BROKEN BOTTLE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024

ARTISTS PERFORMING:

SPOKEN- Spoken is an American Rock Band originally formed in Fayetteville, AR. Spoken's current members consist of original member Matt Baird, along with JR Bareis (Love and Death), Dylan Levernoch, and Jared Wisner.

In 2023, Spoken signed with the newly formed XOVR Records which was started by Brian "Head" Welch and his longtime personal manager David W. Williams. Spoken is currently awaiting the March 15th, 2024 release of their 10th studio album titled Reflection.

“I am excited to work on our first XOVR release with Spoken, featuring our brother JR from Love and Death. Led by our bro Matt Baird, Spoken has been one of the hardest working bands in rock 'n’ roll; they have an incredible reputation for grinding it out because they love what they do so much. I can't wait for everyone to hear Spoken's latest release, it is truly an epic album!” - Brian “Head” Welch

Reflection is sure to appeal to all audiences. This record consists of melody, aggression, thought provoking lyrical content, guitar riffs and drums that compliment each and every aspect of songwriting.

It will have been seven years since the release of the last Spoken album when Reflection is finally released in March. There hasn't been this much excitement around a Spoken release since 2013’s Illusion. Reflection will surely be a fan favorite and should incite an army of new Spoken fans to form.

After Leaving Tooth & Nail, they re-released Echoes in 2008 and emerged from a short hiatus in 2013 for Illusion, their first album of new material in six years. A successful Kickstarter campaign in 2015 helped the band release their eighth album, Breathe Again, on Artery Records. In early 2017 the band dropped a pair of singles, "I Will Not Fade" and "Stronger" in anticipation of the release of their aptly named ninth album, IX, which was released in that September.

CRIMSON OVERTONE- Crimson Overtone is a metal band from Marietta, Georgia.
The group members originally met in a 12-Step program and now creates music to shed light on recovery in areas such as trauma, mental health, and addiction. Crimson Overtone is bringing a high energy, raw, and authentic sound to the industry in a way that resonates with people where they are.

BIG REV. - Big Rev. (AKA John Michael Blount) Is a Christian Rap Artist from Fort Smith Arkansas. He has been in ministry for 23 years. He has done several tours and has performed with the likes of Spoken, Chaotic Resemblance, 13 Minutes, Bred 4 War, Sanctus Real and Skillet. He has 5 sons in which one has autism and a Wife of 13 years. He was introduced to music at the age of 5. His dad was a country music artist. He traveled with Doug Stone and John Anderson. As the years went by Rev. fell in love with the sounds of Hip Hop influenced by 2 Pac, Run DMC, Ice Cube, Outcast and many more as well as other styles like Queen, Deaf Leppard, The Eagles and Prince. Rev wanted to be a Professional Wrestler after High School he was set up to go to wrestling school, but God had other plans. It was in 1996 he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. Sold out for King Jesus, he was determined to spread the gospel through Music. In 2000 Rev met Lord Soldier and they formed N.W.C (New World Christians) along with his best friend Roderick Willis. They Traveled from Arkansas to Atlanta GA to Dallas TX and Nashville Tenn. OKC, and Kansas City. Years went on and they went their separate ways. Rev stepped away to marry the love of his life. God was pulling at Revs heart to start up ministry solo, so God blessed him with a 2-year record deal with Fellowship music out of Fort Smith and released 2 EPs (Wanna be the Light) and (Never Alone). After 2 years Rev. formed RevNfoX with Brandon Fox. They released an EP (RevNfoX) and some singles. Fox went on to be a cage and MMA fighter. Now Revs Mission is to Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and be a Light. (1 Corinthians 9:14 So also the Lord directed those who proclaim the Gospel to get their living from the gospel.

TRICORD- Tricord is an Alternative Rock/Rap (currently transitioning to nu-metal) group from South Georgia. Tricord's mission is to write relevant music that is engaging yet helps cultivate a new generation of believers in Jesus Christ. The members of Tricord understand what it is like to experience everyday life, from addiction, depression, anxiety, and everything in between. They want their listeners to know they are not alone. With Tricord, you get a high-energy performance, a relatable message, and a genuinely down-to-earth group of people. Tricord is in the process of recording new video content, immersing themselves in recording to prepare for their full album in 2024, and opening for some of the industry's top artists. Tricord is preparing for yet another tour in 2024. Expect loads of new content from Tricord in the coming days and months! "Tricord" started in late February 2020 before the pandemic shut the world down. While most bands threw in the towel or just waited, we were preparing. We saw it as an opportunity, not opposition. Tricord began recording their first EP during the shutdown. A year later, it was released on all streaming platforms in April 2021. Since then, Tricord has gained the attention of numerous fans, festivals, and promoters. Tricord has been featured on a number of podcasts, including Rock Salt Muzkast, where frontman Maine (Jermaine Nixon) now co-hosts. As of 2024, Tricord has signed to Resurrection Records under the operation of Aaron Hobbs (stage name Aaron Michaels). Tricord has released two music videos, "Born to Be a King" and "Into The Storm."

AARON MICHAELS- AARON MICHAELS IS A SINGER/SONGWRITER FROM OKLAHOMA. WINNER OF 3 TULSA MUSIC AWARDS IN 2020 FOR NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR, CHRISTIAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR, AND SINGLE OF THE YEAR FOR TAKING MY TIME. HIS PASSION FOR SHARING HIS MUSIC IS INSPIRING.. HIS PASSION FOR HIS LOVE FOR JESUS CHRIST AND FOR SAVING AND LOVING THE LOST IS INDESCRIBABLE. HIS MISSION IS TO SHARE HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST AND HIS TESTIMONY WITH OTHERS AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH HIS MUSIC. HIS TESTIMONY OF FAITH AND GRACE FROM ADDICTION, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND FEELING NOT WORTHY IS REAL, RELATABLE, HEART FELT AND TOUCHES YOU AT YOUR HEARTSTRINGS!
AARON HAS AN ENERGETIC STAGE PRESENCE THAT MAKES HIS LIVE EXPERIENCE EXACTLY THAT, AN EXPERIENCE! IN 2019 AARON MICHAELS RECORDED THEIR DEBUT OFFERING I STAND AMAZED. FEATURING SONGS TAKING MY TIME, NOT ALONE, THE LORD IS MY LIGHT, IT GETS EASIER, IN AND OUT & I STAND AMAZED GETTING NATIONAL AIRPLAY. BRINGING WITH THE MUSIC HIS TESTIMONY OF FAITH, HOPE, AND GRACE FROM ADDICTION, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND FEELING NOT WORTHY. IN 2020 THEY WON 3 TULSA MUSIC AWARDS INCLUDING NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR, CHRISTIAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR, AND SINGLE OF THE YEAR FOR THEIR SONG TAKING MY TIME. GETTING MORE KNOWN BY THE DAY 2020 WAS A GREAT YEAR SHARING THE STAGE WITH BANDS SUCH AS SEVENTH TIME DOWN, WE ARE VESSEL, SEVENTH DAY SLUMBER, WE ARE MESSENGERS AND STARS GO DIM TO NAME A FEW. 2021 TOOK OFF WHERE WHERE 2020 ENDED PLAYING WITH SIDEWALK PROPHETS, SPOKEN, ZAHNA, CHAOTIC RESEMBLANCE, JENNA PARR, AND BOILING POINT. IN 2021 AARON MICHAELS TEAMED UP WITH RANDALL BROADHEAD AND BROADHEAD MUSIC GROUP AND BEGAN WRITING NEW MATERIAL WITH SEASONED WRITERS AND PRODUCERS SUCH AS RANDALL BROADHEAD OF WE ARE VESSEL, JOEL VAUGHN, AND JASON ROY OF BUILDING 429! 2022 BRINGS NEW MUSIC AND NEW MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT TO THE TABLE. BE LOOKING OUT FOR AARON MICHAELS ON RADIO AND AT A LOCATION NEAR YOU ON TOUR. HIS MUSICAL CATALOG CONSISTS OF: A DIFFERENT KIND OF WORSHIP, PRAYER TIME, AND I STAND AMAZED, WITH HITS SUCH AS TAKING MY TIME, NOT ALONE, AND I STAND AMAZED GETTING AIRPLAY ON RADIO STATIONS NATIONWIDE AND GETTING OVER A MILLION STREAMS ON SPOTIFY ALONE. IN 2022 THEY RELEASED THEIR FIRST SINGLE OFF OF THE NEW LABEL, TRUST, GETTING NATION WIDE ATTENTION GETTING #1 FIFTEEN WEEKS IN A ROW ON THE HE WILL ROCK YOU RADIO CHART, #1 ON THE ROCK 4 HIM TOP 15 RADIO CHART, AND #2 NEW SINGLE ON THE LOUDER THAN MUSIC NEW SINGLES CHART, HIGHEST DEBUTER AND FASTEST MOVER ON THE CHRISTIAN ROCK . NET TOP 30 RADIO CHART AND GOT #1, AND #1 ON THE SOLID ROCK RADIO TOP 20 CHART! HIS SINGLE FAITH OVER FEAR, CO WRITTEN BY JASON ROY OF BUILDING 429 AND RANDALL BROADHEAD OF WE ARE VESSEL, HAS BEEN #1 ON THE HE WILL ROCK YOU RADIO CHART, #1 ON THE ROCK 4 HIM TOP 15 RADIO CHART, #1 ON THE SOLID ROCK RADIO TOP 20 AND CURRENTLY #1 ON THE CHRISTIAN ROCK.NET TOP 30. IT HAS ALSO REACHED #14 ON THE NATIONAL CHART, CHRISTIAN MUSIC WEEKLY! HIS NEWEST SINGLE “YOUR CHAINS ARE BREADABLE” CO-WRITTEN BY RANDALL BROADHEAD OF WE ARE VESSELL, HAS ALREADY REACHED #1 ON THE SOLID ROCK RADIO TOP 20 CHART AND THE ROCK 4 HIM TOP SONGS OF THE WEEK CHART! IT IS CURRENTLY #22 ON THE NATIONAL CHRISTIAN MUSIC WEEKLY CHART.CHECK OUT THESE SINGLES AND MORE ON SPOTIFY, ITUNES APPLEMUSIC, AMAZON MUSIC AND ALL ONLINE STORES. ALSO, FIND HIM ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, YOU TUBE, AND INSTAGRAM.

3 DAYS UNDER- 3 Days under represents the 3 days Jesus was dead. In 2018 the band released their first studio E.P. and has gained some traction and media attention with their release of the song "Mended". A rock on purpose article states, "Mended will satisfy listeners who have been missing the classic distorted rock sound and comfort those desperate for redemption, all while promising great things to come from 3 Days Under". Though each of the band members have a different background, story, and history their end goal is the same. "We intend to use our hard hitting sound to deliver those in the same bondages we once found ourselves. We have taken the 90’s sound and infused the love of Christ so He can be the focal point and not us".

MONARCHS TO OBLIVION- We have a mission: one that is as simple as shining light into dark places. One thing is certain, within this band, we are all deeply flawed individuals. We may fail more often than we succeed, but we believe a spirit-led life that mirrors Jesus Christ is truly the answer to living a life of freedom from the chains this world offers. It is only through Jesus that any of us can truly love and find inner peace. With influences ranging from all eras and musical genres, what is born of this band is heavy riffs, big hooks, melodic vocals, and well-thought-out lyrics. Mike says it best, “The overall goal is that our music and lyrics translate the understanding that there is a greater purpose than merely existing. We want people to dig into our lyrics, examine what our songs are about, and come out the other side knowing they are not alone in their struggles.” We released our self-titled debut album on December 14, 2018, and our follow-up album, I Am, on October 30, 2020.

BECOMING SONS- Becomings Sons are a San Antonio-based five piece metal band that was founded in 2015 by original members Roger Stack (drums) and Brian Derby (bass), who had played previously together in the music scene, and began writing with a former guitar player whom Roger met at his church. They progressively went from a CCM sound to heavier sound to eventually metal thats been dubbed metalpraisecore. They completed their lineup after many seasons of change with Marcus Allen (melodic vocals and lead guitar) , Chad Perkins (scream vocals), and Justin Barrera (guitar). In 2018, Becoming Sons released their first single, "Slaves", which included a b-side covering a hymn, " Nothing But The Blood", which were well received from the start, followed by their debut album Flesh To Death! In 2020, they released two singles, Illuminate and Open Arms which saw Illuminate reach number 4 on the CMW Rock Charts for 2020 and the number one spot for 16 straight weeks on the CMW Loud Charts and one week on SMR Top 100. Currently, Becoming Sons continues to write, have just released the single Awakened, and will be releasing their upcoming album with the same name in 2024. Awakened the single is already receiving rave reviews. The band has just signed with Resurrection Records and is looking forward to a great year which already includes two festival invites.

BROTALITY- With a name that evokes memories of bands like Megadeth, Anthrax, Overkill, and Pantera, New York’s Brotality strives to honor the glory days of thrash metal while injecting a modern twist of melody and progressive grooves. The guys in Brotality – brothers Bryce and Reece Maopolski and John Haring – have created a band that unapologetically takes its sonic cues straight from the founding fathers of metal. With tight songwriting, muscular vocals, and crushing riffs in abundance, Brotality has created a dynamic force worthy of carrying forward the Heavy Metal moniker and it won't take long for anyone who listens to their music to be smacked in the face with an undeniable old-school sensibility.

UNDER THE BLOOD- Under the Blood is an established Christian Hard Rock band in the Marion, Ohio area. We are all born again disciples of Jesus Christ with a desire to use our gifts and talents to share the gospel of Jesus Christ through music ministry.

STARS WILL FALL- Stars Will Fall is a new and surging modern rock band formed in 2023 from Northeast Ohio, with a mission of spreading the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The three members, Dale Burns (lead vocals, lyrics, bass), Austin Devitt (drums, vocals), and Jason Perez (guitars, bass, audio engineer), founded this band after seeing a need in the musical space that God uniquely equipped them for. Musical genre ranges from upbeat to hard and heavy rock, and lyrically from worshipful to climactic. Dealing with issues such as Anxiety, broken Promises, and Following the hard path daily, SWF delivers a message of hope that connects emotionally and sonically with its listeners.Their two singles, Anxiety and Promises, have been well received in the Christian Rock radio sphere, with both songs sitting at #1 on Rock4Him for a time, being #1 on Solid Rock Radio, as well as being played by other powerhouse stations such as ChristianRock.net, Radio 13.FM, and more! These songs can be listened to from any streaming service you choose.Please visit StarsWillFallBand.com for more information!

I AM THE PENDRAGON- I Am The Pendragon has been hammering through the underground rock/metal circuit since 2010, both in the Christian and secular markets. Fronted by their masked vocalist and founder, Jerrod Cunningham, they have consistently converted crowds in churches, in bars, and at festival grounds all throughout the Midwest from curious critics to singing along by the end of the set. Their passionate music and compelling lyric are all telling one multi-part story; a sci-fi/western, end of the world parable of an evil empire and a last remnant of Righteous Outlaws willing to stand against them. Their new E.P., “Revisionist History,” serves as a musical bridge for longtime fans and new initiates to all be prepared for where they are going next. With their third album forthcoming and a new chapter to share, I Am The Pendragon are poised to take new ground like never before!

DIVINE MARTYR- The music of Divine Martyr reflects life. A life of struggle, and yet one of HOPE. One of importance, bringing forth the message of our Messiah through TRIAL and TRIBULATION, and remembering those who have given all for their faith. For life is not without struggle, and yet through struggle we PERSERVERE. So we run but do not grow weary, playing to an audience of One... Divine Martyr fills the gap between the powerful, symphonic grandeur of 19th and 20th century orchestral composition and high-energy power/progressive metal, with female-fronted melodic vocal leads and occasional guttural singing. The lyrics are topically written in efforts to draw the listener towards ENCOURAGEMENT...and then ultimately the teachings of Messiah. While the band views itself as a ministry, Divine Martyr’s music differs from the ‘praise’ centered formats of the CCM genres and moves lyrically toward a ‘topic-centered’ approach...with ultimately showing a person that THEY ARE VALUED, just as Messiah did.

GRAVE ROBBER- Shambling, unblinking, unthinking masses of the dead - looming forward with but on pressing, dominating goal; to devour your brain and absorb your essence. While Fort Wayne's finest horror punk have this goal of cranial domination in common with hordes of walking dead, they are anything but shambling or unthinking. Rip-roaring with the fury of a foam-mouthed and frothing werewolf, Grave

Robber bring a unique, hardcore-tinted feel to their hard-hitting brand of horror punk that will make fans of aggressive punk from The Misfits to the theatrical presentation of Alice Cooper rejoice. Hard at work horrifying the masses since 2005, Grave Robber have been anything but idle. Combining bouncy, catchy percussion with riffs and guitar solos as sharp as Dracula's fangs, Grave Robber's rugged and raunchy releases - "Be Afraid", "Inner Sanctum", Exhumed", "You're All Gonna Die", “Straight To Hell”, "Escaping The Grave, “Dry Bones”, and two Christmas releases “Scary Christmas To You” and “Xmas Is The Worst” (Not to mention multiple digital only releases and compilation tracks) - havegarnered these horror rockers well deserved press from acclaimed punk and metal outlets alike for a good reason. Each song by these prolific punks creates an immersive and haunting atmosphere that has listeners so engaged that they are constantly glancing over their shoulders wondering if Grave Robber is coming for them next. To answer the question of what comes next, one need look no further than Grave Robber’s upcoming covers release “The Cellar Sessions”, a collection of Grave Robber’s straight ahead, no holds barred interpretations of a wide variety of cover songs. Some of the songs will fittingly be unexpected choices, which has been part of Grave Robber’s ethos since 2005. Concurrently, all of the songs are still the musical slam to the face fans of the band have come to know and love. Grave Robber shows no sign of slowing down and similar to a herd of zombies, their fan base continues to expand as Grave Robber’s musical message of hope married to their theatrical delivery infects more unsuspecting victims.