Portuguese metallers Heavenwood have announced that the French drum god, Franky Costanza (Dagoba) will be a very special guest on The Tarot Of The Bohemians, their new album. Franky will appear on the tracks “The Lovers” and “Wheel Of Fortune”, two tracks chosen by his own and that fits very well his fantastic musical versatility and technique.

Commented Heavenwood guitarist Ricardo Dias: “Franky Costanza is, nowadays, one of the best French metal/ rock drummers. We always desired to melt the harmony, melody and Heavenwood’s musical expression with the colossal rhythms developed by this true musical warrior. It is an honor to have Franky’s musical DNA and spirit through is percussive expression with Heavenwood “.

Franky Costanza added that he is "Very excited and honored to play drums on the next Heavenwood album! I love their music and this upcoming album!"

As previously reported, Heavenwood have announced the return of drummer Daniel Cardoso (Anathema) to the group’s ranks, who recorded the drums on the Redemption (2008) and Abyss Masterpiece (2011) albums and played with the band during this period.

Heavenwood are currently recording their fifth studio album, The Tarot Of The Bohemians to be released late September. Bass and main vocal recording sessions took place at Stone Sound Studio, in Oporto, under the supervision of producer/ bassist Ricardo Oliveira; the drum recording session took place at Ultrasoundstudios in Braga with Pedro Mendes. Now Heavenwood are at the Raising Legends Studio, where producer André Matos is at helm of the final recordings.

Heavenwood is:

Ernesto Guerra - vocals

Ricardo Dias - guitars and vocals

Vítor Carvalho - guitar

Ricardo Oliveira - bass

Daniel Cardoso – drums

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