Breaking Darkness Music Festival

06/15/2026

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06/08/2026

BREAKING DARKNESS MUSIC FEST ARTIST PROFILE - next up we proudly introduce Western NC local legends Relentless Flood! Relentless Flood has been sharing their faith-focused blend of rock with the world for over a decade, channeling hard rock grit into songs fixed on the unconditional love of Jesus in the midst of life’s storms. Discover more about Relentless Flood in this interview with Glenn Remsen on the Lithoscry podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfX2CaP6H5E See Relentless Flood live at Breaking Darkness Music Festival 2026 Saturday August 1 at the Hickory Premier - grab tickets while you can less than 250 left! Tickets&info: www.breakingdarkness.com Featuring War Of Ages Convictions Relentless Flood XIII Minutes Tricord Matt Sassano Band Billy James Counter Autumn Eve and Splitcast hosted by Glenn Remsen promoting

06/03/2026

What do these images have to do with each other and Breaking Darkness Music Festival 2026? Hmmm... We heard you need to book your stay at the Best Western in Hickory to get the inside scoop on what is going down AFTER the festival.. Use this link to save 20% off the typical rate: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.34163.html?groupId=1L2FA3P4&fbclid Stay where the bands are staying! Jamie Kucinski XIII Minutes

05/25/2026

BREAKING DARKNESS MUSIC FEST ARTIST PROFILE - straight out of OK comes NRT Music recording artist XIII Minutes! XIII Minutes is an American alternative metal and metalcore band from Tulsa, Oklahoma, formed in late 2015. The band's name is inspired by the spiritual significance of the number thirteen, symbolizing spiritual fitness, great blessing, and new life. Their music blends traditional metal elements with post-hardcore and nu-metal, creating a unique sound that transcends genre definitions. Learn more about XIII Minutes in this interview on the Lithoscry podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFxgsAPqNY4 Catch XIII Minutes live at Breaking Darkness Music Festival 2026 August 1 at the Hickory Premier - get your tickets! They are selling fast! www.breakingdarkness.com Featuring War Of Ages Convictions Relentless Flood XIII Minutes Tricord Matt Sassano Band Billy James Counter Autumn Eve and Splitcast hosted by Glenn Remsen See less

05/14/2026

MEDIA ALERT - Check this interview we did with Roger St. James - we get into what is real, aggressive worship movement, being the thermostat, our collaborative mindset, overcoming oceans, the "Y" and a deep overview of everything going on with Breaking Darkness Music Festival 2026 including our history and all the amazing bands that have been involved past and present. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyLPb7NVOWw Get Your tickets - only 300 left - 50% sold through! www.breakingdarkness.com Breaking Darkness Music Festival 2026 featuring War Of Ages Convictions Relentless Flood XIII Minutes Tricord Matt Sassano Band Billy James Counter Autumn Eve Splitcast hosted by Glenn Remsen special shout outs: Jimmy Lamar Sorrells Lithoscry Jermaine Lajuane Nixon Jamie Kucinski Billy Boughman

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05/11/2026

ICYMI - Convictions has been added to Breaking Darkness Music Festival 2026!! August 1 - Hickory NC. Like we said.. IT WILL BE HEAVY... Get your tickets! www.breakingdarkness.com We are currently 50% sold through. 10 BANDS / ALL INDOORS / ICE COLD AC / 2 FOOD TRUCKS. Limited 4-pack tickets still available... Breaking Darkness Music Festival featuring War Of Ages Convictions Relentless Flood XIII Minutes Tricord Matt Sassano Band Billy James Counter Autumn Eve and Splitcast hosted by Glenn Remsen with Lithoscry

05/08/2026

SURPRISE!! We are beyond ecstatic to welcome Convictions to our insane lineup for Breaking Darkness Music Festival 2026! Get your tickets... www.breakingdarkness.com Now even heavier!! August 1 - Hickory, NC at Hickory Premier Breaking Darkness Music Festival featuring War Of Ages Convictions Relentless Flood XIII Minutes Tricord Matt Sassano Band Billy James Counter Autumn Eve and Splitcast hosted by Glenn Remsen with Lithoscry DO NOT MISS IT!!

05/06/2026

BREAKING DARKNESS MUSIC FEST ARTIST PROFILE - from South Georgia comes nu-metal powerhouse Tricord! Signed to Resurrection Records, Tricord creates music that hits hard and heals deeper - songs that speak to real life struggles while pointing listeners toward hope in Jesus Christ. Learn more about the band in this interview on the Lithoscry podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG22Te5xMo8 Catch Tricord live at Breaking Darkness Music Festival 2026 August 1 at the Hickory Premier - get your tickets! They are selling fast! www.breakingdarkness.com Featuring War Of Ages Relentless Flood XIII Minutes Tricord Matt Sassano Band Billy James Counter Autumn Eve and Splitcast hosted by Glenn Remsen

02/18/2026

MEDIA ALERT - We sat down with Stephanie Jordan of Heaven's Metal Magazine for a quick chat about all that is going down with Breaking Darkness Music Festival 2026 at Hickory Premier - how it started, how it's going and more! Shout out to Jimmy Lamar Sorrells for setting it up. TICKETS now on sale! Purchase online: www.breakingdarkness.com Get yours before they are gone - the venue only holds 600 - don't sleep! Breaking Darkness Music Festival 2026 is an INDOORS (with AC!) all-ages event featuring War Of Ages with Relentless Flood XIII Minutes Tricord Matt Sassano Band Billy James Counter Autumn Eve Splitcast - hosted by Glenn Remsen It Will Be Heavy! .

Stephanie Jordan of Heaven's Metal Magazine chats with Seth Olsen of Breaking the Darkness Music Festival. They discuss the third annual Breaking Darkness Fe...