W. Gottlieb is a music producer based in Vienna, Austria. His music is influenced by various elements of different musical styles. He combines smooth melodies, thrilling rhythms and interesting sounds to create music with character and an openminded attitude.

Heaven Rise was launched in spring 2007 by singer Andy and drummer Meisi. Both were initially interested in making music together but of the harder species. Reini, a casual friend of Andy, by this time playing in another band, was also interested in starting a new common project with them. After a few phone calls to old friends, bandmates and so on, they finally met for the first rehearsal. Andy brought along his best friend Kröx, who came to check things out personally. Reini also invited his band mate and good friend: Martin had impressed him because of his outstanding ability as a guitarist in the former band.

The two guitarists had previously thought of some things, so the guys could already kick ass at the first rehearsal. "The Chosen" was born. After two more "killer tracks", it was clear that these guys wanted to start together. Unfortunately, a bass player was still missing. Thus Martin's brother Michi joined the band. He was previously a guitarist, but quickly made himself familiar with the bass and comped the tracks.

Other tracks followed, and the first requests for gigs came up. After several requests for a demo, they decided to record a LP. So Heaven Rise went into a studio for just one day and recorded their debut album "Towerhawk", where tracks like Brutal Kill, W.D.C. or Johnny are featured.

After more gigs and band contests, the popularity of the band in the scene took off. Heaven Rise soon was invited to support bands such as Burning Skies, Neaera, Callejon, All Shall Perish and We Butter the Bread with Butter.
After writing many new songs, the EP "Never Forget" was recorded. It is dedicated to a very good friend of the band, who died in a traffic accident. The song "Niemals vergessen" with German lyrics shall always remind of this special friend and keep him in the hearts of the fans – the special melody and lyrics succeeded doing so.

Six characters, many different influences - nonetheless represent an unmistakable unit. They define their genre as Heave'n'Rise - a mix of brutality and melody, with thoughtful lyrics, created out of the individual creativity of these six friends. As a sextet, the boys smash with their song the whole of Austria. A stunning stage presence and the different hard styles make the hearts of the fans burn for Heaven Rise.

In spring 2013 Reini decided to leave the band to bring more force on his study at the one hand. On the other band we realized the we got different views of making music.
Here we´d like to say thank you to Reini because he ante up much time to the band. We never will forget the time we had with him.

After a very long search for a new guitarist and a person that will replace our good mate and member Reini we finally found Thomas. He comes with new stuff but we try to hold the typical shit of HR.

At the and of 2013 the realeased their new singles MIRRORS and VIRIBUS UNITIS as a foretaste for their upcoming album in 2014.

So 2013 was a very hard year with some tears but we are still alive!!!


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