HEAVENWOOD

Data de lançamento
1992
Género
Dark/ Gothic Metal
Membros da banda
Ernesto Guerra (Vocals)
Ricardo Dias (Vocals/ Guitars)
Vítor Carvalho (Guitars)

Session Musicians
Daniel Cardoso (Drums)
Franky Costanza ( Drums )
Eduardo Sinatra ( Drums )
André Matos ( Bass )
Naturalidade
Vila Nova de Gaia
Companhia discográfica
Massacre Records
Recital Records
Listenable Records
Raising Legends Records
Breve descrição
The Official Heavenwood’s FB Page!
Biografia
Heavenwood was originally formed as a death metal band under the moniker Disgorged in 1992. In 1995 tragedy struck the band as their current bass player committed suicide. They signed a record deal with the German label Massacre Records and their name changed to Heavenwood and released two albums.
“Diva” was promoted with two European tours, the first in the end of 1996 with Atrocity and In Flames and the second one in the spring of 1997 together with Theatre Of Tragedy and Lake Of Tears. They also played with bands such as Cradle Of Filth and Moonspell between others in their home country.
In 1997 “Diva” was released in the Japanese market through Marquee Belle Epoque Records with some extras.
Their second album “Swallow” released in 1998 features guest appearances from Theatre Of Tragedy’s female vocalist Liv Kristine and Gamma Ray’s mastermind Kai Hansen. 1998 was the year for the first Portugese Metal act on the famous Wacken Open Air Festival playing for a full Wet Stage with fans from all over the world followed by more European Tours with bands such as Atrocity, Solitude Aeturnus, Saviour Machine and more. Heavenwood would be considered Band sensation in many important Metal Magazines such as Metal Hammer, Rock Hard and a 4 in 5 in Terrorizer Magazine was ” a gift ” for the Portuguese newcomers effort in the music scene.
Heavenwood were frozen from 2001 to 2003 due to some internal problems. After several line-up changes Bruno Silva turned into the second Guitar-player. October 2003 was the Official Return Show for Heavenwood on the most important Live Rock Club in Portugal with a fullhouse night where almost 1000 people received the band with open harms followed by many gigs in Portugal and Spain.
2008 “Redemption”, was released in the band’s home country of Portugal at the end of August. The special-edition version of the CD (limited to 1,000 copies), which included a free ticket for one of the group’s two record-release shows, sold out almost immediately. Shortly afterwards, a second special edition for the Portuguese market was released, including a totally different artwork and booklet.
“Redemption” was mixed at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden with Jens Bogren (Opeth, Soilwork, Amon Amarth). The initial recording sessions for the CD took place at Ultrasound Studios with Daniel Cardoso production and Pedro Mendes assistance. The CD features guest appearances by Annihilator guitarist Jeff Waters (in the song “Bridge To Neverland”), Firewind guitarist Gus G. (in the track “One Step to Devotion”) and singer Tijs Vanneste of the Belgian progressive metallers Oceans Of Sadness (in the song “Obsolete”).
HEAVENWOOD released its fourth album, entitled “Abyss Masterpiece”, on March 14th, 2011 via french Listenable Records. The CD was mixed and mastered by the german producer Kristian “Kohle”Kohlmannslehner (CREMATORY, POWERWOLF, BENIGHTED) at Kohlekeller Studios in Germany.
“Abyss Masterpiece ” was firstly recorded again at USStudios with Daniel Cardoso. The album artwork was created by Matthew Vickerstaff of Darkwave Art, who has previously worked with CRADLE OF FILTH, MY DYING BRIDE, among others).
“Abyss Masterpiece”features guest appearances by RAM-ZET’s Miriam Renvag (also known as SfinX) on a track called “Leonor”, alongside Russian symphonic classical composer Dominic G. Joutsen. “Abyss Masterpiece ” is an intense album, both musical and lyrically. It has great orchestral arrangements by Dominic G. Joutsen that when added to the guitar riffs and melodies made everything become unique, heavier and dark.
2015 ” The Tarot of the Bohemians ” is the fifth album to be released firstly in Portugal, with a limited edition by Raising Legends Records. The album will have the international released and distribution afterwards by a new international label ( t.b.a ).
Inspired and dedicated to the french occultist Papus and his studies regarding the Tarot.
Heavenwood drum sessions for the fifth studio album “The Tarot Of The Bohemians ” were done by Daniel Cardoso ( Anathema ), who previously recorded ” Redemption ” and ” Abyss Masterpiece “. The drum recording session took place at Ultrasoundstudios in Braga.
French drummer Franky Costanza, from the band DAGOBA, is a special guest for this new album. Franky Costanza recorded the songs ” The Wheel of Fortune ” and ” The Lovers “.
Sandra Oliveira, a portuguese female singer from the band BLAME ZEUS, is a special guest on the song ” The High Priestess ”
Fadi Al Shami, from the band ARAMAIC ( Middle East / Dubai ) is a special guest on the song ” The Hermit ”
Ricardo Dias ( Heavenwood ) composed and recorded the Music and the Orchestral parts of ” The Tarot of the Bohemians ” at the Raising Legends Studio, where producer André Matos, who recorded the bass session for this new album,
Ernesto Guerra Vocal recording sessions and Vitor Carvalho Lead Guitars recording sessions took place at the RAISING LEGENDS Studios ( Porto / Portugal )
The band plan to release their new album in the fall of 2015
Sexo
Masculino
Telefone
960 066 622
E-mail
heavenwood.band@gmail.com
Site
https://www.facebook.com/heavenwoodofficial
Contacto de imprensa
bands@avantegarde-mngt.com
Agente
Filipe Marta for ΔvantegΔrde MNGT & Artists Relations!

filipe.marta@avantegarde-mngt.com

P.O.Box 408
4703-911 AV Braga Codex
Portugal

Data de início
Fundada a 1987
Género
Hard-Rock/ Metal
Membros da banda
Hugo Soares (Vocals)
Jorge Sousa (Guitar)
Hugo “Pepe” Lopes (Guitar)
João Sérgio (Bass)
Naturalidade
Baixa da Banheira, Margem Sul, Portugal
Breve descrição
Portugal’s Hottest Hard-Rock/ Metal band Rocking Since 1987!
2015: Working on the new album! New line-up ready to rock!
Biografia
IBERIA is one of the most important national bands in Portugal since the late 80’s. Formed back in 1987, they’d part ways 10 years after but leaving albums that would become authentic classics such as “IBÉRIA” (1988) and “HEROES OF THE WASTELAND” (1990). In 2007 two of the founding members, João Sérgio (bass) and Francisco Landum (Guitars), have agreed with “Espacial” (Record company), which have had acquired the complete catalog from “Discossete”, the bands prior contract company, and in this agreement a new remastered re-issue of their 2 first albums came to life. In 2009 the band gets together again, joining in a comeback explosive gig at In Live Café, Moita (Portugal), and consequently in 2010, they produce and record a brand new album.
The album “REVOLUTION” features 14 songs and alongside „Angel’ are also the songs „She Devil‟, „Stooge‟ and „Tired (Leave Me Alone)‟ with a very special guest appearance of FERNANDO RIBEIRO (MOONSPELL), and still a „remake‟ of the song „Hollywood‟, one of IBERIA‟s most successful hits from the 80‟s. This new version features a guest appearance from another MOONSPELL musician, RICARDO AMORIM on the guitars.
The Hard-Rock produced in Portugal presents itself to the audience with an undeniable quality of easy comparison to what’s being produced internationally. “Revolution” brings us back an IBERIA that‟s here to stay!
Localização atual
Baixa da Banheira, Margem Sul, Portugal
Site
https://www.avantegarde-mngt.com/iberia
Contacto de imprensa
press@avantegarde-mngt.com
Agente
Filipe Marta for Avantegarde MNGT – filipe.marta@avantegarde-mngt.com

Guitar Player -Musician
Músico · 1989 até ao presente

Secret Lie

anticlock wise

Ramp

Sacred Sin
1991 a 2000

Musico
Guitar Player @ RAMP, ANTI-CLOCKWISE, SECRET LIE · 12 de Setembro de 1974 até ao presente

Membros: Oz, Peter, Caesar, Paulo Adelino, Mário Lopes
Género: Alternative Metal
Naturalidade: Sintra