Genres: Christian / Metal

Location: Naperville, IL

Stats: 114 fans / 9,405 plays / 0 plays today

Members: Rex Carroll, Scott Wenzel, Mike Fieghan

 

Whitecross, is one of the founders of Christian Heavy Metal. Whitecross was formed in 1986 by Rex Carroll and Scott Wenzel. Whitecross release their debut self-titled CD "Whitecross" on Pure Metal in 1987. Songs like Enough is Enough, Who Will You Follow, and the popular Nagasaki guitar solo by Rex Carroll would bring life to the fast growing scene of Christian Rock and Christian Heavy Metal. Whitecross with is ripping guitar work and solid vocals was often compared to the popular main-stream group RATT.

Whitecross followed their debut recording with Whitecross-The $6.98 EP-Love on the Line in 1988, Whitecross-Hammer & Nail in 1988 and Whitecross-Triumphant Return in 1989. Star Song bought the Pure Metal label and the duo of Scott Wenzel and Rex Carroll would create two more albums together. White Cross-In the Kingdom in 1991 and White Cross-High Gear in 1992. The Dove Award winning Whitecross who travel with notable groups such as Stryper, Steve Taylor and others would never be the same again. Rex Carroll the guitar mastermind, songwriter and producer behind the band Whitecross would leave in 1992 to pursue a solo album entitled Rex Carroll-The Session. Rex also went on to form the band King James with front man Jimi Bennett and 2 former members of Stryper, Tim Gaines and Robert Sweet. Scott went on to make a solo album as well as other other Whitecross albums, Unveiled, Equilibrium, FlyTrap, One More Encore.

 

  • guitarforGod said:
    there a pretty good band Jul 23
  • Sean Rainey said:
    Hey Scott, Rex and Mike! Nice to see you guys back together, even though it\'s a long shot you should talk to Glen Kaiser and come out to the Back to the Blues Festival next year In Chilliwack, B.C.! check out my site, www.purevolume.com/seanrainey Can\'t wait to hopefully see you guys live someday! Love is our Weapon, Sean Sep 29
  • Robertmspain said:
    Hey you guys rock , it is fantastic to see you still preacing the word ... stand strong in Him Sep 15
  • duoma said:
    Am I glad Rex and Scott have teamed up again! And Mike\'s back too!!!:) Whitecross rockssss!!!! Jun 10
  • _Adr_ said:
    white cross God Bless Yours!!!! I am Of the Brasil May 10
  • Spyhunter said:
    Well, unfortunately, I was born in 89, but I am really starting to get into the classic christian music scene. It is awesome, and you guys are the best. If you guys tour again, come to the Underground in fairfield ohio. I will camp out for weeks to get tickets. Anyway...thanks for the awesome music, Rex. Feb 15
  • Waroftherosesil said:
    Hey guys! Man... Thinking back to my tweenage years, you guys must have been the first rock music I listend to as a kid... When I was 10 or 11, I think, I was given one of your tapes. Awesome stuff. And if I am reading your blog entry right, you are going to TOUR again!? I will SO be there! Thanks for bring Christ into METAL! God bless, -Dave (Dressed For The Occasion) Feb 01
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