Heavenqueen by Heavenqueen

Heavenqueen was initiated by La Vero as a reaction to a tragic situation in 2012 and a promise she made in that moment. She started after that, working on music what will be released in late 2023.

Almost every song began developing from a poem. Without any musical rules, melody lines were added, and from there, songs were further developed to a level to be made public. After many setbacks and lineup changes, Dima Belf (Moscow) joined December 2022 and then, things went fast. He helped with the production of the album that La Vero had been working on for more than 10 years with several musicians. Now transformed into a product that we are proud to present to an audience. Although the last remaining musicians dropped out for non band-related personal reasons or because their schedule could not meet our bands high ambitions, Dima pushed things forward together with La Vero. With his enormous experience as a touring and session musician with bands like Imperial Age, Stigmatic Chorus, Rubicon, Izmoroz, Ashen Light, AnnaKiara, and many more, he immediately took Heavenqueen's music to a higher level. Dima brought in a good friend and colleague to record the guitar parts on the album and took care of the bass and key parts himself. La Vero's vocal recordings were started with the help of Robin from Sinewave Recordings. And by her dear Liesbeth Dulcimer whom also did back vocals to the debut song.

The first songs were released. “Heavenqueen” (07-04-2023) and “Fires of Beltane” (29-04-2023) were released as singles and were very well received. We listened to the feedback from our colleagues and fans, so we could bring the future songs to an even higher level. From then on, further recordings were planned, the attic changed into a recording studio and with the focus on La Vero’s vocals, Dima and La Vero locked themselves in the house for a couple of days, until all was recorded. Years of working in the international metal scene and the many friendships that have arisen, made that fantastic guest artists wanted to participate on this album. With the arrival of Velislav Kazakov (Bulgaria), who approached us to become our bands permanent drummer, the album now also has a good live drum recording on it. Also the drums on both Heavenqueen and Fire's of Beltane were re-recorded for the album. Velislav may still be young, but he has already built up a very impressive CV and has played on big stages with his old bands, Bendida, and Rampart with whom, he has performed as a supporting act for UDO and Ross the Boss. He also played at festivals such as WACKEN.

Heavenqueen's music is characterized by pure, raw, beautiful intense emotions, presented in a musical packaging that perfectly interprets these emotions. It's really hard to pinpoint us down in one particular genre, as Heavenqueen is a mix of musical fusions. With metal as our foundation, we also have heavy rock songs, folk metal, acoustic ballads, and songs based on a Tango or a Waltz. We use all kind of world music as a inspiration to guideline the music that embraces the vibes of the songs. Subjects such as incest, being caught in a narcissistic relationship, children who died prematurely, abuse and a last sick bed, are not shunned in the first half of the album. But also subjects as loving life, love, lust and not giving up, are highlighted. The final tracks on the album are a small glimpse into Heavenqueen's future music.

Where mythologically and historical inspired lyrics and worldly cultural stories and music are the basis. Seen from our Heavenqueens point of view.

Wrapped in a blanket of great music.

Heavenqueen was formed by La Vero as a reaction to a tragic situation in 2012 and a promise she made to herself. Heavenqueen's music is pure, raw, beautiful intense emotions, wrapped in a musical packaging that perfectly interprets these emotions. Heavenqueen is a mix of musical fusions with mythologic & historical inspired lyrics & cultural stories are the basis.