La Vero – The Founder Soul of Heavenqueen

La Vero (Veronique Meeuwsen) (born July 28, 1982 in Eindhoven, Netherlands) is a Dutch symphonic metal vocalist, songwriter, and performer, celebrated for her powerful voice, expressive range, and seamless fusion of classical technique with modern metal.
She is best known as the founder, lead singer, lyricist, and co‑songwriter of Heavenqueen, the symphonic metal project that serves as her main artistic platform. Here, she channels deeply personal experiences into compositions that blend symphonic arrangements, metal energy, and heartfelt storytelling.

 When Dima joined Heavenqueen, her vision truly came to life. Together, they spent days locked away in her home studio, recording the vocals, resulting in the powerful performance you now hear on the album. They are now following the same path again for the second album, ensuring the same dedication and intensity in the recordings.

La Vero’s musical journey began early: she studied music formally, played violin from age 7 to 14, and trained vocally across opera, choir, musical theater, jazz, and blues. She further honed her skills through masterclasses with renowned artists such as Dianne van Giersbergen (Ex Libris, Xandria), Floor Jansen (Nightwish, After Forever), Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion, The Gentle Storm), and Laura Guldemond (Burning Witches), developing a versatile and expressive vocal style.
She gained early international recognition as a three-time finalist in the Song Talents of Europe. At fifteen, she was invited to participate in the international production of the musical Hair. She was also accepted at both a prestigious conservatorium and the School of Performing Arts, though health challenges prevented her from continuing these studies.

La Vero has faced extraordinary challenges, both from traumatic experiences in her youth and serious health struggles. She has undergone over 40 intestinal surgeries, has a colostomy bag, lost her twin, and broke her back in a fall from a horse (featured on the cover of Heavenqueen’s first album). In addition, due to repeated throat infections, she had her tonsils removed in late 2025. Despite this, she has never given up, channeling her determination and strength into music that inspires fans to find hope and joy in their own lives.

Fans feel a deep connection with La Vero’s lyrics, drawing hope, strength, or simply joy of life from her music. Her songwriting transforms personal tragedy and trauma into songs that resonate, inspiring audiences to persevere. On stage, she exudes a powerful, theatrical presence as her stage character Heavenqueen, fully engaging the audience and bringing them into the emotional heart of the music. Whether through a smile, a tear, or pure enjoyment, each performance is a moving and unforgettable experience, reinforcing her role as an inspiration to fans across Europe and beyond.

Before Heavenqueen, La Vero founded and led Maidens of the North in Finland, showcasing her creative leadership. She gained further international recognition with the Vivaldi Metal Project, a project by Italian composer Mistheria, keyboard player of Bruce Dickinson’s solo band, and contributed guest vocals to this and other projects, including Annysia and Evil Drive, highlighting her versatility across symphonic and melodic metal.

Beyond music, La Vero has a versatile entertainment background as a model, go-go dancer, TV presenter, radio contributor, and international merchandise representative. She toured internationally as merch girl for bands including Zak Stevens’ Circle II Circle, Nightmare, Amberian Dawn, Almah, Secret Sphere, Civil War, Edenbridge, and various one-off projects with Korpiklaani, Moonspell, and Slash, among others — experiences that enriched her understanding of live performance, stage presence, and the music industry.

With her blend of classical training, symphonic metal power, authentic storytelling, and unwavering courage and perseverance, La Vero continues to inspire and empower her fans, shaping the artistic vision of Heavenqueen.

Other musical projects La Vero was involved in:

Veldhoven aan zee (2008), Maidens of the North (2017), Nightwish days/ Kitee international music and art week with world wide live broadcasted shows. (2016/2017/2018), To Nightwish with Love - documentaire (2018), Annysia - Dark elvenqueen (2018), Evil drive - Legends never die (2018), Vivaldi Metal Project - EpiClassica (2022)

Dima Belf – Heavenqueen’s musical backbone and bass player extraordinaire, composer, musician, and producer.

Dima’s arrival in Heavenqueen marked a turning point for the band. From the very beginning, he brought not only his exceptional musicianship but also a unique creative vision that shaped the band’s symphonic metal sound with power, precision, and heart. He plays bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, and provides vocals, transforming Vero’s lyrics, melodies, and earlier demos into the rich, emotive music that defines Heavenqueen today.

Dima’s musical journey began at a young age in the Russian metal scene, where he built a strong foundation in performance, vocals, songwriting, and live experience. Over the years, he has played with and contributed to many notable bands and projects, touring extensively across the globe and captivating audiences with his extraordinary stage presence and musicianship. He is also a highly respected sound engineer at various venues, known for his meticulous attention to detail and his genuine passion for cables and all things technical.

From 2004 to the present, Dima has contributed as a session musician and performer in numerous bands, including Stigmatic Chorus, Butterfly Temple, Omela, Lir, Idol, Korsica, Put Solnca, Nevid, Manic Depression, Sinful, Arcane Grail, Despair, Ogon Palatina, Rubicon, Teagonia, Crop Order, Division S-187, Blackcrowned, Vervain, Esgharioth, Revelance, Ladushka, Atonismen, New Model, Imperial Age, Anna Kiara, Ashen Light, Crow n’ Steel, Rubicon, Imperial Age, and Изморозь (Izmoroz’). He may have been a session musician in all these bands, but in Heavenqueen he truly found his home.

These collaborations and performances have helped Dima refine his musicianship, versatility, and creative insight, which now lift Heavenqueen to new heights. The partnership between Dima and Vero goes far beyond that of typical bandmates. Together, they co-write songs with an intuitive understanding of each other’s artistic voice, blending lyrics and music seamlessly. Their collaboration is rooted in trust, shared passion, and a deep musical connection, making their work together feel both effortless and inspired. In every note and arrangement, their synergy brings warmth, emotion, and authenticity to Heavenqueen’s music. Vero and Dima write the songs mostly together, with Dima responsible for composing the music after Vero has written the lyrics and melody lines.
 

Using demos from previous lineups, Dima shaped Heavenqueen’s debut album into the signature sound that fans recognize today. Since joining the band, he has been central to all recordings, tours, and creative decisions, and he is now fully focused on recording and producing Heavenqueen’s second album. 

With this next chapter, Heavenqueen aims to bring its music to stages beyond Europe, sharing its passion with metal fans around the world.
Dima’s dedication, vision, and collaborative spirit make him not just a bassist, but the musical creative backbone of Heavenqueen, driving the band’s symphonic metal forward with energy, precision, and heart.

Vel Kazakov (Vel) – The Heartbeat of Heavenqueen
Vel Kazakov (Vel) is the band’s drummer from Bulgaria and the heartbeat of Heavenqueen, whose exceptional skill, precision, and energy drive every live performance and recording.

 His drumming provides the rhythmic foundation that powers the band’s symphonic metal sound, making each song dynamic, intense, and emotionally compelling.
Vel’s musical journey began at an early age, as he developed a deep understanding of rhythm, percussion technique, and stage presence. 

Over the years, he honed his craft with dedication, performing with various bands and projects that shaped his versatile style, technical mastery, and confidence on stage. His career includes performances with Rampart, Bendida, Рядка порода, Foretold Dead, Hell Detonation, Symmetrix, Т34, and he has shared stages with legendary acts such as Ross the Boss and Anvil, as well as performed at major international festivals including Wacken Open Air, often referred to as the “Holy Grail of Metal.” This wealth of experience is what he now brings fully to Heavenqueen.

Vel’s journey with Heavenqueen began when he met La Vero in 2017 while playing with Rampart at Wacken Open Air, where she did an interview with them about  Rampart's experience at Wacken Open air.  When he auditioned years later for the band, all other auditions were put on hold because La Vero was convinced that her “little brother from another mother” should be part of Heavenqueen. From that moment, Vel became an integral part of the band, contributing not just as a drummer but as a key collaborator in shaping Heavenqueen’s sound and live performance.

By day, he is a respected English teacher, beloved by his students, and by night, he serves as the band’s own “English for Dummies checker,” as they lovingly name him, helping to polish La Vero’s texts and correct any of her dyslectic slips. (The band's own superman in disguise)

Most of the time, Vel happily sings along while drumming, bringing a force of positive energy to the stage — and as a happy side effect, La Vero always knows exactly where she is in the song.

Since joining Heavenqueen, Vel has contributed to all of the band’s recordings and tours, consistently elevating live shows with his precise and powerful drumming. He is currently focused on recording and performing for the band’s second album, helping to shape its sound, drive, and intensity while ensuring that every song resonates with the energy and complexity of Heavenqueen’s signature symphonic metal style.

Vel’s combination of professional musicianship, live performance energy, and technical expertise, alongside his role as a supportive figure for the band’s creative process, makes him an indispensable member of Heavenqueen. 

He is the heartbeat of the band, driving the music forward with precision, consistency, and force, while also contributing behind the scenes to ensure that every aspect of the band’s work—from lyrics to live performance—is polished and comes to life.

Lead Guitarist
We’re currently firts of all looking for a lead guitarist who can also sing—someone who, instead of being just a session musician, becomes our permanent guitarist for live shows and future albums. Someone driven by passion who truly fits in and wants to grow as a band together with us. Being part of our Heavenqueen family means having a mindset that says: go big or go home.
We’ve had several session musicians in the past, but now we’re looking for our new family member.
If you’re passionate about symphonic metal, love to perform live, and are ready to bring energy and creativity to the stage and to our music, we want to hear from you.
Send an email with your bio and an audio or video file to: heavenqueenband@gmail.com. 

Hopefully, you are the one who completes us.

We are also on the hunt for a talented rhythm guitarist to join Heavenqueen and help transform Heavenqueen into a vibrant string trio.
Ideally, you’re a musician who can also provide backing vocals, adding depth and power to our symphonic metal sound.

Looking ahead, we are also surging for someone who can contribute on keys/keyboard, expanding our sonic possibilities even further.
We welcome musicians of any gender for lead guitar, rhythm guitar, or keys.
To apply: 

Send an email with your bio and an audio or video file to Heavenqueenband@gmail.com.