Heather Baker

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Heather Baker
Heather Baker performing with The Iron Maidens
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 (age 37)
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

Heather Baker (born October 9, 1984)[1] is an American producer, guitarist and musical director. Baker is known for being a session and touring guitar player for the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, Adam Lambert, Bonnie Mckee, Krewella, Bea Miller, NoMBe and The Iron Maidens (Powerslave Records).

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 and began playing for a variety of pop artists over the following years.

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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