Of Empires Forlorn
Epic Doom Metal heavy metal doom metal epic Progressive metal
✤ Of Empires Forlorn (1997-2001) ✤ Damned, I crawled valleys silenced with death Through the seas of carnage, over mountains of regret Reaching summits only to behold barren wastes endless Just when I needed you the most You had forsaken me To this kingdom of ghosts Bleak are the skies above this ruin I've found no solace in cathedrals fallen I am so far from the light and warmth of Heaven To the hell of myself Alone I am damned To weep for you Read more on Last.fm.

While Heaven Wept (often abbreviated as WHW) is an epic doom metal band based in Dale City, Virginia, USA. The primary writer and overall engine of the band is mainman Tom Phillips. Their melodic, classically influenced style could be compared to bands such as Solitude Aeturnus and Solstice (the latter of which Tom Phillips is a former member); however, 2003's acclaimed Of Empires Forlorn saw the band branching out into a variety of metal and progressive styles. This trend continues on their 2009 album, Vast Oceans Lachrymose. While Heaven Wept's lyrics have traditionally dealt with sorrowful matters, namely, personal loss and despondency. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.