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December 24th, 2004

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! May 2005 be a healthy, creative year for all!
See you all on tour.


December 20th, 2004

DIMEBAG

In the seventies there was a thing called love and peace, now it's called terrorism and has put the world in the electric chair! 
I'm still in shock from the terrible tragedy of Dimebag's death. My sincerest condolences and thoughts to his family.

Mark Cross


November 21st, 2004

Winters Bane launch their official homepage scheduled for Christmas 2004!
Some pages have already been uploaded. Check them out at www.wintersbane.net

Welcome to the official site of Winters Bane


November 3rd, 2004

The Winters Bane drum recordings are done and the boys are now busy recording the guitars in the US.
The album's release is scheduled for early 2005 by DCA. Song titles include "Dice with death", "Seal the light" and "Glory".

Two new projects are in sight and will soon be announced. After the  holidays and recordings Mark went back to his Studio to continue working on his "Not yet finished" project! 
"In case that some people might think that it won't happen,..... well, you're wrong, I'm on it  and it is in pre production process!"

In the meantime the recordings for the Fusion project are set and will soon be recorded in Greece at Hype Studios.


August 30th, 2004

The Olympic games in Athens 2004!
Great experience to have lived it. Very well organized and never ending parties. I hope to make it to China in 2008.



At the OAKA in Athens Greece 2004


August 5th, 2004

All well, the recordings have started and everything runs smoothly!
More news to come.... click here for more pics ...


Chris Tsangarides and Mark Cross in a very good mood!


August 1st, 2004

CHRIS TSANGARIDES TO PRODUCE WINTERS BANE ALBUM

Chris Tsangarides, producer for such metal luminaries as JUDAS PRIEST, THIN LIZZY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BRUCE DICKINSON, HELLOWEEN, ANGRA, and BLACK SABBATH, will be mixing and producing the new Winters Bane album. 

This month he will be recording and engineering the drum tracks of Winters Bane drummer Mark Cross at The Dump, Tsangarides' studio in the UK. 

Winters Bane will release their new album in early 2005. Songs slated to appear on the album include "Dice With Death," "Seal The Light," and "Glory."

For more information, visit  DCA Recordings


July 26th, 2004

The pre production for Winters Bane is done and Mark will soon enter the Studio to record the final drum tracks in England early August.



July 24th, 2004

Cross is working on a Fusion project with Greek Producer/Engineer Hugo Varvoglis on Bass/Saxophone and Berklee degreed Peter Aslanidis on Guitar.
A few demos have already been recorded at the Hype Studios in Athens, Greece and the production is set for autumn this year. 

" I always wanted to do something like that, going through Jazz and Fusion grooves and combine my technical skills and present my  drumming differently. 
It was hard to convince people that I'm not only the typical oriented metal drummer! I always had a heart and feel for odd beats and complicated timing. 
Now I grabbed the opportunity to release such an album and don't get me wrong, it won't be just Progressive Rock! " 

PLAY ....


July 6th, 2004

PRESS RELEASE - Mark Cross To Drum For Winters Bane
 
World-class player Mark Cross (ex-HELLOWEEN, METALIUM) is the new drummer for WINTERS BANE, and will be performing on the band's upcoming album, to be released later this year. Mark's stellar drumming will add a new dimension to the WINTERS BANE sound, propelling their new songs to greater heights.
 
With Mark Cross and vocalist Alexander Koch (ex-POWERGOD) joining founding members Lou St. Paul (guitars) and Dennis Hayes (bass), WINTERS BANE's strongest lineup is now in place. The band is very confident that their new album will surpass the material on their classic "Heart Of A Killer" opus, which featured Tim Owens (ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) on vocals.
 
WINTERS BANE is currently in the studio, with rhythm guitars already finished and drum tracks to be recorded later this month.

DCA Recordings 2004


July 4th, 2004

Who knew that the 4th of July would become a national holiday in Greece! I had the opportunity to be there and watch the Euro 2004 final game.

That was a hell of a party.....










May 16th, 2004

Comment to the May Day 15/04/04 in Salonica, Greece

I want to thank all my fans for showing up at the venue and apologize to those who had to leave before Spitfire's show!
Unfortunately the promoters running order was 4 hours behind schedule and we feel very sorry about the untrue rumors that our gig might had been cancelled! 
We were on stage at 4am and closed the festival!! 

I hope that we can make up and play another gig for you soon under better circumstances at a more decent time! Perhaps 6am?? 

Cheers to all and I hope to see you all again very soon!
Mark Cross


May 5th, 2004

New pics added from Mark's trip to South America. Click here for more ...


May 3rd, 2004

Good acts never die!!

Mark rejoined legendary Greek rockers SPITFIRE for a few gigs. First gig at the Radio 105.5's "MAY DAY FESTIVAL" as headliner at the Mylos in Salonica, Greece on May 15th.

Their setlist includes songs from  their first  album "First Attack" and "100% Live", such as Guilty dream, Lady of the night and Lead me on, as well as new compositions of their forthcoming CD.
Spitfire will appx hit the stage around midnight!

Doors: 5:00pm
Tickets: 15,00 EUR

More info at Mylos or Spitfire's official site.


May 2nd, 2004

Cross is selling out equipment! 

Find out more details about his SONOR custom kit.
Studio equipment, drum kits and various instruments are for sale! Click here for details!

It's time to renew the gear!


April 29th, 2004

Mark has returned to Europe from his trip to South America and is busy setting up things for his upcoming production, which has been scheduled for sometime this summer.

"A huge thanks to everyone at the "WE BURN" Helloween Fanclub in Sao Paolo, the "RADIO BRASIL 2000", "ALL TV - STAY HEAVY", "HELLION RECORDS", everyone at the "ROADIE CREW",  DR.SIN, EDU FALASHI, THE GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS..., BILL and FERNANDO and all the great people I met who took care of things and insured a fantastic time. Thank you very much, I will be back!!"

We will add  pictures to the site very soon. Until then you can explore a few at Helloween's South American site WE BURN


April 18th, 2004

Mark will be present at the "WE BURN" Helloween Fanclub's party at the Blackmore's Club in Sao Paolo, Brazil for autographs and pictures.

Also he will hit the stage with house band "SHADOWSIDE" and play three songs with special guests!


March 29th, 2004

Mark will be visiting the Music Fair in Frankfurt from March 31st - April 3rd. Visit him at the SONOR stand Hall..3.0 A 31 


February 19th, 2004

Some new photos and mpegs have been added to the site. More to follow within the next few days.

A drum workshop tour is planned for March and May. First dates are at the SAE in Athens, Greece on the 20th and 21st of March (Drum recording seminar), possible dates in Sydney, Australia (tbc) and about 12 shows in Brazil (tbc) in May.





Early April Mark will be in Brazil for 10 days to talk about a project and doing some promo and in a few weeks we hope to announce a new line up and planned activities for 2004.


February 18th, 2004

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