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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — HolyName’s self-titled debut album from Facedown Records has debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Christian/Gospel Albums list, #10 on the Top New Artist Albums chart and #15 in Current Hard Music Albums.

     

    HolyName is led by Tommy Green of Sleeping Giant fame, with the supergroup lineup rounded out by Brook Reeves (Impending Doom), Matthew Weir (Sleeping Giant), Aaron Craner and Joe Holt. Ryan Leitru (For Today) has served as their producer. HolyName’s debut full-length album HolyName showcases their signature, self-described sound: “violent worship.”

     

    “We feel shocked and truly humbled and grateful by the people who have supported this release and made it a success,” Tommy Green says as he reflects on the project’s wildly successful debut. “The pain and the journey and the faith journey of this record is the substance of struggle and devotion that many people can identity with in these days. There is a time for lament, a time to stop and listen to the pain of the world and the pain of the soul. That is faith as well.”

     

    The album has also received rave reviews from media and listeners, proving that HolyName is resonating as much as the band hoped.

     

    “Call it “Holy Drone,” call it “Violent Worship”—but HolyName represents some of the most inspired music from the Facedown Records roster.”
    — Metal Injection

     

    “With a deeply heavy sound that eschews the punchy riffs and snappy leads of modern metalcore, HolyName’s drone worship sound is definitely something new in a musical climate that badly needs creativity injected into heavy music.”

    — JesusFreakHideout

     

    In the face of the enthusiastic response, the band remains committed first to the faith that fueled it. Tommy concludes,  “We hope that this record is encouraging and edifying and mournful and true. We’re so grateful: thank you. Lord Jesus, please have mercy on us. I’m so grateful.”


    You can find the album on all major streaming platforms at orcd.co/holyname. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

  • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Todd Tilghman (NBC’s The Voice Season 18 winner) has released a new single titled “Dig My Grave,” available everywhere January 27. You can find the song on all major streaming platforms at https://onerpm.link/129439372936.

    “Of all the promises in scripture, my least favorite one is that we’re all going to die,” the faith-focused country singer admits. “But ‘Dig My Grave’ is a serious jam. And it’s all about the promise we have in Christ that death is not the end.”

    The song’s concept begins with a sobering lyric: “If you’re alive, you’re dying.” But those words only set the stage for a defiantly redemptive song that builds its way heavenward through southern swagger and rock-solid faith.

    Tilghman explains, “I wrote this song with my friends Sam Nobles and Clint Brown. It started with just a little bit of a chorus and a piece of a verse. It ended in full-on, swampy gospel, turn-it-up-to-eleven, high energy fun!”

    The single is the latest entry in a career marked by both calling and a committed work ethic. The husband, father, former pastor, and acclaimed singer recently released the tracks “Fall” and “Home Wasn’t Built in a Day.” He also celebrated his Opry debut last year alongside former The Voice coach Blake Shelton. Through it all, Tilghman continues to raise eight kids alongside his wife, Brooke. 

    Even after all of his accolades, a high-energy, speaker-busting track like “Dig My Grave” feels like proof: Todd Tilghman is still only getting started.

    Get “Dig My Grave” at https://onerpm.link/129439372936. Visit linktr.ee/Toddtilghman for more from Todd Tilghman. 

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  • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Voting has launched for the 4th annual The Grizzly Awards, celebrating faith-based rock and metal. Fans can cast their votes at https://rockon.ink/VoteGrizzlies until February 6. 

    This year, fans are invited to cast one ballot, which they can edit at any time until voting closes. The categories have been pared back to focus on the single unifying factor that joins musicians, industry professionals, and fans: the music and its purpose.

    “As we continue to navigate the challenges of stewarding the Grizzlies vision, we’re constantly innovating to do so in a way that’s responsible with our resources,” offers The Grizzly Awards team, which includes Mary Nikkel, Joel Burris, Cindy Blankenship and Trevor Tyson. “Like the artists we celebrate, we’re committed to being agile. That means that we’re keeping logistics simple this year to focus on what matters most: the music and the mission.”

    Fans can vote in 10 categories, with an additional write-in category meant to honor individual band members. You can see all nominees listed below.

    The Grizzly Awards is fan-powered in more than just the votes: as a not-for-profit entity, The Grizzlies depend entirely on fan donations in order to produce the event and supply artists with awards. Donations can be made through PayPal to thegrizzlyawards@gmail.com, or Venmo to @Mary-Nikkel. All donations of $50 or above will get a limited edition Grizzlies poster.

    Business sponsorships are also available upon request. You can email thegrizzlyawards@gmail.com to learn more.

    The winners of the awards will be determined through a combination of fan votes and the votes of a specialized industry panel of experts. Results will be announced in a livestream within the next few months. 

    Rock Album of the Year

    1. Apophysitis by Fight the Fade

    2. Death by Admiration by Seventh Day Slumber

    3. Dominion by Skillet

    4. Break The Silence by Love Like Gravity

    5. No Surrender by Behold the Beloved

    6. Soul Surgery by Nate Parrish

    7. Nazirites by Chaotic Resemblance 

    8. The Final Battle by Stryper

    Metal Album of the Year

    1. The Hell We Create by Fit For a King

    2. Amidst the Hallowed and the Vanquished by Diamonds to Dust

    3. Children of the Great Extinction by Becoming the Archetype

    4. Eulogies by Wolves At The Gate

    5. EXILE by Demon Hunter

    6. The Woods Will End You by Brotality

    7. Pain Split by Please the Widow’s Cause

    8. Punishing Myself Before God Does by Confessions of a Traitor 

    Rock Song of the Year

    1. “Words of Fire” by Kutless

    2. “Dear God” by Matt Sassano 

    3. “Black Knight” by Saved by Skarlet

    4. “Halos” by Seventh Day Slumber

    5. “Devil’s In the Details” by Love Like Gravity

    6. “Ashes to Ashes” by Stryper

    7. “Remnant” by Ignescent 

    8. “My Chaos” by Relentless Flood

    Metal Song of the Year

    1. “Medicated” by Amongst the Giants

    2. “Stigmata” by Convictions

    3. “The Lost Colony” by Becoming the Archetype

    4. “Make Believe” by Memphis May Fire

    5. “Metatropolis” by Project 86 

    6. “Burn the Witches” by Maylene and the Sons of Disaster

    7. “Creed of Blasphemy” by Diamonds to Dust

    8. “Peace That Starts the War” by Wolves At the Gate

    Alt Rock Song of the Year

    1. “God Knows” by Nate Parrish

    2. “Bottom of the Barrel” by Rusty Shipp

    3. “Empress in Exile” by Remedy Drive

    4. “Cozy Town” by Stonewall Static

    5. “I Don’t Wanna Live Like This” by Gable Price and Friends

    6. “Wendy Darling” by Tyson Motsenbocker

    7. “Keep the Faith” by Fuel4Soul

    8. “Circles” by Anberlin

    Electronic Rock Single of the Year

    1. “I’ll Carry You” by Stephen Stanley and Tommee Profitt

    2. “Adrift” by David Pataconi 

    3. “Fight” by Reclaimers

    4. “Under Winter Stars” by Angel Machine

    5. “Not Dead” by Amongst Wolves

    Collaboration Song of the Year

    1. “Ancestry” by August Burns Red

    2. “Ruins” by BTA

    3. “Sorry is a Dirty Word” by Matt Sassano and Azariah

    4. “Die for Something” by Zahna

    5. “Amen to That” by Trampolines and Kevin Young

    6. “Chasm” by Then it Ends

    7. “End of the World” by Kutless feat Kevin Young

    8. “Silence the World” by Demon Hunter feat.Tom S. Englund

    Braveheart (Faith Forward) Song of the Year

    1. “Master” by Demon Hunter

    2. “Creed” by Holyname

    3. “Unleavened” by Collapse//Revive

    4. “Fairest Jesus” by Chaotic Resemblance

    5. “He’s Coming” by Les Carlsen

    6. “Psalm of the Depths” by Bloodlines

    7. “Ashes to Ashes” by Stryper

    8. “Come Alive” by Honor & Glory

    Music Video of the Year

    1. “Searchlights” by Bayless

    2. “Metatropolis” by Project 86

    3. “Heavy” by RELENT

    4. “Die for Something” by Zahna

    5. “Dear God” by Matt Sassano

    6. “Lights and Fire” by Wolves At the Gate

    7. “The Lost Colony” by BTA

    8. “Framing My Perception” by GFM

    Industry Champion

    1. Katie Slater

    2. Chad Fenner

    3. Matt Arcaini

    4. Sean Ely

    5. William Lee Moore

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