My Disgrace

Metal and Christianity just don’t mix. That’s an opinion many in the Metal community share. They may not admit it openly, but even the most receptive of metal fans will automatically dismiss an album that’s given a Christian label. Chances are good that anyone inclined to feel an aversion to Christian Metal has never actually listened to a band like My Disgrace. Rise, their debut album, is sure to be a great pleasure for fans of this style and an eye opening experience for those that wouldn’t think of listening to Christian Metal. This group, which comes to us from Nashville, TN, is made up of two good guitar players: Joel Price and Rob Young. Aside from being skilled with their instruments, Price and Young also share lead vocal duties. The rhythm section is made up of Paul Simmons on drums and Jeff Earle on bass. Both men do a great job of keeping pace and adding atmosphere to this album. My Disgrace’s lyrics are very much rooted in the Christian faith, but in no way does that detract from their ability to make great Metal. Their style is heavy and sounds pretty modern, but they are also a very melodic band, as evidenced by the stand out title track, “Rise”. The guys address the difficulties that temptation creates in so many lives and the ways in which God has helped them. Do they also seem as if they’re promoting their religion? At times, they do. However, they manage to do it without shoving it down one’s throat. The guys are subtle in their approach. If they were too obvious, the album wouldn’t be at all palatable. My Disgrace is to be admired for writing about and sticking to what they believe in. When you’re creating music like this, it …READ MORE