VII (Will Haven album) explained

VII
Type:	studio
Artist:	Will Haven
Cover:	VII (Will Haven album).jpg
Recorded:	2022–23
Studio:	Pus Cavern (Sacramento, CA)
Length:	33:44
Label:	Minus Head
Prev Title:	Muerte
Prev Year:	2018

VII (Roman numeral for the number 7) is the seventh studio album by American noise rock band Will Haven. It was released on July 7, 2023, through Minus Head Records, making it the band's second album for the label. Recording sessions took place at Pus Cavern in Sacramento, California. Production was handled by Joe Johnston with the band themselves serving as co-producers. It features guest vocal appearance from Rey Osburn of Death Valley High on the song "Evolution of a Man". The album was preceded by three singles: "Wings of Mariposa",^[1] "5 of Fire"^[2] and "Diablito". The latter has lyrics based on the band's 1997 debut album El Diablo, written on the 25th anniversary of the album's release.^[3]

Personnel

Will Haven – co-producers, mixing

• Grady Avenell – vocals
• Jeff Irwin – backing vocals, guitar, keyboards
• Adrien Contreras – bass
• Mitch Wheeler – drums
• Sean Bivins – keyboards, piano
  • Reykjavik Osburn Bigfeather – backing vocals (track 4)
  • Joe Johnston – producer, engineering, mixing
  • Alan Douches – mastering
  • Michael Cobra – design, photography

Notes and References

1. Web site: Heasley . Ellis . May 27, 2022 . Will Haven release new music video for 'Wings Of Mariposa' . October 11, 2023 . Distorted Sound Magazine . en-GB.
2. Web site: May 8, 2023 . WILL HAVEN Announces New Album 'VII', Shares '5 Of Fire' Single . October 11, 2023 . . en.
3. Web site: Weaver . James . June 6, 2023 . Will Haven release new music video for 'Diablito' . October 11, 2023 . Distorted Sound Magazine . en-GB.