While Heaven Wept

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While Heaven Wept
Origin Virginia
Genres Epic 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
Members Tom 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]

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

Members

Current

Guests

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