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ANGEL: Employing a dazzling mix of glam rock, hard rock, and progressive rock, Angel’s outrageous, white-satin-heavy image and equally over-the-top stage shows, made them one of the more colorful arena rock bands of the mid-’70s and early ’80s. Discovered by Kiss bass player Gene Simmons, the group issued their eponymous debut album in 1975, which hewed closer to prog rock than the glam pop that would inform future endeavors like On Earth as It Is in Heaven (1977) and Sinful (1979). The group went their separate ways in 1981, but re-formed in the late ’90s with a new lineup, and released two studio albums (1999’s In the Beginning and 2019’s Risen) and numerous compilations. PETRA: Petra is regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres and was, for many years, regarded as the “world’s most popular Christian rock band”. Formed in 1972, the band took its name from the Greek word for “rock”. With a style initially similar to The Eagles and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Petra’s sound evolved into a more energetic, driving rock sound in the early 1980s akin to Foreigner, Styx and Journey. Throughout the 1980s and into the early 1990s, Petra was one of the world’s most popular Christian rock bands, with each of its albums during that period selling hundreds of thousands of copies while the band sold-out arenas and regularly placed songs at the top of Christian radio charts. With its lyrics, music and style, Petra influenced numerous other artists at a time when Christian rock experienced strong opposition from many conservative pastors and churches. WHITECROSS: One of the first-ever Christian hard rock/metal bands is the Illinois-based Whitecross. The band started in the early ‘80s, touring steadily from 1988 to 1994 and averaging 150 performances per year. The Dove Awards recognized Whitecross three times: twice for Metal Album of the Year, and once for Hard Music Recorded Song of the Year. In the process, Whitecross helped forge the style now widely known as “white metal.” The band consists of singer Dave Roberts, guitarist Rex Carroll, bassist Benny Ramos, and drummer Michael Feighan
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October 17th 2024
The band was awesome, this was a bucket list item for me having started listening to Whitecross in the 80s and never having seen them before. The meet & greet for *everyone* afterwards was an unexpected bonus--I got pics and autographs w/Benny Ramos, Dave Roberts, and Rex Carroll. (The drummer was off doing his own thing). As a guitarist, Rex is an idol of mine so that was a real treat to watch/listen to him play and then meet him in person.
The mix was a little off--the kick drum and bass were overpowering at the beginning and made my chest hurt. They backed them off a little bit at some point but it wasn't enough, the vocals and guitar were still not far enough forward in the mix.
The venue has incredible potential, especially the mezzanine seating. However, the online seating chart had the numbers backward from what we actually received. We should have been the first two seats on the middle aisle but instead were the furthest seats from the stage. Fortunately, the row was pretty empty so the usher (who knew about the seating chart screwup), left us move up to pretty close to where we should have been. The other thing that was disappointing was that the mezzanine seats were supposed to come with hot hors d'oeuvres but for some reason there weren't any. We weren't notified that they wouldn't be provided until after we arrived which made things a bit difficult for me as a diabetic who needs to plan my food intake.
Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable experience with the aforementioned caveats!
Manheim, PA@The Junction Center
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Whitecross's “Fear No Evil” marks an epic return, showcasing the formidable lineup of founding member Rex Carroll on guitars alongside long-time stalwarts Michael Feighan on drums and Benny Ramos on bass. Introducing new lead vocalist David Roberts, the classic-feel album contains some surprises. While Rex brings out the mandolin for a Zeppelinesque “Blind Man,” “Wishing Well” boasts ELO-style orchestration by John Lawry and Beatles-style backing vocals from John Schlitt to elevate the sonic landscape further.
In this first all-original album since 1996, Rex Carroll's songwriting reaches new heights, steadfastly focusing on gospel themes across the album's eight classic hard rock tracks. The ferocious guitar work, a hallmark of Whitecross, finds renewed strength, complemented by Michael and Benny's robust rhythm section. David Roberts's vocals add a fresh, dynamic dimension, echoing the traditions of Plant, Coverdale, and Dio.
In a bold move, three songs, including the collaboration with Petra members John Lawry and John Schlitt on “Wishing Well,” explore the acoustic side of rock, injecting fresh elements into the familiar Whitecross sound, demonstrating their commitment to evolving while staying true to the core that resonates with fans.
The album benefits from the mixing and mastering talents of Anthony Focx. The unanimous agreement is that “Fear No Evil” achieves a new pinnacle of punch and clarity, making it the loudest Whitecross album to date. The technical dimension enhances the experience, ensuring the album stands out in the contemporary music landscape.
Three years in the making, “Fear No Evil” is not just a comeback; it's a sonic resurgence, a testament to the band's enduring prowess and commitment to pushing boundaries. Whitecross fearlessly blends familiar with new, crafting an album that resonates with longtime fans and newcomers alike. It's a celebration of the past, present, and future of Christian Hard Rock, with “Fear No Evil” leading the charge."
Read MoreIn this first all-original album since 1996, Rex Carroll's songwriting reaches new heights, steadfastly focusing on gospel themes across the album's eight classic hard rock tracks. The ferocious guitar work, a hallmark of Whitecross, finds renewed strength, complemented by Michael and Benny's robust rhythm section. David Roberts's vocals add a fresh, dynamic dimension, echoing the traditions of Plant, Coverdale, and Dio.
In a bold move, three songs, including the collaboration with Petra members John Lawry and John Schlitt on “Wishing Well,” explore the acoustic side of rock, injecting fresh elements into the familiar Whitecross sound, demonstrating their commitment to evolving while staying true to the core that resonates with fans.
The album benefits from the mixing and mastering talents of Anthony Focx. The unanimous agreement is that “Fear No Evil” achieves a new pinnacle of punch and clarity, making it the loudest Whitecross album to date. The technical dimension enhances the experience, ensuring the album stands out in the contemporary music landscape.
Three years in the making, “Fear No Evil” is not just a comeback; it's a sonic resurgence, a testament to the band's enduring prowess and commitment to pushing boundaries. Whitecross fearlessly blends familiar with new, crafting an album that resonates with longtime fans and newcomers alike. It's a celebration of the past, present, and future of Christian Hard Rock, with “Fear No Evil” leading the charge."
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