Heaven Below

{{Use American English|date=July 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Short description|American rock band}} {{Unreliable sources|date=May 2023}} {{Infobox musical artist | image = Heaven Below (cropped).jpg | alias = HB<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/heavenbelowband/posts/10156974446329935|title=Heaven Below|website=Facebook.com|access-date=June 17, 2020|archive-date=November 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110025418/https://www.facebook.com/heavenbelowband/posts/10156974446329935|url-status=live}} {{better source|date=May 2023}}</ref> | caption = Heaven Below in 2014 | image_upright = 1.25 | origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S. | genre = [[Hard rock]], [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] | years_active = 2008–present | label = [[Independent record label|Independent]] | website = {{URL|heavenbelow.com}} | current_members = [[Patrick Kennison]] [[Nikki Stringfield]] John Younger Shad Wilhelm | past_members = Chad Clark Marty O'Brien Dave Comer Elias Andra Jesse Billson Lucas Kanopa }} '''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 == The band was formed in late 2007 by [[Patrick Kennison]] ([[Union Underground]]), [[Marty O'Brien]] ([[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]], [[We Are the Fallen]]) and session drummer [[Chad Clark (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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.impactousa.com/ci_16432396 |title=Album pleases Heaven Below |publisher=Impacto USA |date=October 25, 2010 |accessdate=November 13, 2013 |archive-date=November 13, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113203510/http://www.impactousa.com/ci_16432396 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== '' Countdown to Devil '' === Following the release of ''[[Countdown to Devil]]'', the group completed its first tour in mid-2009 dubbed the "Texas Takeover Tour".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.last.fm/music/Heaven+Below |title=Heaven Below – Free listening, concerts, stats, & pictures at |publisher=Last.fm |date= |accessdate=November 20, 2013 |archive-date=June 11, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140611191232/http://www.last.fm/music/Heaven+Below |url-status=live }}</ref> Media coverage of the tour included a live performance on [[KABB|FOX-TV]] in San Antonio, TX.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.foxsanantonio.com/newsroom/raw_news/videos/vid_36.shtml |title=KABB Fox San Antonio :: Raw News - Heaven Below |publisher=Foxsanantonio.com |date=July 9, 2009 |accessdate=November 14, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921003455/http://foxsanantonio.com/newsroom/raw_news/videos/vid_36.shtml |archivedate=September 21, 2013 }}</ref>

In August 2010, the band released a [[Heaven Below (EP)|self-titled EP]],<ref>{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/heaven-below-releases-self-titled-debut |title=Heaven Below Releases Self Titled Debut |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=June 3, 2010 |accessdate=November 12, 2013 |archive-date=November 12, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112193430/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/heaven-below-releases-self-titled-debut |url-status=live }}</ref> and led a tour dubbed the "Horns and Halos Tour" which spanned over much of the country and even Canada.<ref>{{cite web |author= |url=http://myglobalmind.com/2010/10/22/interview-with-patrick-kennison-heaven-belowvocals-guitars/ |title=Interview with Patrick Kennison (Heaven Below)(Vocals, Guitars) |publisher=Myglobalmind.com |date=October 22, 2010 |accessdate=November 14, 2013 |archive-date=November 15, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131115214853/http://myglobalmind.com/2010/10/22/interview-with-patrick-kennison-heaven-belowvocals-guitars/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Before "[[The Mirror Never Lies (song)|The Mirror Never Lies]]" was released, Chad Clark left the band and was replaced by [[Julien-K]] and [[Dead by Sunrise]] drummer Elias Andra.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5Uhxp6N8M8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/-5Uhxp6N8M8 |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |url-status=live|title=Heaven Below EPK |publisher=YouTube |date=April 27, 2010 |accessdate=November 15, 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4pdTAKxhN8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/x4pdTAKxhN8 |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |url-status=live|title=Behind the Scenes-Heaven Below-The Mirror Never Lies.mov |publisher=YouTube |date=August 17, 2011 |accessdate=November 15, 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

=== '' Falling from Zero '' === [[File:Patrick Kennison.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Patrick Kennison]] In 2012, the band released their second studio album ''[[Falling from Zero]]''<ref name = blabbermouth1/> followed in 2013 by compilation album ''Dos Diablos Digital Box Set'', acoustic album ''[[The Deadlight Sessions]]'' and cover album'' Sleeping Giants''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ampsandgreenscreens.com/2013/12/09/heaven-sleeping-giants/|title=Heaven Below - Sleeping Giants - Amps and Green Screens|work=Amps and Green Screens|accessdate=January 15, 2015|archive-date=December 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131210063743/http://ampsandgreenscreens.com/2013/12/09/heaven-sleeping-giants/|url-status=usurped}}</ref> It was during the same year that percussionist Shad Wilhelm joined the ensemble, replacing Andra.

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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heavenbelow.com/#!product/prd12/2416489751/limited-edition-coffin|title=Heaven Below - Limited Edition Coffin|work=Heaven Below|accessdate=January 16, 2015|archive-date=January 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150116010018/http://www.heavenbelow.com/#!product/prd12/2416489751/limited-edition-coffin|url-status=live}}</ref>

==='' Good Morning Apocalypse ''=== [[File:John Younger Heaven Below.jpg|thumb|right|175px|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]]'',<ref name="facebook1">{{cite web |title=Patrick Kennison - Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/patrick.kennison.5?fref=ts |accessdate=January 15, 2015 |website=[[Facebook]] |publisher= |archive-date=April 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408141010/https://www.facebook.com/patrick.kennison.5?fref=ts |url-status=live }} {{better source|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref name="heavenbelow1">{{cite web |title=Heaven Below |url=http://www.heavenbelow.com/ |accessdate=January 15, 2015 |archive-date=January 16, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150116010018/http://www.heavenbelow.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="facebook2">{{cite web |date=February 10, 2014 |title=2013 brought us a lot of new Heaven Below music. 2014 already has us working on a very ambitious album. |url=https://www.facebook.com/shares/view?id=10202644285766286 |accessdate=June 19, 2014 |publisher=Facebook |archive-date=November 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110025422/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Findex.php%3Fnext%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252Fshares%252Fview%253Fid%253D10202644285766286 |url-status=live }} {{better source|date=May 2023}}</ref> the title of their upcoming work.<ref name="schecterguitars.com"/>

Some time after mid-2014, Billson left the ensemble, with Lucas Kanopa replacing him some time later.<ref name="schecterguitars.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.schecterguitars.com/international/artists/item/505-heaven-below|title=Heaven Below|work=schecterguitars.com|accessdate=August 1, 2015|archive-date=September 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150910075607/http://www.schecterguitars.com/international/artists/item/505-heaven-below|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The band released the album on October 14, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=125623|title=Heaven Below Posts Album Sampler|publisher=|access-date=August 13, 2016|archive-date=August 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813131039/http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=125623|url-status=live}}</ref>

In late 2018, [[Nikki Stringfield]] of American rock bands [[The Iron Maidens]] and [[Femme Fatale (band)|Femme Fatale]] became a touring guitarist for the ensemble.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://willtorock.com/heaven-below-skinnys-lounge-north-hollywood-ca-11-7-18/|title=HEAVEN BELOW - Skinny's Lounge - North Hollywood, CA - 11/7/18|last=WillG|date=November 15, 2018|website=Willtorock.com|accessdate=December 26, 2018|archive-date=December 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218054508/http://willtorock.com/heaven-below-skinnys-lounge-north-hollywood-ca-11-7-18/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/heavenbelowband/photos/a.10152168929724935/10156930419199935/?type=3&theater |title=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!!! |author=Heaven Below |publisher=[[Facebook]] |date=December 31, 2018 |accessdate=January 1, 2019 |archive-date=April 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408141009/https://www.facebook.com/heavenbelowband/photos/a.10152168929724935/10156930419199935/?type=3&theater |url-status=live }} {{better source|date=May 2023}}</ref>

In April 2020, Kennison announced the release date of May 17, 2020, for upcoming cover album ''Rest in Pieces''.<ref name="auto">{{cite web | title=Aanmelden bij Facebook | website=Facebook | url=https://www.facebook.com/login.php?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwatch%2Flive%2F%3Fv%3D523493941642448 | access-date=April 4, 2020 | archive-date=February 15, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220215010836/https://www.facebook.com/login.php?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwatch%2Flive%2F%3Fv%3D523493941642448 | url-status=live }} {{better source|date=May 2023}}</ref>

On Sundays in February 2022, Stringfield and Kennison performed during their residency at [[Hard Rock Cafe]] in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]], [[California]].<ref>{{cite web |author=BraveWords |url=https://bravewords.com/news/nikki-stringfield-patrick-kennison-announce-hard-rock-cafe-residency |title=NIKKI STRINGFIELD & PATRICK KENNISON Announce Hard Rock Cafe Residency |publisher=BraveWords |date= |accessdate=January 21, 2022 |archive-date=January 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121000638/https://bravewords.com/news/nikki-stringfield-patrick-kennison-announce-hard-rock-cafe-residency |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/1566699259/posts/10218840645318307/|title=Nikki Stringfield is with Patrick Kennison at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd.|website=Facebook.com|access-date=January 14, 2022|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408141011/https://www.facebook.com/1566699259/posts/10218840645318307/|url-status=live}} {{better source|date=May 2023}}</ref>

==='' The Majestic Twelve ''=== In late 2024, the ensemble plans to release ''The Majestic Twelve'', their fourth studio album.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.guitarthrills.com/patrick-kinneson-interview/|title="Patrick Kinneson is more concerned with spreading unity through the noise." - Jesse Davidson - Guitar Thrills Magazine|website=www.guitarthrills.com/}}</ref> The album was released on July 22, 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/news/heaven-belows-new-album-the-majestic-twelve-available-tuesday-lyric-videos-streaming/|title=HEAVEN BELOW’s New Album, The Majestic Twelve, Available Tuesday; Lyric Videos Streaming|magazine=[[Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles]]|access-date=July 22, 2025|date=July 21, 2025}}</ref>

== Members == [[File:Shad Wilhelm.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Shad Wilhelm]] * [[Patrick Kennison]] (vocals/guitars) * [[Nikki Stringfield]] (guitars)<ref name="schecterguitars.com"/> * John Younger (bass)<ref name = blabbermouth1>{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/heaven-below-to-release-falling-from-zero-this-month/ |title=Heaven Below To Release 'Falling From Zero' This Month |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=March 5, 2012 |accessdate=November 12, 2013 |archive-date=November 12, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112192847/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/heaven-below-to-release-falling-from-zero-this-month/ |url-status=live }}</ref> * Shad Wilhelm (drums)

== Discography == === Studio albums === * ''[[Countdown to Devil]]'' (2009) * ''[[Falling From Zero]]'' (2012) * ''[[Good Morning Apocalypse]]'' (2016) *'' The Majestic Twelve ''(2025) *'' Alternate Abductions ''(2026)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickkennison/posts/pfbid02iPFppNqZhfSnKSdZghULzEFFgVQHRGLJ1SpHABVJBpmLaWmUagTSVhyTdxs75rADl|title=This year we will release our Heaven Below counterpart/follow up album to The Majestic Twelve titled “Alternate Abductions”}}</ref>

=== Other albums === * ''We Sold Our Soul for Heaven Below'' (2008) * ''Infamy (EP)'' (2008)<ref>{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/heaven-below-new-ep-artwork-unveiled |title=Heaven Below: New Ep Artwork Unveiled |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=October 12, 2008 |accessdate=November 12, 2013 |archive-date=November 12, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112193339/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/heaven-below-new-ep-artwork-unveiled |url-status=live }}</ref> * ''Reworking the Devil'' (2009)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/HeavenBelow1 |title=Heaven Below | Reworking the Devil | CD Baby Music Store |publisher=Cdbaby.com |date= |accessdate=November 15, 2013 |archive-date=December 2, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202234416/http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/HeavenBelow1 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/heaven-below/discography/3096250/ |title=Reworking the Devil by Heaven Below |publisher=MTV |date=December 1, 2009 |access-date=November 15, 2013 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203151543/http://www.mtv.com/artists/heaven-below/discography/3096250/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> * ''[[Heaven Below (EP)|Heaven Below]]'' (2010)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://heavymetal.about.com/b/2010/08/15/5-questions-with-heaven-below.htm |title=5 Questions With Heaven Below |publisher=Heavymetal.about.com |date=August 15, 2010 |accessdate=November 23, 2013 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203043640/http://heavymetal.about.com/b/2010/08/15/5-questions-with-heaven-below.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> * ''Unleashed in the West'' (2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m2.facebook.com/profile.php?v=timeline&timecutoff=1393786024&page=11&sectionLoadingID=m_timeline_loading_div_1325404799_1293868800_8_11&timeend=1325404799&timestart=1293868800&tm=AQD0y9B_2fPMvE7n&id=70819759934|title=Follow @heavenbelow on Twitter to find out exclusive info on our new Japanese import cd, "Unleashed In The West"!!!|work=Facebook|date=June 27, 2011|accessdate=January 16, 2015|archive-date=November 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110025409/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=timeline&timecutoff=1393786024&page=11&sectionLoadingID=m_timeline_loading_div_1325404799_1293868800_8_11&timeend=1325404799&timestart=1293868800&tm=AQD0y9B_2fPMvE7n&id=70819759934|url-status=live}}</ref> * ''[[The Mirror Never Lies: Mega-Single]]'' (2011)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,9885450,00.html |title=The Mirror Never Lies by Heaven Below @ARTISTdirect |publisher=Artistdirect.com |date= |accessdate=November 21, 2013 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203004453/http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,9885450,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref> * ''Dos Diablos Digital Box Set'' (2013) * ''[[The Deadlight Sessions]]'' (2013) * ''Sleeping Giants'' (2013)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GXSFQIY/ref=sr_1_2_rd?ie=UTF8&child=B00GXSFTZY&qid=1385750899&sr=1-2 |title=Sleeping Giants: Heaven Below: MP3 Downloads |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=November 29, 2013 |archive-date=November 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110025416/https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GXSFQIY/ref=sr_1_2_rd?ie=UTF8&child=B00GXSFTZY&qid=1385750899&sr=1-2 |url-status=live }}</ref> * ''Demonic Demos & Unsung Lullabies'' (2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Heaven_Below_Demonic_Demos_Unsung_Lullabies?id=Bpwvqlgjwcwo5kqir3ysrowpvta|title=Heaven Below: Demonic Demos & Unsung Lullabies - Music on Google Play|website=Play.google.com|accessdate=December 29, 2014|archive-date=April 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414005604/https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Heaven_Below_Demonic_Demos_Unsung_Lullabies?id=Bpwvqlgjwcwo5kqir3ysrowpvta|url-status=live}}</ref> *'' Rest in Pieces ''(2020)<ref name="auto"/>

=== Songs === *"[[Major Tom (Coming Home)]]" - originally released in 1982 by [[Peter Schilling]]. *"[[Twilight Zone (Golden Earring song)|Twilight Zone]]" - originally released in 1982 by [[Golden Earring]]. This track was never officially released. After the release of their self-titled EP, all who bought a copy were able to download ''Twilight Zone'' from the internet through a special disc feature. *"[[Heartbreaker (Pat Benatar song)|Heartbreaker]]" - originally released by [[Pat Benatar]] in 1979. *"[[Subdivisions (song)|Subdivisions]]" - originally released by [[Rush (band)|Rush]] in 1982. Featuring [[William Shatner]] speaking "Subdivisions" as well as "Attention all planets of the solar federation - we have assumed control" from the song [[2112 (song)|2112]].

== References == {{Reflist}}

==External links== * [https://web.archive.org/web/20080804004845/http://heavenbelow.net/ Official Heaven Below website]

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