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throwing down the gauntlet By Steve Rowe
Unity I have heard some comments lately that bands like mine (Mortification) should move over and make way for "the new guard." This is disappointing because we are all in this tiny, independent Christian Metal scene together with similar endeavors to advance the kingdom of God. I am a firm believer that the cream always rises (to the top)—proven by the fact that Demon Hunter and As I Lay Dying are hugely popular ‌ a lot more popular and successful than Mortification ever has been. Of course, Mort had an explosion of popularity in the early 90's, but now I just keep doing what I have always done to keep an old-school flavor in the scene and I see no reason to quit. I guess sometimes people can view a "never say die" person as someone who should retire gracefully. But hey, look at Lemmy from Motorhead. He is 62 and will probably one day just die on stage. There is nothing graceful about Lemmy and we all know that as long as he is alive, he will rock. I think we as Christians should encourage one another and I for one will always be first in line to congratulate someone who successfully presents Christian Metal art. We should never see each other as a threat, but as another army in the same battle. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. There is so much disunity and finger pointing between different church denominations. I find this very sad because an army divided against itself will not stand. Let us as Christian Metal bands and supporters work together to build each other up in unity for the work God has for us to do. Together we conquer, but divided we will surely fall.
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