Will Haven
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Will Haven is a noise
metal
band from Sacramento
, California
, USA.
of Far
. Will Haven's debut self-titled seven-track EP was released in 1996 to positive reviews. A year later the quartet was signed to Revelation
. Singer Grady Avenell
guested on two Far tracks - 9 Miles, and a cover of Band Aid
's Do They Know It's Christmas Time? with Chino Moreno
of Deftones
.
1997 saw the release of full-length El Diablo bringing them an increasing amount of attention and a growing fanbase. In 1999, they released WHVN
, arguably their heaviest album to date. The song Jaworksi is named after Red Tape's frontman and friend Jeff Jaworksi, who was Jeff Irwin's guitar tech at the time; and Slopez is named after Shaun Lopez
, who was the guitarist for Far
. During this time, the band recorded a track called The Regulator for the Bad Brains
' Never Give In tribute album, and toured with Deftones throughout Europe.
In 2000, long-time drummer Wayne Morse left the band. He was replaced by Mitch Wheeler. Later that year, Grady guested on Soulfly
's track Pain, to be featured on the album Primitive. Chino Moreno also guested on that track.
In 2001, they released the critically acclaimed Carpe Diem
, which saw a world-tour promotion, headlining shows in the US, UK, and Japan, and playing the Vans Warped Tour
in Australia. Single Carpe Diem featured Chino Moreno
in the promotional video; similarly, members of Haven are in the promotional video for Deftones' Bored, a single from their album Adrenaline
.
Singer Grady Avenell left not long after the tour, to raise a family and attend college. Haven released a DVD called Foreign Films featuring what, at that point, was to be their last ever show in January 2002 - in a small coffeehouse in their hometown of Sacramento, called The Capitol Garage - and a wealth of footage from the final tour. Members of the band went on to form Ghostride (with members of Tinfed
and Oddman), The Abominable Iron Sloth, and Death Valley High, as well as their own label, Distruktor Records.
to record 12 songs for the new album; guitarist Jeff Irwin told Rocksound: "If this is the last record we ever do, then i want it to be our ultimate one -- the one that's absolutely perfect" 1.
In January 2006, Haven returned to the stage with a show in Sacramento's Boardwalk. In February, new song Handlebars to Freedom was uploaded to their MySpace profile. In March, they traveled to the UK, for a co-headlining tour with Crowbar. Grady was announced unable to perform at the Will Haven dates in Glasgow and Newport, due to problems with his wife in Paris, so Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro
, Craig B of Aereogramme
, Mikey Dee of Skindred
, Crowbar frontman, Kirk Windstein and XSheepX of The Seventh Cross
were asked to do guest vocals for both nights. Grady rejoined the band at the following dates. The band had plans for tours through Europe, Australia and a summer tour with the Deftones, but so far, this hasn't happened yet.
As of August 2006, Will Haven has signed a record deal with indie label Bieler Bros. Records
. The demos that have been online won't appear on this record. One of the demos, Handlebars To Freedom, will appear on a compilation disc of new Australian label Static Migration Records. Second guitarist Cayle Hunter was kicked out of the band and is now focusing on his new band, called Armed for the Apocalypse.
On February 19, 2007 Will Haven played a free show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, promising a 'big announcement' would be made at the show - namely that Grady Avenell had left the band and been replaced by longtime friend of the band (and vocalist for Sacramento punk band Red Tape) Jeff Jaworski. In Spring 2007, the band went to Europe with Deftones.
The band released the album The Hierophant on June 18, 2007 (UK) and June 19, 2007 in the US. A post made by guitarist Jeff Irwin on an unofficial message board stated that the band intend to tour the new material later on in 2007.
A Headline UK tour eventually followed in November 2007 without Mike Martin on bass; however no explanation has been given for his absence. Bass duties for the tour were covered by long-time friend Rey Osburn.
In September 2008 Will Haven embarked on a headlining European tour with French band My Own Private Alaska and further support differing per city. Again Rey Osburn played bass, as Mike Martin was raising a family.
On October 12, 2009, the following was said about Grady rejoining the group : "After a little time off and doing a few benefit shows for our brother Chi Cheng of the Deftones, we are back to work. As some of you may have seen Grady did join us for a few of the benefit shows we did for Chi and also an amazing show in San Francisco a few months ago. After those shows we had a few dicussions about will havens future and Grady expressed that he would like to be a part of it. So after working out details I am very happy to say that we are currently working on a new record with Grady handling the vocal duties. Jeff Jaworski will still be a big part of the band and helping with the writing process on the new record. So we are more than excited to be all working together on making an amazing record."
In April 2010, the band announced that Chris Fehn
would be assuming bass duties for their upcoming album and tours, replacing Mike Martin.
Noise rock
Noise rock describes a style of post-punk rock music that became prominent in the 1980s. Noise rock makes use of the traditional instrumentation and iconography of rock, but incorporates atonality and especially dissonance, and also frequently discards usual songwriting conventions.-Style:Noise...
metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band from Sacramento
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, USA.
History
In 1995, Will Haven, named after a fictional, self-created character, formed and released a six-track demo. The band was formed from members of Sock, a band that was formed with Shaun LopezShaun Lopez
Shaun Lopez is a US musician and the guitarist for Far, a band from Sacramento, CA.After a number of local releases, including their first demo tape, Sweat A River, Live No Lies, and two independent albums Listening Game and Quick, they signed to Epic/Immortal Records and released their major label...
of Far
Far (band)
Far is a band from Sacramento, USA.-Releases :After a number of local releases including their first demo tape Sweat A River, Live No Lies and two independent albums Listening Game and Quick they signed to Epic/Immortal Records and released their first major record, Tin Cans With Strings To You...
. Will Haven's debut self-titled seven-track EP was released in 1996 to positive reviews. A year later the quartet was signed to Revelation
Revelation
In religion and theology, revelation is the revealing or disclosing, through active or passive communication with a supernatural or a divine entity...
. Singer Grady Avenell
Grady Avenell
Grady Avenell is a US musician, he is the singer for hardcore-metal band Will Haven.Avenell was born in California. He is notable for his intense vocal style, consisting mainly of screaming.- References :...
guested on two Far tracks - 9 Miles, and a cover of Band Aid
Band Aid (band)
Band Aid was a charity supergroup featuring British and Irish musicians and recording artists. It was founded in 1984 by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia by releasing the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" for the Christmas market that year. The single...
's Do They Know It's Christmas Time? with Chino Moreno
Chino Moreno
Chino Moreno is an American musician. He is best known as the lead singer and contributing guitarist of Deftones. He is also a member of the side-project bands Team Sleep and Crosses....
of Deftones
Deftones
Deftones are an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, founded in 1988. The band consists of Chino Moreno , Stephen Carpenter , Chi Cheng , Frank Delgado , and Abe Cunningham . Currently Sergio Vega is standing in on bass while Cheng recovers from a car accident...
.
1997 saw the release of full-length El Diablo bringing them an increasing amount of attention and a growing fanbase. In 1999, they released WHVN
WHVN (album)
WHVN is the second studio album by noise metal band Will Haven, released in 1999.-Track listing:All tracks written by Will Haven, except where noted.# "Fresno" – 5:31# "If She Could Speak" – 3:08# "Jaworski" – 2:35# "Slopez" – 7:09...
, arguably their heaviest album to date. The song Jaworksi is named after Red Tape's frontman and friend Jeff Jaworksi, who was Jeff Irwin's guitar tech at the time; and Slopez is named after Shaun Lopez
Shaun Lopez
Shaun Lopez is a US musician and the guitarist for Far, a band from Sacramento, CA.After a number of local releases, including their first demo tape, Sweat A River, Live No Lies, and two independent albums Listening Game and Quick, they signed to Epic/Immortal Records and released their major label...
, who was the guitarist for Far
Far (band)
Far is a band from Sacramento, USA.-Releases :After a number of local releases including their first demo tape Sweat A River, Live No Lies and two independent albums Listening Game and Quick they signed to Epic/Immortal Records and released their first major record, Tin Cans With Strings To You...
. During this time, the band recorded a track called The Regulator for the Bad Brains
Bad Brains
Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
' Never Give In tribute album, and toured with Deftones throughout Europe.
In 2000, long-time drummer Wayne Morse left the band. He was replaced by Mitch Wheeler. Later that year, Grady guested on Soulfly
Soulfly
Soulfly is a heavy metal band formed in 1997 based in Phoenix, Arizona. The original lyrical content revolved around spirituality and religious themes, with later albums encompassing other themes including war, violence, aggression, hatred and anger. Soulfly is led by former Sepultura frontman Max...
's track Pain, to be featured on the album Primitive. Chino Moreno also guested on that track.
In 2001, they released the critically acclaimed Carpe Diem
Carpe Diem (Will Haven album)
Carpe Diem is the third studio album by noise metal band Will Haven, released in 2001 by Music For Nations and Revelation Records.-Track listing:# "S.H.R" – 1:08# "Saga" – 4:10# "Carpe Diem" – 3:46# "BATS" – 7:26# "Dressed in Night Clothes" – 3:38...
, which saw a world-tour promotion, headlining shows in the US, UK, and Japan, and playing the Vans Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
in Australia. Single Carpe Diem featured Chino Moreno
Chino Moreno
Chino Moreno is an American musician. He is best known as the lead singer and contributing guitarist of Deftones. He is also a member of the side-project bands Team Sleep and Crosses....
in the promotional video; similarly, members of Haven are in the promotional video for Deftones' Bored, a single from their album Adrenaline
Adrenaline (album)
-Personnel:Deftones*Chino Moreno – vocals*Stephen Carpenter – guitars*Chi Cheng – bass guitar, backing vocals*Abe Cunningham – drumsProduction*Kim Biggs – art direction*Victor Bracke – cover photo...
.
Singer Grady Avenell left not long after the tour, to raise a family and attend college. Haven released a DVD called Foreign Films featuring what, at that point, was to be their last ever show in January 2002 - in a small coffeehouse in their hometown of Sacramento, called The Capitol Garage - and a wealth of footage from the final tour. Members of the band went on to form Ghostride (with members of Tinfed
Tinfed
Tinfed was an electronic rock band from California that consisted of Rey Osburn , Eric Stenman , Matt McCord and Rick Verrett . They contributed to the Mission: Impossible II Soundtrack with the song "Immune" from the album Tried + True...
and Oddman), The Abominable Iron Sloth, and Death Valley High, as well as their own label, Distruktor Records.
Regrouping
On October 12, 2005, Will Haven officially regrouped and began writing new songs with original singer Grady and had initially planned to release a five-song EP with B-sides; however, during the writing process, the band decided to put out a full-length album. Haven, now a five-piece with guitarist Cayle Hunter from Ghostride and Oddman fame, went to Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
to record 12 songs for the new album; guitarist Jeff Irwin told Rocksound: "If this is the last record we ever do, then i want it to be our ultimate one -- the one that's absolutely perfect" 1.
In January 2006, Haven returned to the stage with a show in Sacramento's Boardwalk. In February, new song Handlebars to Freedom was uploaded to their MySpace profile. In March, they traveled to the UK, for a co-headlining tour with Crowbar. Grady was announced unable to perform at the Will Haven dates in Glasgow and Newport, due to problems with his wife in Paris, so Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band from Kilmarnock, comprising Simon Neil , James Johnston and Ben Johnston...
, Craig B of Aereogramme
Aereogramme
Aereogramme were a Scottish alternative/post-rock rock band from Glasgow, consisting of Craig B. , Iain Cook , Campbell McNeil and Martin Scott...
, Mikey Dee of Skindred
Skindred
Skindred is a Welsh rock band from Newport. The band was formed in 1998 following the disbandment of vocalist Benji Webbe's previous band, Dub War. Skindred's musical style mixes alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and reggae...
, Crowbar frontman, Kirk Windstein and XSheepX of The Seventh Cross
The Seventh Cross
Anna Seghers' novel The Seventh Cross , is one of the better-known examples of German literature circa World War II. It was published first in America, in an abridged version, in September 1942 by Little, Brown and Company...
were asked to do guest vocals for both nights. Grady rejoined the band at the following dates. The band had plans for tours through Europe, Australia and a summer tour with the Deftones, but so far, this hasn't happened yet.
As of August 2006, Will Haven has signed a record deal with indie label Bieler Bros. Records
Bieler Bros. Records
Bieler Bros. Records is an independent record label based out of Florida, USA.-History:Bieler Bros. Records was formed in January 2002 by brothers Aaron and Jason Bieler...
. The demos that have been online won't appear on this record. One of the demos, Handlebars To Freedom, will appear on a compilation disc of new Australian label Static Migration Records. Second guitarist Cayle Hunter was kicked out of the band and is now focusing on his new band, called Armed for the Apocalypse.
On February 19, 2007 Will Haven played a free show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, promising a 'big announcement' would be made at the show - namely that Grady Avenell had left the band and been replaced by longtime friend of the band (and vocalist for Sacramento punk band Red Tape) Jeff Jaworski. In Spring 2007, the band went to Europe with Deftones.
The band released the album The Hierophant on June 18, 2007 (UK) and June 19, 2007 in the US. A post made by guitarist Jeff Irwin on an unofficial message board stated that the band intend to tour the new material later on in 2007.
A Headline UK tour eventually followed in November 2007 without Mike Martin on bass; however no explanation has been given for his absence. Bass duties for the tour were covered by long-time friend Rey Osburn.
In September 2008 Will Haven embarked on a headlining European tour with French band My Own Private Alaska and further support differing per city. Again Rey Osburn played bass, as Mike Martin was raising a family.
On October 12, 2009, the following was said about Grady rejoining the group : "After a little time off and doing a few benefit shows for our brother Chi Cheng of the Deftones, we are back to work. As some of you may have seen Grady did join us for a few of the benefit shows we did for Chi and also an amazing show in San Francisco a few months ago. After those shows we had a few dicussions about will havens future and Grady expressed that he would like to be a part of it. So after working out details I am very happy to say that we are currently working on a new record with Grady handling the vocal duties. Jeff Jaworski will still be a big part of the band and helping with the writing process on the new record. So we are more than excited to be all working together on making an amazing record."
In April 2010, the band announced that Chris Fehn
Chris Fehn
Christopher Michael "Chris" Fehn , or known by his number #3, is an American musician known as one of the two custom percussionists of the Grammy Award winning nu metal band Slipknot and is the current bassist for the band Will Haven.-Personal life and career:Fehn was born and raised in Des Moines,...
would be assuming bass duties for their upcoming album and tours, replacing Mike Martin.
Members
- Grady AvenellGrady AvenellGrady Avenell is a US musician, he is the singer for hardcore-metal band Will Haven.Avenell was born in California. He is notable for his intense vocal style, consisting mainly of screaming.- References :...
- Vocals (1995–2002; 2005–2007; 2009–present) - Jeff IrwinJeff Irwin (Will Haven)Jeff Irwin is a US musician, and is the guitarist for hardcore-metal band Will Haven.-Equipment:Jeff Irwin uses a Marshall JCM 2000 amplifier.*Marshall 1960 B Cabs.*Gibson Sg Guitars, Esp guitars*Drop B tuning...
– Guitar (1995–2002; 2005–present) - Chris FehnChris FehnChristopher Michael "Chris" Fehn , or known by his number #3, is an American musician known as one of the two custom percussionists of the Grammy Award winning nu metal band Slipknot and is the current bassist for the band Will Haven.-Personal life and career:Fehn was born and raised in Des Moines,...
– Bass (2010–present) - Mitch Wheeler – Drums (2000–2002; 2005–present)
Former
- Mike Martin - Bass (2008–2010)
- Jeff Jaworski - Vocals (2007–2009)
- Cayle Hunter – Guitar (2005–2006)
- Wayne Morse – Drums (1995–2000)
- Dave Hulse – Drums (2000)
- Chris Robyn – Drums (2000)
- Reyka Osburn - Bass (2008–2009)
Albums
- El Diablo (1997)
- WHVNWHVN (album)WHVN is the second studio album by noise metal band Will Haven, released in 1999.-Track listing:All tracks written by Will Haven, except where noted.# "Fresno" – 5:31# "If She Could Speak" – 3:08# "Jaworski" – 2:35# "Slopez" – 7:09...
(1999) - Carpe DiemCarpe Diem (Will Haven album)Carpe Diem is the third studio album by noise metal band Will Haven, released in 2001 by Music For Nations and Revelation Records.-Track listing:# "S.H.R" – 1:08# "Saga" – 4:10# "Carpe Diem" – 3:46# "BATS" – 7:26# "Dressed in Night Clothes" – 3:38...
(2001) - The HierophantThe Hierophant (album)The Hierophant is the fourth full length release by noise metal band Will Haven, released on June 19, 2007 on Bieler Bros. Its release was six years after Carpe Diem, their previous full-length. Vocalist Grady Avenell contributed to the writing of the album on several songs, but not to the...
(2007) - Voir Dire (2011)
EPs
- Will Haven Demo (1995)
- Will Haven EP (1996)
- The Best Song On Here (Demo) (2000)
- Will Haven EP (Remastered) (2003)
Guesting
- 1995 – FarFar (band)Far is a band from Sacramento, USA.-Releases :After a number of local releases including their first demo tape Sweat A River, Live No Lies and two independent albums Listening Game and Quick they signed to Epic/Immortal Records and released their first major record, Tin Cans With Strings To You...
– Grady guests on the song "9 Miles" - 1995 – FarFar (band)Far is a band from Sacramento, USA.-Releases :After a number of local releases including their first demo tape Sweat A River, Live No Lies and two independent albums Listening Game and Quick they signed to Epic/Immortal Records and released their first major record, Tin Cans With Strings To You...
The Bands That Stole Christmas – Grady guests on "Do They Know It's Christmas?" together with Chino MorenoChino MorenoChino Moreno is an American musician. He is best known as the lead singer and contributing guitarist of Deftones. He is also a member of the side-project bands Team Sleep and Crosses....
from DeftonesDeftonesDeftones are an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, founded in 1988. The band consists of Chino Moreno , Stephen Carpenter , Chi Cheng , Frank Delgado , and Abe Cunningham . Currently Sergio Vega is standing in on bass while Cheng recovers from a car accident... - 1999 – Every Day Life - Moment of Clarity – Grady guests on the song "Relocate"
- 2000 – SoulflySoulflySoulfly is a heavy metal band formed in 1997 based in Phoenix, Arizona. The original lyrical content revolved around spirituality and religious themes, with later albums encompassing other themes including war, violence, aggression, hatred and anger. Soulfly is led by former Sepultura frontman Max...
- PrimitivePrimitive (album)-Appearance:The track "Son Song" appears on the Valentine OST, although not included in the film.The track Mulambo appears in the movie The Forsaken .-Personnel:*Max Cavalera – Vocals, Guitar, Berimbau, Bass, Producer*Mike Doling – Guitar...
– Grady guests on "Pain" together with Chino Moreno from Deftones
Tours
Will Haven have shared the stage with the following artists:- Beastie BoysBeastie BoysBeastie Boys are an American hip hop trio from New York City. The group consists of Mike D who plays the drums, MCA who plays the bass, and Ad-Rock who plays the guitar....
- Coalesce
- CrowbarCrowbar (U.S. band)Crowbar is an American sludge metal band from New Orleans, Louisiana, characterized by their extremely slow, low-keyed, heavy and brooding songs that also contain fast hardcore punk passages...
- Deep PurpleDeep PurpleDeep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
- DeftonesDeftonesDeftones are an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, founded in 1988. The band consists of Chino Moreno , Stephen Carpenter , Chi Cheng , Frank Delgado , and Abe Cunningham . Currently Sergio Vega is standing in on bass while Cheng recovers from a car accident...
- Dillinger Escape Plan
- Earth CrisisEarth CrisisEarth Crisis is an American metalcore band from Syracuse, New York, active from 1989 until 2001, reuniting in 2007. Their most recent record, To the Death, was released in May 2009 through Century Media....
- FarFar (band)Far is a band from Sacramento, USA.-Releases :After a number of local releases including their first demo tape Sweat A River, Live No Lies and two independent albums Listening Game and Quick they signed to Epic/Immortal Records and released their first major record, Tin Cans With Strings To You...
- Fear FactoryFear FactoryFear Factory is an American industrial metal band. Formed in 1989, they have released seven full-length albums and a number of singles and remixes. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, as well as steadily pioneered a combination of the styles death metal,...
- HatebreedHatebreed- History :Hatebreed was formed in 1994 in Bridgeport, Waterbury and New Haven. They began by recording a three song demo and selling it to locals. Those three songs would eventually be released on a split seven inch with New York's Neglect in 1995...
- Hed PE
- Limp BizkitLimp BizkitLimp Bizkit is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. Formed in 1995, the group's lineup consists of Fred Durst , Wes Borland , Sam Rivers , John Otto and DJ Lethal . The band achieved mainstream success with their second studio album Significant Other, released in 1999...
- NeurosisNeurosis (band)Neurosis is a post-metal band, based in Oakland, California. They formed in 1985 as a hardcore punk band, and their sound progressed towards a doom metal style that also included influences from dark ambient and industrial music as well as incorporating elements of folk music...
- One Minute SilenceOne Minute SilenceOne Minute Silence is a four-piece band based in London that combined influences from metal, hardcore punk and rap and as of 2010 they have sold over 500,000 albums. The band consisted of vocalist Brian 'Yap' Barry from Templemore, Co. Tipperary, guitarist Massimo Fiocco from Limerick City, drummer...
- Raging SpeedhornRaging SpeedhornRaging Speedhorn were a British metal band, founded in Corby, Northamptonshire.-Career:Raging Speedhorn were formed in 1998 from the merging of the bands Soulcellar and Box...
- SlipknotSlipknot (band)Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray...
- SoulflySoulflySoulfly is a heavy metal band formed in 1997 based in Phoenix, Arizona. The original lyrical content revolved around spirituality and religious themes, with later albums encompassing other themes including war, violence, aggression, hatred and anger. Soulfly is led by former Sepultura frontman Max...
- TinfedTinfedTinfed was an electronic rock band from California that consisted of Rey Osburn , Eric Stenman , Matt McCord and Rick Verrett . They contributed to the Mission: Impossible II Soundtrack with the song "Immune" from the album Tried + True...
- Tura SatanaTura Satana (band)Tura Satana was an alternative metal band named after cult actress Tura Satana. The band started in the early 90s under the name Manhole. Due to legal reasons they changed it after the release of their first album 'All Is Not Well'...
- Vision of DisorderVision of DisorderVision of Disorder is a hardcore punk band from Long Island, New York, US. Vision of Disorder disbanded in 2002, but reunited from time to time over the next six years. In October 2008, they announced that they would record a new studio album...
- Bipolar (sacramento, Ca)