H.E.A.T announce recording of new album DUE TO BE RELEASED 2017
H.E.A.T are proud to announce the recording of their yet untitled next album to be released in the year of 2017. Following the release of their previous critically acclaimed album, Tearing Down The Walls, the band have been touring all over the world gaining the reputation of one of the best live acts out there.
H.E.A.T have been focusing on writing new songs for more than a year and now they are ready to hit the studio once again. This time they will be recording the album in Thailand together with producer Tobias Lindell (Europe, Hardcore Superstar, Avatar etc) who also produced Address The Nation and Tearing Down The Walls.
“Fina-fucking-lly… I can’t wait to record this album and spend some time with my dysfunctional family in Thailand. Tobias is our sixth family member and will - as usual - take on the role as our caretaker…. Jokes aside - I’m very positive about the new material and I think we sound better than ever”. - Erik Grönwall
H.E.A.T will start recording the album in March 2017.
It's a case of out with the old, in with the old as guitarist DAVE DALONE returns to the band he left just a few years ago.
"Ladies and gentlemen. In case you missed it. Please give a big welcome to our “new” guitar player Dave Dalone.
Dave has since the beginning been a huge part of the sound our fans have come to love. With his guitar skills extra ordinaire, combined with excellent songwriting skills, Dave really does not need an introduction. We could not be happier to announce that Dave Dalone is returning to H.E.A.T.
“As soon as Rivers had unfortunately decided to leave, the first name that really came up for the job was Dave. He was there from the beginning and has gone through every success, development and hard work together with us. He really knows what it takes to be the guitar player for H.E.A.T and we’re confident he will once again do a great job taking this ship forward.” - Jimmy Jay
"I'm back in the god damn groove!" - Dave Dalone."
The band returns to active duty in the new year for recording sessions for an album due later in 2017.
We have some sad news to share with our fans today.
Eric Rivers has after long and faithful service decided to leave the band. We are obviously devastated to lose such an awesome guitar player and band member who is not only a founding member but has been a part of creating what H.E.A.T has grown to become over the years. There are no hard feeling between us and we will still be very good friends. We wish Eric Rivers the best of luck to pursue happiness in whatever way he chooses. He will be sorely missed.
The search for a replacement has already begun and we hope to bring you some good news about who will take on the part as guitar player as soon as possible.
// Erik, Jimmy, Jona, Crash
The following is a message from Eric in his own words:
”Its with a heavy heart I have decided to leave H.E.A.T. It's a decision that's been brewing inside me for a long time. Its hard to answer the question why I'm leaving, but I just feel done. It's time for me to get off the ride. And what a ride it has been!
Almost 10 years, five albums, countless tours all over the world... The thing that's been keeping me in it this long is you guys - the fans. Thank you so much for all your love and support through the years. I will look back on this ride with nothing but great, great memories, meeting and playing in front of you crazy fuckers all over the world.
To my four brothers in the band. Fuckin a. You guys are the best. You've been amazing in helping me through this and you will always be a big part of my life! No bad blood what so ever. And if there's something H.E.A.T has a history of, it's coming back stronger and better after something like this. I can't wait to see and hear what you guys come up with!
And the cool part about this is that I can finally go see a H.E.A.T show. See you front row!
H.E.A.T is releasing a Japanese "TOUR EDITION" edition of "Tearing Down The Walls" on August 26, 2015.
Only the first disc features SHM-CD format. Furthermore, this edition additionally includes a bonus CD with rare tracks, including three ones from an EP "A Shot At Redemption," which were exclusively distributed through the net. The three tracks are included in CD format for the first time.
Track Listing:
Disc 1
01． Point of No Return 02． A Shot At Redemption 03． Inferno 04． The Wreckoning 05． Tearing Down the Walls 06． Mannequin Show 07． We Will Never Die 08． Emergency 09． All the Nights 10． Eye for an Eye 11． Enemy in Me 12． Laughing At Tomorrow
Disc 2
01． Under Your Skin 02． Breaking The Silence (Demo 2011) 03． She's Like The Wind
H.E.A.T TO RELEASE FIRST EVER LIVE ALBUM "LIVE IN LONDON" European Release: 20th February 2015 UK Release date: 23rd February 2015 Released by earMusic
H.E.A.T is one of those bands which you need to see live on stage. Armed with a reputation of a brilliant live act, Sweden’s rock sensation always delivers an energetic and passionate show. "Live In London" is the band’s first ever live release and truly captures them at their best.
Mainly recorded at The Garage in London on 16th May 2014 during their first ever European headline tour, “Live In London” will be released in Europe on Friday 20th February 2015 on earMUSIC (UK release is Monday 23rd February).
Mixed by Grammy award winning producer Tobias Lindell, the live album includes 15 powerful hymns. Front man Erik Grönwall knows how to seduce the audience with his powerful crisp clear voice and his boundless, hyperactive stage persona which makes the audience go crazy.
The band – Eric Rivers (guitar), Jona Tee (keyboards), Jimmy Jay (bass) and Crash (drums) – joins in with a sheer force of energy as they indulge themselves in the music. The album includes all the band’s classics, from the melodious "1000 Miles" to the catchy "It’s All About Tonight" and "Breaking The Silence" as well as their most recent smashes "A Shot At Redempetion" and "Mannequin Show" – to all of which the audience passionately sings along. H.E.A.T will definitely restore your faith in rock music.
The first live video clip for "Tearing Down The Walls" includes images from their most recent tour in May 2014 and gives you an idea of H.E.A.T’s live force:
In 2009, H.E.A.T had a huge hit in Scandinavia with the song "1000 Miles"which was followed by a nomination as one of the Top 50 albums in 2010 by Classic Rock Magazine UK for the band’s second album "Freedom Rock".
Their third studio album "Address The Nation" was praised by media worldwide as one of the best album’s in 2012 and consolidated the band’s reputation as the new leading band in hard edged melodic rock. "Tearing Down The Walls", their celebrated fourth studio album, continued on the road to success on which H.E.A.T provided their fans with phenomenal songs and the band’s historic sound – Metal Hammer UK certified that the album included hit after hit whereas Classic Rock Germany named H.E.A.T one of the best bands from Sweden.
All during the band’s history, H.E.A.T have been touring all over the world, winning the whole of Europe over with their powerful live performances.
H.E.A.T are a band that went on tour with Toto right after they started, that went Top 10 in Sweden with their debut album and supported Alice Cooper as well as Scorpions. They definitely got something right. H.E.A.T will put their reputation to the test on their upcoming autumn dates.
London Islington o2 Academy Wednesday 10th December 2014 Tickets: £13.50 (inc. booking fee)
Book Online: Ticketweb
Box Office: 0844 477 2000 (24 Hr)
Doors: 7pm
16 Parkfield Street, N1 Centre N1 0PS London www.o2academyislington.co.uk
26.11.14 Munich – Backstage Club (GER)
27.11.14 Innsbruck – Coffee Bar (AT)
28.11.14 Romagnano Sesia – Rock ‘n’ Roll Arena (ITA)
29.11.14 Pinarella di Cervia – Rock Planet (ITA)
30.11.14 Trieste – Teatro Miela (ITA)
02.12.14 Wetzikon – Hall Of Fame (CH)
04.12.14 Barcelona – Razzmatazz 2 (ES)
05.12.14 Madrid – Sala But (ES)
06.12.14 Bilbao – Santana 27 (ES)
08.12.14 Hasselt – MOD (BE)
09.12.14 Paris – La Fleche D’or (FR)
10.12.14 London – Islington Academy (GB)
12.12.14 Glasgow – ABC 2 (GB)
13.12.14 Leeds – The Key Club (GB)
14.12.14 Wolves – Slade Rooms (GB)
16.12.14 Zoetermeer – Boederij (NL)
17.12.14 Aschaffenburg – Colos Saal (GER)
18.12.14 Hamburg – Rock Café (GER)
