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Heaven Below
Heaven Below in 2014
Heaven Below in 2014
Background information
Also known asHB[1]
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresHard rock, heavy metal
Years active2008–present
LabelsIndependent
MembersPatrick Kennison
Lucas Kanopa
John Younger
Shad Wilhelm
Past membersChad Clark
Marty O'Brien
Dave Comer
Elias Andra
Jesse Billson
Websiteheavenbelow.com

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

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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

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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

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Patrick Kennison

In 2012, the band released their second studio album Falling from Zero[9] followed in 2013 by compilation album Dos Diablos Digital Box Set, acoustic album The Deadlight Sessions[10] and cover album Sleeping Giants.[11] It was during the same year that percussionist Shad Wilhelm joined the ensemble, replacing Andra.[10]

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.[12]

Good Morning Apocalypse

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John Younger

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,[13][14][15] the title of their upcoming work.[16]

Some time after mid-2014, Billson left the ensemble, with Lucas Kanopa replacing him some time later.[16]

The band released the album on October 14, 2016.[17]

In late 2018, Nikki Stringfield of American rock bands The Iron Maidens and Femme Fatale became a touring guitarist for the ensemble.[18][19]

In April 2020, Kennison announced the release date of May 17, 2020, for upcoming cover album Rest in Pieces.[20]

On Sundays in February 2022, Stringfield and Kennison performed during their residency at Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood, California.[21][22]

The Majestic Twelve

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In late 2024, the ensemble plans to release The Majestic Twelve, their fourth studio album.[23]

Members

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Shad Wilhelm

Discography

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Studio albums

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Other albums

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Songs

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References

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  2. ^ "Album pleases Heaven Below". Impacto USA. October 25, 2010. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  3. ^ "Heaven Below – Free listening, concerts, stats, & pictures at". Last.fm. Archived from the original on June 11, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
  4. ^ "KABB Fox San Antonio :: Raw News - Heaven Below". Foxsanantonio.com. July 9, 2009. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  5. ^ "Heaven Below Releases Self Titled Debut". Blabbermouth.net. June 3, 2010. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  6. ^ "Interview with Patrick Kennison (Heaven Below)(Vocals, Guitars)". Myglobalmind.com. October 22, 2010. Archived from the original on November 15, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  7. ^ "Heaven Below EPK". YouTube. April 27, 2010. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  8. ^ "Behind the Scenes-Heaven Below-The Mirror Never Lies.mov". YouTube. August 17, 2011. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  9. ^ a b "Heaven Below To Release 'Falling From Zero' This Month". Blabbermouth.net. March 5, 2012. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  10. ^ a b c "Heaven Below - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos". Spirit-of-metal.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2014. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  11. ^ "Heaven Below - Sleeping Giants - Amps and Green Screens". Amps and Green Screens. Archived from the original on December 10, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  12. ^ "Heaven Below - Limited Edition Coffin". Heaven Below. Archived from the original on January 16, 2015. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
  13. ^ "Patrick Kennison - Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2015. [better source needed]
  14. ^ "Heaven Below". Archived from the original on January 16, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  15. ^ "2013 brought us a lot of new Heaven Below music. 2014 already has us working on a very ambitious album". Facebook. February 10, 2014. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2014. [better source needed]
  16. ^ a b c "Heaven Below". schecterguitars.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  17. ^ "Heaven Below Posts Album Sampler". Archived from the original on August 13, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  18. ^ WillG (November 15, 2018). "HEAVEN BELOW - Skinny's Lounge - North Hollywood, CA - 11/7/18". Willtorock.com. Archived from the original on December 18, 2018. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
  19. ^ Heaven Below (December 31, 2018). "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!!!". Facebook. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2019. [better source needed]
  20. ^ a b "Aanmelden bij Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on February 15, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2020. [better source needed]
  21. ^ BraveWords. "NIKKI STRINGFIELD & PATRICK KENNISON Announce Hard Rock Cafe Residency". BraveWords. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  22. ^ "Nikki Stringfield is with Patrick Kennison at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd". Facebook.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2022. [better source needed]
  23. ^ https://www.guitarthrills.com/patrick-kinneson-interview/ [bare URL]
  24. ^ https://www.guitarthrills.com/patrick-kinneson-interview/ [bare URL]
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  26. ^ "Heaven Below | Reworking the Devil | CD Baby Music Store". Cdbaby.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  27. ^ "Reworking the Devil by Heaven Below". MTV. December 1, 2009. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  28. ^ "5 Questions With Heaven Below". Heavymetal.about.com. August 15, 2010. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
  29. ^ "Follow @heavenbelow on Twitter to find out exclusive info on our new Japanese import cd, "Unleashed In The West"!!!". Facebook. June 27, 2011. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
  30. ^ "The Mirror Never Lies by Heaven Below @ARTISTdirect". Artistdirect.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  31. ^ "Sleeping Giants: Heaven Below: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  32. ^ "Heaven Below: Demonic Demos & Unsung Lullabies - Music on Google Play". Play.google.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
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