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While Heaven Wept - Headlining Dutch Doom Days
The Dutch Doom Days organisers have some good news for While Heaven Wept fans. They will headline the festival on the 25th of November and bid farewell to their fans as mainman Tom Phillips will retire from music. The band has already booked farewell shows in Greece, Portugal, Spain, and Germany.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | While Heaven Wept |
While Heaven Wept - Tom Phillips Retiring From Music
While Heaven Wept haven't been very active lately and now comes the news that guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist Tom Phillips is retiring from music. Tom Phillips is the mainman and one of the founders of the band, which doesn't bode well for them.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | While Heaven Wept |
While Heaven Wept - Release Lyric Video For New Song
Virginia metallers While Heaven Wept have recently released the official lyric video for the track "Souls In Permafrost," which is taken from their upcoming new record Suspended At Aphelion. While previously you had the chance to listen to "Icarus And I" here, now you can hear more from the new material. Check out the clip here below.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | While Heaven Wept |
While Heaven Wept - Premiere New Song
Fans had to wait three years to hear new music from While Heaven Wept but today is your lucky day! The Virginia metallers are commemorating their 25th year with the release of their fifth full length album Suspended At Aphelion via Nuclear Blast this October. Today the band released the lyric video for the album track "Icarus And I" and it is a long one. The new opus is being described as "ambitious, epic, and progressive." Enjoy "Icarus And I" now!
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | While Heaven Wept |
While Heaven Wept - New Album Cover Art And More Unveiled
Virginia's long running metallers While Heaven Wept are commemorating their 25th year with the release of their sixth full length album, Suspended At Aphelion, via Nuclear Blast on October 24th (EU) and October 27 (USA). Suspended At Aphelion is featuring a single track divided into 11 parts, performed by the entire Fear Of Infinity line-up as well as several esteemed guests, including Fates Warning former drummer Mark Zonder and co-founding guitarist Victor Arduini.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | While Heaven Wept |
While Heaven Wept - Unveil New Album Title, Release This Year
The first details about While Heaven Wept's new album are here. After two years in pre-production, the Virginia-based metallers have entered the studio to begin recording the first of two brand new albums, entitled Suspended At Aphelion which will be released via Nuclear Blast Records in late 2014 for the band's 25th anniversary.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | While Heaven Wept |
While Heaven Wept - Issue New Album Update
While Heaven Wept have been working for quite some time on their new album that will follow Fear Of Infinity. Finally, they took the time to update fans on what is going on. Firstly, the band will start recording the album next April and you can expect it to be released in the autumn of 2014. Also, according to guitarist Tom Phillips, it will top Vast Oceans Lachrymose.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | While Heaven Wept |
While Heaven Wept - Working On New Album
US progressive/doom metallers While Heaven Wept have begun working on the band's follow-up to 2011's Fear Of Infinity and plan to record the new album in the autumn and release it in 2013.
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| Source: | whileheavenwept.com |
| Band profile: | While Heaven Wept |
While Heaven Wept - New Song Online
"Destroyer Of Solace", a brand-new track from US epic heavy/doom metal band While Heaven Wept, has been made available for streaming at MySpace.
"Destroyer Of Solace" comes off the band's upcoming new album Fear Of Infinity, which will be released on April 22nd in Europe and May 3rd in North America through Nuclear Blast Records.
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"Destroyer Of Solace" comes off the band's upcoming new album Fear Of Infinity, which will be released on April 22nd in Europe and May 3rd in North America through Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | While Heaven Wept |
Primordial - European Mini-Tour With While Heaven Wept, Alcest
As announced by Primordial in early December, the band will undertake a small ten date European mini-tour (including the 5 Metalfests) at the end of May/beginning of June. Support on the trek will come from While Heaven Wept and Alcest.
The following dates were confirmed today:
May 27 - Dessau, Germany - Metalfest Open Air Germany
May 28 - Mining am Inn, Austria - Metalfest Open Air Austria
May 29 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Metalfest Open Air Switzerland
May 30 - Tilburg, Netherlands - O13
May 31 - Nijmegen, Netherlands - Doornroosje
Jun. 01 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
Jun. 02 - Aschaffenburg, Germany - Colos-Saal
Jun. 03 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Stuk
Jun. 04 - Budapest, Hungary - Metalfest Open Air Hungary
Jun. 05 - Pilsen, Czech Republic - Metalfest Open Air Czech Republic
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The following dates were confirmed today:
May 27 - Dessau, Germany - Metalfest Open Air Germany
May 28 - Mining am Inn, Austria - Metalfest Open Air Austria
May 29 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Metalfest Open Air Switzerland
May 30 - Tilburg, Netherlands - O13
May 31 - Nijmegen, Netherlands - Doornroosje
Jun. 01 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
Jun. 02 - Aschaffenburg, Germany - Colos-Saal
Jun. 03 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Stuk
Jun. 04 - Budapest, Hungary - Metalfest Open Air Hungary
Jun. 05 - Pilsen, Czech Republic - Metalfest Open Air Czech Republic
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| Source: | primordialweb.com |
| Band profile: | Primordial |
| Event: | Primordial + While Heaven Wept + Alcest |
While Heaven Wept - Ink Deal With Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the signing of legendary US metallers While Heaven Wept.
Mainman Tom Phillips commented: "For the past 21 years, While Heaven Wept has been committed to two things: performing music that is sincerely from the heart, without any other boundary, and secondly, we have always strived to deliver the absolute best sounding albums that we could create at any given time, regardless of the changing landscape of the industry; insuring each release has the greatest production possible is paramount for us in terms of the clarity of expression, and additionally, we hope to offer the very best experience for those who take the time to listen.
With this in mind, it made perfect sense for us to align with Nuclear Blast, who also have been committed to offering only the very best in the world of Heavy Metal. Through this partnership, we will surely be able to continue delivering the best productions possible while presenting our musical vision in a different arena, betraying neither our past nor our ideals. Nuclear Blast's support of our musical identity is truly an honor, and everyone who has stood by us all along these years need not worry; While Heaven Wept is what it is, and cannot be anything else.
That said, we'll also never release the same album twice... everything stems from where we are in the moment emotionally and spiritually, so while the core elements/influences of the band have remained the same since our inception, we will continue to express ourselves in whatever way feels natural at the time. Expect the unexpected.
We look forward to revealing our new album Fear Of Infinity together with Nuclear Blast very soon!"
Adds Nuclear Blast A&R Jaap Wagemaker: "Last year we were totally blown away by the release of the album Vast Oceans Lachrymose (out on Cruz del Sur Music) from the US genre-defining and genre-defying metal band While Heaven Wept! This album was for sure the surprise of the year and not only for us, but for every major metal publication in the world as well as their longtime fans too!
Earlier this year the band played an amazing show at the Hammer Of Doom festival which has been captured on DVD/CD and will be released as Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence (again on Cruz del Sur Music). In the meantime, after months of talking with mastermind Tom Phillips, we are very happy to announce that While Heaven Wept has joined the Nuclear Family!
While Heaven Wept are already in the studio recording their follow-up album Fear of Infinity which will be out April 2011. The band are also developing tour plans and have already confirmed some festival appearances as well, with many more to come. While Heaven Wept - who have been an insider tip for many years - are taking the next step in their career and we can't wait to bring them to the next level!"
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Mainman Tom Phillips commented: "For the past 21 years, While Heaven Wept has been committed to two things: performing music that is sincerely from the heart, without any other boundary, and secondly, we have always strived to deliver the absolute best sounding albums that we could create at any given time, regardless of the changing landscape of the industry; insuring each release has the greatest production possible is paramount for us in terms of the clarity of expression, and additionally, we hope to offer the very best experience for those who take the time to listen.
With this in mind, it made perfect sense for us to align with Nuclear Blast, who also have been committed to offering only the very best in the world of Heavy Metal. Through this partnership, we will surely be able to continue delivering the best productions possible while presenting our musical vision in a different arena, betraying neither our past nor our ideals. Nuclear Blast's support of our musical identity is truly an honor, and everyone who has stood by us all along these years need not worry; While Heaven Wept is what it is, and cannot be anything else.
That said, we'll also never release the same album twice... everything stems from where we are in the moment emotionally and spiritually, so while the core elements/influences of the band have remained the same since our inception, we will continue to express ourselves in whatever way feels natural at the time. Expect the unexpected.
We look forward to revealing our new album Fear Of Infinity together with Nuclear Blast very soon!"
Adds Nuclear Blast A&R Jaap Wagemaker: "Last year we were totally blown away by the release of the album Vast Oceans Lachrymose (out on Cruz del Sur Music) from the US genre-defining and genre-defying metal band While Heaven Wept! This album was for sure the surprise of the year and not only for us, but for every major metal publication in the world as well as their longtime fans too!
Earlier this year the band played an amazing show at the Hammer Of Doom festival which has been captured on DVD/CD and will be released as Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence (again on Cruz del Sur Music). In the meantime, after months of talking with mastermind Tom Phillips, we are very happy to announce that While Heaven Wept has joined the Nuclear Family!
While Heaven Wept are already in the studio recording their follow-up album Fear of Infinity which will be out April 2011. The band are also developing tour plans and have already confirmed some festival appearances as well, with many more to come. While Heaven Wept - who have been an insider tip for many years - are taking the next step in their career and we can't wait to bring them to the next level!"
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| Source: | whileheavenwept.net |
| Band profile: | While Heaven Wept |
While Heaven Wept - Entire Live Album And DVD Clips Streaming
While Heaven Wept are streaming their entire live album; Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence, at their MySpace page. You can also watch the full clips from the entire main program of the DVD on YouTube.
Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence cover art] tracklist:
01. Vast Oceans Lachrymose video]
02. The Furthest Shore video]
03. Soulsadness video]
04. The Drowning Years video]
05. Of Empires Forlorn video]
06. Vessel video]
07. Thus With A Kiss I Die video (part 1)] | video (part 2)]
While Heaven Wept guitarist and vocalist Tom Phillips added: "While the quality of neither the mp3's nor the video clips reflects the actual quality of the final result. they should indicate that at the very least this isn't a bootleg by any means! Despite the fact that this will be our final collaboration with Cruz Del Sur Music, in no way is Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence a "contract fulfiller"; we all invested ourselves the same way we always do with our studio releases, and did everything we could to insure this album turned out phenomenal.
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank Enrico at Cruz Del Sur Music for his friendship, support, and belief in While Heaven Wept over the years... this will never be forgotten. We are extremely proud of the releases we've collaborating upon, and I personally intend to continue working very closely with Cruz Del Sur Music in the future.
The Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence CD/DVD set will be available from Cruz Del Sur Music on November 19th in the EU, and December 7th in North America."
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Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence cover art] tracklist:
01. Vast Oceans Lachrymose video]
02. The Furthest Shore video]
03. Soulsadness video]
04. The Drowning Years video]
05. Of Empires Forlorn video]
06. Vessel video]
07. Thus With A Kiss I Die video (part 1)] | video (part 2)]
While Heaven Wept guitarist and vocalist Tom Phillips added: "While the quality of neither the mp3's nor the video clips reflects the actual quality of the final result. they should indicate that at the very least this isn't a bootleg by any means! Despite the fact that this will be our final collaboration with Cruz Del Sur Music, in no way is Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence a "contract fulfiller"; we all invested ourselves the same way we always do with our studio releases, and did everything we could to insure this album turned out phenomenal.
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank Enrico at Cruz Del Sur Music for his friendship, support, and belief in While Heaven Wept over the years... this will never be forgotten. We are extremely proud of the releases we've collaborating upon, and I personally intend to continue working very closely with Cruz Del Sur Music in the future.
The Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence CD/DVD set will be available from Cruz Del Sur Music on November 19th in the EU, and December 7th in North America."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | While Heaven Wept |
While Heaven Wept - DVD Teaser Online
US metallers While Heaven Wept have posted two teasers from the band's forthcoming DVD, entitled Triumph: Tragedy: Transcendence - Live At The Hammer Of Doom Festival, which is scheduled for a November 8th release via Cruz Del Sur and limited to 3000 pieces.
Teaser 1: "The Furthest Shore (Parts 1-3)" | Teaser 2: "Vast Oceans Lachrymose"
More details about the DVD were previously reported over here.
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Teaser 1: "The Furthest Shore (Parts 1-3)" | Teaser 2: "Vast Oceans Lachrymose"
More details about the DVD were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | While Heaven Wept |
While Heaven Wept - Band Update
Tom Phillips, guitarist of While Heaven Wept has issued a lengthy update about the band. He says:
"I am extremely pleased to inform you that Chris Salamone and I have just completed the mastering of Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence - Live At The Hammer Of Doom Festival this week, and the results are incredible all things considered. But don't take my word for it...today I'm adding the first audio sample to all of our websites, including this myspace, so I encourage you to have a listen yourselves!
Currently, our good friends at Streetclip TV are editing the DVD program, and based upon the rough draft version I've seen, it's going to turn out absolutely amazing considering the number of cameras involved as well as the very musically-inclined filming.
The performance features an equal balance of material from all of our albums, and also a good amount of improvisation a la Rainbow circa 1976, making this a very special release indeed.
I wanted to also take this opportunity to reveal the details pertaining to both formats Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence - Live At The Hammer Of Doom Festival will be released in: A CD/DVD 2 disc set will be released via Cruz Del Sur Music on November 8th, 2010 in a quantity of 3000 copies. The DVD program will be region free, so it can be played anywhere without incident.
Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence - Live At The Hammer Of Doom Festival will contain the following material.
CD
01. Vast Oceans Lachrymose
02. The Furthest Shore (Parts 1-3)
03. Soulsadness
04. The Drowning Years
05. Of Empires Forlorn
06. Vessel
07. Thus With A Kiss I Die
DVD
01. Vast Oceans Lachrymose
02. The Furthest Shore (Parts 1-3)
03. Soulsadness
04. The Drowning Years
05. Of Empires Forlorn
06. Vessel
07. Thus With A Kiss I Die
08. To Wander The Void (encore)
DVD Bonus Features
1. 20 Minute Interview with Streetclip TV
2. Backstage Rehearsal Clip 1
3. Backstage Rehearsal Clip 2
4. The Furthest Shore (Parts 1-3) - Pittsburgh 1/8/10
5. Soulsadness - Pittsburgh 1/8/10
6. Thus With A Kiss I Die - Pittsburgh 1/8/10
In addition to the CD/DVD set, there will be a limited edition 2LP set released through a joint collaboration between Cruz Del Sur Music, High Roller Records, and Iron Kodex Records in a quantity of 1000 copies. This 2LP set will be pressed on heavy vinyl (either 140g or 180g), and will be housed in an equally heavy, gorgeous gatefold sleeve filled to the brim with photos from our weekend in Germany, including some never-before-seen shots by Hans-Martin Issler. A stunning poster and full color insert will also be included in the package. 250 copies will be on colored vinyl, and you can expect this to be released on October 23rd, 2010 at the Hammer Of Doom 4 festival in Wuerzburg, Germany...which I will be attending personally to celebrate the release with all of my mates in the great bands that are performing.
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"I am extremely pleased to inform you that Chris Salamone and I have just completed the mastering of Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence - Live At The Hammer Of Doom Festival this week, and the results are incredible all things considered. But don't take my word for it...today I'm adding the first audio sample to all of our websites, including this myspace, so I encourage you to have a listen yourselves!
Currently, our good friends at Streetclip TV are editing the DVD program, and based upon the rough draft version I've seen, it's going to turn out absolutely amazing considering the number of cameras involved as well as the very musically-inclined filming.
The performance features an equal balance of material from all of our albums, and also a good amount of improvisation a la Rainbow circa 1976, making this a very special release indeed.
I wanted to also take this opportunity to reveal the details pertaining to both formats Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence - Live At The Hammer Of Doom Festival will be released in: A CD/DVD 2 disc set will be released via Cruz Del Sur Music on November 8th, 2010 in a quantity of 3000 copies. The DVD program will be region free, so it can be played anywhere without incident.
Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence - Live At The Hammer Of Doom Festival will contain the following material.
CD
01. Vast Oceans Lachrymose
02. The Furthest Shore (Parts 1-3)
03. Soulsadness
04. The Drowning Years
05. Of Empires Forlorn
06. Vessel
07. Thus With A Kiss I Die
DVD
01. Vast Oceans Lachrymose
02. The Furthest Shore (Parts 1-3)
03. Soulsadness
04. The Drowning Years
05. Of Empires Forlorn
06. Vessel
07. Thus With A Kiss I Die
08. To Wander The Void (encore)
DVD Bonus Features
1. 20 Minute Interview with Streetclip TV
2. Backstage Rehearsal Clip 1
3. Backstage Rehearsal Clip 2
4. The Furthest Shore (Parts 1-3) - Pittsburgh 1/8/10
5. Soulsadness - Pittsburgh 1/8/10
6. Thus With A Kiss I Die - Pittsburgh 1/8/10
In addition to the CD/DVD set, there will be a limited edition 2LP set released through a joint collaboration between Cruz Del Sur Music, High Roller Records, and Iron Kodex Records in a quantity of 1000 copies. This 2LP set will be pressed on heavy vinyl (either 140g or 180g), and will be housed in an equally heavy, gorgeous gatefold sleeve filled to the brim with photos from our weekend in Germany, including some never-before-seen shots by Hans-Martin Issler. A stunning poster and full color insert will also be included in the package. 250 copies will be on colored vinyl, and you can expect this to be released on October 23rd, 2010 at the Hammer Of Doom 4 festival in Wuerzburg, Germany...which I will be attending personally to celebrate the release with all of my mates in the great bands that are performing.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | While Heaven Wept |
While Heaven Wept - Live Dates Cancelled
Original While Heaven Wept guitarist Tom Phillips has issued the following band statement:
"It is with deep regret that we announce the cancellation of our appearances at Metal Camp 2010 as well as the Born To Be Doomed festival in Baltimore this year. Cancelling any show is very difficult for us emotionally and spiritually... those of you who have been with us for a while know that we've even brought in stand-in musicians to make things happen in the past, but unfortunately, sometimes things simply don't work out no matter what we do.
Regarding Metal Camp, extenuating circumstances that neither the Metal Camp organization nor WHW ourselves could resolve... despite exhausting every last possibility... have resulted in WHW being cancelled from the billing for this year. Part of this can be attributed to conflicting schedules, along with truly outrageous expenses, and a few other personal matters that we'll make public when appropriate (don't worry, they're not malign). The bottom line is we hope that we'll be able to reschedule for Metal Camp 2011 (or after), and will let you know if and when this is sorted out.
As far as the Born To Be Doomed festival the week prior, just this morning I received a phone call regarding a major conflict for one of the WHW members with their job that has come up affecting the first week of July. This of course was gutting news as we were looking forward to this event as much as Metal Camp, but the reality is we don't make a living doing WHW, and when the "powers that be" demand one of us elsewhere... in terms of career or family, sometimes there's no negotiating a way around it. We felt it was very important to get this information out ASAP so that John and Josh of the DOBD team have plenty of time to find another band to fill our slot.
Again, we extend our deepest apologies to our friends and fans for these disheartening cancellations, and will do our best to reschedule dates at another time.
Fortunately, there is some good news that I can tell you about, that will perhaps assuage these sad announcements... behind the scenes, we've been working hard on an EU tour plan for later in 2010, and hopefully we'll be able to make a very exciting announcement regarding this soon.
The "Vessel" 7" will be in production shortly, and we'll next move on to the "Lovesongs Of The Forsaken" 12" release as previously discussed. We have also already started to demo the material for the "Fear Of Infinity" album and hope to have a complete representation in hand within the next 6 weeks."
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"It is with deep regret that we announce the cancellation of our appearances at Metal Camp 2010 as well as the Born To Be Doomed festival in Baltimore this year. Cancelling any show is very difficult for us emotionally and spiritually... those of you who have been with us for a while know that we've even brought in stand-in musicians to make things happen in the past, but unfortunately, sometimes things simply don't work out no matter what we do.
Regarding Metal Camp, extenuating circumstances that neither the Metal Camp organization nor WHW ourselves could resolve... despite exhausting every last possibility... have resulted in WHW being cancelled from the billing for this year. Part of this can be attributed to conflicting schedules, along with truly outrageous expenses, and a few other personal matters that we'll make public when appropriate (don't worry, they're not malign). The bottom line is we hope that we'll be able to reschedule for Metal Camp 2011 (or after), and will let you know if and when this is sorted out.
As far as the Born To Be Doomed festival the week prior, just this morning I received a phone call regarding a major conflict for one of the WHW members with their job that has come up affecting the first week of July. This of course was gutting news as we were looking forward to this event as much as Metal Camp, but the reality is we don't make a living doing WHW, and when the "powers that be" demand one of us elsewhere... in terms of career or family, sometimes there's no negotiating a way around it. We felt it was very important to get this information out ASAP so that John and Josh of the DOBD team have plenty of time to find another band to fill our slot.
Again, we extend our deepest apologies to our friends and fans for these disheartening cancellations, and will do our best to reschedule dates at another time.
Fortunately, there is some good news that I can tell you about, that will perhaps assuage these sad announcements... behind the scenes, we've been working hard on an EU tour plan for later in 2010, and hopefully we'll be able to make a very exciting announcement regarding this soon.
The "Vessel" 7" will be in production shortly, and we'll next move on to the "Lovesongs Of The Forsaken" 12" release as previously discussed. We have also already started to demo the material for the "Fear Of Infinity" album and hope to have a complete representation in hand within the next 6 weeks."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | While Heaven Wept |
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