Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Formed 2012 · Psychedelic Doom Metal

Heavy Temple

Heavy Temple is a psychedelic doom metal band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, formed in 2012. Fronted by vocalist High Priestess NightHawk, the band pairs powerful lead vocals with driving psychedelic doom metal instrumentation. Their lyrics explore themes of the dark tower series, with releases appearing through Magnetic Eye Records.

Women in Metal Spotlight: High Priestess NightHawk – Bass, Vocals (2012-present)

Members & Line-up

Origin
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Formed
2012 (active)
Genres
Psychedelic Doom Metal
Women
Members
  • High Priestess NightHawk – Bass, Vocals (2012-present)
  • Christian Lopez – Guitars (2023-present)
  • Rick Rhody – Drums (2025-present)
Labels
Magnetic Eye Records

Discography

Albums (2)
  • “Live from the Inner Sanctum” (2026, live)
  • “Garden of Heathens” (2024)
Singles & EPs (5)
  • “Love You to Death” (2026, Single)
  • “Extreme Indifference to Life” (2024, Single)
  • “Hiraeth” (2024, Single)
  • “House of Warship” (2024, Single)
  • “Ugly Truth” (2023, Single)

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