Massey's Cross

"“‘Unbroken after the storm’ is a record with real depth, range, and a genuinely sexy, gritty undertow running through most of it, those heavy guitars and dredgy, layered sounds doing things that are hard to describe politely. As with ‘Memorial’, if gritty guitar is your thing, there’s plenty to get your teeth into here. But it’s the side dishes, the experimental detours, the acoustic moments, the keyboard-driven atmosphere that make this a step forward rather than just a follow-up. No chilli sauce required. This one’s already a scorcher.”"

"“Out on the wide, frozen prairies of Calgary, Canada, the brutal winter months tend to do one of two things, break your spirit or give you an absolute mountain of time to sit inside a room and track loud, heavy music. For Mark Templeton and Geoff Pascoe, the lifelong friends behind Massey's Cross, that massive, isolated landscape is baked directly into their creative DNA. The duo initially connected over football and trading guitar licks, but what they built together goes way beyond everyday jam sessions. They have forged a specific brand of heavy, classic rock muscle soaked in blues sweat, carrying a late-night midnight cool that sounds incredibly huge.”"

"“Some albums offer a clear story from start to finish, a single thread you follow from the opening to final fade, some offer a collection of worlds, each one its own realised thing, connected not by narrative but by a shared spirit, a shared sound, and a shared commitment to the raw, gritty, glorious craft of playing guitar like you mean every single note. This is more where ‘Memorial’ from Massey’s Cross sits.”"

"“Massey’s Cross blend rock, indie, blues, and folk into a uniquely Canadian sound. In this interview, they reflect on their origins, influences, storytelling, and what listeners can expect from their evolving journey.”"

"Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, this duo brews a potent blend of classic rock and blues, laced with jazz and folk sensibilities. Their upcoming EP, "Unbroken After the Storm" (dropping this September), delivers absolutely everything you crave from a classic rock record: heavy grooves, brilliant guitar work, and deeply personal storytelling."

"There is nothing overly polished or calculated about the energy driving Memorial. The debut album from Calgary musical partnership Massey’s Cross does not feel assembled to satisfy playlists, follow a passing trend, or reduce rock music to a collection of easily packaged singles. It unfolds as a complete sonic journey—restless, guitar-heavy, emotionally direct, and grounded in the belief that rock & roll should still possess enough force to shake something loose inside the listener."

"Stranger in the Doorway Raunchy and raw. Like lovemaking in the hall at an abandoned motel. “I can be your brother” Close-quarters combat between wailing six-strings and a box of fatback drums. “I might be your friend” Hope you will. And stay a while! Sweet Jezebel Howlin’. Howlin’ at the moon. And this wolf is hungry... “Just a little bit of honey” Anybody got a bone? Gospel of Luther Back on the baiyou, aren’t we? This is that Fogerty blues you can feel in your bones. “Daddy went down to the wishing well” Cracklin’ like kernels over a campfire... Warm like a fifth of gin. This is that boot stompin’ cowboy candy your ears need to hear. Take It as It Comes Raucous and sweet like bubblegum. You won’t know how much you need it until you get some. “You’re breaking my heart” This riff is ridiculously satisfying. It rips at you, but it’s wearing one hell of a smile all the while. “Why don’t you take it as it comes?” Crashes in a tide of cymbals at the end. All shimmer with a soft bite."

"The wide-open landscapes of Western Canada have a habit of creeping into the music made there. For Calgary duo Massey's Cross, made up of multi-instrumentalists Mark Templeton and Geoff Pascoe, that rugged feel sits right at the center of their sound. On 'Donner Party', the opening track from their upcoming record Unbroken After The Storm, they skip the quiet introductions and jump straight into a heavy, brewing gale."

"Now, Massey's Cross is preparing "Unbroken by the Storm," scheduled for release in September 2026. The band's third album explores themes of resilience, personal transformation, and the ability to keep moving forward through periods of change. Rather than repeating a formula, the duo appears to use each release as an opportunity to expand its musical language through acoustic guitars in open tunings, layered electric textures, and a musical narrative designed to transport listeners into vast, intimate, and emotionally rich spaces."

"Like a Live Show With Infinite Amps - Memorial by Massey’s Cross Crazy raw rock and roll for all you old souls"