Heaven Below Explained
Heaven Below is an American hard rock band based in Los Angeles. The band's debut album Countdown to Devil was released March 2009.
History
The band was formed in late 2007 by Patrick Kennison (Union Underground), Marty O'Brien (Disturbed, We Are the Fallen) and session drummer Chad Clark to film a video for Kennison's song "The Laughing Dead". In 2008 guitarist Dave Comer was added completing the quartet. Later that year Comer and O'Brien were replaced by guitarist Jesse Billson and bassist John Younger respectively.[2]
Countdown to Devil
Following the release of Countdown to Devil, the group completed its first tour in mid-2009 dubbed the "Texas Takeover Tour".[3] Media coverage of the tour included a live performance on FOX-TV in San Antonio, TX.[4]
In August 2010, the band released a self-titled EP,[5] and led a tour dubbed the "Horns and Halos Tour" which spanned over much of the country and even Canada.[6] Before "The Mirror Never Lies" was released, Chad Clark left the band and was replaced by Julien-K and Dead by Sunrise drummer Elias Andra.[7] [8]
Falling from Zero
In 2012, the band released their second studio album Falling from Zero followed in 2013 by compilation album Dos Diablos Digital Box Set, acoustic album The Deadlight Sessions and cover album Sleeping Giants.[9] It was during the same year that percussionist Shad Wilhelm joined the ensemble, replacing Andra.
In the year following, the group advertised their limited edition coffin kits, containing an album entitled Demonic Demos & Unsung Lullabies. The CD, which contained previously unreleased tunes, an electric version of "Damaged" (published in 2013 on The Deadlight Sessions) as well as a cover of "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica was made available exclusively in the coffin kit.[10]
Good Morning Apocalypse
In 2014, the band began working on what is to be their third studio album. In January 2015, the group posted a photograph on their internet site with the words Good Morning Apocalypse,[11] [12] [13] the title of their upcoming work.
Some time after mid-2014, Billson left the ensemble, with Lucas Kanopa replacing him some time later.[14]
The band released the album on October 14, 2016.[15]
In late 2018, Nikki Stringfield of American rock bands The Iron Maidens and Femme Fatale became a touring guitarist for the ensemble.[16] [17]
In April 2020, Kennison announced the release date of May 17, 2020, for upcoming cover album Rest in Pieces.[18]
On Sundays in February 2022, Stringfield and Kennison performed during their residency at Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood, California.[19] [20]
The Majestic Twelve
In late 2024, the ensemble plans to release The Majestic Twelve, their fourth studio album.[21]
Members
Discography
Studio albums
Other albums
Songs
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Heaven Below. Facebook.com. June 17, 2020. November 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231110025418/https://www.facebook.com/heavenbelowband/posts/10156974446329935. live.
- Web site: Album pleases Heaven Below . Impacto USA . October 25, 2010 . November 13, 2013 . November 13, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131113203510/http://www.impactousa.com/ci_16432396 . live .
- Web site: Heaven Below – Free listening, concerts, stats, & pictures at . Last.fm . November 20, 2013 . June 11, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140611191232/http://www.last.fm/music/Heaven+Below . live .
- Web site: KABB Fox San Antonio :: Raw News - Heaven Below . Foxsanantonio.com . July 9, 2009 . November 14, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130921003455/http://foxsanantonio.com/newsroom/raw_news/videos/vid_36.shtml . September 21, 2013 .
- Web site: Heaven Below Releases Self Titled Debut . Blabbermouth.net . June 3, 2010 . November 12, 2013 . November 12, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131112193430/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/heaven-below-releases-self-titled-debut . live .
- Web site: Interview with Patrick Kennison (Heaven Below)(Vocals, Guitars) . Myglobalmind.com . October 22, 2010 . November 14, 2013 . November 15, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131115214853/http://myglobalmind.com/2010/10/22/interview-with-patrick-kennison-heaven-belowvocals-guitars/ . live .
- Web site: Heaven Below EPK . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/-5Uhxp6N8M8 . December 21, 2021 . live. YouTube . April 27, 2010 . November 15, 2013.
- Web site: Behind the Scenes-Heaven Below-The Mirror Never Lies.mov . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/x4pdTAKxhN8 . December 21, 2021 . live. YouTube . August 17, 2011 . November 15, 2013.
- Web site: Heaven Below - Sleeping Giants - Amps and Green Screens. Amps and Green Screens. January 15, 2015. December 10, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131210063743/http://ampsandgreenscreens.com/2013/12/09/heaven-sleeping-giants/. live.
- Web site: Heaven Below - Limited Edition Coffin. Heaven Below. January 16, 2015. January 16, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150116010018/http://www.heavenbelow.com/#!product/prd12/2416489751/limited-edition-coffin. live.
- Web site: Patrick Kennison - Facebook . January 15, 2015 . . April 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230408141010/https://www.facebook.com/patrick.kennison.5?fref=ts . live .
- Web site: Heaven Below . January 15, 2015 . January 16, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150116010018/http://www.heavenbelow.com/ . live .
- Web site: February 10, 2014 . 2013 brought us a lot of new Heaven Below music. 2014 already has us working on a very ambitious album. . June 19, 2014 . Facebook . November 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231110025422/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Findex.php%3Fnext%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252Fshares%252Fview%253Fid%253D10202644285766286 . live .
- Web site: Heaven Below. schecterguitars.com. August 1, 2015. September 10, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150910075607/http://www.schecterguitars.com/international/artists/item/505-heaven-below. dead.
- Web site: Heaven Below Posts Album Sampler. August 13, 2016. August 13, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160813131039/http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=125623. live.
- Web site: HEAVEN BELOW - Skinny's Lounge - North Hollywood, CA - 11/7/18. WillG. November 15, 2018. Willtorock.com. December 26, 2018. December 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181218054508/http://willtorock.com/heaven-below-skinnys-lounge-north-hollywood-ca-11-7-18/. live.
- Web site: Happy 2019 to everyone!!! We're kicking off the New Year with a show at The Whisky A Go Go next Monday the 7th with our badass friends!!! . Heaven Below . . December 31, 2018 . January 1, 2019 . April 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230408141009/https://www.facebook.com/heavenbelowband/photos/a.10152168929724935/10156930419199935/?type=3&theater . live .
- Web site: Aanmelden bij Facebook . Facebook . April 4, 2020 . February 15, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220215010836/https://www.facebook.com/login.php?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwatch%2Flive%2F%3Fv%3D523493941642448 . live .
- Web site: BraveWords . NIKKI STRINGFIELD & PATRICK KENNISON Announce Hard Rock Cafe Residency . BraveWords . January 21, 2022 . January 21, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220121000638/https://bravewords.com/news/nikki-stringfield-patrick-kennison-announce-hard-rock-cafe-residency . live .
- Web site: Nikki Stringfield is with Patrick Kennison at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd.. Facebook.com. January 14, 2022. April 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230408141011/https://www.facebook.com/1566699259/posts/10218840645318307/. live.
- https://www.guitarthrills.com/patrick-kinneson-interview/
- Web site: Heaven Below To Release 'Falling From Zero' This Month . Blabbermouth.net . March 5, 2012 . November 12, 2013 . November 12, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131112192847/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/heaven-below-to-release-falling-from-zero-this-month/ . live .
- Web site: Heaven Below - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos . Spirit-of-metal.com . June 20, 2014 . July 5, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140705033327/http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/groupe-groupe-Heaven_Below-l-en.html . live .
- https://www.guitarthrills.com/patrick-kinneson-interview/
- Web site: Heaven Below: New Ep Artwork Unveiled . Blabbermouth.net . October 12, 2008 . November 12, 2013 . November 12, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131112193339/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/heaven-below-new-ep-artwork-unveiled . live .
- Web site: Heaven Below | Reworking the Devil | CD Baby Music Store . Cdbaby.com . November 15, 2013 . December 2, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131202234416/http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/HeavenBelow1 . live .
- Web site: Reworking the Devil by Heaven Below . MTV . December 1, 2009 . November 15, 2013 . December 3, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203151543/http://www.mtv.com/artists/heaven-below/discography/3096250/ . dead .
- Web site: 5 Questions With Heaven Below . Heavymetal.about.com . August 15, 2010 . November 23, 2013 . December 3, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203043640/http://heavymetal.about.com/b/2010/08/15/5-questions-with-heaven-below.htm . dead .
- Web site: Follow @heavenbelow on Twitter to find out exclusive info on our new Japanese import cd, "Unleashed In The West"!!!. Facebook. June 27, 2011. January 16, 2015. November 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231110025409/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=timeline&timecutoff=1393786024&page=11§ionLoadingID=m_timeline_loading_div_1325404799_1293868800_8_11&timeend=1325404799×tart=1293868800&tm=AQD0y9B_2fPMvE7n&id=70819759934. live.
- Web site: The Mirror Never Lies by Heaven Below @ARTISTdirect . Artistdirect.com . November 21, 2013 . December 3, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203004453/http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,9885450,00.html . live .
- Web site: Sleeping Giants: Heaven Below: MP3 Downloads . Amazon.com . November 29, 2013 . November 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231110025416/https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GXSFQIY/ref=sr_1_2_rd?ie=UTF8&child=B00GXSFTZY&qid=1385750899&sr=1-2 . live .
- Web site: Heaven Below: Demonic Demos & Unsung Lullabies - Music on Google Play. Play.google.com. December 29, 2014. April 14, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160414005604/https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Heaven_Below_Demonic_Demos_Unsung_Lullabies?id=Bpwvqlgjwcwo5kqir3ysrowpvta. live.