Barren Cross is a Christian metal band that was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983 by highschool friends Ray Parris (guitar) and Steve Whitaker (drums). The band released six albums from 1986 to 1994.
The lyrical content of "Atomic Arena" deals with social issues such as suicide and abortion, and spiritual issues such as abortion, cults and the nature of God.
Album Description & Collectors information:This album "BARREN CROSS - Atomic Arena " includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and artwork/photos |
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Music Genre: |
Christian Rock / Metal |
| Album Production information: The album: "BARREN CROSS - Atomic Arena " was produced by: Dino Elefante, John Elefante Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Dino Elefante, Mike Mierau This album was recorded at: Pakaderm Studios, Cerritos, California. Mastered at Future Disc Album cover design: Ray Parris Album cover Painting: Steve Huston Inside photos: 'NAR' of Limelight Additional photos by: Rebecca May, Renee Parris Hair and make-up: Lisa Lee Costumes: Sharon Shubin : |
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Record Label Information: |
La Rana Music, Red / White Enigma 3311-1 |
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Media Format: |
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: |
1988 Made in Netherlands |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: BARREN CROSS - Atomic Arena |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "BARREN CROSS - Atomic Arena " |
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The detailed tracklist of this record "BARREN CROSS - Atomic Arena " is:
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High Quality Photo of Album Front Cover "BARREN CROSS - Atomic Arena " |
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Album Back Cover Photo of "BARREN CROSS - Atomic Arena " |
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4 Photos of the "Barren Cross" band-members on the Inner Sleeve of "BARREN CROSS - Atomic Arena " Album |
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Photo of lyrics printed on the "BARREN CROSS - Atomic Arena " Album's Inner Sleeve |
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Close-up Photo of "BARREN CROSS - Atomic Arena " ENIGMA Pink and White Record Label |
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Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. |
Barren Cross is a Christian metal band that was formed in the mid-1980s. The band was founded by guitarist Mike Lee and bassist Jim LaVerde, and their style of music is characterized by a mixture of hard rock, heavy metal, and power metal, with lyrics that focus on Christian themes and messages.
Barren Cross released their debut album, "Rock for the King," in 1986, which helped establish the band as one of the pioneers of Christian metal music. Over the years, they went on to release several other critically acclaimed albums and are considered to be one of the most influential Christian metal bands of all time.
Despite lineup changes over the years, Barren Cross continues to tour and perform, and their music continues to inspire and influence new generations of Christian metal fans. They are widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Christian metal, and their music and message continue to have a significant impact on the Christian metal scene.
Enigma D11G-73311 , 1988 , USA
This album "Atomic Arena" was recorded in California at the Pakaderm Studios in 1988 and produced by Dino Elefante and John Elefante. The sound engineer was Mike Mierau. Mastering was done at Future Disc. Album artwork illustration done by Ray Parris and Steve Huston.
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Enigma 3311-1 , 1988 , Netherlands
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Star Song SRR 2065 , 1986 , UK ( United Kingdom )
"Rock for the King" is the 1986 heavy metal album released by this Christian metal band
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