Heather Baker

Heather Baker (born October 9, 1984)[1] is an American songwriter, guitarist, producer and founder of the Electronica band Antiwave. Baker is known for being a session and touring guitar player for the likes of Adam Lambert, Bonnie Mckee, Krewella, Kerli, Fake Figures (members of Atreyu) and The Iron Maidens (Powerslave Records). She currently plays with NoMBe and Bea Miller.

Heather Baker
Heather Baker performing with The Iron Maidens
Background information
Birth nameHeather Baker
Also known asAdrienne Smith (The Iron Maidens, 2007–2008)
Dee Murray (The Iron Maidens, 2010-)
Born (1984-10-09) October 9, 1984
OriginYorba Linda, California, U.S.
GenresElectronica
Heavy Metal
Post Hardcore
Tribute
Pop Music
Film Score
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter, Producer
InstrumentsGuitar
Vocals
Keyboard
Years active2004—Present
LabelsPowerslave Records
Associated actsAntiwave
Bonnie McKee
Krewella
NoMBe
Bea Miller
The Iron Maidens
As Night Falls
Fake Figures

Biography

In 2004, Heather Baker and a group of friends formed the band As Night Falls, releasing their debut EP The End of All Innocence in 2004.[2][3] In February 2007, Baker joined The Iron Maidens (world's only female tribute to Iron Maiden). She joined vocalist Aja Kim, guitarist Sara Marsh, bassist Wanda Ortiz and drummer Linda McDonald as part of the Maidens' 2007–2008 lineup. Baker's stage name was "Adrienne Smith," a female version of Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith, until her official departure in 2010.

In 2011 Baker joined the post hardcore band Fake Figures, who released their debut EP Hail The Sycophants, followed by They Must Be Destroyed in 2013, featuring Travis Miguel of Atreyu, and Rus Martin of Hotwire.

Baker joined songwriter Bonnie McKee for the release of her single "American Girl" in 2013, taking slots supporting such diverse acts as Katy Perry, Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus, Rita Ora, and Tegan and Sara. She currently plays with NoMBe and Bea Miller.

In 2013, Baker began commercial composing and arranging for feature films and television including soundtrack music for Holy Ghost People (2013), Raised by Wolves (2014), A Beginner's Guide To Snuff (2015), Little Paradise (2015), The Night Watchmen (2016), Dead Draw (2016), Cynthia (2017), Embeds (2017 TV series) and Starlight (2019).

Discography

As Night Falls
  • The End of All Innocence (2004)

The Iron Maidens

Fake Figures
  • Hail The Sycophants (2011)
  • They Must Be Destroyed (2014)

Piano Heist
  • Shapeshifter (2014)

Antiwave
  • Holiday Heart (2016)
  • Agent of Sleep (2017)

References
  1. "Happy Birthday Heather!". Ultimate Metal - Heavy Metal Forum and Community. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  2. "Stylinzine.com – As Night Falls Interview". Archived from the original on February 13, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2008.
  3. "As Night Falls on PureVolume". PureVolume. Archived from the original on July 1, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
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