While Heaven Wept

While Heaven Wept
Origin	Virginia, United States
Genres	Doom metal Power Metal Progressive metal Neo-classical metal Symphonic metal
Years active	1989–present
Labels	Nuclear Blast Records Cruz Del Sur Music Black Lotus Records Eibon Records Rage of Achilles Records Rock Machine Records
Members	Tom Phillips Jim Hunter Scott Loose Trevor Schrotz Rain Irving

While Heaven Wept (often abbreviated as WHW) is an epic doom metal band based in Dale City, Virginia, United States. The primary writer and overall engine of the band is mainman Tom Phillips. Their melodic, classically influenced style could be compared to bands such as Solitude Aeturnus and Solstice (the latter of which Tom Phillips is a former member); however, 2003's acclaimed Of Empires Forlorn saw the band branching out into a variety of metal and progressive styles. This trend continues on their 2009 album, Vast Oceans Lachrymose, and on their 2011 album, "Fear of Infinity".

While Heaven Wept's lyrics have traditionally dealt with sorrowful matters, namely, personal loss and despondency.

While Heaven Wept announced on their Facebook page that they are currently planning on an autumn 2014 release. The album will consist of a single 40-minute track.

WHW has had numerous line-up changes over the years.

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