Heather Baker

Infobox musical artist
Name = Heather Baker


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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth_name = Heather Baker
Alias = Adrienne Smith (The Iron Maidens)
Born = birth date and age|1984|10|09|df=y
Origin = Yorba Linda, California, U.S.
Instrument = Guitar
Genre = Alternative
Heavy Metal
Hard rock
Tribute
Occupation = Musician
Years_active = 2004—Present
Label = Powerslave Records
Associated_acts = The Afterlife
The Iron Maidens
As Night Falls
URL = [http://www.theafterlifemusic.com/ theafterlifemusic.com]
Notable_instruments =

Heather Baker (born October 9, 1984) [ [http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/iron-maidens/339894-happy-birthday-heather.html The Iron Maidens Forums - Happy Birthday Heather!] ] is a female American singer, songwriter and guitarist, and founder of the band The Afterlife. Prior to that, she was a guitarist of the all-female tribute band The Iron Maidens (billed as the "World's Only Female Tribute to Iron Maiden").

Biography

As Night Falls

In 2004, Heather Baker and a group of friends formed the band As Night Falls. But shortly after the release of their debut EP "The End of All Innocence", Baker left the band while the remaining members formed a different band. [ [http://www.stylinzine.com/anf.htm Stylinzine.com - As Night Falls Interview] ] [ [http://www.purevolume.com/asnightfalls As Night Falls on purevolume.com] ]

The Iron Maidens

On February 2007, Baker joined The Iron Maidens after months of auditioning for a guitarist following the band's dismissal of member Elizabeth Schall (currently with the Death metal band [http://www.myspace.com/dreamingdead Dreaming Dead] ). She joined vocalist Aja Kim, guitarist Sara Marsh, bassist Wanda Ortiz and drummer Linda McDonald as part of the Maidens' 2007-2008 lineup. As a member of The Iron Maidens, her stage name was "Adrienne Smith," a female version of Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith.

On late June 2008, The Iron Maidens' official website announced that Baker had departed from the band to focus on family commitments and her solo band The Afterlife. [ [http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/iron-maidens/405071-farewell-good-luck-heather.html The Iron Maidens Forums - Farewell and Good Luck, Heather!] ]

The Afterlife

Baker formed The Afterlife in 2006 with her best friend Rachel Sinfield. Starting in 2007, they collaborated with producer Sergio Chavez to record tracks for a future CD release. Two demo tracks are currently featured on their MySpace site. [ [http://www.myspace.com/theafterlifeband The Afterlife Official MySpace Site] ]

Discography

As Night Falls

* "The End of All Innocence" (2004)

The Iron Maidens

* "Route 666" (2007)
** Audio CD only.
* "The Root of All Evil" (2008)

Equipment Endorsers

Heather Baker was formerly endorsed by Schecter Guitars, GHS Strings, Rocktron, Dunlop Manufacturing, Engl amplifiers, Coffin Case and Monster Energy Drink.

Baker's main guitar while performing with The Iron Maidens was a black 1987 Jackson Soloist, which she is currently putting up for sale.

References

External links

* [http://www.theafterlifemusic.com/ The Afterlife official site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/theafterlifeband The Afterlife official MySpace site]
* [http://www.theironmaidens.com/ The Iron Maidens official site]
* [http://www.theironmaidensjp.com/ The Iron Maidens official Japanese site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/theironmaidens The Iron Maidens official MySpace site]