| Ancient Cross is Michael Lance vocalist, Joe Esquivel lead & rhythem guitars, Mike Rodriguez lead & rhythm 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. The band also supported the HELSTAR/AGENT STEEL Steel tour in San Antonio. 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 January 2006. 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. The demo can be obtained at one of their shows. In late 2005 Ancient Cross found themselves also sharing the stage with Austin's DRIFTER and BIG BALLS.
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)~
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