Have you ever felt motivated to join a team that is passionate about the Christian hard music scene, whether or not you have a ministry-oriented mindset? Are you interested in providing genuine media coverage and writing articles across various hard music genres that express a faith in Jesus?
If so, this is the magazine for you! Metal Onslaught Magazine is actively seeking committed individuals on a casual or part-time basis who share a passion for writing reviews, news, and interviews within the Christian hard music community. While experience is preferred, we welcome newcomers eager to gain experience as well as those with extensive backgrounds in the field.
If you do not identify as a Christian but have a strong enthusiasm for heavy music, there are still opportunities for you to contribute to the magazine, allowing you to refine your writing and media skills.
Our goal is to authentically represent Christian bands, labels, radio shows, and artists. We prefer our articles to be written in a secular tone, avoiding profanity unless it is directly relevant to the artist and their faith. We aspire to reach listeners and readers in the mainstream who may not typically choose to engage with a Christian metal magazine. Our outreach is designed to appeal to secular audiences while maintaining a robust connection to the Christian market.
These positions are voluntary, as I, the owner and founder of the magazine, do not receive any wages or profits from this ministry.
If you are interested in joining our team, please reach out to us at:
themetalonslaughtmagazine@gmail.com
May God bless you all in Jesus’ name.
Christian Sullivan
My name is Christian Sullivan, and I was born in Geraldton, Western Australia. I spent my formative years in the west before relocating to Adelaide, South Australia, in 1997. During that time, I became involved in the Christian Metal scene at The Underground on Waymouth Street, which is no longer operational. This venue hosted numerous acts, including Mortification, Virgin Black, Ethereal Scourge, Embodiment 12:14, Seraph’s Coal, among others.
Driven by a passion for people and faith during those early years, I experienced a period of estrangement from the Lord for 14 years, beginning in 2001, as I pursued various worldly desires. However, after moving to the United Kingdom for six years, I returned to my faith in 2015, responding to the gentle call of the Father to reclaim my true identity. For many years, I had listened to others dictate who I should be, rather than embracing my authentic self.
Currently, I serve as the Head of Marketing and Promotions for Meltdown Music Ministries. Through the will of the Father and our dedicated efforts, we have successfully launched a magazine that is gaining recognition as one of the most respected publications in the scene. I am happily married to Danelle Joy Sullivan (Saul Of Tarsus), who also serves as my personal proofreader. In 2021, we relocated to Southern California, where we both advocate for the unity of the scene worldwide. Regardless of one’s background, church affiliation, or past experiences, we all affirm that Jesus is Lord, through His word and spirit.
JR Rife is a dedicated husband and father hailing from the East Coast of the USA. Picking up the guitar at the age of 15, JR was the front man and co-founder of the Christian Metal band, Day of Wrath, in 1998. Day of Wrath was named for the Believer song, Dies Irae (Day of Wrath) from the album Sanity Obscure. Though short lived and with many line-up changes, JR has been involved in the music industry in different capacities for the past two decades and recently published his 6th book, General Admission – A History of Christian Metal by a Fan, with an introduction by Dale Thompson of Bride fame.
JR is passionate about ministering in Post-Communist areas as well as regions where Christianity is dwindling. When he is not at his church playing bass or leading a Small Group, JR serves his apostolic calling by traveling Eastern and Northern Europe investing in the “least of these” among many different cultures and people groups. In addition to being a graduate of Welton Academy SBS and Christian Leader’s Institute, JR is also in Mattie Montgomery (For Today) Supernatural Evangelism training, BASE – Awakening Evangelism.
Aside from his photography hobby in which he mostly does nature and architecture, his portfolio of concerts and live performances is growing. JR’s musical appreciation varies across nearly all genres but his all time favorite styles are Symphonic/Melodic Black Metal and Power Metal.
Greatest influences include (in no particular order): Extol, Believer, Living Sacrifice, Northern Flame, Antestor, Crimson Moonlight, Bride, Zakk Wylde, Randy Rhoads, Led Zeppelin, Spoken, Iron Maiden, Blind Guardian, Slechtvalk, and Paramaecium.
His photography and information about the books he authors can be seen at www.facebook.com/RevRife
Life verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.” Isaiah 60:1 ESV
