"Diva" was promoted with two European tours, the first in the end of 1996 with Atrocity and In Flames and the second one in the spring of 1997 together with Theatre Of Tragedy and Lake Of Tears. They also played with bands such as Cradle Of Filth and Moonspell between others in their home country. In 1997 DIVA was released in the Japanese market through MARQUEE BELLE EPOQUE Records with some extras.
Their second album "Swallow" released in 1998 features guest appearances from Theatre Of Tragedy's female vocalist Liv Kristine and Gamma Ray's mastermind Kai Hansen. 1998 was the year for the first Portugese Metal act on the famous WACKEN OPEN AIR FESTIVAL playing for a full WET STAGE with fans from all over the world followed by more European Tours with bands such as Atrocity, Solitude Aeturnus, Saviour Machine and more. HEAVENWOOD would be considered Band sensation in many important Metal Magazines such as METAL HAMMER, ROCK HARD and a 4 in 5 in TERRORIZER Magazine was " a gift " for the Portugese newcomers effort in the music scene.
Heavenwood were frozen from 2001 to 2003 due to some internal problems. After several line-up changes Bruno Silva turned into the second Guitar-player. October 2003 was the Official Return Show for HEAVENWOOD on the most important Live Rock Club in Portugal with a fullhouse night where almost 1000 people received the band with open harms followed by many gigs in Portugal and Spain.
HEAVENWOOD 3rd album was frozen regarding a more dark-rock influence crashing with the interests of their label.
February 2007 was the year choosen by Ricardo Dias, Bruno Silva and Ernesto Guerra to record some preview songs. Take my hand, Fragile, From dust to dust, Red Harvest, The sun burns red, Forthcoming hate, Slumber, Abyss masterpiece, 2012 a.c. were some of the new HEAVENWOOD tracks recorded in Studio 213 as a Advance Promo Cd. HEAVENWOOD played in two Portuguese Fests in 2007 presenting session musicians to complete " The wood legacy " with Luiz Ferreira (drums) and Hugo Pires (bass).
HEAVENWOOD Symbol was developed by Polish artist Wojtek Blasiak who designed MOONSPELL, VADER and many other bands Artwork. JMELLO Design from Brasil is the responsible for the official Myspace from HEAVENWOOD.
HEAVENWOOD's third album, "Redemption", was released in the band's home country of Portugal at the end of August. The special-edition version of the CD (limited to 1,000 copies), which included a free ticket for one of the group's two record-release shows, sold out almost immediately. Shortly afterwards, a second special edition for the Portuguese market was released, including a totally different artwork and booklet.
Slumber
Heavenwood Lyrics
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Her silky moon
Too cold to leave behind
Wretched heart unbelievable
Without exactly knowing why
She touches the sky
Delirious sweet queen of heavens
She fears the dark right now
Exalted murmur in the shell
A tale for the future to tell
A spell within each heart
She'll rise in every man
To bound the soul with ropes of flesh
She'll rise in every man
A spell within every human heart
The lyrics to Heavenwood's song "Slumber" evoke an ethereal and mysterious atmosphere with their poetic imagery. The song appears to be addressing an otherworldly entity, perhaps a goddess or spirit, who is described as "her silky moon" and "delirious sweet queen of heavens." This entity seems to have a powerful and transformative effect on those who encounter her, with the lyrics stating that she "touches the sky" and will "rise in every man."
The lyrics also contain elements of darkness and uncertainty, as the entity "fears the dark right now" and the singer's heart is "wretched" and "unbelievable" without explanation. However, there is a sense of wonder and awe in the lyrics as well, as the entity's presence is described in glowing terms and her influence is portrayed as something magical and transformative.
Line by Line Meaning
Shine on slumber
May the peaceful state of slumber remain undisturbed
Her silky moon
The calm and serene night sky
Too cold to leave behind
The reluctance to leave the tranquil state of slumber and re-enter reality
Wretched heart unbelievable
The inexplicable feeling of grief and despair
Without exactly knowing why
The inability to understand the cause of deep sorrow
She touches the sky
The feeling of being lifted up and away from the cares of the world
Delirious sweet queen of heavens
The dreamlike fantasy of a goddess-like figure in the night sky
Spread its scent through the night
Filling the air with an ethereal fragrance which enhances the mystical ambiance
She fears the dark right now
The sudden onset of apprehension caused by the enveloping darkness
Exalted murmur in the shell
A soft and reverent whisper, echoing from an unknown source
A tale for the future to tell
An inscrutable story that cannot yet be fully understood
A spell within each heart
An enchantment woven throughout the soul
She'll rise in every man
The embodiment of this unearthly force, in every individual
To bound the soul with ropes of flesh
The physical manifestation of an indescribable energy
A spell within every human heart
A distinctly human experience
Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.