Conceived in early 2003 and Influenced by bands, philosophers, folklore and negative human morality, Funeral In Heaven are known to conjure a dark, melancholic and provoking atmosphere unleashed from the depths of their black hearts.

The current Funeral In Heaven line-up consist of:

Chathuranga Fonseka - Vocals/Lyrics/Themes
Dimuthu "Dimmu" Fernando - Bass Guitar
Rogger Schales - Guitar
Shamika Makalanda - Session Guitars
Kasun Navaratne - Session Drums
Joseph DeAlwis - Guitar/Compositions
Ayesh Perera - Guitar/Compositions



Funeral In Heaven's addresses topics such as misanthropy, end of days, patriotism and religion through Sri Lankan historical events, Sri Lankan demonology and folklore.





January 13th 2009 - Funeral In Heaven is proud to announce the release of the Demo Single 'Janaani Janmabhumisca Svargadapi Gariyasi'.

The track is a narration inspired by the famous 'Vijitha Pura Satana' (Duttagamini(161-137 BC)-Elara war) and dedicated to the 10 of the greatest warriors in Sri Lankan history; Nandhimitra, Suranimala, Bharana Mahasona, Theraputtabhya, Gotahbaya, Gotaimbara, Vasabha, Velusumana and Phussadeva. This is also the slowest of our compositions so far, which also lyrically carries Sanskrit text. This track is one of the many chapters from the concept debut album, which is focused on primarily the war, The ambiances conjured were under a specific theme and concept, the commencement and ending of the great 'Vijitha Pura Satana'. Soundscapes have been used according to the authentic chronicle, ex.- The 'catura?ga senawa' which literally translates to the four divisions of the army, 'ath, as, riya, paabala' (elephants, infantry, chariots, cavalry).

'Janani Janmabhumisca Svargadapi Gariyasi' was recorded at Empyre Studios, mixed and mastered by Rogger Schales (Empyre Studios).


The band is currently working on Original material to be released on the debut album which is expected in 2009.





February 03, 2009 - The Winds Of Uva (Depictions of an Aficionado) - Amila Galapaththi has put together a fucking amazing video of Funeral In Heaven's live performance at 'Silent Night Chaos Night' along with a couple of other animated visuals and photographs with the purpose of emphasizing the message of the song, The Winds Of Uva

This video was completely edited by Amila and he indeed has done a great fucking job on it! We of Funeral In Heaven are euphoric about the connection which is visible here between the listener/fan and the band. The visual images and graphics he has used to emphasize his own version of the picture he drew for himself inspired by the lyrics, music and theme are just fucking amazing. Every single image he has used (chintzy or non we don't care) symbolizes his own thoughts which almost completely resembles our own when we created this song. This release is a complete dedication to Amila Galapaththi.

The song is in memory of:

Keppetipola, the former Dissawe of Uva
Godagedara, former Adikaram of Uva
Ketakala Mohottala of Uva
Maha Betmerala of Kataragama in Uva
Kuda Betmerala of Kataragama in Uva
Palagolla Mohottala of Uva
Passerewatte Vidane of Uva
Kiwulegedera Mohottala of Walapane
Yalagommey Mohotalla of Walapane
Kohukumbure Rate Rala of Wellassa
Kohukumbura Walauwe Mohottala of Wellassa
Bootawe Rate Rala of Wellassa
Kohukumbura Gahawela Rate Rala of Wellassa
Maha Badullegammene Rate Rala of Wellassa Bulupitiye Mohottala of Wellassa
Palley Malheyae Gametirale of Wellassa

Send you scrolls to - funeralinheaven@hotmail.com


COMRADES

Metal Revolution, Denmark
Nigrum Serpentis Promotion, Slovenia
Legion of Death Records, France
Eternus Obscurum Magazine, Slovenia
Metalunderground.com
Metalcentre.com,Poland
Brutal Existence Radio - Journeys Through The Black Abyss
Radio Propagande, France
Chronicles Of Chaos
Throned Asian Oath, Holland
Salute Records, Sweden