Christian rock relates to spreading the word of Jesus through music. Over the years Christian rock has become one of the biggest musical movements globally. This article showcases an epic list of the best Christian rock bands.

While Christian rock is used as an umbrella term for various rock music genres that promote matters of Christian faith, what unifies the various genres is lyrical interpretation of hope through new life in Jesus. Christian rock bands spread the message of hope promised by the messiah through their lyrics. The roots of Christian rock emerged in the 50s through various forms of experimentation in Gospel music, however, it was only in the 60s Christian rock gained prominence.

A number of folk bands in the 60s influenced by the Jesus movement started dwelling in the realms of spreading the word of God through their experimental music. The Crusaders, a garage band and Mind Garage, a band that experimented with psychedelic rock and roll in the 60s were among the first bands to lead the way for the Christian rock scene. Although conservative Christians in the 60s opposed Christian rock and called it anti-Christian, the Christian rock movement gained momentum and has gone onto become one of the biggest musical movements in a religious context.

Although Contemporary Christian music, gospel music and Christian rock dwell in unison, the three often branch out leaning separately towards their perspectives on Christian faith. Two bands that paved the way for a heavier brand of rock to merge in Contemporary Christian music were Resurrection Band and Petra.

The two bands became immensely popular through the 80s. Right through the 80s many Christian rock bands emerged in the hard rock and glam rock genre. Stryper and White Heart were two bands that became popular in the glam decade. The 90s led to the grunge and alternative boom. Several Christian rock bands with leanings towards the alternative and grunge sound emerged in the 90s. Bands such as Jars of Clay, Audio Adrenaline and Third Eye made a huge impact globally with their brand of Christian rock.

The explosion of Christian rock in the 90s made new pathways for Christian metal bands. The Christian rock scene is one of the most active musical movements globally. Many Christian rock bands from around the world have achieved mainstream success. A large number of Christian rock acts release their music independently while an equal number with Christian record labels. Over the years many Christian rock bands have struck recording deal with major record labels. The road ahead looks bright for Christian rock. We will be witnesses to a new wave of Christian rock and Christian metal.

The list below showcases Christian bands in Rock and its subgenres. Feel free to voice your opinion.

100 Greatest Christian Rock Bands

1. Mind Garage
2. Petra
3. The Crusaders
4. Resurrection Band
5. Jars of Clay
6. Delirious
7. Stryper
8. Prodigal
9. Audio Adrenaline
10. Skillet
11. Third Day
12. Oficina G3
13. White Heart
14. Kutless
15. The Kry
16. Flyleaf
17. Thousand Foot Krutch
18. Disciple
19. Relient K
20. Jerusalem
21. Critical Mass
22. White Cross
23. Casting Crowns
24. Pillar
25. By The Tree
26. Hawk Nelson
27. Red
28. Decyfer Down
29. We As Human
30. Firefight
31. Daniel Band
32. 12 Stones
33. Servant
34. MercyMe
35. Barnabas
36. The 77S
37. Falling Up
38. Starfield
39. Ashes Remain
40. Messiah Prophet
41. DeGramo and Key
42. Nine Lashes
43. DC Talk
44. Phatfish
45. Big Daddy Weave
46. Family Force 5
47. David Crowder Band
48. Plankeye
49. Needtobreathe
50. Superchick
51. Building 429
52. Sixpence None The Richer
53. Anberlin
54. Tenth Avenue North
55. Bride
56. Seventh Day Slumber
57. Project 86
58. Random Hero
59. Barren Cross
60. Sanctus Real
61. BarlowGirl
62. Halo
63. Sent By Ravens
64. The Choir
65. Smalltown Poets
66. Leeland
67. House of Heroes
68. Sweet Comfort Band
69. The Letter Black
70. Rocketboy
71. Guardian
72. Seven Day Jesus
73. Fireflight
74. Mustard Seed Faith
75. FM Static
76. Allies
77. Legend Seven
78. Daniel Amos
79. Rush of Fools
80. Liberty N’ Justice
81. The Birdsongs
82. Mad At The World
83. All Star United
84. Fighting Instinct
85. The Afters
86. Number One Gun
87. Dead Poetic
88. Circle of Dust
89. Hillsong United
90. The Almost
91. David And The Giants
92. Newsboys
93. Earthsuit
94. AD
95. Onehundredhours
96. X- Sinner
97. Mastedon
98. Neon Cross
99. After The Fire
100. Holy Soldier

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