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Heaven Comes Down
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 27, 2023
Recorded2022-2023
StudioSanta Fe Studios
GenreHard rock, Heavy metal, glam metal
Length41:50
LabelSilver Lining Music
ProducerDon Dokken, Bill Palmer
Dokken chronology
Broken Bones
(2012)
Heaven Comes Down
(2023)

Heaven Comes Down is the twelfth studio album by the American heavy metal band Dokken. It was released on 27 October 2023.[1] It is Dokken's first studio album since the release of Broken Bones 11 years prior.

The title of the album comes of their song "When Heaven Comes Down" of their 1984 album Tooth and Nail.

"Fugitive" was released as the first single of the album on August 8, 2023. The second single "Gypsy" was released on September 19, and the final single "Over The Mountain" was released on October 25.

Due to various health issues, as well as complications from a surgery leaving Don Dokken's hand paralyzed, the album is intended to be Dokken's last studio album.[2] Much of the album's lyrics involve reflecting on Dokken's past, and his new life in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Background and Production

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Most of the songs on this record are stories. It’s definitely more personal because this is our last record. I really don’t think we’re going to make any more records. It’s not my choice. I had surgery and my right arm was paralyzed. I can’t play guitar, can’t play piano. I’m kinda screwed. When you’re inspired, you’re inspired. I can’t now just pick up my guitar and play. I gave everything I had to this record. - Don Dokken, in an interview with Rock Confidential.[2]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Don Dokken and Jon Levin, except where indicated

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Fugitive"Dokken3:56
2."Gypsy" 4:19
3."Is It Me Or You?" 4:22
4."Just Like A Rose" 4:19
5."I'll Never Give Up" 4:27
6."Saving Grace" 4:15
7."Over The Mountain" 3:51
8."I Remember" 3:47
9."Lost In You" 4:10
10."Santa Fe"Dokken4:24

Personnel

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Dokken

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Additional musicians

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  • Mark Boals - backing vocals
  • Bill Palmer - acoustic guitar on track 10

Production

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References

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  1. ^ Blabbermouth (2023-08-08). "DOKKEN Announces 'Heaven Comes Down' Album Details, Shares Music Video For 'Fugitive' Single". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  2. ^ a b Capps, Jesse (2023-12-21). "Don Dokken Reflects On Life, Career On Final Dokken LP Heaven Comes Down". Rock Confidential. Retrieved 2024-07-15.