Pedro Zelbohr (Guitar) and Tommy Roitman (Drums) formed Heavy/Power Metal band Split Heaven, in 2003. After recording a demo called "Lightstorm" in May of the same year, they decided to change the line up in order to evolve on the sound of the band.
After two years, now with two new members: Eli Valenzuela (Vocals) & Carlo "Taii" Hernández (Bass), Split Heaven recorded a second demo called R.I.P with two songs and with this recording (with a much better and powerful sound) they had the chance to play all over Mexican Republic and also having the opportunity to be the supporting band in a concert of Paul Di Anno.
In 2007, Asenath Records from Monterrey, México, offers a contract to release the first full-length album of the band. Split Heaven accepts and enters the studio recording ten songs, half in English and half in Spanish, having as a result a Power Metal album that opened doors for the band, touring in México as headliner and also being the supporting band for Hammerfall (Sweden), Rata Blanca (Argentina) & L.A Guns (U.S.A).
Being not 100% satisfied with the sound of the first album, Split Heaven decides to add a new member, Armand "Hank" Ramos in the guitar. In 2008, having a solid line up and sound, Split Heaven enters the rehearsal room in order to create a new album. Blower Records (Veto, Strike Master, Voltax, Gumo Maniacs, etc.) offers a contract for the second full-length album "Psycho Samurai" which was released on July of 2008 officially in a show with U.S Metal bands At War & Agent Steel.
In 2009, Split Heaven won the "Mexican Metal Battle" contest, which took place in Mexico City at Circo Volador venue. With this, they received the opportunity to represent México in the "2009 Metal Battle" at "Wacken Open Air" on its 20th Anniversary being the first Mexican band ever to perform in this festival.
In the same year, High Roller Records (Germany) acquires the license of "Psycho Samurai" album from Blower Records and the band releases their first vinyl production in February of 2010.
In March of 2010, the German label "Pure Steel Records" signed the Mexicans in order to release their 3rd album In December of the present year, having also planned the re-releases of the previous albums.
In July of 2010 Split Heaven joined the "American Old School Metal Attack" in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with the Pure Steel Records bands: Enchanter (U.S.A) and Hellish War (Brazil). Again, the band represented Mexico in this great tour, which also is planned to take place in the U.S & Europe in the next years.
Now, the band is finishing the 3rd album and planning a European Tour to promote the new work.
Split Heaven is endorsed by: Washburn Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Vic Firth, MEINL Cymbals and Evans Drumheads.
Death Rider
Split Heaven Lyrics
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Marching barbarian hordes
With no sense honor, the will to fight
Killing at their accord
Villages burning through the night
Laying the people to waste
Now comes the hero with vengeance in sight
His enemies blood he will taste
Death Rider!!!
Armor clad soldier of muscle and might
He's black as the deadliest storm
Hacking and slashing through enemy ranks
Leaving their heads on the floor
Breaking their will and crushing their bones
Wishing they never had lived
They beg for mercy the Death Rider screams
Hatred is all I will give!
He is storming the wall
Beware the Death Rider´s call
Cry for your life and none will survive
Beware of my blade for none will be saved
I am the night you will scream out of fright
Look to the light now your end is in sight
Cry for your life and none will survive
Beware of my blade for none will be saved
I am the night you will scream out of fright
Look to the light now your end is in sight
The Death Rider calls...
You heads will fall!
The Death Rider calls
The lyrics of Split Heaven's song "Death Rider" depict a battle scene, where barbarian hordes have descended upon a village with no honor or regard for life. The singer, known as the Death Rider, emerges as a hero seeking vengeance. He is described as an armor-clad soldier, powerful and fearsome like a storm. With his relentless hacking and slashing, he decimates the enemy ranks, leaving their corpses and severed heads on the floor. His brutality and hatred know no bounds, as he denies any pleas for mercy. The Death Rider's presence evokes fear and despair among his adversaries, and his victory seems inevitable.
The song "Death Rider" by Split Heaven paints a vivid picture of a battle unfolding, driven by themes of vengeance, power, and the destructive force of war. The lyrics emphasize the merciless nature of conflict, with the Death Rider embodying an almost supernatural figure with unstoppable strength and ruthless determination. It is a portrayal of a hero or anti-hero who enacts vengeance on behalf of the innocent and serves as a symbol of fear and justice.
Line by Line Meaning
On the horizon the battle is born
A battle is about to begin, visible in the distance
Marching barbarian hordes
Savage and uncivilized armies are advancing
With no sense honor, the will to fight
They have no regard for honor, only driven by their desire to fight
Killing at their accord
They kill as they please, without restraint
Villages burning through the night
Innocent villages are being destroyed in the darkness
Laying the people to waste
They are causing devastation and death among the innocent
Now comes the hero with vengeance in sight
A hero emerges, seeking revenge on behalf of the victims
His enemies blood he will taste
He will seek retribution by shedding the blood of his enemies
Death Rider!!!
The hero is known as the Death Rider
Armor clad soldier of muscle and might
The Death Rider is a powerful and formidable soldier covered in armor
He's black as the deadliest storm
He is as dark and fierce as the most destructive storm
Hacking and slashing through enemy ranks
He aggressively attacks and defeats his enemies one by one
Leaving their heads on the floor
He decapitates his foes, leaving their heads as evidence of his victories
Breaking their will and crushing their bones
He destroys their determination and physically breaks their bodies
Wishing they never had lived
He wants his enemies to regret ever existing
They beg for mercy the Death Rider screams
When his enemies plead for mercy, he responds with a resounding scream
Hatred is all I will give!
He only has hatred to offer them in return
He is storming the wall
He aggressively attacks the fortified wall and defenses
Beware the Death Rider´s call
His enemies should be cautious when he summons them
Cry for your life and none will survive
If they cry out for mercy, it will not save them
Beware of my blade for none will be saved
His sword is lethal, and no one can escape its deadly fate
I am the night you will scream out of fright
He is darkness personified, causing terror and screams of fear
Look to the light now your end is in sight
As they face their demise, they see a glimmer of hope, but it is quickly extinguished
The Death Rider calls...
The Death Rider summons his enemies
You heads will fall!
Their heads will be severed from their bodies as punishment
The Death Rider calls
The Death Rider continues to summon his foes
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jason Conde-Houston, Armand Ramos, Carlo Hernández, Tomás Roitman
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murqui castle
excelente!!
Fernando Segovia
puro true metal muy bien
Concentrator
Why the dislikes?
silly_deal_1604
They can't handle the powerful voices