New Singer Dean Kohn studied for two years under renowned vocal teacher, Elizabeth Sabine, who has trained many Hollywood artists such as Don Barnes of .38 Special, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth and Michael Sweet of Stryper.
Dean first broke on a large scale in 1988, singing full-time for the underground metal band ATTAKK, which had a huge cult following. Dean would move on to practice and enter pre-production record with Japanese metal band Loudness for their CD, Soldiers of Fortune, though they replaced him. By 1989, Dean was full time in a metal band called Malice, known for their time touring with Slayer. Dean, as many victims of the time and scene fell to drugs and alcohol and left the band and music. Dean announced his coming to Christianity in 1991, but remained under the radar onto now.
Original lead singer Michael Lee has moved on and pursued his solo music project as Barren Cross reunites with new music and a passionate new singer. In 2008 they announced a successful short-term reunion with a few international reunion concerts. Now they have followed that up and announced their return to the studio with new music.
Barren Cross was known for their bold and unwavering outspoken voices on justice and political issues thats were prevalent in their day. Also a defining trademark was their similarity to Iron Maiden. Barren Cross formed on the heels of bands like Stryper, in the early 1980's, and has seen their share of successes since their start in 1983. In 1985 their first EP, Believe, was produced by award winning producers, John & Dino Elefante. "Believe", a independent release, garnered national attention and trade marking their raw metal sound. The following year, Christian label, Star Song Records, released their first full length, and still widely sought after CD, Rock for the King.
The attention, record sales and buzz that was now forming around Barren Cross, attracted mainstream recording label Enigma Records (now Capitol Records) to sign them to their label. Barren Cross took their seat of honor next to label mates, Poison, Ratt, Slayer, Stryper and other legends of classic metal. The Band Released one of their top selling CD's; a full length CD called Atomic Arena on Enigma Records.
In 1989, as a follow up to their Enigma debut, they released a third CD, considered their most successful release, State of Control also on Enigma Records.
By 1990 they saw a full production Live CD on mainstream Medusa Records called Hotter than Hell Live! A few months later, Rock for the King was reissued and has since become a collector's item. Subsequently, the band enjoyed a bit of a break while lead singer Michael Lee pursued another project (becoming writer and lead vocalist for the band, BareBones) until Barren Cross' last release (to date) in 1994 on Christian Label; Rugged Records, the stylistically evolved release, Rattle your Cage. At the height of their career and large audiences, the band faded quickly into oblivion.
Besides six major label releases (five of them full-length), Barren Cross earned their stripes through relentless touring in their day; many full US and World Tours. Their sound and full passion for what they do has earned them respect and airplay on VH1, MTV, countless radio stations and several label and metal compilations. For over twenty years, international music magazines have featured the band consistently, confirming with certainty that this is a band that cannot be limited by time or trends. Their sound is as raw and tight as ever and there is no question that it can only be described as full-fledged rock for the King that will rattle your cage.
As they say, Rock and Roll never dies. There have been many incarnations of Rock and Roll over the years, but perhaps none as engaging as the music culture that erupted out of the scene in the late seventies and eighties. For the first time it seems Rock and Roll had come into it's own, and become more than a style of music. Perhaps if Rock and Roll never dies, then neither will the forefathers of this edge-defying genre that helped develop the culture we are in today.
Barren Cross, legends in their own right, return to the stage of intensity by inviting the music culture back to Arena Rock once again to prove that rock and roll never dies. They are once again here with a sound that will cause their audience to feel, to be challenged and remind us all of the full scale that rock and roll demands.
Barren Cross now invites you back to arena rock, in full passionate stereo with a new talented singer and a refreshed sound. You can't keep a good band down, or from releasing new music.
Out of time
Barren Cross Lyrics
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To say the world is in shock this morning,
Will be to under state this situation,
The event has taken)
Why did you wait?
Why did you hesitate?
We treed to warn you,
You chose your way,
Now you gonna pay,
The party's over, and
You've been left behind,
We tried to show you god's love,
But you said I don't need,
We tried to help you to see,
You said his not for me,
(Don't wait,
Like thief in the night,
You better turn on your life,
He might come back tonight,
Don't wait,
Like thief in the night,
You better turn up your life,
He might come back tonight)
Why do you run?
When god give his only son,
So you might have everlasting life,
Before it's to late,
There a choice you got to make,
If you receive him,
You won't get left behind,
Let Jesus consume your fighting on the living way,
You will live forever, if for your in heaven or in hell,
(Don't wait,
Like thief in the night,
You better turn up your life,
He might come back tonight,
Don't wait,
Like thief in the night,
You better turn up your life,
He might come back tonight)
He's coming back; it's a matter of fact,
But we don't when; he's coming, again
We tried to say God's love, but you said I don't need,
(Don't wait,
Like thief in the night,
You better turn up your life,
He might come back tonight,
Don't wait,
Like thief in the night,
You better turn up your life,
He might come back tonight)
The opening line of Barren Cross's song Out of Time refers to a global event that has taken place, which has shocked the world. The singer questions why people waited and hesitated when they were warned about the end of the world. He states that the time for warning has passed, and people will now have to face the consequences of their actions. The lyrics suggest that the party is over, and people have been left behind. The singer explains that they have tried to show people the love of God, but many have refused to see or accept it.
The chorus of the song warns people not to wait for Jesus to return like a thief in the night. They urge people to turn their lives around before it's too late, as Jesus may return at any moment. They suggest that people should not run away from God's message, as He gave His only son, so they might have everlasting life. The lyrics emphasise that people have a choice to make and that if they receive Jesus, they will not be left behind.
The song concludes by saying that Jesus is coming back, but nobody knows exactly when. The overall meaning of the song is to encourage people to turn their lives over to God and accept Jesus as their saviour before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep coming in from all over the globe, confirming it as true,
Reports of a worldwide phenomenon are being received from various sources
To say the world is in shock this morning,
It's an understatement to describe the world's reaction to the event
Will be to under state this situation,
The situation is more serious than what is being conveyed
The event has taken
The event has occurred
Why did you wait?
Questioning the reason for not taking action earlier
Why did you hesitate?
Questioning the reason for delaying the decision-making process
We tried to warn you,
Attempts at giving a cautionary advice
Now you're out of time,
Running out of time to take any corrective measures
You chose your way,
The individual made their choice
Now you gonna pay,
They will bear the consequences of their decision
The party's over, and
It's time to face the reality
You've been left behind,
Left out of something desirable
We tried to show you god's love,
Attempts at showcasing God's affection
But you said I don't need,
Their rejection of the offer of God's love
We tried to help you to see,
Attempts at making the individual see the truth
You said his not for me,
Individual's refusal to accept God's love as relevant to them
Don't wait,
Urging to take action immediately
Like thief in the night,
Like a sudden surprise
You better turn on your life,
Urging to live a better life
He might come back tonight,
The possibility of an imminent return
Why do you run?
Asking why someone would avoid facing the reality
When God gave his only son,
Reference to Jesus being the only way to salvation through God
So you might have everlasting life,
The reward for accepting Jesus as personal savior
Before it's too late,
Urging to take action before time runs out
There's a choice you got to make,
Decision-making lies with the individual
If you receive him,
Accepting Jesus as personal savior
You won't get left behind,
Assurance that acceptance of Jesus will lead to salvation
Let Jesus consume your fighting on the living way,
Urging to embrace Jesus as the path to a better life
You will live forever, if for your in heaven or in hell,
Belief in the concept of eternal life based on individual choice
He's coming back; it's a matter of fact,
The certainty of Jesus' return
But we don't when; he's coming, again
However, the timing of his return is unknown
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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@jonathanbarnes7637
Why did you wait?
Why did you hesitate?
We tried to warn you
And now you're out of time
You chose your own way
Now your gonna pay
The party's over
And you've been left behind
We tried to show you God's love
But you said, "I don't need"
We tried to help you to see
You said, "He's not for me"
Don't wait
Like a thief in the night
You'd better turn on your light
He might come back tonight
Don't wait
Like a thief in the night
You'd better turn on your light
He might come back tonight
Why did you run
When God gave His only Son
So you might have everlasting life?
Before it's too late
There's a choice you've got to make
If you receive Him you won't get left behind
Let Jesus consume your mind
Drink from the living well
You will live forever, yes
But if in heaven or hell
Don't waitLike a thief in the night
You'd better turn on your light
He might come back tonight
Don't wait
Like a thief in the night
You'd better turn on your light
He might come back tonight
He's coming back
It's a matter of fact
But we don't know when
He's coming again
We tried to show you God's love
But you said, "I don't need"
Don't wait
Like a thief in the night
You'd better turn on your light
He might come back tonight (x5) -------- { 0:01) Man great song,play it again.
@ulthelth2899
+Michael Jones God says so in His word and by His very nature of love, sacrifice, and salvation he provides His protection and the way of escape.
We are not appointed to God's wrath of the tribulation...2 Thes 5:9
…8But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation.
WE ARE OF THE DAY and will know of His coming (maybe not the exact day or hour) but those who are in fellowship with Jesus and His Holy Spirit will KNOW (maybe the week or month).
Jesus said in Matthew watch the fig tree (Israel and all the signs coming to pass and the gathering around Israel of enemies, and Globally wars, and rumors of wars, earthquakes
9For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.All believers are called and given the ministry of reconciliation (soul winning sharing the power of God's word of reconciling everyone who will receive it to Him paying the price and penalty of sin) God's loving Gospel free gift of salvation in His grace through faith in Him. 2 Cor 5 and we are His Ambassadors and given the WORD of reconciliation.
@whitaker9281
I wrote this song in Hope that some would see the seriousness of following and excepting Christ as we near the end of this earth and see the Kingdom of God. We are living in critical times now. There is great debate on weather there is going to be a Rapture or not. it is just my hope that Jesus will come before literally all hell breaks loose here, because the bible is clear that things are going to get much worse before the actual end. If not, I hope that we all will keep the faith period.
@byronmcelfresh2380
Thank You brother for getting the message out. We pray that it is a seed to open the hearts and let those who don't know see accepting Jesus is the only way to heaven.
@michaelkarras291
I do believe he will come back before the Antichrist is revealed I look forward to him returning... don't know for sure that it's true but wouldn't it be awesome to never die and it be transformed and meet him in the air what a day that will be... but you make a great point we better turn on our light and shine brightly we don't know when he will return for sure
@kenbroo7305
I love this song,because of bands like blood good,barren cross,stryper,deliverance I quit listening to secular metal years ago thank you Jesus and bc
@jsmiller589
Amen brother... The world is at it's falling days and don't see the necessity turn away from the Sodom and Gomorrah ways and to the Lord.. it's imperative as we try to reach them and turn as many hearts to Christ as we can for the kingdom of God is soon at hand,for me to live is Christ and to die is gain Phil 1:21.. prayers
@bretthansen3560
Look up ! For your redemption draws near
@givemhellal1872
This song lead me to God about 10 years ago... I will be in heaven because God used this song to lead me to Him.
@sindrigujonsson6278
So you were scared into believing in God because You didn't want to be left behind?
@bangagong4072
Sindri Guðjónsson
Fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom.
@whitaker9281
thank you for sharing this song helped you find God. it blesses me big time!