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While Heaven Wept | |
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| Origin | Virginia |
| Genres | Epic doom metal[1] |
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| 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.
- ^ 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.