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Rend The Heavens
Christian / Alternative / Rock

new EP - "The Bright Side" available now!



Portland, Oregon
United States

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Member Since10/3/2005
Band Websitewww.rendtheheavens.com
Band Members Aaron Sternke- Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keys
Matt Hellems- Bass
Sarah Hellems- Guitar
Luke Simpson- Drums
InfluencesMusic:
Radiohead, Delirious, Live, Muse, Coldplay, Sunny Day Real Estate, The Fire Theft, U2, Rich Mullins, Keith Green, Travis

Authors:
John Piper, Charles Spurgeon, Francis Schaeffer, Henri Nouwen...
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Passionate. Powerful. Honest. These are words that sometimes get thrown around lightly in today’s world, but these are the words that come to mind when thinking of Rend The Heavens. Their latest self-made EP, “The Bright Side” is an absolute breath of fresh air to the Christian market.

Taking musical cues from Radiohead, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Delirious, they are utterly God-focused in their music. “My Heart Cries Out” sings, “You bled and died for me, oh how could such a love be / When my sin and shame nailed Your hands / and You tore the veil, and You’re tearing me now / and my heart is rent with love for the One who was rent for me”.

Now operating out of Portland, OR, the band had its beginnings at a missionary base in Montana.  “We wanted to record a collection of worship songs that echoed the deep longing we saw in so many people’s hearts,” says Aaron Sternke, the main writer and lead singer of the band.  “The old hymn writers did it so well… you can hear the entire gospel message in some of those old songs.  Today’s message, in contrast, can often be so cheap…”

Along with Sarah Hellems (guitar), Matt Hellems (bass), and Luke Simpson (drums), Aaron and the band have set out to be modern “hymn writers”. They want to experience God fully, and share their experience and revelation of Him through the powerful medium of music.

“Music has a way of reaching past our analytical brains and speaking directly to our hearts,” says Aaron. “People are totally desperate for God, whether they realize it or not… and we want to provide the best scenario for Him to speak to them and heal them.”

Seeing Rend The Heavens play live is just such an experience. It is passionate, it is emotional, it is moving. It is, for many, a very real encounter with God. Brad Wigg of Christian band The Afters says, “Rend The Heavens’ music and melodies are very compelling. Combine that with their profound lyrical content and you have a very emotionally moving experience.”

Before moving to Portland, the band spent two years in Nashville, TN. During their time there, Aaron had the opportunity to work with Christian music producer Brown Bannister.  “I learned loads from Brown,” says Aaron.  “He is such a legend in Nashville, with good reason.” While working for Brown, Aaron has met and worked with Mercy Me, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Third Day, Building 429, and many others.

“Our whole philosophy and mission” says Aaron, “is well summed up in 1 John 3:2 - ‘When we see Him, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him just as He is.’ So seeing Christ is what makes us like Him. We want to live this through our music - to see Jesus as He is, and through Him bring a healing change to people’s lives.”


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Michael Robert

Michael Robert



Aug 23 2009 6:50 AM

Thx for dropping by and listening to my tunes! Please let your friends know both my worship rock CD's are for sale on my site, and now on iTUNES!! These CD’s were co-produced by Ron Davis the engineer on the Grammy/Dove award winning CD, “Shout to the Lord!” I've also got some FREE DOWNLOADS!

“Here I Stand” just charted in the Top 20! Be sure to ask to hear it at your local radio station! Everyone please come see the video and leave me a comment! May God bless you and draw you closer as you surrender to Him!
Through The Storm (NEW SONGS UP)

Through The Storm (NEW SONGS UP)



Aug 23 2009 6:49 AM

Thank you for blessing us with your friendship.

In His grip,

Pat/TTS
Mark Slaughter

Mark Slaughter



Aug 23 2009 6:49 AM

Thanks for your friendship and support! Hope all is rockin' in your world!

Have a blessed week,
Mark
Holding Onto Hope

Holding Onto Hope



Aug 23 2009 6:47 AM

Thanks so much for checking us out! You can pay whatever you want for our music and see our new video on our page. Welcome to the family.
Meagen Moody

Meagen Moody



Jun 11 2009 1:50 PM

Thanks for the add!
J☮rdan.Renée

Jordan Herrlē



Jun 11 2009 1:50 PM

Thank you so much for worship at church =]
Drew Davidsen

Drew Davidsen



Jun 7 2009 5:31 PM

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Red Noise is now Classroom Saga (ADD IT!)

Red Noise is now Classroom Saga (ADD IT!)



Jun 7 2009 5:30 PM

How’s it going? Have you checked out our page and listened to some of our song demos? Their rough demos but they’re completely live. We appreciate any comments, messages, and criticism (good or bad)

-RED NOISE-
Tim Torgerson

Tim Torgerson



Apr 19 2009 6:12 AM

Hi Guys!

WooHoo 10 songs on Myspace.

All Blessings!
TT
Elisabeth B. Vila

Elisabeth Bosque Vila



Apr 7 2009 2:44 AM

Hola guys, in this day I wanted to greet you and send you a warm hug.

God bless you
Animo
Beth
timmeh!

Tim Tourje



Jan 29 2009 9:26 PM

Yeah after watching it again I decided I didn't want to be one of those guys that puts videos of himself on Youtube :) lol ... But I uploaded it again, I had to re-record it though....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcuzN64AskM

Aaron, nobody writes songs like you do. "Could be given the gift of death for Your name." ...Amazing. I'm going to be leading worship for a winter retreat this weekend with a cellist and a djembe. I think I will bring this song with me for the quieter times.

Thanks for all of your music,
Tim
Shape A Shade

Shape A Shade



Feb 9 2009 3:23 PM

Have a great week you guys!
J☮rdan.Renée

Jordan Herrlē



Jan 30 2009 7:56 AM

Hey guys! Just wanted to say you rock! =)

My friend has a band- check it out!!!

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=378276989
timmeh!

Tim Tourje



Jan 30 2009 8:26 AM

Whoops another dead link. sorry...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTsQYs_SWn4

By the way... do you guys have any live footage of the song Home?
timmeh!

Tim Tourje



Jan 26 2009 10:29 PM

I found one of your old CD's on my computer a while ago. You guys are seriously the best worship band in existence. So I made a video of one of my old favs. I think you will appreciate...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWybLz2_f9U

You guys inspire me!

-Tim
Elisabeth B. Vila

Elisabeth Bosque Vila



Jan 24 2009 10:16 PM

Hola guys..
just wanted to greet you.
have a nice weekend.
Beth
♥JameyLynn♥

Jamie Welden



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~*~kayleigh~*~

Kayleigh stoltz



Nov 23 2008 3:16 AM

U GUYS ARE ASOME!!! thank u so much for playing at the FLOOD. hope to see us again soon!!!!!
God bless!
kayleigh :)
~*~kayleigh~*~

Kayleigh stoltz



Nov 23 2008 3:16 AM

U GUYS ARE ASOME!!! thank u so much for playing at the FLOOD. hope to see us again soon!!!!!
God bless!
kayleigh :)
~*~kayleigh~*~

Kayleigh stoltz



Nov 23 2008 3:16 AM

U GUYS ARE ASOME!!! thank u so much for playing at the FLOOD. hope to see us again soon!!!!!
God bless!
kayleigh :)
Daylight Savings Account

Daylight Savings Account



Oct 12 2008 9:07 PM

Much love to you!
Mom Shap

Ruth Shapovalov



Aug 28 2008 5:32 PM

You played at Canyon Hills Community Church in little Bothell, Washington!!! We got to see you and you were, as always, amazing. We're blessed. Thank you, and thanks to Aaron for signing Greg's CD. AWESOME. We love you guys. Are we your oldest fans?
Troy Smith

Troy Smith



Aug 22 2008 10:49 PM

Hey Guys,

Had a great time hearing you at Freedomfest. Glad to have you out in the Northwest.Really enjoying your new cd. Thanks for serving.
Shape A Shade

Shape A Shade



Aug 15 2008 9:58 AM

Hey you guys, thanks for sharing your music. Greetings from Germany and have a groovy weekend!
FREEDOM FEST

FREEDOM FEST



Aug 3 2008 12:42 AM

Chance to win FREE tickets to freedomfest. Just go to our myspace site, and click on the blog for details. But hurry, contest is ending very soon, like Fri-sat coming.
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