GUARDIAN OF LIGHTNING is the herald of a new take on the metal genre known as thunder metal which replaces the typical lead guitar role with that of an ultra-heavy, thundering electric bass. The band will release their debut full-length album entitled Cosmos Tree on July 17, 2020 via Eclipse Records. The album was produced by Eurico Tavares at Stage Record Power Audio Studio in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The album artwork was designed by the bassist Iron King. See below for the full track listing.

Cosmos Tree contains nine thundering heavy metal anthems which are destined to usher in a new wave of classic heavy metal with a fresh modern reboot, like a thunderbird roaring across the horizon! With the very first single (which also happens to be the title track), it is easy to hear the lead bass guitar driving the melody which emphasizes a higher meaning of the cosmos… that we are all connected somehow and humanity is the fruit of something much higher than that which our consciousness can comprehend. Other highlights on the album include “Raise Your Sword” which is an anthem of rebellion that we have the power to face negativity to face the world’s evil problems, to never give up and fight for what is right and just! “Sound of Thunder” pays homage to the Thunderbird, a Native American deity which is widely seen as a protector and enforcer of morality.

The band have also revealed a music video for the first single off the album, the title track “Cosmos Tree”. The video was directed by Victor Yuri and lead bassist Iron King. Watch it right now at this location.

“Shooting the music video for Cosmos Tree was a major undertaking for us, with it being our first music video” says lead bassist Iron King. “We wanted everything to be perfect. The highlight of the video is a twenty-six foot tall flaming metal tree! We hired a metalworker to build it, and we needed a flatbed tractor trailer to bring it to a nearby sugar plantation for the shoot. It took about a week wrapping the metal bars in more than 60 feet of denim, from old jeans. We covered it with 6 gallons of kerosene just before the shoot, and when they lit that thing on fire, let me tell you… it was hot!”

Pre-order the album on iTunes, Amazon, or Google Play and stream the singles via Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Music Unlimited, Pandora, and more at here.

Cosmos Tree track listing
01. Intro
02. Cosmos Tree
03. Raise Your Sword
04. Sound of Thunder
05. Aligned With the Stars
06. Follow Your Silver Shine
07. Inside of Us
08. Another Place
09. Be Like the Moon

Eclipse Records is thrilled to announce the signing of thunder-metal pioneers  GUARDIAN OF LIGHTNING to an exclusive, worldwide deal. The band’s unique sound known as “thunder metal” is a fresh take on the metal genre, replacing the typical lead guitar role with that of an ultra-heavy thundering electric bass. The Brazilian band recently completed their debut LP Cosmos Tree with producers Caio Ribeiro (Sepultura, A-Ha, Ian Paice) and Eurico Tavares at Stage Record. The album will be released worldwide on July 17, 2020 via Eclipse Records.

“I’m very excited for having signed with Eclipse Records and honored to receive this golden opportunity to spread the thunder metal throughout the world” states lead bassist Iron King. Vocalist and rhythm guitarist Marco Fino continues “Being a part of a record label such as Eclipse Records is the realization and materialization of a great dream that I’ve been nurturing for over 30 years. This is proof to anyone who never gives up on a great dream called rock-n-roll!” Drummer Lord Drum adds “I want to thank everyone who has believed in us, and also to God for the strength, competence, and wisdom to continue on the road ahead.”

For more information on Guardian of Lightning, please visit them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Eclipse Records.