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WILL HAVEN
Renowned for their electrifying live performances and revered discography, WILL HAVEN has remained an enigmatic force, well-known within certain circles despite not achieving mainstream success. Esteemed bands like Deftones and Slipknot, who have shared the stage and collaborated with them, champion the Sacramento-based crew, recognizing their prowess in delivering challenging, aggressive metallic hardcore and sonic dissonance since their inception in 1995.
Described by Metal Hammer as "bleak noise and controlled chaos" and regularly featured alongside the likes of Nine Inch Nails, Metallica, and Foo Fighters on year-end lists by Kerrang!, WILL HAVEN's music showcases muscular, agitated sounds with influences ranging from Neurosis to Jane's Addiction. Their latest 2023 release, "VII," is a natural culmination of their nearly thirty-year journey in the heavy metal world, embodying all the elements that have made them cult heroes.
The band's foundation consists of lifelong friends, frontman Grady Avenell and guitarist Jeff Irwin, who met in fifth grade. Drummer Mitch Wheeler joined over two decades ago, while bassist Adrien Contreras joined in 2010. Together, they form an inseparable bond and a powerful creative force, anticipating each other's moves and reactions during the songwriting process.
Adding to their dynamic lineup is Sean Bivins of Death Valley High, who joined as a touring musician in 2018 and became involved in the production of "VII," contributing synthesizer textures and additional guitar.
WILL HAVEN's musical journey began with their 1997 debut, "El Diablo," where they fused doomy hardcore with experimental angst, earning recognition in the metalcore community alongside bands like Converge and Coalesce. Their sophomore album, "WHVN," released in 1999, achieved classic st
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