HEAVEN: Where Angels Fear To Tread promo LP 1983 Dio, Glen Hughes & Lita Ford on guest vocals. Similar to AC/DC. CHECK VIDEOS + 2 review videos

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01) Where Angels Fear To Tread (3:51)
02) Love Child (3:53) [Supremes cover song]
03) Scream For Me (3:45)
04) Don’t Mean Nothin’ (3:58)
05) Rock School (4:21)
06) Madness (3:22)
07) Hard Life (4:03)
08) She Stole My Heart (3:50)
09) You (3:30)
10) Sleeping Dogs (3:00)

review video:

Heaven was a heavy metal band from Sydney, Australia that formed in 1980. The band recorded three albums and toured throughout the United States during the 1980s. Since then, Heaven has maintained something of a fragmentary existence, with singer Alan Fryer reviving the name from time to time although no new material has been recorded since 1985. The group original style was similar to that of AC/DC but in later years went in a more commercial heavy metal direction along the lines of Judas Priest.

The band was originally formed in Adelaide under the name Fat Lip, which featured Fryer, bassist Laurie Marlow, formerly of Almost Human, and drummer Joe Turtur. Soon after the band moved to Sydney, AC/DC singer Bon Scott died in London and some unsubstantiated reports suggested that band was considering Fryer as a replacement. Fryer left Fat Lip and returned to Adelaide but he was never called upon to audition. Once back in Sydney, Fat Lip now consisted of Fryer and Marlow, Theo Kats on drums and guitarist Bradford Kelly, formerly of John Swan band Swanee. Kats soon left to join a band called Europe and Turtur returned to the group. John Haese was also added as rhythm guitarist. Shortly afterward, Fat Lip came to the attention of Michael Browning, a Sydney music industry figure who had managed AC/DC in the 1970s and had just started a new record label called DeLuxe, to which he had signed INXS. Fat Lip began recording an album for DeLuxe, but changed its name to Heaven during the sessions. The album, Twilight of Mischief, was preceded in late 1981 by a single, “”Fantasy””. A second single, “”In the Beginning”” became the album title track when it was released by RCA in the US under that name.
John Haese left Heaven after the album was released and was replaced by Mick Cocks, formerly of Rose Tattoo. The band then went to the United States and found some success there, particularly on the West Coast and toured with Motley Crue and Dio. They recorded a second album for RCA during 1983 called Where Angels Fear to Tread. The album was supported by a single, “”Rock School”” and featured guest contributions from Ronnie James Dio, Lita Ford and Glenn Hughes. After this, Cocks and Turtur left Heaven.
Former AC/DC bass player Mark Evans and John Lalor were brought in as replacements (possibly the only time Evans would feature as a guitarist) but the relationship ended almost immediately and Heaven disbanded.
In 1984, Fryer recruited drummer Tommy Dimitroff and returned to America to reform Heaven, this time with ex-Talas guitarist Mitch Perry and New York musician Mark Cunningham who had most recently been in a band called Cathedral. Dennis Feldman also joined the new Heaven line-up on bass and the group recorded the album Knocking on Heaven Door, which saw them move in a distinctly heavy metal direction. The album title track was a cover of the Bob Dylan song, and was issued as a single. Tours with Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Kiss and Motley Crue followed but RCA had lost interest in Heaven and without label support the band once again disintegrated.

5.0 out of 5 stars Forgotten Australian melodic rock gem
1983 Where Angels Fear to Tread was the third album from Australian melodic hard rockers Heaven. The band pulled out all the stops to make this their big breakthrough album, including line up changes, guest stars (including Lita Ford, Glenn Hughes, and Ronnie James Dio), and a more melodic and accessible sound. If there a happy medium between AC/DC all-out party rock and Journey-style arena rock, Heaven found it with this album. It slick and melodic, but still rowdy and upbeat. I could see how it might not be serious enough for most metal fans at the time, especially given the rise of bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, but hard rock fans in general should have been all over this album. Sadly, that was not the case.

Where Angels Fear to Tread is a rocking fun album that should have been much better received. At this point though, its appeal is going to be limited to fans from back in the day and serious 80 rock collectors.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heaven,
Old school metal from Australia. Worth exploring and having if you remember these guys from back in the day. I love these albums.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Album!,
Brings back some memories. I haven’t heard this album in almost 30 years. Great buy if you like early 80 rock/heavy metal.
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5.0 out of 5 stars HEAVEN ROCKS,
Wow ! If ACDC and Deep Purple had a child there it is. Heaven was certainly up against it during this time period ACDC was the big dog out of Australia and taking over the world. Rock of the metal and glam genre was rampant new records being released every time you turned around by someone. Heaven like so many we genuinely seek today because we couldnt contain the flood at the time was one heck of a rocking band. This one Where Angels Fear to Tread was a good one for sure however I liked Bent much better. If you can find this Heaven release, buy the LP.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A hidden rock classic,
Where Angels Fear To Tread is one of those recordings that might not grab you at first. The singer is a little different from the usual high pitched screamer of the 80 and takes a bit of getting used to. The rhythm guitar in this hidden classic is tight and up in the mix. They spent the time to record the guitars with the care that was reserved for drums on most other 80s recordings. The songs are catchy and the lead/solo guitar parts complement the songs. If you can find this one give it a listen or two and you’ll get hooked. It worth it to hear “”Lovechild”” as a hard rock anthem. And the ego driven “”Scream My Name”” is funny and catchy at the same time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars HARD TO FIND BUT WORTH THE HUNT!
This album is worth buying just for the Supremes cover of Love Child. The rest of the album is pure classic 80 rock that won’t let you down.

lesser known band that should be heard by everyone. Heaven was an Australian melodic rock/metal band that released 3 albums during the 80s. They also had some cool videos and made a TV appearance in the Rock Palace show. This band simply sounds great in all areas including vocals and has some strong songwriting. The guitar work is always tasty and inspirational. As a side note the first ever Jackson Kelly and the first Jackson Telly were both made for guitarists of this band. Check out their 1983 release “Where Angels Fear To Tread”. I especially like the song “You” and the powerful cover version of Supreme’s “Love Child”.