beliefs through their music, vocalist Tommy Green takes this a step further with the release of his audio book, Religio-cide on September 27th. Green explains, "Within the last couple of years I started putting together a book designed for kids that would be at a Sleeping Giant show who may have an interest in a relationship with God, but not know where to go from there." Written in the form of a guide, the goal is to help encourage those who may be interested in God, but not necessarily in attending Church or being tagged as a 'Christian'. When on stage with SLEEPING GIANT , Green often speaks about his family and his own personal history involving abuse, divorce and brokenness among other things. He knows firsthand how easily it is to feel disconnected, and uses his personal experiences to offer counsel. In addition to providing guidance through his book and Sleeping Giant shows, Green is also the founder and pastor of Revolution Reality Ministries, a small Salt Lake City based group he shepherds when SLEEPING GIANT is not on tour. The physical version of Religio-cide was self-published by Green and is currently available. On September 27th, the audio book will be available exclusively through Ain't No Grave Records on iTunes for $7.99. Green states, "I wrote Religio-cide for people like me. It's very easy to get trapped inside religious stereotypes and I hope that this can encourage people to freely pursue a real, spiritual relationship with God and not get so caught up in 'religion'." Kingdom Days In An Evil Age , the latest release from SLEEPING GIANT can be purchased here.