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While Heaven Wept
OriginVirginia
GenresEpic doom metal[1]
Years active
  • 1989–2017
  • 2018
  • 2019
LabelsNuclear Blast Records
Cruz Del Sur Music
Black Lotus Records
Eibon Records
Rage of Achilles Records
Rock Machine Records
MembersTom Phillips
Jim Hunter
Scott Loose
Trevor Schrotz
Rain Irving

While Heaven Wept (often abbreviated as WHW) was an American epic doom metal band based in Dale City, Virginia.[2] The primary writer and overall engine of the band was mainman Tom Phillips. Their melodic, classically influenced style could be compared to bands such as Solitude Aeturnus and Solstice (the latter of which Tom Phillips is a former member); however, 2003's acclaimed Of Empires Forlorn saw the band branching out into a variety of metal and progressive styles. This trend continues on their 2009 album, Vast Oceans Lachrymose, and on their 2011 album, Fear of Infinity.[3]

While Heaven Wept's lyrics have dealt with sorrowful matters, namely, personal loss and despondency.

Members

Current

Guests

Dale City vocalist Mickey Rey Diaz performs live at ROAM (from left to right: Rain Irving, Trevor Schrotz, Mickey Rey Diaz, Jim Hunter)

Former

Discography

Compilation appearances

References

  1. ^ Henderson, Alex. "Fear of Infinity". AllMusic. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
  2. ^ "Dale City Heavy Metal Band Hits Europe | Dale City, VA Patch". Patch.com. 2011-05-30. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  3. ^ "Band Biography". Archive.today. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  4. ^ "Drummer Blog: Mark Zonder on New While Heaven Wept Album, Composing, and his Studio". 4 October 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-10-04. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  5. ^ "THE FORGOTTEN SCROLL: WHILE HEAVEN WEPT - Suspended at Aphelion (Nuclear Blast)". Fscroll.blogspot.gr. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  6. ^ "bio". 9 April 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-04-09. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Facebook". Facebook.com. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Release list | Cruz Del Sur Music | Heavy Metal Record Label |". 11 September 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-09-11. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  9. ^ "The Arcane Unearthed by While Heaven Wept (Compilation, Doom Metal): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list". Rateyourmusic.com. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  10. ^ a b "WHILE HEAVEN WEPT - Diskographie - Nuclear Blast". Nuclearblast.de. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  11. ^ "Therion, Evergrey, Sanctuary, Forbidden Featured On 'Prog Power Usa Xii' Dvd - Blabbermouth.net". 11 October 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-10-11. Retrieved 10 October 2020.

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