Rising Cross is a Power Metal band from Goiânia, Brazil that saw it's conception back in 2000. Rising Cross is comprised of lead vocalist-Paulo Melo, guitarist-Magno Cunha, guitarist-Alfredo Egypt, bassist-Clerio Murbach, keyboardist-Divino Lima, and drummer-Fellipe Roso. This Brazilian band's sound draws strong comparison to the world renown Washington based Metal band - Queensrÿche. The members of Rising Cross have been Influenced by a number of bands including Iron Maiden, Manowar, Dark Avanger, Primal Fear, Black Sabbath, Rob Rock, Stryper, Eterna, Iced Earth, and Grave Digger just to mention a few.
In 2009 Rising Cross recorded their debut 4-track studio EP titled 'Trumpets Of Victory' on an indie label. On this debut, the band incorporates Melodic Metal with Thrash elements to create their slurry mix of Power Metal. The guitar work by Magno Cunha & Alfredo Egypt is both heavy & varied and really stands out on this 2009 EP. Divino Lima's keyboard work is quite subtle and while not trying to take front stage, it adds an additional spice to the band's arrangements and a slight Symphonic Metal feel to the overall album.
Upon listening to this release, it quickly becomes evident that frontman-Paulo Melo's delivery is very similar to that of vocalist-Geoff Tate(Queensrÿche). Yes, without question, Melo's performance here is tight and of a very high caliber.
A large portion of the band's lyrics are taken
straight from the bible as one can see in the following excerpts:
straight from the bible as one can see in the following excerpts:
"Pentecost"
In a meeting of disciples
From heaven a sound came up
A sound like the wind
An impetuous wind
And then it appeared some
Tongues, tongues of fire
Filling all the place
Overflowing their souls
Speaking in other languages
They saw these people
Frightened had been
Who was near
The promise was fulfilled
The Holy Spirit was sent
"Revelation XII"
…and appeared a great sign in heaven
A woman clothed with the sun
The moon under her feet
And upon her head a crown
Being close to give birth
She felt a lot of pain
And appeared another sign in heaven
A great red dragon
With seven heads and ten horns
Then a Boy was born
The woman fled to the wilderness
And her son was taken up to GOD
"Victory"
Behold Beginning and the End
Echoes lightnings in the sky
Like hymns of deliverance
And mercy
The angels fly like eagles
Recovering our souls
Shaking the hell
Bringing hope and joy
The sky opens up
There’s fire on the earth
The merciful day has arrived
The Saints guide the good souls
Victory!
The end of our curses
Victory!
A new kingdom has appeared
Victory!
There is no death or pain
Victory!
The gates are open, Victory…
The Father with us remains
We should not be afraid
In the last day
His mercy will prevail
In a meeting of disciples
From heaven a sound came up
A sound like the wind
An impetuous wind
And then it appeared some
Tongues, tongues of fire
Filling all the place
Overflowing their souls
Speaking in other languages
They saw these people
Frightened had been
Who was near
The promise was fulfilled
The Holy Spirit was sent
"Revelation XII"
…and appeared a great sign in heaven
A woman clothed with the sun
The moon under her feet
And upon her head a crown
Being close to give birth
She felt a lot of pain
And appeared another sign in heaven
A great red dragon
With seven heads and ten horns
Then a Boy was born
The woman fled to the wilderness
And her son was taken up to GOD
"Victory"
Behold Beginning and the End
Echoes lightnings in the sky
Like hymns of deliverance
And mercy
The angels fly like eagles
Recovering our souls
Shaking the hell
Bringing hope and joy
The sky opens up
There’s fire on the earth
The merciful day has arrived
The Saints guide the good souls
Victory!
The end of our curses
Victory!
A new kingdom has appeared
Victory!
There is no death or pain
Victory!
The gates are open, Victory…
The Father with us remains
We should not be afraid
In the last day
His mercy will prevail
If you are looking for some Power Metal in the veins of Queensrÿche or Eterna then check out what Rising Cross has brought to the table with their debut EP 'Trumpets Of Victory'.
'Trumpets of Victory' is a FREE download at: www.christiandownloads.com.br/2018/03/rising-cross.html
Musicians:
Paulo Melo - Lead Vocals
Magno Cunha - Guitars
Alfredo Egypt - Guitars
Clerio Murbach - Bass
Divino Lima - Keyboards
Fellipe Roso - Drums
Guest Musicians:
Geovani Maia - Session Guitars
Paulo Melo - Lead Vocals
Magno Cunha - Guitars
Alfredo Egypt - Guitars
Clerio Murbach - Bass
Divino Lima - Keyboards
Fellipe Roso - Drums
Guest Musicians:
Geovani Maia - Session Guitars