“The Thunder Metal Pioneers”

What is Guardian of Lightning?

Guardian of Lightning is the herald of a new wave of metal, known as Thunder Metal. Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil the three-piece band featuring lead bassist Iron King, his father Marco Fino on vocals and rhythm guitar, and Lord Drum on the drums. 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.

Lead bassist Iron (yes that is his real name) grew up surrounded by music. His father Marco was always in one band or another performing and touring throughout the Brazilian music scene, so he quickly became accustomed to the music lifestyle of going to loud concerts, watching his father on stage, and it wasn’t long before he started picking up the bass guitar writing his own songs.

Guardian of Lightning was formed in 2017 and the band quickly began rehearsing the songs Iron was writing for the band, exploring new possibilities and sounds. After a gig at a local rock club, the band was approached by the great Brazilian rock producer Caio Ribeiro (Sepultura, A-Ha, Ian Paice). Interested in the potential the band had with a lead bassist, Caio had the band into his studio Stage Record to record a two-song demo. The reception was overwhelmingly positive, and the band decided to write more material before heading back to Stage Record with Caio to complete their debut album.

In 2018 the band found out that their producer and close friend Caio Ribeiro was diagnosed with cancer, and the disease progressed quickly. While on his deathbed, he told Iron that the band would go on to create a great album which the world would one day hear. Caio passed away shortly thereafter and the band took some time to mourn the loss of their dead friend and reflect on what the future held for Guardian of Lightning. Towards the end of 2018, the band were contacted by producer Eurico Tavares. Eurico had assisted Caio with producing the first Guardian of Lightning demo and told the band that he had found the presets for the two previous songs which Caio recorded, which meant that they could be used alongside the new material.

In 2019, the band re-entered Stage Record with their new producer Eurico Tavares to finish their debut full-length album, Cosmos Tree. During the sessions, it was possible to feel the presence of Caio Ribeiro in the studio with them. The positivity and good vibrations were very emotional for the band, and after twelve solid days the result was eight thundering metal tracks unlike anything ever heard by mortal ears before… Cosmos Tree was released worldwide via Eclipse Records on July 17, 2020 along with the first video clip for the song Cosmos Tree and the second video clip for the song Raise your sword.

The album was very well received by the media and press with hundreds of compliments from all over the world!
-Metal Temple gives the album (9/10) saying “If you love good old school musicianship without the bells and whistles, but love progressive elements and unique sounds, definitely check this band out” while Metal Kaoz says “this meets my needs” needs for more bass on the metal!” giving (8/10).
-Arrow Lords of Metal gives (7.7/10) and says “Cosmos Tree guarantees you’ll bang your head!” more compliments to follow: – Metal Na Lata (10/10) “hypnotic and hallucinogenic riffs making my mind enter a galactic orbit”.

On May 21, 2021 Guardian Of Lightning releases worldwide a new extended album, video and live soundtrack titled Live At Cosmos Tree. The album was produced by Eurico Tavares and recorded live at Cosmos Tree location
the album’s cover features a “spirit of light” that was unknowingly captured with cell phone camera by a member of the band’s crew after their performance at this sacred place.

Recording Live at Cosmos Tree in this location was quite a challenge due to local restrictions,” says bassist Iron King. “After two months of planning, we got the necessary permits and a team of professionals who weren’t afraid to shoot the video in this special location.

The tree is over a hundred years old and many stories are told by the oldest residents of that region.
As you get close to that huge tree, you can feel the energy emanating from it… a strong feeling of comfort and peace, as if the tree were surrounding you with its own vital force. Some of our equipment didn’t work properly and other things (like the generators) we had to put away and run extension cables up to the tree.

Some strange noises and sound anomalies were picked up in the audio because of the tree’s energy (and you can hear them on the album). Some people might not believe us, but one of our family members, who was in the audience and took a picture of the tree. This person is sensitive and had the feeling to take one more last photo.

When we got home, she called and told us about the being of light that she captured with her cell phone. she showed the photo to us… it was amazing and very spiritual so we decided to use it as the live album cover art. below the original photo

On August 23, 2022 Cosmos Tree (Remastered) was released worldwide together with the band’s third video clip of the song sound of thunder the album was produced by Eurico Tavares and the new album cover made by the graphic artist Gerson Watanuki the album was remastered by the legend of mastering Billy Stull who worked with other legends like Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, etc.. we met Billy through a friend of ours, Iron called him 2 or 3 times and they instantly became friends Billy loved the album he said that there are several elements of success that the band was very original and that in years of his career He have never seen a bass played in this way. Billy remastered the album in his private studio called Masterpiece Mastering in South Padre Island Texas and the Album is doing very well accepted.

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We are the Fruit of the Cosmos Tree

Band Members

Marco Fino

Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar

Marco began his musical career in the mid- 80s, playing at festivals in his hometown with his first band, where he maintained the position of songwriter, singer, producer and guitarist.

He even recorded 05 albums, until he was invited in 2017 by his son Iron and his friend Lord Drum, to form the Guardian of Lightning.

Marco is a fan of guitars and vintage equipment, he always explores tones and combines vintage with modern, to compose the identity of his sound in the band. Rock’n’roll is his life!

Iron King

Lead Bass Guitar

Iron is the one that started it all!

He is a songwriter and a plastic artist. Since he started playing bass, he always liked to do solos. He is a lover of powerful tones and through this passion, he sought a unique sound, where he build his own bass and his own cabinet.

His inspirations are: blues music, indigenous culture and the mysteries of the universe. People generally think he is from another planet!

Lord Drum

Drums

Lord Drum is a music veteran! He has more than 35 years of experience, and in that time he played in many bands, and even recorded 04 albums, where he acted as a songwriter, producer and drummer.

During these 35 years, 24 of them were dedicated exclusively to Rock. And now at Guardian of Lightning he is happy to use all of his knowledge to help create an innovative work.

On top of all that, Lord Drum also has a degree in Architecture!

Listen to our new album: Cosmos Tree

Album: Cosmos Tree (Remastered)

Genre: Thunder Metal

Released Date: August 23, 2022

Running Time: 33:18s

Produced by: Eurico Tavarez & Guardian of Lightning

Recorded at: Stage Records Brazil and Remastered by Legendary Billy Stull at Masterpiece Mastering South Padre Island Texas USA. We would like to dedicate this album in the memory of Caio Ribeiro Producer and friend.

Album: Cosmos Tree

Genre: Thunder Metal

Release Date: 17/07/2020

Running Time: 33:09

Produced by: Guardian of Lightning & Eurico Tavarez

Recorded at: Stage Records – Brazil

Label: Eclipse Records

Album: Live at Cosmos Tree

Genre: Thunder Metal

Release Date: 21/05/2021

Running Time: 32:09

Produced by: Guardian of Lightning & Eurico Tavarez

Recorded at: Cosmos Tree

Label: Eclipse Records

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