Recording new album “The Tarot of the Bohemians - Part II”
In 2024, Ricardo Dias dos Santos (Heavenwood founder guitarist and main composer) cut ties with previous band members and band management for several reasons, assuming the Heavenwood legacy as a one man band. Heavenwood started recording their 6th new album The Tarot of the Bohemians - Part II on November 2024.
Heavenwood was originally formed as a death metal band under the moniker Disgorged in 1992. In 1995 tragedy struck the band as their current bass player committed suicide. They signed a record deal with the German label Massacre Records and their name changed to Heavenwood and released two albums.
Diva was promoted with two European tours, the first in the end of 1996 with Atrocity and In Flames and the second one in the spring of 1997 together with Theatre Of Tragedy and Lake Of Tears. They also played with bands such as Cradle Of Filth and Moonspell between others in their home country. In 1997 DIVA was released in the Japanese market through Marquee Belle Epoque Records with some extras.
Their second album Swallow, released in 1998 features guest appearances from Theatre Of Tragedy female vocalist Liv Kristine and Gamma Ray mastermind Kai Hansen. 1998 was the year for the first Portugese Metal act on the famous Wacken Open Air Festival playing for a full Wet Stage with fans from all over the world followed by more European Tours with bands such as Atrocity, Solitude Aeturnus, Saviour Machine and more. Heavenwood would be considered Band sensation in many important Metal Magazines such as Metal Hammer, Rock Hard and a 4 in 5 in Terrorizer Magazine was a gift for the Portuguese newcomers effort in the music scene.
The third album Redemption was mixed at the original Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden with Jens Bogren (Opeth, Soilwork, Amon Amarth). The initial recording sessions took place at Ultrasound Studios with Daniel Cardoso and Ricardo Dias dos Santos. The album features special guest appearances from Annihilator’s Jeff Waters, Gus G. and the Belgian prog singer Tijs Vanneste.
In 2011 the band signed with French LISTENABLE Records, releasing their most darkest and orchestral album titled Abyss Masterpiece.
Mixed and Mastered by the German/Swedish producer Kristian Koehler
In 2016 the band sign with German record label Massacre Records, releasing The Tarot of the Bohemians - Part I. The band presents a more occult and dramatic/agressive musical patterns and melodies due to the musical approach and interpretation of the work and occult studies from the French occultist Papus (Gerard Encausse)
In 2023, Heavenwood and LARVAE Records released a limited te-edition from the debut album Diva in various formats. For the first time ever, the fans and vinyl collectors got the chance to have this classic gothic metal release re-styled and remastered
In 2024 Ricardo Dias dos Santos sign a worldwide distribution and publishing deal with the American SUGO MUSIC GROUP, releasing a series of new digital singles and re-release in digital format the classics “Diva” and “Swallow” albums.
