1. A progressive metal band from Mexico that has played along with bands such as Angra, Stratovarius, Arena, Flower Kings, etc.

2. A spanish RAC band which has appeared on "Diario de un Skin"

The band: Cruz de Hierro was originally founded by Ernesto Bringas in 1988 in Mexicali, B.C., Mexico. The band started with five members and has been evolving since then with several changes in its line-up so as with the style of the music they play. In 1994 they moved to Guadalajara, Jalisco. Actually they reside in Mexicali, B.C., Mexico. The mexican Dream Theater, no less! Different influences of the members have lead the band to the exploration of genres like heavy metal, neoclassic, progressive, electronic, folk rock, ending with a fusion of them all. They have realeased two albums. As a final result, the genre of Cruz de Hierro is Progressive Metal, with additions of some of the above and harmonies from jazz and classical music. Sung or instrumental, this powerful and sophisticated music, not unlike Rhapsody or Symphony X, will enchant all prog’ metal addicts! Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.