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.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gustavo Monsanto |
| Born | 5 November 1974 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Genres | Progressive rock, progressive metal, symphonic metal, power metal |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | AFM, |
| Website | gusmonsanto |
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
edit| Date | Artist | Album Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Angel Heart | Welcome | Lead Vocals |
| 2004 | Astra | Astra | Lead Vocals |
| 2005 | Adagio | Dominate | Lead Vocals |
| 2007 | Dr.Sin | Bravo | Guest Vocals |
| 2007 | Zyon Vega | Trinity_ (unreleased) | Lead Vocals |
| 2008 | Stéphane Cavanez | Collectif Tribute | Guest Vocals |
| 2008 | Venturia | Hybrid | Guest Vocals/Backing Vocals |
| 2008 | Skyrion | Beyond Creation | Producer/Backing Vocals |
| 2008 | Revolution Renaissance | Untitled Demo | Lead Vocals |
| 2008 | Takara | Invitation To Forever | Lead Vocals |
| 2009 | Adagio | Archangels in Black | Backing Vocals |
| 2009 | The Lightseekers | Flying Free | Lead Vocals |
| 2009 | Revolution Renaissance | Age Of Aquarius | Lead Vocals |
| 2009 | Thunderstone | Dirt Metal | Backing Vocals |
| 2010 | Revolution Renaissance | Trinity | Lead Vocals |
| 2010 | Ferreira | Better Run !!! | Guest Vocals |
| 2010 | Julien Damotte | Trapped | Guest Vocals |
| 2010 | Jade Lizard | Puppet Master (unreleased) | Lead Vocals |
| 2010 | Kim's Over silence | Carpe Diem | Guest Vocals |
| 2010 | Painside | Dark World Burden | Guest Vocals |
| 2010 | Pleaides | Pleaides | Producer |
| 2011 | Gunpoint (unreleased) | At Gunpoint | Lead Vocals |
| 2011 | Seliger (unreleased) | Out of the Dark | Lead Vocals |
| 2011 | Ferreira | Are You In ? | Guest Appearance |
| 2012 | Aria Inferno | The Absinthe Episodes | Lead Vocals |
| 2012 | Lord Of Mushrooms | Perspectives | Lead Vocals |
| 2012 | Symbolica | Precession | Lead Vocals |
| 2012 | Tray Of Gift | The Tray Of Gift | Guest Vocals |
| 2013 | Human Fortress | Raided Land | Lead Vocals |
| 2013 | Aneurose | From Hell | Lead Vocals |
| 2013 | Code Of Silence | Dark Skies Over Babylon | Lead Vocals |
| 2014 | Marmor | Alma Celta | Guest Vocals |
| 2014 | Jesus Christ Superstar (unreleased) | Hits From Rio Cast Recording | Guest Vocals |
| 2014 | Refurbished | Only Want The Best | Guest Vocals |
| 2014 | Exxiles | Oblivion | Guest Vocals |
| 2015 | Galwem | Joaquim e o Barril de Carvalho | Producer |
| 2015 | Skyeart | Freedom (Between Being and Nothingness) | Lead Vocals |
| 2015 | Sons Of Haze | Skirmish | Guest Vocals/Producer |
| 2015 | Roots Of Hate | Inside The Purgatory | Producer |
| 2015 | Alex Martinho | Ao Vivo Na Toca Do Bandido | Guest Vocals |
| 2016 | Motorgun | Motorgun | Writer |
| 2016 | Stereo Scream (unreleased) | Stereo Scream | Lead Vocals |
| 2016 | Human Fortress | Thieves of the Night | Lead Vocals |
| 2016 | Gus Monsanto | Karma Café | Lead Vocals, producer |
| 2016 | Grand Media Blackout | Grand Media Blackout | Lead Vocals |
| 2017 | Omega Blast | Omega Blast | Guest Appearance |
| 2017 | Criminal Brain | Killing Joke | Producer |
| 2017 | Burnt City | Resurgence | Lead Vocals |
| 2017 | Edu Falaschi | A New Lease Of Life: 25th Anniversary Tribute Vol. II | Guest Vocals |
| 2017 | Sicke | The Room | Producer/Guitars |
| 2017 | Indiscipline | Sanguinea | Producer |
| 2017 | Rec/All | Rec/All | Guest Vocals |
| 2017 | The Yell | Recovery | Lead Vocals, guitars, producer |
| 2017 | 1Dia Pro Fim | 1Dia Pro Fim | Producer |
| 2017 | Fall Of Silence | Act 1 | Writer |
| 2017 | Exos | Time for a Change | Guest Vocals |
| 2018 | Pleasure Maker | Dancin' With Danger | Guest Vocals |
| 2018 | Fleesh | Versions I | Guest Vocals |
| 2018 | Supremacy | Sirius (Single) | Lead Vocals |
| 2019 | Guilherme Costa | Light Of Revelations | Guest Vocals |
| 2019 | Human Fortress | Reign Of Gold | Lead Vocals |
| 2020 | Marius Danielsen and Friends | We Are The World (Single) | Guest Vocals |
| 2020 | Ferreira | Come And Get It | Guest Vocals |
| 2020 | Walter Monsanto | Perfect Balance | Guest Vocals |
| 2021 | Human Fortress | Epic Tales & Untold Stories | Lead Vocals |
| 2021 | Fleesh | Versions II | Guest Vocals |
| 2022 | Eden Myrrh | Lost Anthology | Lead Vocals |
| 2022 | Jari Behm | Mind Adventures | Guest Vocals |
| 2023 | Supremacy | Influence | Lead Vocals |
| 2023 | Krysaor | Foreword | Lead Vocals |
| 2024 | Innocence Lost | Oblivion | Backing Vocals |
| 2024 | Eddie LaValle's Jokers & Kings | Closer To The Fire | Lead Vocals |
| 2024 | Gus Monsanto | Dandelions | Lead Vocals |
References
edit- ^ "Gus Monsanto não faz mais parte do Adagio" (in Portuguese). Whiplash.net. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
- ^ "Revolution Renaissance Bio". Metal From Finland. Archived from the original on 29 December 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
- ^ "LineUp". Krysaor (in French). Retrieved 22 July 2022.