Heavy metal band from California. Started out in the mid-eighties, and got massive attention after getting included on the legendary 'California Metal' compilation. Neon Cross play classic heavy metal, with falsetto vocals.
NEON
CROSS (1988, 2001) M8
Bonus tracks: Frontline Life
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Line-up: Don Webster: Guitars Ed Ott: Bass Michael Betts: Drums David Raymond Reeves: Vocals |
The self-titled debut from Neon Cross was originally released on Regency records in 1988. This M8 re-release also includes the songs from the 'Frontline Life' cassette, independently released by the band in 1987. I owned the original album on vinyl for years. I remember buying it alongside a bunch of other Christian metal bands, released almost simultaneously here in Norway. I liked the album then, and bought this reissue on CD, to replace the old vinyl. Listening to it today, it sounds a bit dated. There were so many bands I enjoyed in the 80's that just doesn't cut it today. The music is OK, but not anything you haven't heard before. David's vocals is supposedly what makes this album stick out, but he gets almost annoying at times. His falsetto vocals pierces my ears, and it doesn't even sound like he's singing in tune all of the time. Still this is an album worth having, and I pop it on every now and again. The 2 first bonus-tracks are also cool to have, as they previously only was available on the 'California Metal' compilation (on CD that is).
Killer tracks: Right Time, Victory
TORN (1995) RUGGED RECORDS
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Line-up: Troy Woody: Drums and Percussion Don Webster: Electric Guitars and Acoustic Guitar David Starkey: Bass David Raymond Reeves: Vocals, Harmonica, 12-string Guitar
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Neon Cross broke up soon after their first release. But in 1994 two of the members resurrected the band. They recorded 3 metal songs for a record-company sampler, but got slammed as being dated. So when they released this album, they had changed their style. More bluesy hard-rock, with a modern sound. I bought this album used, but sold it when I realized I never listened to it. But now I'm a maniac collector, and bought the CD back. I still don't listen to it.
Killer tracks: '81
April 30, 2002: Got an email from guitarist Don Webster. Here's what he had to say: found you web site, thanks for adding us to your website. We are working on new songs.. I will send you a link when we get then finished up... See what ya think Don
Neon Cross also appear on:
V/A - 'California Metal'
V/A - 'The Narrow Path: The CMR Compilation - Volume II'
David Raymond Reeves guest appearances:
Liberty N' Justice - 'Independence Day'
Terry Russell guest appearances:
Liberty N' Justice - 'Independence Day'
