*** Quoting STEVE KEMP from a message to DAVID DUVALL ***

DD>Is it because a lot of these bands seem like they are copying secular
DD>bands,

SK> Huh? 
SK> Since when is "that which is copied" is secular"?

It's not.  I think a couple friends have commented before about a
band/bands being a Christian version/s of whoever.  I can think of one band
that sounds very similar to Emperor.  I think it was Sanctifica (sp?).  I
guess either a copycat band or just generic of whatever style.

There are quite a few original Christian bands.  Check out Tourniquet.  If
you want to hear a really good drummer, that's enough reason right there. 
They range from Rock to Thrash Metal.  

SK> Point is, what religious bands should they copy?

None.  They should just be influenced by who they like. :)

SK> Methinks your arguments is silly. For what you are saying is that 
SK> "Christian bands" can't adapt to current trends, or to
their own more 
SK> modern wants, without being called  followers of "trends"...but I 
SK> don't see you complaining about EVERYONE  else that
"evolves" within 
SK> the music scene.

I don't think I was trying to make an argument at the time, but just asking
if that's why that person/s didn't like Christian bands.  I do think some
bands sound a lot like others.  Maybe some do it on purpose to get
Christian fans.  I don't know.  I listen to bands for the music.  Sometimes
I may not buy something because of content, but I am interested in the
music for the music.

SK> AGAIN, it's a moot point, IMO.
SK>   Christians can do whatever everyone else does without MY judging 

It doesn't both me either about what people want to play.  Even secular
bands seem to be following a trend and probably could be deemed a copycat
band.  It's popular now for melodic metal.  I know of two bands, one
Christian, one looks secular, being compared to some melodic metal bands. 
So if people like In Flames, Soilwork, etc., they should check out that
band. :)

Btw, have you heard Killswitch Engage?


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