While Heaven Wept is an American epic doom metal band whose sweeping, melodic, and often elegiac soundscapes have captivated fans since their inception in the late 1980s. Originating in Dale City, Virginia, the group was founded by mainstay and creative force, Tom Phillips. While Heaven Wept's music is distinguished by its emotional depth, blending mournful doom with elements of progressive rock and power metal, thus creating expansive sonic narratives that have been praised for both their compositional complexity and profound emotional resonance.

Over the years, While Heaven Wept has released an impressive discography that reflects their evolution in sound and mastery in storytelling through music. Their album "Suspended at Aphelion" from 2014 showcases the band at the zenith of their craft, featuring intricate arrangements and symphonic flourishes. It's an apex in a discography that includes the pathos-drenched "Fear of Infinity" (2011), the retrospective collection "The Arcane Unearthed" (2009), which provided fans with rarities and previously unreleased material, and the critically acclaimed "Vast Oceans Lachrymose" (2009). Earlier works like "Of Empires Forlorn" (2003), "Sorrow Of The Angels" (1998), and "Lovesongs of the Forsaken" (1994) introduced listeners to While Heaven Wept's poignant themes and established their remarkable longevity within the metal scene. The band's dedication to their art has earned them a devoted following and a prestigious standing among aficionados of the genre.

Genres

Epic Doom

Progressive Doom

Latest Release

Suspended at Aphelion

While Heaven Wept

Album - 7 Tracks - Released October 24, 2014