Royal Empire Music is a Christian rock

Christian rock

Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...

 band

Band (music)

In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...

 started by Dave Baysinger and Jared Byers

Jared Byers

Jared Byers is the former drummer of the popular Christian rock band Bleach. He was the band's drummer from 2000 to 2004 replacing Matt Gingrich. Byers also filled in as the drummer for the Christian rock band Relient K for a short time in 2000...

, two former members of the band Bleach. The new group first appeared on the Mono Vs Stereo

Mono Vs Stereo

Mono Vs Stereo is an independent record label based in Franklin, Tennessee. It was founded in 2003 as an imprint label of Gotee Records. While Gotee signs mostly rap, hip-hop, and pop-rock artists, MVS leaned more towards indie music.-2003–2006:...

 compilation, My Other Band, Vol. 1

My Other Band, Vol. 1

My Other Band, Vol. 1 is a CD featuring side projects from various members of various Christian rock bands.-Track listing:My Red Hot Nightmare*1. Hold Fast, Hold Strong*2. The Worst In Me*3. Weight Of Another...

, along with side projects from members of Relient K

Relient K

Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University...

, Demon Hunter

Demon Hunter

Demon Hunter is an American heavy metal band from Seattle, Washington, started in 2000 by brothers Don Clark and Ryan Clark. All of Demon Hunter's members are Christians and express their love for Jesus in many of their songs. Although the brothers created the band, only one remains, Don Clark...

, The O.C. Supertones

The O.C. Supertones

The Orange County Supertones is a Christian ska band hailing from Orange County, California. The band was signed to Tooth & Nail Records before becoming an independent band for its final tour...

, Ace Troubleshooter

Ace Troubleshooter

Ace Troubleshooter was a pop punk band signed to Tooth & Nail Records. According to John Warne, he came up with the band's name after reading the phrase ace troubleshooter in a history book.-Death of Ace:...

 and Audio Adrenaline

Audio Adrenaline

Audio Adrenaline was a Christian rock band that formed in the late 1980s at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky. During the band's 17-year existence, they were awarded two Grammy awards, multiple Dove Awards and they released 17 number one singles. They were regular performers at the...

. Two songs by Royal Empire Music are dedicated to the memory of Aaron Marrs, who was lost at sea in January, 2005.