Galactic Cross Working on Debut Vinyl Release
Galactic Cross are a new power trio formed in the cradle of Maryland heavy by bassist/vocalist Dave Sherman of Earthride and Spirit Caravan and Weed is Weed with Brian Virts on guitar and drummer Tony Saunders (Minds Eye, ex-Internal Void). They got their start last year though obviously are likely to have known each other longer, and have been working toward putting together a self-titled debut that they’ll hope to offer up on vinyl as soon as possible.
The recordings are being helmed by Kenny Eaton at Mystery Ton Studios — not pictured below — in Monrovia, MD, and I’ve had the chance to hear a rough version of a song (at least tentatively) called “Spellbound.” Those familiar with Sherman‘s vocals will find a pretty clean approach at least in part compared to Earthride‘s earlier days and in fuzz tone and its mix of insistent and laid back grooves, Galactic Cross seem to be setting up an array of heavy spheres in which to operate. Taken in kind with some of the hard-edged fare in their practice videos it all bodes well for the vinyl to come, whether it arrives this year or next.
An assessment from William Goode approved by the band read as follows:
Galactic Cross update
The final days of recording for the new upcoming vinyl are only a few short weeks away.
All signs point to a late 2019 release.
The hard work, and bullnose determination are sure to shine through the material.
Each song takes you for a ride, and breaks away from the normal cookie-cutter mold.
The music re-invents Doom / Stoner Rock as we know it, and takes you on a heavy, but comfortable trip.
It’s proof of what can be done when lifelong friends find a way to reconnect with the same common goal.
Stay tuned for more regarding merch releases and tour dates in the upcoming weeks/months.
Galactic Cross are:
Dave Sherman – Bass/Vocals
Brian Virts – Guitar
Tony Saunders – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/galacticcross
https://www.facebook.com/MysteryTonStudios/
Sherman let me hear a demo quality version of an entire GALACTIC CROSS song when we were in Maryland back in June… and it was totally incredible and not like any of Sherm’s other musical endeavors over the years. I forget my exact wording in describing my take-away from it but I recall it included Grand Funk Railroad, Mountain and Montrose I believe.