{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62a398e20d5d8100137e4d36/6a0a3e71efd1f558b04c4f72?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Christian Black Metal??? What You Need To Know","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62a398e20d5d8100137e4d36/1779055734222-b59e6e1d-9761-4056-b326-0609bdfa4be5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we sit down with Alex to explore his radical transformation from theistic satanist to follower of Jesus Christ. If you’ve ever wondered what a theistic satanist is, how someone escapes the chains of spiritual darkness, or how God can redeem a life immersed in occultism, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.</p><p>Alex shares his full testimony, describing how he was once bound in gross darkness yet encountered the saving power of Jesus Christ. His story is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace.</p><p>🎸 Music, Metal, and Ministry</p><p>Alex is not only a believer — he is a musician who has worked across multiple genres, ultimately finding his artistic home in unblack metal, a Christ centered counterpart to black metal. We discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>• Why he creates unblack metal despite its association with satanism</p><p>• How God called him to use this intense, atmospheric style for Christian worship and evangelism</p><p>• How he responds to critics who say Christians shouldn’t be involved in black metal</p><p><br></p><p>Alex’s music is deeply theological, rooted in Scripture, and intentionally crafted to glorify Christ in a genre often associated with darkness.</p><p><br></p><p>📖 Theology in Metal: Scripture Driven Songwriting</p><p>We  feature a segment of his earlier release “Psalm 66: How Awesome Is He”, a full Psalm set in unblack metal form.</p><p><br></p><p>🎶 New Release: Tempestuous Sustain of Prolific Dissonance</p><p>Alex breaks down the meaning behind his latest release, Tempestuous Sustain of Prolific Dissonance — a poetic, intense title with deep spiritual significance. We explore:</p><p><br></p><p>• What the title means</p><p>• The message behind the song</p><p>• The symbolism and imagery used in the music video</p><p><br></p><p>This track blends Christian metal, extreme metal, and Biblical themes into a powerful artistic statement.</p><p><br></p><p>📌 Connect With Alex</p><p>To learn more about Alex, follow his work, and experience his music, visit his platforms and explore his catalog of Christian black metal, unblack metal, and theologically rich extreme music.</p><p><br></p><p>Alaretin Bandcamp Link:  <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUZmTXlraG1QMm12UHRFUFpHMnZocHFiS3JuZ3xBQ3Jtc0tua3lvNUh0Vl8xSFl1eFB3SHNxaU5jQ21yT0V0ZjNkbDVKMFdxTDNkSUhMVmNkYXVZYjR5Qjg5LUt3RW14aTVxNDhvd1FJOFNrcDRHSTVKeTRleEd1YUt1dDBhTl9paW9EcnZrUHpoeUZ2R01WN2M2MA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Falaretin.bandcamp.com%2Fmusic&amp;v=J-GyJ7lXfjo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://alaretin.bandcamp.com/music</a></p><p><br></p><p>Alaretin YouTube Channel:  <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vhZw9RTQBi0Z55vCsmvNQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src=\"https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/yt_favicon_ringo2.png\">&nbsp;/&nbsp;@alaretinmusic&nbsp;&nbsp;</a></p><p><br></p><p>🐦‍⬛Find Out More About Lithoscry Here:  <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2xwdHFjOGJLSWdvNkhBMGlWYVpVYlhhVUZjZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttYnZkVlZNd01ZZUItZ05XLVZhZlJnWlJJWGkteTFwenduTThMR29hVnVjZktzUVdZMllPbVRRUThyZmdtOUY5SWhVNDRsXzliWlBQeTllTzRIWnJQb0dmNm1lbmpmM1dlX3hLbFdOZWxWQWZiSHdjUQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Flithoscry.com%2F&amp;v=J-GyJ7lXfjo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://lithoscry.com</a></p>","author_name":"Lithoscry"}