Barren Cross

Barren Cross is an American Christian metal band that was formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by high school friends Ray Parris (guitar) and Steve Whitaker (drums). The band released six albums from 1986 to 1994. They have reunited for a few shows in recent years, and plan to record a new album.

Barren Cross
Barren Cross in Elements of Rock 2012
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresChristian metal, glam metal
Years active1984–1994, 2010–present
LabelsStar Song, Enigma, Medusa, Rugged
Past members
  • Mike Lee
  • Jim LaVerde
  • Steve Whittaker
  • Ray Parris
  • Dean Kohn
  • Vince Van Voltenburg
Websitebarrencross.com

By 1984, bassist Jim LaVerde and vocalist Michael Drive (originally Mike Lee) were added. In 1989, the band appeared on The Morton Downey Show alongside members of KISS and Anthrax. In 1990, Mike Lee left and joined the band Bare Bones but would appear on the Barren Cross' later releases.

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