Top 10 Best Christian Rock Bands

There are two forms of singing: high and low, and light and deep. The lead singer can sing both high and deep, making him sound lower. Both women have amazing range, and the drummer, though female (not bashing women, just saying most are guys), puts some of the best drummers to shame. The backup guitarist can do some of the best picking I've ever heard.

Overall, almost every song they've made is a hit and a huge success. All their instrumental music is amazing, and their voices match their music perfectly. Despite all their heavy rock, you can perfectly understand the lyrics. All in all, each one is super talented and has unique skills. As a band, they make incredible music, impactful lyrics, and glorify and love Christ. Despite all this, unlike most bands, they have outstanding singing ability worthy of professional choirs. They are the best Christian band of all time!

As a kid, I thought the only Christian music out there was whatever was played at church on Sunday mornings, because that was what played on the Christian radio stations at home. My mind was blown in middle school when I was introduced to Christian rock bands. I had no idea that Christian music could sound so cool and amazing!

It started mild with Barlow Girl and Superchick, and gradually grew into Skillet, Flyleaf, and Fireflight. One day, I came across "Breathe Into Me" and "Pieces" by Red and fell in love! The depth of the lyrics and the difference in the sound between these two songs, coming from the same band, was incredible. That was ten years ago. Even with bands such as Thousand Foot Krutch, The Protest, Kutless, Skillet, and We Came as Romans at my disposal, Red is still my all-time favorite!

Although I voted for Red, this band and Skillet are really in a tie for the number one spot. What ultimately made the difference for me between this band and Skillet was their overall body of work to date. After spending some time thinking it over, I realized that while albums like "Alien Youth," "Collide," "Comatose," and "Awake" are amazing, Skillet's other CDs were just not as good. I still have to listen to "Rise" to form an opinion on that album. The point is, ALL of Red's albums have been outstanding, whereas Skillet took some time to find their "groove."

However, now that they've nailed it, like I said earlier, Skillet and Red really are in a tie. But seeing as how Skillet is already number one, I'm giving my vote to Red.

This is my favorite band by far. They are such a great band with awesome people! I like Skillet too, but they just aren't as rock. They have a lot of slow songs. And I'm sorry, but I do not like John's voice. Trevor's is so awesome! I love Thousand Foot Krutch so much. They are my role models musically. If any of you haven't listened to them before, I would recommend listening to War of Change, Phenomenon, Move, Welcome to the Masquerade, Fire It Up, and Fly on the Wall.

It was difficult because I like Red, Disciple, and Skillet, who are seasoned veterans since the '90s, as well as Pillar.

That being said, my vote went to Thousand Foot Krutch for their versatility, depth of lyrics, incorporation of hip hop into hard rock (I needed a new Linkin Park vibe since they've gone too soft), and consistency with the quality of most of their songs. I believe they are from Canada, which hurts my American pride to make them number one, but it is what it is.

Rare band - maybe the only one - whose every song I could listen to. Studio and live, musically and lyrically, there is zero I've come across that would "silence my love" of Switchfoot.

I thought nothing could top U2 live, but Switchfoot (and Relient K) in Cleveland blew them out of the water. This was in 2017, when they were supposed to be past their prime. Fading West was decent, but I thought it might have signified the beginning of the end. Then they exploded again with Looking for America, making a grown man cry.

I am 70 years old, and just a couple of years ago, when I was going through some very difficult health problems, my youngest son gave me a CD of this excellent group: Switchfoot. I just love them, and all their songs hit the spot for recovery - at least in my mind and heart. The physical stuff is still around, but I have more hope, faith, and a positive outlook on life with their music, which met my needs at the time.

Kutless is one of my favorite bands in Christian music. However, while some of their songs may have a "rock appeal" to them, I don't consider them under the rock category, so I can't vote for them here. In all honesty, they were the first Christian music group I ever listened to many years ago. I still think they are one of the best on a consistent basis. They are more contemporary singers than rockers, in my opinion.

When I listen to their songs, especially That's What Faith Can Do, I am inspired, and I pay attention to the lyrics, realizing what faith can really do, and what happens when you have faith and you believe in God. This band is really inspiring, and I like listening to their songs over and over, without getting tired of it. I would recommend it to anyone.

First of all, Skillet? Wow, I think in our hearts we all know that Kutless is the best! Man, there are non-Christians who don't even know this is a Christian band, and they love it! The name is awesome. They've been to my church once and they are way better than nobodies like Skillet and all those other crap bands. Kutless for life!

Greatest Christian band - heck, any band - of all time. Their new album, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, is one of the greatest pieces of work. Are they lacking in their live performances? No, not even close. They are BETTER live than they are on the CD. All of their live performances on YouTube were rated highly. Led by Kevin Young at the mic, they truly seem like a genuine group of guys worshiping God through their music. You would be foolish not to put them in your top Christian bands and even more foolish not to give their music a chance. Go out and buy Horseshoes and Hand Grenades today.

Disciple is the very best Christian rock band of the last 15 years that is still active. In my opinion, no Christian rock albums have such a strong and powerful message for the Lord Jesus Christ, as well as great rock music, compared to Disciple's "The Scars Remain" and "O God Save Us Now." Disciple is my most favorite Christian rock band among active Christian bands. They consistently produce great music that lifts up praise to God and encourages Christians to walk and witness for the Lord.

They've got good instrumentals in every song, whether it's a solo or not. You can tell they know their instruments very well. The songs are deeply written, inspiring, and rocking. The vocalist's voice is unlike any other and can easily be identified as an Anberlin song. They are in my Top 4: Skillet, Red, Thousand Foot Krutch, and then Anberlin. For me, their best work is Feel Good Drag. Just listen to this song, and then you can be the judge.

One of the most underrated bands. Simply one of the best. They are in touch with their fans, as seen in some of the footage I have viewed on YouTube. Their music delivers powerful and positive messages to all ages. If you haven't heard Anberlin's music, make a point to hear them today. You won't be disappointed!

I have followed their music from the beginning to the end. They are a great band. Their lyrics, especially from their earlier albums, will really move you and tug at your emotions. Awesome band, 5 stars!

The Newsboys - and I'm talking about the John James/Peter Furler + Steve Taylor group, not the new-fangled "Taitboys" - are seriously one of, if not the greatest, Christian rock bands of all time. They have their classic, already untouchable hits like "Shine" and "Breakfast," but I'm constantly amazed at the quality of their deep cuts. From "Going Public" all the way to "In the Hands of God," the Newsboys haven't released a single bad album and have had a huge impact on the progression of Christian music into the '90s and beyond.

I absolutely love the Newsboys. Their songs are fun to listen to but are filled with the truth that comes from the Gospel. "God's Not Dead" is my all-time favorite song and movie. I am a long-time fan. Their original song "Breakfast" was fun to sing when my daughter was 6 or 7. Her first concert she ever attended was a Newsboys concert when she was 8. God bless you!

It might be a generational thing, but between Newsboys and Delirious, the only question is which of these two are number one and two. The rest all pale in comparison to the best praise band and the best contemporary band of all time. Those of you who were at the '90s Acquire The Fire events can attest to this.

While I am not pleased with Stryper's recent release, this band is hands down the #1 Christian band of all time, bar none. To deny Stryper this honor is to ignore the challenges Christian Rock faced to gain acceptance. After all, how many Christian Rock bands today have to deal with both the secular world and churches picketing their concerts?

While it's not an excuse, it is hard to be overly critical of Stryper. Churches closed their doors to them, and Christian bookstores refused to carry their music. In terms of quality and the obstacles they had to overcome, there is no band greater than Stryper.

There is zero doubt that A) Stryper is a Christian band (have you looked at their later lyrics? I have - check out their latest release, "Murder By Pride." If you don't think this is Christian, you can't read). And B) Stryper is the ONLY band that should be at the top of this list. They were the first to make it on the world stage. They opened the door for the rest of these acts and are still out there today, touring the world 20-25 years after their "heyday."

It is incredibly stupid that these bands are ranked above Flyleaf. Most of these bands are so generic. They write the same bland songs about the same bland topics with the same bland beats and the same bland words. Flyleaf is the only artist in this list in the top twenty that even deserves any recognition.

Flyleaf is the ultimate Christian band! Her voice is the purest voice. Her songs are really down to earth, and she doesn't hide anything. She and her songs are incredibly humble. When I'm going through tough times at home and need music, I listen to her.

The lyrics are full of emotion and tell a beautiful story at every step and turn. Lacey's vocals are powerful and filled with intense passion. For those who haven't heard of them yet, some great Flyleaf songs are: "I'm So Sick," "All Around Me," "Amy Says," "Fire Fire," "How He Loves (Live)," "Again," and "Fully Alive."

This is a phenomenal band. They create a tapestry of sound that includes harmonies and melodies with both vocals and instrumentation. Their music includes many layers of sound, and the instrumentation is fantastic. They are incredibly skilled musicians. Their music ranges from heavy, intricate, and fast to deeply melodic and thoughtful. In my opinion, this is a highly unconventional band that does their own thing for God without being pigeonholed into genres.

Demon Hunter is my absolute favorite band. I have been a fan since 2009 and continue to adore their work. Their music is beautiful and serves as an excellent tribute to God and Christian music as a whole. Not all Christian music needs to be "church music," not that there's anything wrong with contemporary music. Demon Hunter is an awesome band that anyone could learn to love.

How is P.O.D. higher than this? They dropped an F-bomb while singing about God. Not cool. This band is great! They can make both great heavy songs (The Negative) and great ballads (Deteriorate). Skillet is great, but not deserving of the #1 spot and nowhere near as heavy as these guys. The only other bands aside from this one deserving of the #1 spot are Red, Nine Lashes, and Ashes Remain.

Without P.O.D., you wouldn't have heard of hardly any other band on this list. Aside from that, there is this little album called Satellite that is, in my opinion, the best Christian Rock album of all time, and it's number 2 in HM Magazine. P.O.D. not only had more number 1 hits on MTV than any other Christian artist, but they also had the most #1 songs on MTV of any rock band, Christian or secular. Set it off!

I mean, come on. How can you even compare any other Christian band to the success of P.O.D.? If you are looking for who has the largest following, the most mainstream songs, and the highest revenue, not one band on this list could compete. They may not be my favorite Christian band, but they are by far the most successful, hands down.

How is this band not rated higher? P.O.D. rocks! They should at least have the #4 spot on this list. This band is so much better than Pillar and August Burns Red (although August Burns Red also rocks).

Very few bands have a frontman as inspired as Andrew Schwab, period. This holds true whether we're talking about secular or Christian bands. Their energy is crazy. I've been revisiting their first three albums for almost 20 years now and am still finding something new to grab onto with each listen.

Inspired and inspiring - that's what Project 86 is and has been for almost as long as I've been listening to and caring about music. If you listened to a Project 86 album years ago and decided it wasn't for you, come back and check out another album. The odds are pretty good that at least one of them is what you're looking for if you're seeking quality hard rock music.

They're simply the best, hands down. You can't beat the way they push themselves sonically on each new record (while still retaining their signature sound), combined with frontman Andrew Schwab's deep, thought-provoking songwriting. They've kept their sound so fresh from album to album that you can listen through their entire discography back to back and never grow bored due to repetition, which is an incredible accomplishment.

These guys are the real deal and have such amazing talent in the band. I hope that more people listen to them.

Decyfer Down is the hard-rock, heart-changing sensation of North Carolina. They rock!

Casting Crowns is not rock! Neither is Mercy Me! Decyfer Down should be way up in the top ten! They are awesome!

Third Day doesn't even get 1 percent of the votes? That's completely wrong! Listen to Agnus Dei, Surrender, Make Your Move, and the Live Wire version of Blackbird, and you'll agree that they rock. They're the perfect blend of rock, southern rock, pop, worship, guitar solos, and good old Georgia goodness.

By far, Third Day is the best rock band in terms of playing their songs as well live as in the studio. I heard God of Wonders in a hockey stadium, and it sounded even better than the studio version, if that's possible. Meanwhile, other good studio Christian bands sounded really bad.

I agree, Third Day belongs in the Top 5! They may not be a typical "rock" band but are definitely the best "country-rock" band. They have stood the test of time and have proved to be a band with great integrity. I've seen them live twice, both in the USA and South Africa, and they rock!