Symphony of Heaven

Symphony of Heaven is a Christian blackened death metal band from Owensville, Indiana, United States.[1] The band began in 2017 as a solo project, but morphed into a full band by 2019, consisting of Logan Thompson (guitars/vocals), David Napier (bass), Eero Tertsunen (guitars), and Mason Beard (drums). The band has released a sole studio album, two EPs, and a split release.

Symphony of Heaven
SOH at Audiofeed Festival 2019
Background information
OriginOwensville, Indiana, U.S.
Genres
Years active2017–present
LabelsIndependent,[1] Nosral,[2] Rottweiler,[3] The Bearded Dragon (affiliated)
Associated actsNeverLabeled, Death Requisite, Enemy of Satan, Ascending King, Timōrātus, The Slave Eye, Dead Human Prophecies, The Abrasive Realization
WebsiteSymphony of Heaven on Facebook
MembersLogan Thompson
David Napier
Mason Beard
Eero Tertsunen
Past membersAaron Kirby
Judah Djik

History

The project began in 2017, as an unnamed project led by Logan Thompson. On February 3, 2017, the project was featured on a sampler, released by The Bearded Dragon Productions, titled The Bearded Dragon's Sampler: 3rd Times a Charm, with the track "Anno Domini [Instrumental]".[4] Only a week later, Symphony of Heaven released "Stratagem", his sophomore single,[5] followed by a lyric video.[5][6] On May 30, 2017, the project released his debut EP, ...Of Scars and Soil....[7][8][9]

Thompson released the lyric video for the song "...Of Scars and Soil..." in June 2017.[10][11] The same week, Symphony of Heaven appeared on another compilation released by The Bearded Dragon Productions, titled Metal From The Dragon (Vol. 1).[4] Only a month after the release of the video, the project, alongside Children of Wrath, signed to Nosral Recordings.[2] In November, the band released "In Anger's Midst",[12][13] their debut single off of the upcoming album, The Season of Death and announced the pre-orders.[14] On November 24, 2017, the project released their debut album, The Season of Death via Nosral Recordings.[15] On August 12, 2018, Thompson reinvented himself, going under the moniker of Pathos and continuing the project as Symphony of Heaven. The project is currently working on a black metal split EP, with Timōrātus and Bismoth.[16] On November 19, 2018, Pathos

On February 18, 2019, it was announced that Symphony of Heaven would be performing at Audiofeed in 2019, with the assistance of Timōrātus brainchild David Napier on Guitars, Ascending King/Thief on the Cross founder Aaron "Ruah" Kirby on Bass, and Mason Beard, founder of The Bearded Dragon Productions and member of Mystic Winter, on Drums. On March 19, 2019, the band released the split, entitled Body of Christ, with SOH's material being written by Pathos and a guest vocal slot for Ruah, the band's live bassist.[17] However, on June 16, 2019, Ruah departed from the band due to a medical emergency, apologizing to the fans. On June 22, 2019, it was announced that Eero Tertsunen of Renascent would take over the position. At Audiofeed Festival, the band performed twice, sharing the stage with labemates Light Unseen, Gold Frankinscence & Myrrh, Gnashing of Teeth, Innersiege, Bloodlines, and Death Therapy.

Later that year, the band would play a show in Evansville, Indiana, alongside Timōrātus, Bleed the Masses, Malignant Vision, Shadows of Insanity, and Brandon Beard. On January 1, 2020, it was announced that the band had officially signed with Rottweiler Records, debuting a new single titled "You Shall Be As Gods" in the process.[3] On January 18, 2020, the band performed alongside Shadows of Intent, Signs of the Swarm, Inferi, and Brand of Sacrifice.[18] On August 14, 2020, the band released their debut music video for the track "DeathMarch", which is set to be featured on the upcoming EP, The Ascension of Extinction.[19] The EP was released September 4, 2020 via Rottweiler Records, to several good reviews. On September 30, the band was featured on a documentary titled True American Black Metal, which both Pathos and Asaph acting as executive producers.[20] The documentary also featured Enthroned, Frost Like Ashes, Vials of Wrath, and many others.[21]

The band is currently working on their sophomore album, which will be the first to debut the entire band.[22] The band's new album is set to be released in 2021 and they are currently 7 songs recorded.[23]

Influences and Style

Symphony of Heaven states that Metallica, Dimmu Borgir, Cannibal Corpse, Antestor, and Grave Declaration are major influences to their music. However, in an interview, PATHØS stated that bands including Ensiferum, Dream Theater, Nightwing and Dethklok were also major influences for the project.[1]

Throughout the reviews given to The Season of Death, several different artists were compared to the project. Including American acts Becoming the Archetype and Death Requisite,[15] and Australian acts Mortification, Horde,[15] and Cradle of Filth.[24] Christian Sullivan also compared the project to two obscure acts Screams of Chaos, an industrial metal band from Australia and Vomoth, an unblack metal act from Australia.[24]

Members

Current

Members Instruments Years active Other projects
Logan "Pathos" Thompson All instruments (2017–2019), guitars (2017–present), vocals (2017–present) 2017–present Elgibbor, Dead Human Prophecies, The Abrasive Realization, NeverLabeled, The Holy Hand of Winter, Koronatizor
David “Timōrātus” Napier Guitars (2018–2019), bass (2019–present) 2018–present Timōrātus, Dead Human Prophecies, The Abrasive Realization, Color Crush
Eero Tertsunen Bass (2019), guitars (2019–present) 2019–present Renascent, Angel of Sodom, The Slave Eye, Kataplexia, Megiddon, Beyond Belief, Kastimonia, The UnWorthy, Kremator, Jernlov
Mason "Asaph" Beard Drums 2018–present Mystic Winter, The Abrasive Realization, Uriah, The Shadows Devour, Resign From Humanity, Risen, The Thlipsis, Koronatizor

Former

Members Instruments Years active Other projects
Judah "Nagrash Sargoth" Dijk Guitars 2018–2019[25] Ritual Malediction, Gesel
Aaron "Ruah" Kirby Bass 2019 Ascending King, Thief on the Cross, Dryline, Frostbreath, Noisechrist, Mosquito Eater, Unblack Metal Fist

Timeline

Discography

EPs

  • ...Of Scars and Soil... (May 30, 2017; Independent)[26]
  • Body of Christ (March 19, 2019; with Timōrātus and Bismoth)
  • The Ascension of Extinction (September 4, 2020; Rottweiler)

Studio albums

Singles

  • "Invert the Inverted Cross" - Horde (2018)
  • "Drink from the Chalice of Blood" - Horde (2018; collaboration with Ascending King)
  • "You Shall Be as Gods" (2020)
  • "DeathMarch" (2020)

Compilation appearances

  • The Bearded Dragon's Sampler: Third Times a Charm (2017; The Bearded Dragon Productions)
  • Metal from the Dragon (Vol. 1) (2017; The Bearded Dragon Productions)
  • Nosral Sampler #1 (2017; Nosral Recordings)

References
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  2. Beard, Mason (July 26, 2017). "Nosral Recordings Signs 2 Bands". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 24, 2017.
  3. Sullivan, Christian (January 1, 2020). "New Signing to Kick Off 2020". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  4. NARAKU666 (November 24, 2017). "Symphony of Heaven". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved November 24, 2017.
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  8. thrashboy (June 1, 2017). "One Man Solo Project 'Symphony Of Heaven' Released Debut EP '...of scars and soil...'". The Metal Resource. Retrieved November 24, 2017.
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  12. Beard, Mason (November 10, 2017). "IVM Premiere: Symphony of Heaven - In Anger's Midst". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 24, 2017.
  13. thrashboy (November 28, 2017). "One Man Spirit Filled Extreme Metal Band 'Symphony of Heaven' – 'In Anger's Midst'". The Metal Resource. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  14. thrashboy (November 8, 2017). "One Man Solo Project 'Symphony of Heaven': "The Season of Death" Album Now Available for Pre-Order". The Metal Resource. Retrieved November 24, 2017.
  15. Beard, Mason (November 23, 2017). "Album Review: Symphony of Heaven - The Season of Death". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 24, 2017.
  16. Napier, David (July 29, 2018). "David & Courtney Napier Bring What Metal Can Be - Exclusive Interview with TIMŌRATŪS". The Metal Onslaught. Interviewed by Mason Beard. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
  17. Sood, Ankit (April 1, 2019). "Bismoth, Timōrātus And Symphony Of Heaven - "Body of Christ" (Split EP)". The Metal Resource. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
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  19. premiere/ "Symphony of Heaven - 'DeathMarch' – Exclusive Video Premiere" Check |url= value (help). The Metal Resource. August 14, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  20. "True American Black Metal". Reelhouse.org. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  21. ""True American Black Metal" by Filmmaker Bruce Moore Film Releases September 30th". Ghost Cult Mag. September 18, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  22. Vapour, DJ (September 5, 2020). "Exclusive Interview: Symphony of Heaven talk "The Ascension of Extinction"". Metal Noise. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  23. Sullivan, Christian (November 10, 2020). "New Material In The Works". The Metal Onslaught.
  24. Sullivan, Christian (January 12, 2018). "Symphony of Heaven - The Season of Death" (PDF). The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
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