FEATURED SONGS:
[To Listen: Click on the "audio" Button Below]
"MY LOVE" [From the Whitecross album "High Gear"]
"IN THE KINGDOM" [From the 1991 Dove Awards Winner Whitecross album "In The Kingdom" for "Hard Music Album Of The Year"]
"ATTENTION PLEASE" [From the 1989 Dove Award Winner Whitecross album "Triumphant Return" for "Hard Music Album Of The Year"]
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FEATURED PROJECTS:
Album:
Nineteen Eighty Seven
2005 (Girder Records)
Produced by: Rex Carroll
Executive Producer: Greg Hays
Group Members:
Rex Carroll, Scott Wenzel, Antonio Acevedo and Michael Feighan
Notes:
In 1987 Whitecross took the Christian Metal Scene by storm, delivering what would soon become one of the most talked about and highly collectible recordings in the Christian metal market. Scott Wenzel and Rex Carroll created a duo like few before them, breaking ground in the Christian metal scene that opened up the door for a flurry of bands. Often compared to the secular mainstream band RATT, Scott's vocals were new and fresh in Christian music, and Rex's blazing guitar work put Whitecross on the map for good. Whitecross continued through out the 80's and 90's making music and releasing some 12 recordings with drummer Mike Feighan, as well as many other musicians. Now Rex, Scott and Mike would like to take you back to a time when Metal still reigned. Whitecross Nineteen Eighty Seven is a completely new recording of the original Self-Titled Whitecross, but bigger, louder and better than ever. 1. Who Will You Follow 2. Enough Is Enough 3. He Is The Rock 4. Lookin' For A Reason 5. No Way I'm Goin' Down 6. Seein' Is Believin' 7. All I Need 8. Nagasake 9. Signs Of The End 10. Love on the Line (Previously Unreleased on CD) 11. Re-animate (New Rex Carroll Guitar Solo/Song).
Album:
That Was Then, This Is Now
Group Members:
Rex Carroll, Tony Acevedo and Gary Miller
Musical Style:
Rock with Southern Rock and Blues influences.
Influences:
Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, ZZ Top, Robin Trower.
Album:
FIERCE HEART [1984]
Group Members:
Rex Carroll and Larry Elkins
Album:
EDEN: FAN THE FLAME [1994]
Musicians:
Rex Carroll, Mark Villareal, Curt Anderson, Joe Dokken, Dave Cotteleer and Dave Tanis.
Notes:
"Eden originally broke onto the hard music scene in 1991 with a scorching track on the Brave New Music compilation (Star Song) under the name Screamin' Eden. An independent release of FAN THE FLAME made it into the hands of a few lucky people back in the mid '90's. Receiving virtually no press of any kind, the rest of the world had no idea what it was missing. Touring across the nation with Rex Carroll and Whitecross, Eden developed a reputation for a hot live show and a penchant for crowd pleasing hard rock anthems. To make this release even more appealing, guitar virtuoso Rex Carroll holds nothing back as he handles all guitars on the album. Any fan of Whitecross will instantly know the trademarked signature sound of Rex Carroll on FAN THE FLAME. Get out those air guitars and feel the heat on FAN THE FLAME!!"
Album:
WHITECROSS: IN THE KINGDOM [1991]
Group Members:
Rex Carroll, Scott Wenzel, Butch Dillon and Michael Feighan.
Notes:
"This is my favorite Whitecross album by far. Every song on here is top notch. The Japanese version of this is totally awesome. It has goldprint on the cover, a booklet of 28 pages, tons of cool pictures (live and at the bootstand and others). It has also all the missing tracks of the Love On The Line ep ("Love On the Line" and "I Believe") and a different version of "Shakedown" (Axemen Version). Track it down!
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Rex Carroll has recorded numerous sound libraries, many of which have been picked up for use by ESPN for their NFL highlights, as well as Season One of the Anna Nicole Smith Show. His playing has been heard on commercials for the Milwaukee Bucks, and he was recently a soloist featured at the Harley-Davidson 100th anniversary celebration. In June 2004 he place third in the North American Rock Guitar Competition sponsored by Guitar Player magazine and WNED/New York. Rex holds a Bachelors degree in classical guitar performance from Northern Illinois University.
REX CARROLL'S first band, Chicago's FIERCE HEART was a melodic Rock project put together by Mirage Records' Jim Delehart and band manager John Doumanian.
(Note: Rex had also sent a demo to get an audition with Whitesnake at the time and they already had John Sykes, so he never got a shot at that!)
The band manager had discovered Elkins in Nashville and then heard tales of the guitar prowess possessed by Carroll. He played the duo's demos to Delehart who quickly envisioned introducing the musicians and recording an album with them.
Carroll had previously recorded with WINTER HAWK, whilst Elkins was an in demand session player in his native Nashville recording everything from Rock operas to TV and radio commercials. The album, simply titled 'Fierce Heart', utilized engineer Chris Lord-Alge in a percussive capacity due to the original drummer leaving the project prior to the recording of the band's album, release in 1984 for Mirage Records. To promote the record FIERCE HEART performed concerts but then dissolved, Elkins allowing Carroll to retain the name. That album was eventually sold to Polygram.
In 1986 Carroll assembled a revised FIERCE HEART with vocalist Rob Reynolds, bassist Sam Herron and drummer Nick Forchoine. With these members the band recorded a demo tape featuring the songs 'Lost In A Fantasy', 'Lost Inside Your Love', 'Power To Rock' and 'Bad Child'.
After FIERCE HEART, Rex Carroll quit to form the Christian Rock outfit WHITECROSS. They recorded their 1st album on about one-tenth of the budget of Fierce Heart album. It was really more of a demo and it ended up selling big time. 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. Whitecross "In the Kingdom" in 1991 and Whitecross "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.
METAL MISSION [Whitecross Music: Part One]:
METAL MISSION [Whitecross Music: Part Two]:
WHITECROSS LIVE VIDEO: BECAUSE OF JESUS:
Rex Carroll the guitar mastermind, songwriter and producer behind the band Whitecross would leave in 1992 to pursue a solo album and issue the 1995 R&B inspired album 'The Rex Carroll Sessions'.
Rex also went on to form the band KING JAMES.
KING JAMES PROMOTIONAL VIDEO: HARD ROAD TO GO:
King James is a hard rock supergroup formed in 1993 by guitarist Rex Carroll. He joined former Sacred Fire frontman, Jimi Bennett to form the band. Some time later, they recruited Tim Gaines and Robert Sweet, of Stryper, and released their first album in 1994. The band supported the album with a tour, but Gaines departed shortly after. Sweet toured with the band into 1996, but did not participate in their second release. Carroll and Bennett remained together and released a second album, The Fall, in 1997.
REX CARROLL LIVE AT CORNERSTONE FESTIVAL 2007:
In 2004 Carroll would be working on the ROSEWATER band project of MASI, ANIMAL, BIRD OF PREY, the GEEZER BUTLER BAND, RAVAGE and DAVID SHANKLE GROUP credited vocalist Kyle Michaels.
There was talk of another King James release, but Whitecross regrouped. In 2005, Scott and Rex reunited to record Nineteen Eighty Seven, which featured re-recordings of nine of the ten songs from their self-titled debut (You're Mine being the exclusion), as well as a re-recording of the song Love on the Line (previously unavailable on CD) and a new guitar instrumental song by Rex Carroll.
In 2008, on April the 5th, they played at the Legends of Rock festival in Ennepetal, Germany:
And Jimi joined former Petra drummer Louie Weaver to form Viktor. Both groups have released new CDs as of 2006.
REX CARROLL got a slammin new page called myspace.com/rexcarrolltheheal. This page promotes the music of his new rock band THE HEAL. Check it out.
REX CARROLL | By Fans Demand's Friend Space (Top 14)
"The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy. The LORD is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works. All Your works shall praise You, O LORD, And Your saints shall bless You." Psalm 145:8-10 (New King James Version)
"SEE WHAT [an incredible] quality of love the Father has given (shown, bestowed on) us, that we should [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! And so we are!" 1 John 3:1 (AMP)
"Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful." Colossians 3:12-15 (NLT)
Sinner saved by grace or Righteousness of God...which one are you????? What does the Word day? See for yourself! :)
"Yet now He [God] has reconciled you to Himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, He has brought you into His own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before Him without a single fault." Col. 1:22 (NLT)
Praise God I am righteous and NOT a sinner! I was a sinner once...but no more because His Blood has made me righteous, holy, blameless and without A SINGLE FAULT! Glory to God! He's soooooo good! Praise you my Lord Jesus!!!
"This was the LORD’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes.This is the day the LORD has made;We will rejoice and be glad in it. Save now, I pray, O LORD; O LORD, I pray, send now prosperity." Psalm 118:23-25 (NKJV)
Whoever that beautiful woman is in your life...let her know! :)
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise." Proverbs 31:30-31 (NLT)
"And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39 (NLT)
"For if because of one man's trespass (lapse, offense) death reigned through that one, much more surely will those who receive [God's] overflowing grace (unmerited favor) and the free gift of righteousness [putting them into right standing with Himself] reign as kings in life through the one Man Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One)." Romans 5:17 (AMP)
World Debut William C Oatman Jr The Takeover Project entitled "Breakthrough"!!!!Live promo Dvd Get Excited featuring 2008/09 Stellar Award Nominee Kaira Miller!!! CD/DVD Release June 2009!!!
Die glücklichsten Tage des vergangenen Jahres mögen die schlechtesten des künftigen sein... ! In diesem Sinne ein wundervolles Neues Jahr 2009 wünscht Rally!
The happiest days of the last year may be the worst ones of the future one...! In this sense a wonderful New Year 2009 wishes Rally!
HEY BRO! WHATS GOING ON? I'VE BEEN FOLLOWING YOUR CAREER SINCE THE BEGINNING, JUST WONDERING WHATS NEW LATELY? YOU ROCK BRO! HEY DONT BE A STRANGER! HUGS BILLY HEY I WAS THERE FOR THE METAL MISSIONS VIDS AT BRADY THEATER TULSA AND BARTLESVILLE! REMEMBER THAT? HAVE A GREAT NIGHT!
