About Us
Dead To Self Radio (a.k.a. D2S or DTSR) is a 24/7, online only, Christian rock radio station.
We play Christian rock and metal from the 70's to today in various sub genres including:
- Classic Rock
- Hard Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Progressive Rock
- Black (Unblack) Metal
- Classic Metal
- Death Metal
- Heavy Metal
- Alternative Metal
- Progressive Metal
- Power Metal
- Thrash Metal
- Anything Rock or Metal...
We also provide various themed shows throughout the week so check out our Schedule for a complete listing.
The station began in 2004 as a 60 minute syndication called "The Refinery" by Tom Johns on his friend's online Christian radio station but did not last even a month before the station went down permanently due to a hard drive crash. Tom then went on to create his own radio station and named it "The Refinery Rock Radio" and made it's debut in March of 2005.
In 2008, Nathaniel Dragon came aboard and helped design and program the website and gave much needed help, suggestions and ideas. Tom and Nathaniel live on complete opposite sides of the United States and as of this write up, have never personally met, yet they have become close friends.
In 2011, Tom wanted to change the name of the station and between him and Nathaniel, Dead to Self Radio was born 09/17/2011.
Today, the station is streaming worldwide to thousands of dedicated music fans all across the world with one of the largest playlists in this genre! Dead To Self Radio is committed to providing safe and quality entertainment. D2S promotes music seldom heard on the FM band and with the countless stations playing the "hits", we play the other songs as well.
You can find us on tunein and most other online radio directories. You can listen on your computer or mobile device. Discover the best unsigned bands, hear the newest releases, reminisce with the classics, and listen to all of your favorite artists on Dead To Self Radio!
Our Mission
To be a source of safe and encouraging entertainment where the bands or the music do not contradict our sound Biblical worldview.
Our Vision
Dead To Self Radio's soul purpose is two-fold; first, we intend to provide our listeners with a safe and uplifting online radio experience through our broadcast and website. Secondly, we intend to provide independent Christian artists with a source to be heard and supported.
Christian Music?
There has been some debate regarding which artists should or should not have music played on a Christian radio station. At Dead To Self Radio, our goal is to provide an alternative to secular rock radio stations. We want to deliver music for entertainment, provided that the presentation does not contradict our Christian faith. Not all of the music that we feature on Dead To Self Radio is considered "Christian music" but may be performed by artists who are Christians or by bands that have Christian members in them and their music does not contradict our faith, morals, or beliefs.
