Gus Monsanto Explained

Gus Monsanto
Birth Date:5 November 1974
Birth Name:Gustavo Monsanto
Birth Place:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genre:Progressive rock, progressive metal, symphonic metal, power metal
Occupation:Singer
Years Active:1991–present
Label:AFM,
Associated Acts:Revolution Renaissance, Adagio,Krysaor, Human Fortress, Astra, Symbolica, Code Of Silence, Stereo Scream, Omega Blast, Angel Heart, Seliger, Gunpoint, Lightseekers, Thunderstone, Skyrion, Kim's Over Silence, Burnt City

Gustavo Monsanto (born 5 November 1974) is a Brazilian singer who is the former lead vocalist of the French progressive metal band Adagio,[1] and former lead singer of Finnish band Revolution Renaissance formed by Timo Tolkki after he left Stratovarius.[2] He is the brother of journalist Eduardo Monsanto of ESPN Brazil.

In 2009, he released an album as frontman of the band The Lightseekers.

Monsanto is lead vocalist for the German metal band Human Fortress and appeared on their albums Raided Land and Reign of Gold. He released his first solo debut album called Karma Café in 2016.

In 2022, Gus joins French heavy metal band Krysaor.[3]

Discography

DateArtistAlbum TitleNotes
1995Angel HeartWelcomeLead Vocals
2004AstraAstraLead Vocals
2005AdagioDominateLead Vocals
2007Dr.SinBravoGuest Vocals
2007Zyon VegaTrinity_ (unreleased)Lead Vocals
2008Stéphane CavanezCollectif TributeGuest Vocals
2008VenturiaHybridGuest Vocals/Backing Vocals
2008SkyrionBeyond CreationProducer/Backing Vocals
2008Revolution RenaissanceUntitled DemoLead Vocals
2008TakaraInvitation To ForeverLead Vocals
2009AdagioArchangels in BlackBacking Vocals
2009The LightseekersFlying FreeLead Vocals
2009Revolution RenaissanceAge Of AquariusLead Vocals
2009ThunderstoneDirt MetalBacking Vocals
2010Revolution RenaissanceTrinityLead Vocals
2010FerreiraBetter Run !Guest Vocals
2010Julien DamotteTrappedGuest Vocals
2010Jade LizardPuppet Master (unreleased)Lead Vocals
2010Kim's Over silenceCarpe DiemGuest Vocals
2010PainsideDark World BurdenGuest Vocals
2010PleaidesPleaidesProducer
2011Gunpoint (unreleased)At GunpointLead Vocals
2011Seliger (unreleased)Out of the DarkLead Vocals
2011FerreiraAre You In ?Guest Appearance
2012Aria InfernoThe Absinthe EpisodesLead Vocals
2012Lord Of MushroomsPerspectivesLead Vocals
2012SymbolicaPrecessionLead Vocals
2012Tray Of GiftThe Tray Of GiftGuest Vocals
2013Human FortressRaided LandLead Vocals
2013AneuroseFrom HellLead Vocals
2013Code Of SilenceDark Skies Over BabylonLead Vocals
2014MarmorAlma CeltaGuest Vocals
2014Jesus Christ Superstar (unreleased)Hits From Rio Cast Recording Guest Vocals
2014RefurbishedOnly Want The BestGuest Vocals
2014ExxilesOblivionGuest Vocals
2015GalwemJoaquim e o Barril de Carvalho Producer
2015SkyeartFreedom (Between Being and Nothingness)Lead Vocals
2015Sons Of HazeSkirmishGuest Vocals/Producer
2015Roots Of HateInside The PurgatoryProducer
2015Alex MartinhoAo Vivo Na Toca Do BandidoGuest Vocals
2016MotorgunMotorgunWriter
2016Stereo Scream (unreleased)Stereo ScreamLead Vocals
2016Human FortressThieves of the NightLead Vocals
2016Gus MonsantoKarma CaféLead Vocals, producer
2016Grand Media BlackoutGrand Media BlackoutLead Vocals
2017Omega BlastOmega BlastGuest Appearance
2017Criminal BrainKilling JokeProducer
2017Burnt CityResurgenceLead Vocals
2017Edu FalaschiA New Lease Of Life: 25th Anniversary Tribute Vol. IIGuest Vocals
2017SickeThe RoomProducer/Guitars
2017IndisciplineSanguineaProducer
2017Rec/AllRec/AllGuest Vocals
2017The YellRecoveryLead Vocals, guitars, producer
20171Dia Pro Fim1Dia Pro FimProducer
2017Fall Of SilenceAct 1Writer
2017ExosTime for a ChangeGuest Vocals
2018Pleasure MakerDancin' With DangerGuest Vocals
2018FleeshVersions IGuest Vocals
2018SupremacySirius (Single)Lead Vocals
2019Guilherme CostaLight Of RevelationsGuest Vocals
2019Human FortressReign Of GoldLead Vocals
2020Marius Danielsen and FriendsWe Are The World (Single)Guest Vocals
2020FerreiraCome And Get ItGuest Vocals
2020Walter MonsantoPerfect BalanceGuest Vocals
2021Human FortressEpic Tales & Untold StoriesLead Vocals
2021FleeshVersions IIGuest Vocals
2022Eden MyrrhLost AnthologyLead Vocals
2022Jari BehmMind AdventuresGuest Vocals
2023SupremacyInfluenceLead Vocals
2023KrysaorForewordLead Vocals

Notes and References

  1. News: Gus Monsanto não faz mais parte do Adagio. Whiplash.net. Portuguese. 16 February 2012.
  2. Web site: Revolution Renaissance Bio. Metal From Finland. 16 February 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20111229210311/http://metalfromfinland.com/Revolution_Renaissance/. 29 December 2011. dead.
  3. Web site: LineUp . 2022-07-22 . Krysaor . fr-FR.