Rise by Heaven Seven
🎹 Heaven Seven – Rise
(Recorded 1990 • Released 2025)
After the disbandment of Petros, keyboardist Lukas Meinhardt—German-born and later based in San Diego—set out to reignite the vision. In 1988, he formed Heaven Seven, embracing a fresh blend of melodic AOR, glam rock, and synth-pop aimed at a younger Christian audience. Inspired by bands like White Heart, Stryper, and Michael W. Smith, the band recorded their debut album Rise in 1990.
Due to a sudden crisis at the Christian label backing them, the album was never released—until now. Fully restored and finally unveiled in July 2025, Rise captures the heart of late-80s Christian rock: passionate, melodic, and anchored in themes of faith, redemption, and spiritual perseverance.
Released alongside Ride or Die, the long-lost debut by Petros, Rise forms part of a dual revival of two fictional bands united by one faith.
🎧 Note: This is a fictional concept project.
Heaven Seven and Petros are fictional bands created, written, and produced by Lean Van Ranna.
Tracklist
| 1. | Rise | 3:50 |
| 2. | Till We Meet Again | 4:45 |
| 3. | God of Justice | 3:08 |
| 4. | Sly | 3:27 |
| 5. | Fall of Glam, Rising Son | 3:15 |
| 6. | 1988 | 3:10 |
| 7. | Leave and Follow | 4:45 |
| 8. | Touch Your Heart Tonight | 3:56 |
| 9. | All Creation Will Bow | 3:45 |
| 10. | Left Behind | 3:45 |
| 11. | Famlily's Embrace | 4:27 |
Credits
⭐ Original Heaven Seven Lineup (1988–1993):
Zack Monroe – lead vocals (Canada)
Antonio Vega – guitars (Mexico)
Lukas Meinhardt – keyboards, backing vocals (Germany / USA)
Shane Holloway – bass (Northern Ireland)
Tyrese Cole – drums (USA)
License
All rights reserved.
Lean Van Ranna is a Brazilian vocalist, composer, and producer with over 20 years of experience. Known for his powerful, versatile voice, he leads projects like Lean (Hard Rock/AOR solo), Midnight Driver (Power Metal), Veniet (Melodic Death Metal), Petros, and Heaven Seven. He produces independently at LVR Home Studio, releasing frequent singles on major platforms.