Pillar Announces Documentary And 2025 Concerts
Christian Rock Heavyweights Pillar Announce the October 12, 2025, Premiere of the Documentary, Pillar: Beyond the Frontline
The Inspirational Documentary Directed by Kaden Wittig Features In-Depth Interviews with the Band Along With Electrifying Performances from Pillar’s 2024 Sold-Out Hometown Tulsa, OK Show
Fans Are Invited to Attend an Exclusive Red-Carpet Premiere and Concert at the House of Blues in Dallas, TX, on October 12th with Tickets Going On Sale this Friday, June 27, 2025
TULSA, OK – June 24, 2025 – Following a triumphant return to the stage in 2024 after a decade-long hiatus, acclaimed Christian rock band Pillar is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their documentary,Pillar: Beyond the Frontline, set to debut on October 12, 2025.
This highly anticipated film is directed by Kaden Wittig, son of Pillar’s founding member and bassist, Michael “Kalel” Wittig. Having literally grown up with the band, joining his father and bandmates on the road since infancy, Kaden was the ideal choice to meticulously film, edit, and craft this compelling narrative, bringing Pillar’s ministry and music to life on the big screen. “The band has always been part of my life. I remember being a kid and riding around on their tour bus back in the 2000s.” says director Kaden Wittig. “When their comeback tour started to come together, my dad and I were talking about what a great opportunity this would be to tell the story of not just the reunion, but the history of the band and the guys and everything leading up to this moment.“
Since their formation in the late nineties, Pillar has established itself as one of Christian rock’s leading acts, releasing nine studio albums, three EPs, countless singles, and earning numerous GMA Dove Awards. Their extensive history includes years of headlining tours and festival performances, captivating hundreds of thousands of fans and amassing a significant following.
For the first time, the core lineup of Rob Beckley (Vocals), Michael “Kalel” Wittig (Bass), Noah Henson (Guitars), and Lester Estelle Jr. (Drums) delve into the countless untold stories from their journey in the music industry. The documentary explores how the band’s enduring message of hope continues to inspire fans more than 25 years after their inception. The band’s inspiration for this film stems from a deep desire to encourage and inspire audiences not only through Pillar’s music but also through the untold stories beyond their public history. “This documentary is going to be powerful for anyone who knows Pillar, but I also think it’s going to touch people who don’t know us. The stories from fans and how our music touched their lives is what moves me the most” bassist Michael “Kalel” Wittig explains. “People are going to see four men who greatly appreciate this opportunity God has given us to do what we do. It’s not something we take for granted.“
Fans will have an exclusive opportunity to join Pillar in person for a special premiere screening of Pillar: Beyond the Frontline. The red-carpet event will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the House of Blues in Dallas, TX. Attendees will experience the film alongside the band, followed by a full-length Pillar concert. Fellow rockers, Spoken, will kick off the concert portion of the evening.
Pre-sale tickets for the red-carpet premiere and concert go on sale Wednesday, June 25th, at 10 AM CST using code “FRONTLINE”. General public tickets will be available starting Friday, June 27th, at 10 AM CST.
You can purchase tickets, and VIP passes to the Pillar: Beyond the Frontline Premiere and Concert by clicking on this link.
In addition to this exciting event, you can catch Pillar on the road at a few additional dates this year including:
July 30, 2025 – Kingdom Bound Festival @ Six Flags Darien Lake, NY (Tickets)
September 19-20, 2025 – Loud and Proud Festival in Wissen, Germany (Sold out)
October 17, 2025 – Lancaster, PA (Tickets)*
October 18, 2025 – Columbus, OH* TBA
Kingdom Come Festival 2025 Thu-Sat June 19-21, 2025, Greentown, Indiana
Blasters! TheBlast.FM is excited to partner with Kingdom Come Festival once again as a sponsor.
It is an awesome Christian Rock music festival!
Here is their website, listing all the MANY Blast bands that will be there, and the location:
Ahoy, Matey! Rusty Shipp Interview on TheBlast.FM Saturday Jan 11 2025 at 2 pm CT (USA/CAN)
Ahoy, maytey! Rusty Shipp has a killer new track called Neck Breaker, which has reached number one on The Blast, and TheBlast.FM’s Colin Cruz interviews Rusty Shipp on The Blast, Saturday January 11 at 2 pm USA/Canadian Central Time. Long live nautical rock and roll!
The Protest Unleashes New Single Take It Back And It Blasts Here!
The Protest unleashed defiant new single of reclamation, “Take It Back”
by Mary Nikkel
The Protest surprised fans on June 14 by releasing a furious new rock single, “Take It Back.” You can stream it now at https://bio.to/theprotestrocks.
Accompanied by a powerful music video created by Joel Burris, “Take It Back” rallies the outcasts, the loners and the hurting, offering them a second wind.
“Take It Back” is possessed by the raw energy and defiant spirit that The Protest is known for. With lyrics that speak directly to the hearts of the desolate as only this band can, the track declares resilience and rebellion. The Protest encourages anyone who feels like an outcast not to give their true selfhood away to fit in, to stand firm in their convictions.
“This song is for anyone who has ever felt like they don’t belong, for those who feel like they’re constantly fighting against the tide,” says lead vocalist Josh Bramlett. “We want our fans to know that they’re not alone. It’s okay to stand out and speak your truth, even when everything around you feels counterfeit.”
The music video for “Take It Back” is a visual representation of the song’s intense energy and message. Directed by Joel Burris, the video showcases the band’s high-octane performance interspersed with scenes capturing the struggles and triumphs of embracing your identity as an authentic outcast.
The Protest has always been known for their hard-hitting lyrics and electrifying performances, and “Take It Back” is no exception. Listeners will leave encouraged to take back their destiny.
The Protest has become one of the most consistent forces in underground rock, establishing a name for themselves with songs like “Greater,” “What Else You Got” and “Welcome to the Freakshow.” Josh and Jarob Bramlett also bring their artistry to the industry through boutique design agency Quiet Strength Design.
Nobody has been playing The Protest longer than TheBlast.FM. Back in 2013, we were already playing the band when they were called Protest For Pluto.–Colin Cruz, TheBlast.FM
Kingdom Come Festival 2024: At Least 23 Blast Bands At Free Festival
At least 23 bands that The Blast plays, plus some artists and bands heard on The Blast Blender and The Implosion, will be playing at this year’s Kingdom Come Festival near Greenfield, Indiana. The Blast is a mouthpiece promotional sponsor for the festival. We will have a booth there again this year run by some awesome Blasters from Memphis.
The 23 bands The Blast plays are:
Spoken…Disciple…American Arson…The Protest…Chaotic Resemblance….Behold The Beloved…Matt Moore…Nate Parrish….Relentless Flood…Fyrebrand…Relessser…Autumn’s Descent…Autumn Eve…Ashes Remain…Adamic…As We Are…These Beautiful Ruins…
Theoterran…Undefeated…Zahna…Reclaim The Day…Amongst The Giants…
Devin Williams Band.
The festival is free. For directions to the outdoor venue, visit https://KingdomComeFestival.com
Spoken, Brian “Head” Welch, Nate Parrish Also Doing Anti-Trafficking Concert
Nate Parrish joins Brian Head Welch and Spoken in a benefit concert for human trafficking survivors
On Tuesday, May 28, the rock acts will present An Evening of Rock and Conversation in Bakersfield, CA
(by Mary Nikkel of Transparent Media)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Nate Parrish has joined the lineup for An Evening of Rock and Conversation, a benefit concert supporting the human trafficking survivors served by Magdelene Hope. The evening’s roster is spearheaded by Brian Head Welch and Spoken. You can access tickets at https://linktr.ee/rockandconversation.
“Any time I can rock while also raising awareness for a great cause, I’m in!” punk rocker Nate Parrish offers. “Shining a light on the darkness of human trafficking happening right now in Bakersfield is something I believe our community can all unite around. Let’s do this!”
The event will be happening on Nate Parrish’s home turf at The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater. Tickets, which are $35 in advance and $40 day of show, give each attendee a chance to support the mission, enjoy some music and participate in a live auction. All of this is key to empowering Magdelene Hope to continue their work in serving the vulnerable population of local trafficking survivors.
“Our desire is to see more people be made aware, volunteer, advocate, and partner with us in our mission to eradicate sex trafficking,” explains Dr. Doug Bennett, founder and president of Magdalene Hope. “I am excited to have Spoken and Nate Parrish on the same bill with my longtime friend Brian Head Welch. They’ll join together for a conversation about life, music, the launching of his new record label, and more. We will be selling Korn Koffee on our coffee truck at the show. Our truck provides employment to survivors through Magdalene Hope’s Rescue Grounds Coffee Company.”
The end result promises to be an evening that extends truly multi-faceted support to the work of ending sex trafficking.
An Evening of Rock and Conversation will begin at 7:00 on May 28, with doors opening at 6:00. Get tickets at https://linktr.ee/rockandconversation. To learn more about the mission of Magdelene Hope or donate directly, visit https://magdalenehope.org/.
If you think that you or someone you know is being trafficked, text “HELP” to 233733 or call 888-373-7888.
HolyName, Impending Doom To Do An Anti-Human Trafficking Concert
HolyName and Run Against Traffic Host Rock Against Traffic concert with With Impending Doom in Pomona, CA
The event supporting the Run Against Traffic foundation will feature HolyName, Impending Doom, Convictions, Dynasty and Meadows
(by Mary Nikkel of Transparent Media)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — HolyName and Impending Doom have joined forces for an earth-shattering night of metal for good with Rock Against Traffic, a concert benefitting survivors of human trafficking. The monster lineup of heavy music will support the Run Against Traffic Foundation, which exists to fuel quality trauma-informed aftercare. The full lineup includes HolyName, Impending Doom, Convictions, Dynasty and Meadows. Tickets are on sale now at https://link.dice.fm/Ae14153bc531.
Run Against Traffic was founded by Tommy Green, former vocalist for Sleeping Giant and current singer for HolyName. After he and his wife Krissi encountered a survivor of trafficking, their lives were forever changed. With Rock Against Traffic, the metal vocalist is hoping to stir people to action the same was he was moved.
“Rock Against Traffic is significant because it combines my own origins in a unique and passionate culture of people with a mission that is very near to mine and Krissi’s hearts,” Tommy explains. “We are using the power of our community in the hardcore and metal scene, combining that with a vision to raise awareness, raise funds and shine a light on the incredible need that exists for survivors of human trafficking to receive quality aftercare.”
It’s not the first time that the metal scene has rallied around the Run Against Traffic cause. As a band, HolyName ran a limited edition merch drop to support the foundation. Recently, the metal outlet KingdomCore did the same. The passion and energy inherently found in the metal community has been the perfect power source to channel into a cause desperately needing attention.
Expanding on that need, Tommy says, “Without proper aftercare, nearly all of these precious people somehow find their way back into the life. The desire to make fundraising, activism and awareness as easy as possible is part of what has fueled this event. I think it’s incredible that through the power of the marketplace and the platform of media, the mission can be accomplished by people simply buying a ticket to a show, seeing some of their favorite bands and hearing about Run Against Traffic’s work.”
While supporting the cause, attendees are due for a truly unforgettable metal show. Between the veteran players in HolyName and Impending Doom, modern contenders in Convictions and the newcomers in Dynasty and Meadows, the night promises to be unforgettably brutal.
“My hope is that people have an experience at the show,” Tommy concludes. “That they enjoy the bands and go home knowing that by purchasing a ticket, buying some merch or just donating at the show, they did what they could to stand with those precious human beings that are in desperate need of quality aftercare.”
You can get tickets at https://link.dice.fm/Ae14153bc531. For more about Run Against Traffic, visit www.irunagainsttraffic.com.
Ignescent Starts a GiveSendGo Campaign To Raise Funds For European Concerts
Ignescent has been booked for the CVJM Loud and Proud Festival in Wissen, Germany on September 27-28, 2024. Disciple, Petra, and HolyName will also be at that festival. Ignescent is also going to play four concerts in France.
Ignescent is looking to raise money to pay for their airfare and to rent a van in Europe and for food and gas and hotel for their tour.
Ignescent is an important band for The Blast…their songs such as Not Today, Resist, Exodus, Demons 777, and Into The Night have helped a lot of our listeners.
GiveSendGo is a Christian fundraising platform, and that is the platform they are using to raise the funds:
https://www.givesendgo.com/GC5NK
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