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Heavy metal for Jesus really good. It'll draw many kids to God but why aren't it considered by Christians as Christian music?

mmm...i think it really depends on the site...but generally those that listen to that music arent really the ones who write on websites...i dont mind it but i dont think there are as many artists out there in this genre which might have something to do with it too

I don't know, they seem fine to me. as long is preach about our Lord words!  8)
However here one of theory http://www.biblebelievers.com/Rock1.html (http://www.biblebelievers.com/Rock1.html)

I'm not against music, okay. :-\

Ok i just wrote a whole big reply to this then lost it bugger!!!!
ok hear goes again!!!
mmm i never said that i thought that the lyrics to "some" of these songs are not fine...i quite like the music personally i like the beat and the music if i can understand the lyrics...music doesnt necessarily have to be christian for it to be ok...some songs are just about general things that apply to everyone...and i also never said that you were against the music..just so were clear...
ok so i started to read that site that you listed and then skim read the rest...seriously that is wack i think not!!! the bible verses are taken out of context also...notice how they use the version that best twists to what they want to say...
they seem to go off about the fact that its "rock music" thats bad rather than the lyrics what would happen if we put K.I.S.S (caps cause it stands for Knights In Satans Service) Any Way You Want It or Korns A.D.I.D.A.S (if you dont know what that stands for good!) or Killin You to the music of Amazing Grace or How Great Thou Art or another of the beautiful hymn...are we going to say that "hymn music style  ;)" is satanic um no i dont think so....i think it may be the lyrics that people will complain about! Christian bands such as POD (Payable On Death) and Switchfoot are great examples of christian rock music...with lyrics that mean something to young people...
This one was taken from POD's song Alive
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Ill let you decifer that for your self but they are not talking about some relationship with a girl...
and this was taken from Switchfoot's Dare You To Move
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Rather self explanitory also Lifehouse' Hanging By A Moment....great song lyricly speaking not necc. rock though
http://www.lyrics007.com/Lifehouse%20Lyrics/Hanging%20By%20A%20Moment%20Lyrics.html (http://www.lyrics007.com/Lifehouse%20Lyrics/Hanging%20By%20A%20Moment%20Lyrics.html)
Anyway thats a bit to think on but personally i think the sites rubbish and is just refurbish junk thats been around since rocks been around

Amen! I don't know any about rock or metal, but Amen anyway!
By the way do you like my cow? :D

Why thankyou!!!! ***bows***
About the cow...yep!!!! ;D

If you look at the history of music in the churches you will see a trend that goes back further than rock. At one time the music was stolid, stiff, don't anybody twitch a muscle music. Any other style than that was considered to be satanic. Now we have various styles, Folk, Blues, Country,  ........  the list goes on.

At one time or another each one of these styles were considered satanic because they were different than the current trend of music in the churches. I think it was Tolorah that was saying something about the words, the lyrics, in the songs .....  I think it is what we do with the songs, the music and the lyrics .... the wrods should honor Him.

As the Bible tells us whatever we say or do we should do it as though were doing it for the Lord.

Bring on the country music!!!! hehe anyone agree?????

I know rock music changed the way of praise and worship forever. Like hillsong. But some people think that those old gregorian chants are sacred and are criticizing the world of Christian Rock. I wonder what's wrong with those people.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with these people!!! Personally I cant stand "most" (but not all) Hillsong songs...so many of them are bland and the same and   are more about what we can do for him and things like that...i feel the old hymns have way more meaning then most of these songs these "old gregorian chants" are "real" peoples stories...real peoples pains and joys they are real not just words written down and sung...you can feel their pain and joy! never underestimate the power and value of the hymns!

I'm not familiar with the term Hillsong so I'm not sure what type of music that is but I do know that I enjoy Country Gospel, Appalachian Folk Gospel as well as many of the older traditional songs sung in churches.

The Appalachian Folk Gospel songs are really heartfelt and are usually about the joy of being a Christian and the things the Lord has done or will do for us.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillsong_Church (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillsong_Church)
Hillsong is a band that plays at one the AOG (Assembly Of God or Church of the Harvest) congregations in Sydney. It started of as the churchs' band then became massively popular and has produced over 30 cds i think plus dvds songbooks and everything else! Many churches play there music on regular occurences no matter what denomination. down the bottom of the site above would have links where you can get a sample of their music....