Heaven's Edge
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Heavens Edge is a former glam metal
band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
active in the early 1990s.
, that reached number 141 on The Billboard 200, and Some Other Place Some Other Time (1999) on MTM Records
. Heavens Edge was produced by Neil Kernon
. The band released a music video for their most popular single, "Skin To Skin". Shortly after the release of their debut album, Heaven's Edge broke up due to grunge
replacing hard rock
in the music industry. However, after Heaven's Edge disbanded, guitarist Reggie Wu, drummer David Rath, and bassist George Guidotti continued working together with vocalist Shaun Carmen and formed a new band called American Pie. This new band had a different sound to that of Heaven's Edge with a sound more in tune with what was happening in the early 90's. They tried repeatedly to get a record deal but failed and soon broke up afterwards as well. Surprisingly, Heaven's Edge signed a new record deal with MTM Records
in 1998 and were asked to record a new album. The album was originally scheduled to be released in 1992 but wasn't finished until 1998. Their second album, Some Other Place, Some Other Time was released by MTM Music in Europe, Pony Canyon
in Japan, and Perris Records in the United States. A year after the album's release, Heaven's Edge was asked to record a song for the Mötley Crüe
"Kickstart My Heart Tribute Album". The band recorded a cover of "Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)
" off the Dr. Feelgood
album. In 2002 Heaven's Edge officially disbanded due to the members exploring different musical opportunities.
Glam metal
Glam metal is a subgenre of hard rock and heavy metal that arose in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the United States, particularly on the Los Angeles Sunset Strip music scene...
band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
active in the early 1990s.
Biography
Heavens Edge formed in 1987 in Philadelphia, PA and was founded by guitarist Reggie Wu and singer Mark Evans. Heaven's Edge released 2 albums: Heavens Edge (1990) for Columbia RecordsColumbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
, that reached number 141 on The Billboard 200, and Some Other Place Some Other Time (1999) on MTM Records
MTM Records
MTM Records was an American independent record label specializing in country music. It was founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of the production company of the same name, a company owned by actress Mary Tyler Moore. After MTM Enterprises was sold in late 1988, the label was absorbed into Capitol Records...
. Heavens Edge was produced by Neil Kernon
Neil Kernon
Neil Kernon is a musician/record producer/mixer/recording engineer - from London, England.He has worked with a number of artists over the last 30 years, but may be best known for his work with Hall & Oates on three of their most important albums - 1980's Voices, 1981's Private Eyes, and 1982's H2O...
. The band released a music video for their most popular single, "Skin To Skin". Shortly after the release of their debut album, Heaven's Edge broke up due to grunge
Grunge
Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. Inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock, grunge is generally characterized by heavily distorted electric guitars, contrasting song...
replacing hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
in the music industry. However, after Heaven's Edge disbanded, guitarist Reggie Wu, drummer David Rath, and bassist George Guidotti continued working together with vocalist Shaun Carmen and formed a new band called American Pie. This new band had a different sound to that of Heaven's Edge with a sound more in tune with what was happening in the early 90's. They tried repeatedly to get a record deal but failed and soon broke up afterwards as well. Surprisingly, Heaven's Edge signed a new record deal with MTM Records
MTM Records
MTM Records was an American independent record label specializing in country music. It was founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of the production company of the same name, a company owned by actress Mary Tyler Moore. After MTM Enterprises was sold in late 1988, the label was absorbed into Capitol Records...
in 1998 and were asked to record a new album. The album was originally scheduled to be released in 1992 but wasn't finished until 1998. Their second album, Some Other Place, Some Other Time was released by MTM Music in Europe, Pony Canyon
Pony Canyon
is a Japanese company, established on October 1, 1966 , which publishes music, DVD and VHS videos, movies and video games. It is a subsidiary of Japanese Media Group, Fujisankei Communications Group.-History:...
in Japan, and Perris Records in the United States. A year after the album's release, Heaven's Edge was asked to record a song for the Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
"Kickstart My Heart Tribute Album". The band recorded a cover of "Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)
Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)
"Don't Go Away Mad " is a song by Mötley Crüe from their 1989 album Dr. Feelgood. Released in 1990 as the album's fourth single, it peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #13 on the Mainstream rock charts....
" off the Dr. Feelgood
Dr. Feelgood
Dr. Feelgood may refer to:In music:*Dr. Feelgood , an album by American band Mötley Crüe**"Dr. Feelgood" , a single and the title track from that album*"Dr. Feel Good", a song by Travie McCoy on the album Lazarus...
album. In 2002 Heaven's Edge officially disbanded due to the members exploring different musical opportunities.
Members
- Reggie Wu - Guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
- Mark Evans - Lead vocals
- David Rath - Drums
- Steven Parry - Guitar
- George "G.G." Guidotti - Bass guitar
- Jimmy Marchiano - Guitar