Brazilian doom metal legends The Cross unveil new single »Cycle Of Suffering (Samsara Wheel)« feat. David Shankle (ex-Manowar)!

Brazilian doom metal legends The Cross have unveiled new single and visualizer video »Cycle Of Suffering (Samsara Wheel)« feat. guitarist David Shankle (ex-Manowar).

The Cross released their new single »Cycle Of Suffering (Samsara Wheel)« on September 27, 2025. The track, now available worldwide via Sangue Frio Records, features a special and previously unreleased guest appearance by David Shankle, legendary guitarist of Manowar on their iconic album »Triumph Of Steel« (1992).

The new single solidifies the band’s trajectory in the South American metal scene and can be found on major streaming and download services. Listen to »Cycle Of Suffering (Samsara Wheel)« HERE.

Song by Paulo Monteiro, guitar arrangements by Daniel Fauaze, general arrangements by The Cross. Lyrics by Paulo Monteiro. Recording, production, mixing and mastering by Paulo Monteiro at LFX Music Works. Artwork by Paulo Monteiro at LFX Music Works.

The Cross is:
Eduardo Harbringer of Doom – Vocals
Paulo Monteiro – Guitar/Bass
Daniel Fauaze – Lead Guitar
Renato Bacelar – Drums

Special guests:
David Shankle – Super Shred Guitar Solo, Orchestra
Marcos Sword – Guest Vocals
Evandro Neves – Cello

The Cross is recognized as the first doom metal band in Brazil, founded in the state of Bahia by Eduardo “Slayer” Mota in 1990 with the band’s sound and style inspired by bands such as Black Sabbath, Candlemass, and Trouble.

In 1992 the band released its first rehearsal tape to be followed by the first demo in 1993 (»The Fall«) and yet another demo (»Peregrination«) in 1994. THE CROSS went on hiatus for nearly 20 years, then returned in 2015 with »Flames Through Priests« EP, while the debut album finally arrived in 2017 (»The Cross«). The album was actually rated as one of the top 10 records of the decade by Whiplash.

Following a series of EPs, a live album, a single, a split (with 3 other bands), and some line-up changes, 2021 found the band recording its second album, »Act II: Walls Of The Forgotten«.

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well