BIO

Waking the Sleeper is a Wichita, KS Female Fronted Metal Band.
Formed in 2017 by Lead Vocalist Raven Le Rouge. The Debut Concept album, "7 Deadly Sins", was Released in November 2018 & Re-Released under Sony Orchard June 2024. The singles "Wrath" and "Greed" hit charts for several weeks in a row and continues to receive rave reviews around the world!

Waking the Sleeper has received several awards: 2017 RRR Award for New and Upcoming Band of the Year, 2017 2nd Place for Vocalist of the Year, 2018 Tulsa Music Awards Nominee for Home Away From Home Award.

As a National Metal Act, Waking the Sleeper has had the opportunity to Tour the East Coast, Midwest and do a West Coast Tour. To date has played in 17 U.S. States. Performed with International/National acts/artist: Drowning Pool, Dope, Combi Christ, Otep, Sick Puppies, September Mourning, Green Jello and more..!
Performed several U.S. Festivals including Rocklahoma Darkside Stage Festival (2017, 2018, 2019), Metal in the Mountains Festival 2019, Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2023.

Waking the Sleeper is signed to Rock Avenue Records USA. 2023 New Members includes: Miss Elizabeth (Keys/Vocals), Seth Williams (Lead Guitar), Dylan Tolan (Guitar), Will Akin (Bass Guitar).

Waking the Sleeper's Sophomore Album "FREQUENCIES" is due to be released by early fall 2025! With the 1st single "Fadin" released August 24' and the recent 2nd released single "Pieces" May 25'!

Waking the Sleeper is excited to go to that next level, push the bar between melodic metal, Metalcore, NuMetal and WAKE UP the world to who they are!