First, I wish to start this blog off with a recount of a phone call i received whilst performing last weeks show.
As August Burns Red was blessing us with their song "Back Burner" last saturday night, the phone started ringing.
I answered.
The gentleman on the other side asked if this was "life one hundred point three." I said it was. He then asked me if i was aware of the type of music we were playing at that very moment.
I laughed.
He went on to explain how shocked he was to hear this coming from his favourite radio station. How he did not understand our show. How, and I quote, "It sounds like something Marilyn Manson would play!"
(as a side note, alot of the music we play is wayy heavier and more BR00TUL than anything that manson would ever dream of writing.)
I first assured him that every note played during 3sn is played by christian dudes in christian bands singing Christ glorifying lyrics. I then asked him, "Sir, who is reaching out to those kids who are devoted listeners of MM? How do they get any kind of positive influence in their lives?"
He was speechless.
My friends, I love heavy music. I worship through heavy music.
In my opinion, the fast and brutal riffs, the gut wrenching heavy breakdowns, and the totally physically exasperating vocals take WAY more passion, and talent to write and play then Casting Crowns.
I like heavy, because i like pouring myself out totally to God, and being able to reach and connect with people who otherwise wouldnt get much exposure to Godly influence.
So next time your parents ask you about your metal, tell them that....
and then crank the volume.
peace!
Jake Wilson
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