Theocracy is an American Christian progressive power metal band founded in 2002 by Matt Smith of Athens, Georgia. They have released five albums and multiple Christmas singles.
Theocracy in 2019 From left to right: Jonathan Hinds, Val Allen Wood, Matt Smith, and Ernie Topran
Christian metal, also known as white metal, Jesus metal or heavenly metal, is heavy metal music distinguished by its Christian-themed song lyrics and the dedication of the band members to Christianity. Christian metal is typically performed by professed Christians, principally for Christians and is often produced and distributed through various Christian networks.
Stryper's stage set during To Hell with the Devil tour, 1986
As I Lay Dying has been at the forefront of metalcore along with Underoath since 2005.
Underoath, one of the more prominent metalcore groups
Drummer Ted Kirkpatrick of the American thrash metal band Tourniquet live in 2005