Heaven's Force

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Heaven's Force
OriginFort Worth, Texas, United States
GenresChristian metal, thrash metal,[1][2] power metal,[1] speed metal[1]
Years active1983–1984
LabelsIndependent, Open Grave Records
Past membersDave Gryder
Kelly Berger
Chris Richie

Heaven's Force was an American

Christian thrash metal band.[1][4] The band consisted of vocalist/drummer Dave Gryder, guitarist Chris Richie, and bassist Kelly Berger. Their debut demo, Aggressive Angel, was released in 1983 and their self-titled second demo was released the following year before the group disbanded in late 1984. In 2008, Richie committed suicide after a long time of depression.[5] After this unfortunate event, Gryder stated during an interview in 2014 that the band would never reunite without their friend.[5] The band re-released their demos via Open Grave Records on the compilation album Aggressive Angel in 2009.[6] The band has been compared to Slayer, Venom, and Exciter.[7]

Members

Last known lineup
  • Dave Gryder – vocals, drums
  • Christopher "Chris" Richie – guitar (died 2008)
  • Kelly Berger – bass guitar

Discography

Heaven's Force discography
Compilation albums1
Demos2
Demos
  • Aggressive Angel (1983)
  • Heaven's Force (1984)
Compilation album
  • Aggressive Angel (2009)
Compilation appearances
  • Texas Metal Archives Volume One (2009; Metal Rising/Brainticket Records)
  • Back in the Day: An Old School Compilation (2018; The Bearded Dragon Productions)

References

  1. ^
    Encyclopedia Metallum
    . Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  2. ^ xFiruath (June 10, 2009). "Heaven's Force". Metal Underground. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  3. ^ Beard, Mace (October 17, 2016). "Interview: Dave Gryder, formerly of Heaven's Force". The Bearded Dragon.
  4. BraveWords.com
    . June 10, 2009. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  5. ^
    Blogspot
    . Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  6. ^ "Heaven's Force Demos To Be Released". Blabbermouth.net. June 10, 2009. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  7. ^ "Heaven's Force". No Life Til' Metal. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
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