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HeavenMayFade was an American metalcore band from Tulsa, Oklahoma, active from 2010 to 2013. The band regularly performed at local venues such as The Reverb and The Marquee (now called The Vanguard ). After several lineup changes, the six-piece group released their only EP, "Introspections", in 2012, which was recorded at Grindstone Recordings. The band disbanded in 2013 due to members pursuing other interests including further education and other musical projects.

History


HeavenMayFade was formed in February 2010 by vocalist Shawn Polson and drummer Jesse Bielman as a four-member garage band. The initial lineup included Polson, Bielman, guitarist Alejandro Martos, and bassist Tanner Burgess. Shortly after, Harley Graves joined as lead guitarist, solidifying the band's sound.

The band underwent several lineup changes in its early days, often practicing in Burgess's garage and Polson's living room. By the end of these changes, HeavenMayFade had evolved into a six-piece metalcore band with the final roster being Polson (harsh vocals), Fayde Nicholson (clean vocals), Graves (lead guitar), Martos (rhythm guitar), Jacob Ripley (bass), and Zack McMurray (drums).

HeavenMayFade started gaining traction in the local metal scene in Tulsa, regularly performing at venues such as The Reverb and The Marquee, now known as The Vanguard. Amidst their bustling live schedule, the band recorded their first and only EP, "Introspections", in 2012 at Grindstone Recordings, now known as Emmett Neves Audio.

However, by 2013, the band decided to disband due to members branching out to different interests. Graves joined the accomplished band Miss Fortune, while others pursued higher education.

Impact
Towards the end of HeavenMayFade's active years, the band saw its lead guitarist Harley Graves being scouted by the now-notable band Miss Fortune. Graves' distinct musical style, which was honed during his time with HeavenMayFade, became a major influence in shaping the sound of Miss Fortune's debut album, "A Spark to Believe".[1] This album subsequently reached the Billboard charts, marking the start of Miss Fortune's successful musical journey. HeavenMayFade therefore plays a role in understanding the genesis and evolution of Miss Fortune's musical style.

Final lineup

 * Shawn Polson - lead vocals (2010–2013)
 * Fayde Nicholson - clean vocals (2011-2012)
 * Harley Graves - lead guitar (2010-2013)
 * Alejandro Martos - rhythm guitar (2010-2013)
 * Jacob Ripley - bass (2010-2013)
 * Zack McMurray - drums (2012-2013)

Former members

 * Jesse Bielman - drums (2010-2012)
 * Tanner Burgess - bass (2010)
 * Tim Osgood - bass (2013)

EPs

 * Introspections (2012)
 * 1) "Introspection" (2:35)
 * 2) "The Resistor" (2:44)
 * 3) "August 17th" (2:14)
 * 4) "CAPSLOCK (is Cruise Control for Coolz)" (2:42)
 * 5) "Am I" (2:43)
 * 6) "Outro" (1:27)