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.
White Death
Split Heaven Lyrics
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carrying this song of death
on the wings of malevolous winds.
The Majestic darkness
shakes my reason and
creates a powerful magic
through the strange highways.
Into the pit
I hear the sad voices from the sea,
they make me get lost again and again
My dreams become death.
Is the long cold winter.
The black bird came back.
My dreams become death.
Is the long cold winter.
The black bird came back again!
Walking in the shadows,
I feel my fragile soul
haunted by the beast.
My dreams become death.
Is the long cold winter.
The black bird came back.
My dreams become death.
Is the long cold winter.
The black bird came back.
The lyrics of Split Heaven's song White Death seem to capture the powerful, haunting feeling of the winter season, with its cold winds, dark nights, and ominous sense of impending doom. The singer describes feeling overwhelmed by this atmosphere, as if the forces of malevolence and darkness are conspiring to take control of his mind and soul. He hears voices from the sea that seem to be trying to pull him under, and he feels haunted by some unseen beast lurking in the shadows.
Despite the darkness and foreboding of the lyrics, there is a certain sense of power and magic suggested by the imagery of the "strange highways" and the majestic darkness that "creates a powerful magic". It almost seems as if the singer is being drawn into some kind of mystical underworld, where dreams become death and the black bird is a kind of omen or symbol of this dark power.
Overall, it seems that the lyrics of White Death suggest a certain awe and respect for the power of the natural world in all its dark and foreboding majesty. The singer feels overwhelmed and humbled by this power, but also somewhat entranced and drawn in by it, as if it offers some kind of transformative potential.
Line by Line Meaning
The winter comes to me
The season of winter has arrived causing an impact on me.
carrying this song of death
A feeling of death and despair is associated with the winter season.
on the wings of malevolous winds.
The winds that bring the winter season are causing destructive effects.
The Majestic darkness
The darkness associated with the winter season is magnificent and awe-inspiring.
shakes my reason and
The impact of the winter season is causing confusion and chaos in my thoughts.
creates a powerful magic
Despite the negative impact, the winter season has a mystical and enchanting element.
through the strange highways.
Winter season brings unusual and unexplained elements to my surroundings.
Into the pit
The impact of the season causes me to feel trapped and helpless.
I hear the sad voices from the sea,
The impact of the season brings despair and sadness associated with the tumultuous sea.
they make me get lost again and again
The chaos and confusion associated with the season causes me to feel lost and disoriented.
My dreams become death.
The impact of the season causes me to experience death and despair in my dreams.
Is the long cold winter.
The extended duration of the winter season causes its impact to deepen.
The black bird came back.
The presence of a black bird signifies the extended impact of the winter season.
Walking in the shadows,
The darkness associated with the season surrounds me.
I feel my fragile soul
My vulnerability is exposed and I feel weak under the influence of the season.
haunted by the beast.
The dark and ominous impact of the winter season takes on the form of a beast that haunts me.
Contributed by Chloe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.