Decyfer Down

Indeed, Decyfer Down made a conscious decision to shatter all comfort zones, whether they be artistically or thematically, as evidenced in the all around no-holds-barred approach to The Other Side Of Darkness. "There's a lot of stuff going on in this world, and if you watch the news for an hour, you can probably figure out ten songs you want to wri... te about," remarks Chris. "And let's face it, we all have these conversations that no one wants to talk about that need to be talked about. Just because you're a Christian doesn't mean you can't be pretty blunt with someone when you're upset about something or share a struggle that you're going through. I think it's just important to be real, even if that might make people uncomfortable. Rock and roll has always been dangerous, so where's the line that says if you're a Christian band you can't cross that line to talk about certain issues? Not only should we talk about them, we should try to figure them out and help people try to deal with those things." Even with the overt commitment to their core beliefs, Decyfer Down's reach has stretched well beyond simply spiritual circles. In fact, the group is just as accustomed to playing in clubs, theatres and arenas as it is faith-based events and churches, which accounts for an incredibly diverse fan base. "People are people no matter what four walls surround them," suggests Chris before Brandon expands. "That's always been the heart of our band. We want to sing about the struggles we go through as Christians, but chances are there are those who are going through the exact same struggles and trials. We've never set out to be a mainstream band or a Christian band. Whatever doors open, we just walk through them. We love playing everywhere and we love meeting people." And Decyfer Down will have plenty of chances to do just that while embarking upon a massive tour alongside Disciple, Seventh Day Slumber, Spoken and Children 18:3 in support of The Other Side Of Darkness. But rather than setting their sights on the grandeur that ...Read More