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While Heaven Wept
While Heaven Wept
Origin	Virginia
Genres	Epic doom metal
Years active	1989–2017; 2018; 2019;
Labels	Nuclear 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]

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

Members edit

Current edit

Tom Phillips (ex-Solstice, ex-Twisted Tower Dire, ex-Brave) - vocals, guitars, keyboards
Jim Hunter (Twisted Tower Dire, October 31, Revelation) - bass
Scott Loose (Brave, Human Theory) - guitars
Trevor Schrotz (Brave) - drums
Michelle Schrotz (Brave) - keyboards, vocals
Rain Irving (Altura) - vocals
Jason Lingle (Altura) - keyboards, vocals

Guests edit

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

Mark Zonder (Warlord, ex-Fates Warning) - drums on "Suspended At Aphelion"^[4]
Victor Arduini (ex-Fates Warning) - lead guitar on "Suspended At Aphelion"^[5]
Christopher Ladd - classical guitar on "Suspended At Aphelion"^[6]
Mark Shuping - cello and violin on "Suspended At Aphelion"
Mickey Rey Diaz - vocals live at ROAM, November 10, 2018^[7]

Former edit

Jason Gray (ex-Forty Days Longing) - drums
Angelo Tringali (Slough Feg) - guitars (live)
Fred Provoost (ex-Whispering Gallery) - keyboards (live)
Jon Paquin - drums
Scott Waldrop (Twisted Tower Dire) - guitars
Jim Murad (ex-Twisted Tower Dire) - bass
Wiley Wells (Novembers Doom, Those Are They) - keyboards
Danny Ingerson (ex-Dysrhythmia (band)) - bass
Kevin Hufnagel (Dysrhythmia (band), Gorguts) - guitar
Gabe Funston - bass
Phil Bloxam - (ex-Hellion - DC underground metal band) - drums
Jake Bodnar - keyboards
Kenny Thomas - guitars, vocals
"Diamond" Dave - bass
James Whorton - drums
Jason Stone - bass
David Bornhauser - guitars
Tony Garcia - guitars
Chad Peevy - bass
Brendan "Ber" Galvan - vocals
Chris Galvan - guitars
Jim Chappell - drums

Discography edit

Into the Wells of Sorrow 7-inch - Open Eye Records (1994)
Lovesongs of the Forsaken - Promo (1994)
Lovesongs of the Forsaken EP - Sinistrari Records (1995)
The Mourning split 7-inch with Cold Mourning, Game Two Records 1997
Sorrow of the Angels - Eibon Records (1998)
Chapter One: 1989-1999 2x LP Retrospective - Metal Supremacy Records (2002)
The Drowning Years 7-inch Single - Maniacal Records (2002)
Of Empires Forlorn - Eibon Records (2003 Limited Edition), Rage of Achilles Records (2003), Rock Machine Records (2005 South American Pressing)
Vast Oceans Lachrymose - Cruz Del Sur Music (2009)^[8]
Vessel 7-inch Single - High Roller Records / Maniacal (2010)
Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence - Cruz Del Sur Music (2010)^[8]
The Arcane Unearthed 2x LP Retrospective - High Roller Records (2011)^[9]
Fear of Infinity - Nuclear Blast Records (2011)^[10]
Suspended at Aphelion - Nuclear Blast Records (2014)^[10]

Compilation appearances edit

Scenecubator (features "The Mourning") - Open Eye Records (1994)
Nightshade Vol.1 (features "Sorrow Of The Angels") - Private Release by Scott DeFusco (Curse Of The Chains 'zine) (1995)
Funeral Aspects (features "Sorrow Of The Angels") - Private Release by Patrick Walker (Warning) (1995)
Time Brings Only Sadness (features "Sorrow Of The Angels") - Private Release by Oliver Richling (1995)
At the Mountains of Madness (features "Into the Wells of Sorrow") - Miskatonic Foundation (1999)
Knuckletracks XLV (features "The Drowning Years") - Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles Magazine (2002)
Terrorized V25 (features "The Drowning Years") - Terrorizer Magazine #115 (2003)
Obskure Sombre Records Doom Fuzz Compilation 2003 (features "The Drowning Years" single version) - Obskure Sombre Records (2003)
Dark Moon Vol.1 - A Tribute To The Black Spirit (features "Destroyer Of Solace") - More Music and Media GmbH (2011)
ProgPower USA XII DVD (features "Of Empires Forlorn" and "Voice In The Wind") - ProgPower USA (2012) ^[11]

References edit

^ Henderson, Alex. "Fear of Infinity". AllMusic. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
^ "Dale City Heavy Metal Band Hits Europe | Dale City, VA Patch". Patch.com. 2011-05-30. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
^ "Band Biography". Archive.today. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
^ "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.
^ "THE FORGOTTEN SCROLL: WHILE HEAVEN WEPT - Suspended at Aphelion (Nuclear Blast)". Fscroll.blogspot.gr. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
^ "bio". 9 April 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-04-09. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
^ "Facebook". Facebook.com. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
^ ^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.
^ "The Arcane Unearthed by While Heaven Wept (Compilation, Doom Metal): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list". Rateyourmusic.com. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
^ ^a ^b "WHILE HEAVEN WEPT - Diskographie - Nuclear Blast". Nuclearblast.de. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
^ "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.