Bio
About
Emerging out of the Midwest and finally ready to take the whole of the US by storm, Heartsick is a band of brothers, consisting of Alfonso Civile on vocals, Jerred Pruneau on guitar, Waylon Fox on bass and Barak Haring on drums.
Heartsick embodies passion and hard work. Beginning in Lansing, Michigan, the 4-piece group has been building a fanbase throughout the midwest and across the US for over 20 years.
Combining an onslaught of hardcore and metalcore-tinged ferocity alongside moments of haunting melodies and stunning atmospherics, Heartsick elevated themselves to the next level with their stirring sophomore album, ‘Sleep Cycles.’
Heartsick operates under a simple philosophy: treat every show as the last, and every fan as the first.
Alfonso Civile
Lead Vocals
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Miami, FL. Alfonso is the creative force driving the band and a major contributor to the song writing and sound of the band. On stage, Alfonso is an unmatched powerhouse. His ability to engage with fans on and off the stage is inspiring. Outside of music, Alfonso is a dedicated and focused Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner and instructor. “There is something so primal and satisfying about testing your limits and skills against another person on the mats. The mats don’t lie, they know exactly what your skills are.”
Richard Pruneau
Lead guitar
A main songwriter of the band, ‘Jerred,’ as the band members call him, is an integral part of the band’s core sound. His unique playing style coupled with his larger than life stage presence often leaves fans with their jaws dropped. “I have always loved bands with unorthodox sounds that somehow still work with the music they make. Guys like Tom Morello and Darren Malakien really inspired my playing and to think outside of the box when writing a song.”
Waylon Fox
Bass
Born in Canada and raised in the band’s hometown of Lansing, MI. Waylon grew up listening to the classics from Bob Seeger to Guns and Roses and eventually discovering bands like Poison the Well and Converg. His stage presence is undeniable, Waylon is the show. “I have always loved rhythm, being 100% Native American I am just naturally driven to those low sounds. The bands that inspired me always have these insane stage shows. You could see the fire and passion in the band’s stage show, I wanted to do exactly that.”
Barak Haring
Drums
Born in Lansing, MI and raised in the small village of Springport, MI, Barak’s hard-hitting style and aggressive playing are a driving force in the band. Known for his energy, stick tricks, and stage shenanigans, he draws inspiration from drummers like Eloy Casagrande, Mario Duplantier, Aric Improta, and Joey Jordison. Barak is also a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, music producer, and content creator. “I always look to expand my arsenal in the music world to bring value to anyone I work with and constantly push my limits to deliver powerful and captivating performances.
