“I don’t want to celebrate anything about what I’ve done in this life. I want to lay my life down in exchange for a better one that God has for me,” states Disciple frontman Kevin Young. For nearly three decades, Disciple has been a powerhouse in Christian rock, blending high-energy musicianship with an unshakable faith-based message. With 13 studio albums, 18 #1 singles, and a legacy that spans ESPN’s NFL Live, WWE, and CBS’ hit crime dramas, the Tennessee-based rockers have built a reputation for delivering both sonic intensity and spiritual depth. Their latest achievement? A 2024 Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary/Christian Performance Song of the Year for “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)”—a milestone moment in a career defined by perseverance and passion.
Now, fresh off this historic honor, Disciple is back with a brand-new single, “Sound the Alarm,” a track that expands their ever-growing catalog of hard-hitting, gospel-infused rock anthems. The song, co-written with Kellen McGregor of Memphis May Fire, is a powerful call to vigilance, urging listeners to stay spiritually awake in a world full of distractions and dangers. “‘Sound the Alarm’ may be seen through the eyes of a survivor in a post-apocalyptic landscape, but it’s really about the dangers that surround our soul on a daily basis. The thief who comes to kill, steal, and destroy…and our rally call to stay vigilant while alerting those around us to do the same. We wrote it with our friend Kellen McGregor (Memphis May Fire) and we think our listeners are going to love it,” the band reveals.
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The single paves the way for the highly anticipated deluxe edition of their 2023 album Skeleton Psalms, which drops on April 25th. This expanded release features several previously unreleased songs, acoustic renditions, and exclusive studio mixes, offering fans a deeper dive into the album’s emotional and sonic landscape. Skeleton Psalms was created in-house: produced by guitarist Josiah Prince at his studio The Ranch, written by Kevin Young, Andrew Stanton (guitar) and Josiah Prince, with drums from Joey West and additional backing vocal support from touring bassist Marco Pera. For additional support on instrumentation, Mark “Traa” Daniels (P.O.D.) played bass. The band called on mix engineer Nick Rad (Skillet), mastering engineer Sam Moses (Tenth Avenue North) and the drum recording skills of Lester Estelle (Pillar, Kelly Clarkson) to round out the creative team. The album has spawned three #1 singles (“Executioner,” “Promise to Live” and “Bad Words”) and was a 2023 Dove Award nominee.
“We’re not fighting alone. We’re fighting together. We make this promise to God and to each other: to not give up fighting. To not lose hope. To live for the most precious gift we have, which is life.”
With over 200k Spotify listeners, 250k followers across platforms, and 44 million and counting lifetime YouTube views, Disciple continues to show their relevance and profound impact on the heavy metal world.
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