The History of IronWrath

This is a chronicled timeline of the story of IronWrath.

1983-1984

Sean Silas and Steve Bell first met as band members in a local Riverside band called "Freewill" in 1983. They played many shows in the local scene with original material. They grew together as guitar players before combining forces with singer Keith Miles and renamed the new "Holy Right." The band played many more festivals and churches and made a name for themselves locally as a band to see.

In 1983, C.G. Ryche was invited to his first rock concert “The 1983 US Festival” with a friend whose dad was working the show. C.G. saw drumming icon Tommy Aldridge perform with Ozzy Osborne. When he saw Tommy's drum solo, C.G. was blown away and knew that's what he wanted to do for the rest of his life and began playing drums. In 1984, C.G. received Jesus Christ as his savior and quit a secular band “Screaming Knights” and moved his drums to a basment at Calvary Chapel Redlands and started to woodshed.

1985

In 1985 Freewill merged with singer, songwriter Keith Miles to form the Christian powerhouse "Holy Right." The band played made a name for itself, playing festivals, churches, and opening for larger, more established groups in the L.A. area.

1986-1987

C.G. Ryche met Sean & Steve back in 1986 when Ryche attended a Holy Right concert. "I was impressed with the band and befriended Sean immediately after the concert," says Ryche. later on The drummer had a falling out with the lead singer, and C.G. became the new drummer of Holy Right. Ryche and Silas' musical styles immediately hit it off, and they formed a harmonious union that holds close to this day.

1988-1990

After two years of touring with Holy Right, the band felt it necessary to part ways with their former singer. The band wanted to stay together and form a new band with a new singer. After many different names, the band came up with the name "IronWrath". The band also adopted a much harder and more theatrical style moving forward. From 1988-1990 the band played several festivals, including "Cornerstone Festival," before parting. IronWrath also began working on an E.P. called "Circle of Iron" with four songs on it, including the band's single "The Stranger," which was a heavy "Black Sabbath" type song that made its way the the "Underground Metal II" compilation CD released later. IronWrath would disband in 1990 due to personal reasons, but Steve, Sean & C.G. remain friends.

1993-1995

In 1993 the band would re-emerge with a much more refined sound and new members after taking three years off. Lead by C.G. & Sean, IronWrath would go on to Headline gigs and venues, including "Knott's Scary Farm" in 1995. The band was taking a second try on working on its full-length album "The Master Storyteller." Late in 1995, after taking for months in "Rick Thompson's - Shelter Studios" (Drummer for Sweet Confort Band), The band disbanded for a second time for lack of having and finding the right members.

C.G. Ryche (1996-2020)

C.G. became a successful producer and later a world-renowned percussionist performing and drum choreographer, touring with artist including Benise, Wayne Newton, Ambrosia, and as a successful solo artist. Ryche has headlined Las Vegas, choreographed drums for the NFL, Hollywood Pictures, and HP computers. C.G.'s concert DVD "C.G. Ryche - Echoes of Silence" aired successfully nationwide on PBS for many years. Ryche is currently touring with his large theatrical concert production "Mystic Rhythm" and is an award-winning film director, writer, producer, composer. Ryche is a branding & marketing strategist for large companies.

Sean Silas (1996-2020)

Sean Silas remained to record and touring with several metal bands, including Mach 10, Lithium X, Ryatt, and his Hour 11. Sean has also produced several solo projects working with Robert Sweet and Phil Collins of Def Leppard.

2018 - 2021

In 2018, Sean & C.G. made a deal to produce the album of IronWrath that was never made… "Master Storyteller." Due to financial struggles and personal hardships, IronWrath prolonged the project to 2021. When God opened the door for the Band to move forward… Sean & C.G. immediately reached out to founding member Steve to rejoin Wrath for this project. Would begin releasing, writing, and recording their upcoming album. IronWrath also began to work with Eddie Ayala to be the frontman of the Band and released the song Freedom with a video. The video won several awards in the film industry and was screened at several perstigiuos festivals.

2022

In 2022 the Band let go of their former frontman Eddie Ayala and brought on a world-renown established vocalist as a “Work for Hire” to deliver the vocals invisioned by the band. “Master Storyteller” is completed and waiting release in early 2023. Now with our new additions to IronWrath, Bassist Johnny Blackout and new singer (TBA) IronWrath is working on their live performance which will be more like a theatrical concert in the likes of “Roger Waters - The Wall.” IronWrath will start fresh with their debut music video “Master Storyteller.”