J Rife

General Admission - A History of Christian Metal by a Fan J Rife

The music industry has been ever changing. It has been both kind and cruel to nearly every musical genre and subgenre under the sun. Due to the tempestuous conditions of said industry, many stories go overlooked or entirely untold. The "popular" history of Christian Metal is a fascinating tale with most of it being told from the Sunset Strip heyday to the occasional "fallen Christian" scandal. However, the author of General Admission - A History of Christian Metal by a Fan, takes you through some of the most pivotal historical moments while remembering the impact of not just the L. A. bands, but what was happening on the U. S. East Coast and even continues across the Atlantic to include the impact of European bands in the scene as well. Written with passion, J. Rife's own experiences in the industry show the heart and the struggle of many of Christian Metal bands.