Ancient Cross
San Antonio Texas, South Texas Metal. Heavy Metal. Original music. Influences are Wyzard, Ritual, Juggernaut, Militia, Sirus, Helstar, Queensryche, Crimson Glor
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WWW.ANCIENTCROSS.COMBand/artist history
Ancient Cross is Michael Lance vocalist, Joe Esquivel lead & rhythem guitars, Mike Rodriguez lead & rhythem guitars, Benny Barrera bassist and Miguel Morales percussionist.
Ancient Cross is molded out of the same slab of metal that put San Antonio on the map as The Metal Capital Of the World with local influences from Wyzard, S.A. Slayer, Juggernaut, Watchtower, Helstar, Miltia, Syrus and other local greats as well as national acts such as Metal Church, Savatage, Merciful Fate and Overkill to name a few.
Formed in 1992, the band was quickly accepted by the music scene as a very entertaining cover band playing numerous shows in the greater San Antonio area. Over the next ten years Ancient Cross would develop their own unique sound and material while consistantly building their fan base along the way.
2002 Ancient Cross wins The PKP Battle Of The Bands in San Antonio. Now with even more drive the band begins to write all new material for what will soon be their very first self titled cd.
The next couple of years the band would go through some changes while still continuing to play local bars and events and while still continuing to write.
2004 Ancient Cross recruits seasoned vocalist Michael Lance. Within four months Ancient Cross was opening for the legendary Helstar and Mindcrime and headlining their own shows at various clubs such as Sam's Rock Club, Club Echoes, The Silver Bullet, Bond's 007, Bossman's Bar, Clown Alley, MW Annual B-Day Bash, Bandito Events, Graham Central Station Events, The River Road Ice House and more. The band was also featured on a local tv show "What It Takes" and has even been caught on video by "Robb's Metal Works" for future featuring.
2005, the year started out with a bang with Ancient Cross being chosen to support the 2005 Shadowkeep Texas Tour. Also after 2 years of writing twelve new songs, the band headed into Monster Music Studio May 2005 to begin recording what will be their first self titled cd "Ancient Cross" due out October 2005. With the cd almost complete now, the band took the first 3 songs completed and put them on a rare demo for promotional use until the mastering and pressing of the full length cd is complete.
Ancient Cross has caught the eye of the music industry who had to say:
Love the band---you guys rock!! (Midnight of Crimson Glory)
Michael,..just wanted to say that it was a pleasure meeting you this past weekend. Thank you for the AC demo - it kicks ass!! I look forward to working with you & the band in 2005. (Robb Chavez of Robb's Metal Works)
Ancient Cross is one of the few metal bands i've actually enjoyed in a while. A heavy traditional edge always keeps my attention...Good luck and keep it up guys. (Gilbert "Buster" Grant of Wyzard)
Hey Guy's, looking forward to hearing the new album. Myself and Chris wish you all the best with that. Maybe we can tour next year? Thanks again for making us feel welcomed at your studio.Later! (Nicki and Chris of Shadowkeep)Have you performed in front of an audience?Ancient Cross plays live all the time. In 2002 The Cross won San Antonio's Battle Of The Bands. On October 29th Ancient Cross opened up for Helstar.In 2005 Ancient Cross was chosen to support Shadowkeep for their 2005 Texas Tour. Go to our main site to view pictures. www.ancientcross.com
Your musical influences
Ancient Cross is molded out of South Texas Metal and continues to expand their influences from such bands as: Iron Maiden, UFO, Merciful Fate, Metal Church, Savatage, Fates Warning, Overkill, Helstar and many more.What equipment do you use?
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San Antonio, TX
USA
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226235
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Add some tracks so I can add the band to FatCat Radio (SC) !!!
Come out and support Ancient Cross at San Antonio's Battle Of The Bands Finals Decemeber 16th 2004.
Location: Graham Central Station
Fredricksburg & 410 (The Old K Mart Building)
Time: First band starts at 7pm
Admision: $10 At The Door
Come out and see San Antonio's Best Metal Bands on two stages.
