Brisbane
The Back Room
Thursday, 7 November 2024 7:30 pm
From $50 - $100
HARDLINE MEDIA proudly announces the return of the Madmen of the NWOBHM scene, RAVEN!
After a successful run in 2019 alongside legendary NWOBHM bands GIRLSCHOOL and TANK, RAVEN is heading back down under.
RAVEN is a true original in music – they BLEED heavy metal! Hailing from Newcastle Upon Tyne in North East England since 1974, the Gallagher brothers honed their craft in pubs and clubs before solidifying their lineup in 1980 with drummer Rob Hunter.
The trio released three of the most influential metal albums of the NWOBHM, inspiring bands from that era and beyond. Without RAVEN, the genres of thrash and speed metal may not have emerged, as the band gave Metallica and Anthrax their first tours.
After a challenging move to the USA and various ups and downs, Rob left the band in 1987 and was replaced by the exceptional drummer Joe Hasselvander, bringing a new dimension with his experience in cult doom band Pentagram and others.
In 2001, guitarist Mark Gallagher survived a near-fatal accident and returned stronger than ever, a sentiment reflected in their 2010 album “WALK THROUGH FIRE” and their career overview DVD “ROCK UNTIL YOU DROP.”
In 2014, RAVEN opened for Metallica in São Paulo before releasing their critically acclaimed album "ExtermiNation" in 2015.
After Joe Hasselvander's serious heart attack in May 2017, the phenomenal Mike Heller (Fear Factory, Malignancy) took over drum duties, injecting fresh energy into the band.
In a musical landscape where many bands appear as faceless corporations, RAVEN stands out as a REAL, authentic group – and proud of it!
Check them out with live footage from their 2019 show in Melbourne: RAVEN "Top Of The Mountain" Watch here.
Joining them are special guests, HYENA from Peru, making their Australian debut, ensuring a night filled with HEAVY METAL. Watch HYENA LIVE IN COLUMBA here.
HARDLINE MEDIA are proud to announce the return of the Madmen of the NWOBHM scene, RAVEN! After a successful run back in 2019 alongside 2 other legendary NWOBHM bands GIRLSCHOOL and TANK, the lads are heading back down under. RAVEN are that rare thing in music, true originals – cut these guys with a razor and they will BLEED true heavy metal - a more intense live band does not exist on this planet! Hailing from Newcastle Upon Tyne in North East England back in 1974, the brothers Gallagher cut their teeth playing the pubs & clubs until solidifying their line up in 1980 with drummer Rob Hunter. The trio went on to release three of the most influential metal albums of the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) inspiring every band of that era and beyond. Basically, without Raven you just would not have thrash/speed metal…. after all, the band did give Metallica & Anthrax their first tours! Following a tumultuous move to the USA, deals with Atlantic Records, indentured servitude and commercialism, Rob left the band in 1987 to be replaced by drummer extraordinaire Joe Hasselvander, who had made his name in cult doom band Pentagram, Savoy Brown and his own solo projects, adding a new dimension to the band. In 2001, guitarist Mark Gallagher was involved in a near fatal accident - but fought his way back from the brink and the band proved they were stronger than ever! This renewed spirit and attitude was reflected in the title of their 2010 album “ WALK THROUGH FIR E” and in the career overview DVD “ ROCK UNTIL YOU DROP ”. 2014 found the band opening for Metallica (the band that Raven took on their first tour back in 1983) in Sao Paulo in front of 70,000 fans, and completing their finest album to date – ExtermiNation ” which was released to universal acclaim from fans & critics alike in 2015! After a serious heart attack in May 2017 Joe Hasselvander has had to unfortunately relinquish the drum stool….taking over drum duties is the phenomenal Mike Heller (Fear Factory, Malignancy) who has immediately injected high energy into the band! In a cynical musical landscape these days, where bands are not “gangs “but faceless corporations, RAVEN are a band that are REAL not FAKE – and proud of it! Check them out right here, featuring live footage from their show at Melbourne in 2019 RAVEN "Top Of The Mountain" www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6tuJfLowJQ Plus special guests, HYENA from Peru. For their first time in Australia, these Metal Merchants will fill the night out for a healthy night of HEAVY METAL. Check them out here LIVE IN COLUMBA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yg\_j3RBrIQ&t=77s
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