VII (Will Haven album)

VII (Roman numeral for the number 7) is the seventh studio album by American noise rock band Will Haven. It was released on July 7, 2023, through Minus Head Records, making it the band's second album for the label. Recording sessions took place at Pus Cavern in Sacramento, California. Production was handled by Joe Johnston with the band themselves serving as co-producers. It features guest vocal appearance from Rey Osburn of Death Valley High on the song "Evolution of a Man". The album was preceded by three singles: "Wings of Mariposa",[9] "5 of Fire"[10] and "Diablito". The latter has lyrics based on the band's 1997 debut album El Diablo, written on the 25th anniversary of the album's release.[11] The album was well received by music critics.[1]

VII
Studio album by
Will Haven
ReleasedJuly 7, 2023 (2023-07-07)
Recorded2022–23
StudioPus Cavern (Sacramento, CA)
Genre
Length33:44
LabelMinus Head
Producer
Will Haven chronology
Muerte
(2018)		 VII
(2023)
Singles from VII
  1. "Wings of Mariposa"
    Released: May 27, 2022
  2. "5 of Fire"
    Released: May 5, 2023
  3. "Diablito"
    Released: June 6, 2023
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Album of the Year78/100[1]
Review scores
SourceRating
Blabbermouth.net8/10[2]
Distorted Sound8/10[3]
Ghost Cult7/10[4]
Kerrang!4/5[5]
Lambgoat7/10[6]
Scream Blast Repeat8/10[7]
This Day in Metal8/10[8]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Luna"1:49
2."5 of Fire"3:22
3."For All Future Time"2:33
4."Evolution of a Man"3:05
5."Paloma's Blessing"3:07
6."Wings of Marisopa"2:46
7."Diablito"3:29
8."Diablito II"1:06
9."No Stars to Guide Me"4:38
10."Feeding the Soil"4:45
11."La Ultima Nota"3:00
Total length:33:44

Personnel

Will Haven – co-producers, mixing

  • Grady Avenell – vocals
  • Jeff Irwin – backing vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Adrien Contreras – bass
  • Mitch Wheeler – drums
  • Sean Bivins – keyboards, piano
    • Reykjavik Osburn Bigfeather – backing vocals (track 4)
    • Joe Johnston – producer, engineering, mixing
    • Alan Douches – mastering
    • Michael Cobra – design, photography

Charts
Chart (2023) Peak
position
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[12] 73

References
  1. "Will Haven - VII - Reviews - Album of The Year". albumoftheyear.org. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  2. Lawson, Dom (July 5, 2023). "VII". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  3. Heasley, Ellis (July 3, 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: VII - Will Haven". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  4. Soul, Abstrakt (July 5, 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: Will Haven - VII". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  5. Garner, George (July 5, 2023). "Album review: Will Haven – VII". Kerrang!. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  6. Jake (July 12, 2023). "WILL HAVEN 'VII' Album Review". lambgoat.com. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  7. JVB, Kirk (July 17, 2023). "Will Haven – VII - Scream Blast Repeat - Reviews". Scream Blast Repeat. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  8. Joe (July 9, 2023). "Album Review: Will Haven - VII". This Day In Metal. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  9. Heasley, Ellis (May 27, 2022). "Will Haven release new music video for 'Wings Of Mariposa'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  10. "WILL HAVEN Announces New Album 'VII', Shares '5 Of Fire' Single". Blabbermouth.net. May 8, 2023. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  11. Weaver, James (June 6, 2023). "Will Haven release new music video for 'Diablito'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  12. "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
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