Emerging Artist Reviews

Craig Bannerman Releases New Single" I am the Resurrection and the Life"

by The Metalverse

Updated October 03, 2025

Craig Bannerman Releases New Single" I am the Resurrection and the Life"

Australian solo artist Craig Bannerman released his latest single, I am the Resurrection and the Life on September 26, 2025.

The track starts off with hard-hitting, distorted guitar riffs as melodic orchestral elements fill in the background. Without notice, the song explodes into racing blast beats, fierce growls, and tremolo guitar leads. Craig Bannerman quickly showcases a grandiose sound that comes across as an experience as well as a song.

At just over 5 minutes, I am the Resurrection and the Life takes listeners on a journey through black metal, death metal, and symphonic metal influences before introducing dramatic spoken scripture as instrumentals continue in the background before fading out.

Craig Bannerman talks about the lyrical inspiration for his new track below:

" 'I am the resurrection and the life' is the most powerful work I’ve ever been given. It was birthed through affliction, breathlessness, and sorrow–yet became a testimony beyond myself. Musically, the structure of the song parallels John 11:25–26: it begins with doom (lament), descends into oppressive symphonic black metal (death, rebellion, and despair), then breaks with the resurrection riff (life from death), and ends in proclamation (the call to believe). The video was originally taken down by YouTube for its imagery, and my artist profile was removed from Google for three months, yet I continue to spread the song across nations, bearing witness in spite of resistance."

Blending biblical themes and extreme metal instrumentation, Craig Bannerman creates a distinct sound that appeals to fans of both subjects. Bannerman builds powerful atmospheres while having deep lyrical themes and storytelling throughout his songs that become akin to a spiritual ballad with metal as its courier.

You can stream I am the Resurrection and the Life out everywhere now.