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Anchored Cross (Studio Album In Progress)
Thrash / Progressive / Classic Rock

"Andrew's Studio-Produced Album In Progress!"

North Hollywood, California
United States

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   Anchored Cross (Studio Album In Progress): General Info
Member Since10/8/2006
Band Websiteanchoredcross.com/
Band MembersAndrew E. Raines II
- Lead Guitar
- Rhythm Guitar
- Bass
- Keyboard
- Drums (Drum programming, too)
- Acoustic Guitar

All of my songs are my own original works, and I both write and record them all myself. Mixing and mastering is done by Paul Tavenner of Big City Recording. My working manager's at the moment include Durell T. Raines, and Chris Gregory.
InfluencesArtists:
Dave Mustaine
Marty Friedman
Alex Skolnick
Gary Holt
Nick Menza
Dave Ellefson
Steve Souza
Rick Hunolt
Paul Gilbert
Takayoshi Ohmura
Michael Romeo
Brian May
Freddie Mercury
Nobuo Uematsu (mainly FFIX's OST)
Josh Christian (Toxik)
Jason Becker
K. K. Downing
Uli Jon Roth
Daisuke Ishiwatari
Jimmy Page
Robert Plant
Timo Tolkki
Steve Harris
Yngwie J. Malmsteen
Shawn Lane
Eric Peterson
John Petrucci
Steve Morse
Steve Vai
Tony MacAlpine
Joe Satriani
Michiru Yamane
Chuck Schuldiner
Vinnie Moore
Buckethead
Tony Iommi
Ritchie Blackmore
Frank Zappa
Eddie Van Halen
Alex Lifeson
Alexi Laiho
Muhammed Suicmez
Randy Rhoads
Niccolo Paganini
Antonio Vivaldi
Fryderyk Chopin
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Andres Segovia
Georg Friederich Handel
Joseph Haydn
Wolgang A. Mozart
Johann S. Bach

Bands:
Megadeth
Testament
Symphony X
Exodus
Dream Theater
Led Zeppelin
Zombi
Queen
Toxik
Bonded By Blood
Cross Hard
GAMA BOMB
Overkill
Merciless Death
Nuclear Assault
Municipal Waste
Cacophony
Judas Priest
Sodom
Whiplash
Death Angel
Vio-Lence
Heathen
Firewind
Scorpions
Malice Mizer
Kreator
Stratovarius
Sonata Arctica
Blind Guardian
The Black Mages
Iron Maiden
Death
Edguy
Dark Moor
Venom
Helloween
Alcatrazz

Genres:
Thrash
Speed Metal
Progressive Metal
Progressive Rock
Neo-Classical Metal
Classical
N.W.O.B.H.M.
Video Game Soundtrack
Romantic
Contemporary Classical Music
Classic Rock
Blues
Heavy Metal

Video Game Soundtracks:
Final Fantasy I, II, III, & IX
Guilty Gear Series
Rockman DASH (shout out to MMLS)
Monster Hunter
Ghosts 'N Goblins
Pikmin
Castlevania I, II, III, and SotN
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sounds LikeA cross of thrash, instrumental metal, and progressive metal
Record LabelUnsigned
Type of LabelNone




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   About Anchored Cross (Studio Album In Progress)
Disclaimer: All songs and logos are written and created by Andrew Edward Raines II, and are all legally copyrighted material. Any sort of non-consented infringement can and will result in legal actions.


06/15/08 - Finally finished my logo... Took a long ass time, but it was worth it! I have studio time scheduled for July 25th, although I might make it earlier, and move it to late June. I'll be recording with professional session drummer Kennith Schalk, previously of Candiria, Ghosts Of The Canal, and other various progressive and jazz projects. This next recording is bound to blow your mind! Straight, raw, zombie-infested thrash!

05/20/08 - Good news, everyone! Got a lot of mixing work done today. Finished mixing One Bite, and it sounds better than ever. Lowered the drums a bit to bring out the rhythm guitars, and gave it a more resonant bass. Checkmate's done too, and Overworld is near completion. You can expect to see new masters up soon! Check back frequently!


Melted plastic? Or absent-minded zombies!



Well, for starters, my name's Andrew Edward Raines II, I'm 18 years old (born March 23rd, in '90), and live in the heart of California's North Hollywood. I currently attend Grant High School. I'm of Filipino and White descent. I enjoy a wide variety of music, from thrash metal, to experimental jazz, to funk. I consider myself to be a very talented & experienced guitarist but I'm NO WHERE near being the best. I feel that every guitarist has his or her own style, and they are, and should forever be entitled to such. I encourage every type of musician, no matter what the genre.

- Yes, I write and record all of my songs on my own. I play all the Lead Guitars, Rhythm Guitars, Bass, and other instruments and do the drum programming as well. This can get kind of strenuous at times though, and I love being able to collaborate with other artists that are of open-mind, and have the love and will to write music.
- Yes, all of my songs are recorded, mixed, and mastered at professional Paul Tavenner's studio, "Big City Recordings - Yes, I'm heavily inspired by Video Game compositions. Final Fantasy's Nobuo Uematsu in particular.
- Yes, I created my logo. Although, a new 2008 version is comin' soon! Haha.
- No, I am not a shred guitarist... Though I do enjoy shredding :)
- Yes, I have two brothers: Roach, and Arisk.
- And yes, I do agree with Rousseau over Hobbes.


A Little Bit About Anchored Cross:
Anchored Cross is my Thrash Metal solo project, established in October 2006. I'm inspired by numerous artists, including Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman, Alex Skolnick, Michael Romeo, Uli Jon Roth, K.K. Downing, etc. My passion lies in music, and it's just what I love to do best. I'm always striving to achieve a different, and distinct sound, and I think that over the years I have accomplished that.

Anywho, thanks for taking the time to check out my stuff. I hope you enjoy my songs!

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Evelyn





Jun 30 2008 8:12 PM

how is your summer going
Mie Jow





Jun 30 2008 9:59 PM

hahaha shits badass huh

i took that shit the day we hung out
Tauri





Jun 27 2008 11:02 AM

That's not an intelligible word!

Also. There are no spaces and the lowercase letters are totally neglected...

And it's missing the other parts of the song.
rena.





Jun 22 2008 6:14 AM

T^T take me to the guitar store xD lemme pay one cent!
Michelle





Jun 19 2008 1:42 PM

heyyy are you graduating too like brendan?? If so, Congrats!!!! :)
Tauri





Jun 15 2008 6:05 PM

Ah, I'm loving all this font craziness!

The logo for One Bite looks badass, and the Anchored Cross logo in black in white is a little Star Wars-esque to me for some reason.
Tauri





Jun 15 2008 12:03 PM

Oh, I really like what it looks like now! That's the one.
Mask of Sanity





Jun 15 2008 11:26 AM

Yeah, it does look alot better.
Good luck with the album!
Tauri





Jun 14 2008 4:35 PM

Yeah, I like it with the straight line throught.

It looks neater, but still cool and multi-diminsional.
Tauri





Jun 14 2008 3:50 PM

Hmm, I like the extra dimension.

It looks more thrash that way, and less "futuristic."
I'm not quite certain if I like it more yet, but it has it's good points.
Evelyn





Jun 14 2008 1:03 PM

lol nahhh to many people
Evelyn





Jun 14 2008 12:24 PM

nothing lol i have to pick something
to do for my birthday and i dont know
what to do lol
Evelyn





Jun 14 2008 11:22 AM

lol k
so what you doing this weekend
Evelyn





Jun 14 2008 9:24 AM

lol i got them after school
there was no line
they sold them at the student store =]
Evelyn





Jun 13 2008 5:41 PM

ANDREW member how i told you
you can cut if you see me in front
of the line today for grad night
tickets

i never got in front of the line

lol
Evelyn





Jun 12 2008 6:38 PM

i saw that logo today when we were
waiting to get are year books lol
i like it
????





Jun 12 2008 6:14 PM

badass logo man fuck yea its fucking thrash.
Dee. Ohh. Ell. Ell.





Jun 8 2008 12:04 PM

ANDREV
Tosh Page♥





Jun 7 2008 11:14 AM

hi!
JaCKy





Jun 6 2008 1:05 AM

You Dichin' HahA :D Prom after too...GeezZee

It Went alriGht..Went to skool and studied for an hour just studied then chilled with Roach
i took my Dog to his house it was pretty cool...
No OMG SUPER FUN!!!





Jun 4 2008 8:46 PM

oh dude dont forget the gears of war tomo ok
thx hey if by any chance can u bring the gundam game too
thx
JaCKy





Jun 4 2008 8:30 PM

Doing Hw While being high and eating candy belive it or not IZZzz Goo' :)

How was your afternoon ?
[ Pinguis ]





Jun 4 2008 7:53 PM

are you talking about the buy your friends thing?? i sent that :D
[Angel Of Death] Imperfection!





Jun 3 2008 12:55 PM

Likewise and it's totally ok, few of her friends know about me and I've spoken to even fewer, so consider yourself lucky.
Lol
[Angel Of Death] Imperfection!





Jun 2 2008 7:58 PM

Actually her sister and she's always telling me about your music so I had to check it out for myself and you're pretty awesome.
-Priya
[Angel Of Death] Imperfection!





Jun 2 2008 7:56 PM

Hey, just wanted to say that you rock and you're very talented!!
Martin





Jun 1 2008 6:23 PM

hahahahaha
niggaaa, when you graduating?
JaCKy





May 31 2008 11:28 PM

ahah ...i havent seen it .
everyone kind of talked about it and i just never got around to it :D
I'll never be what you want me to be.





May 31 2008 2:31 PM

Andrewwww
Omg, long timee
I miss youuu Dx
How's the music stuff going?
As for yourself?
Hope well :D
-Nadia♥
JaCKy





May 31 2008 1:57 PM

just chillin at the lookout
nigGAH

how was iron man?
JaCKy





May 30 2008 9:30 AM

Hello :)
Tauri





May 29 2008 4:05 PM

i love you:

you make me happy.
Alana Kennedy





May 21 2008 8:48 PM

I've been really well.
What about you?? How's life?
Alana Kennedy





May 19 2008 9:15 AM

hi andrewww
Mie Jow





May 14 2008 11:24 AM

HELLS YEA get on ima stay home and play online all mutha Fuckin Day, Obey.
Luke Fortini





May 12 2008 2:49 PM

Hallo,thanks a lot for the request.
I like your music.
See ya.
Tauri





May 11 2008 2:55 PM

You're not stupid. ^^ We've been together for 2 years and 7 months, that's a long time.

I had fun yesterday too, I'm really glad you came.

And I replaced Checkmate with your Masterpiece. I'll come around soon to keep you company while you write your next song. <3

I love you too, bababy.
Tauri





May 11 2008 10:58 PM

I got In and Out with her heh, 'cause that's what she felt like.

And we went for a long walk, and well I spent most of the day helping her clean.

I didn't make or buy her anything... x.
x
Leah Amidala Skywalker™





May 11 2008 12:45 PM

thanks:)
[ToxiC]





May 10 2008 11:24 AM

hey man yeah its have been a long time, yeah still seeya playin huh, yeah well your shit sounds good man "one bite" pritty crazy ttyl man
THE APOCALYPTIC CHICKEN SLAYER





May 8 2008 5:21 PM

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SHIVA





May 8 2008 4:02 AM

Do u play all the instruments? This is really cool. Particularily the guitar.
Held Under (Seattle)





May 7 2008 7:06 PM

Killer sounds man, Checkmate is kicking my ass right now. Thanks for the request and good luck in the future! Looking forward to the new album.

Cheers,
Patrick Stevens