lowheaven

Lowheaven is a Toronto-based post-metal band formed in the spring of 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The lineup includes Dan Thomson (vocals/guitar), Mikey Buchta (vocals/bass), Alex Pley (guitar/keys), and Pat Pajak (guitar). Their music blends post-hardcore, screamo, blackened noise, and metal, creating a heavy, emotionally intense sound. Dan Thomson, formerly of Canadian post-hardcore band Sparrows, describes their music as carrying a lot of emotional weight, reflecting themes of social isolation, pain, and personal collapse.

They released their debut EP *Collapse*, which features tracks like "Cancer Sleep," "Buried In," and "Of Us Away," highlighting their dynamic shifts between aggressive screams and ominous guitar work. In 2025, they followed up with their debut full-length album *Ritual Decay*, inspired by ‘90s bands like Cave In and Deftones, recorded in an old church to capture raw, atmospheric emotion. The album explores deep themes of emotional breakdown and the struggle for meaning, reflecting the difficult times during which the band formed. Lowheaven is known for their powerful live shows and continues to build a dedicated following with their honest, heavy music.

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