Raven Lord
Raven Lord | |
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Origin | International |
Genres | Heavy metal |
Years active | 2011-present |
Labels | Mausoleum Records, Rock N Growl Records |
Associated acts | DIO, Black Sabbath, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, ELF, Killing Machine, HolyHell, Power Quest, Solid Vision, Dominici |
Members |
Csaba Zvekan Joe Stump George Karafotis Lucio Manca Claudio Tirincanti |
Past members |
Jamie Mallender Larry Paterson Craig Gruber |
Raven Lord is a multinational heavy metal band founded by Csaba Zvekan[1] (Exorcism, Killing Machine, Sardonyx, Emergency). The band recorded their debut album, Descent to the Underworld, in 2012. It was mixed by Fredrik Nordström and mastered by Maor Appelbaum.[2]
Their musical genre is heavy metal, but also includes neo classical and power metal influences. Zvekan cites bands including Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, and Yngwie Malmsteen as influences.[3]
Band membership has changed many times prior to the announcement of their touring line up.[4] Around September 2012, the band announced that Joe Stump had joined the band as a full-time member.[5]
On October 27, 2012, the band announced they had been signed by Mausoleum Records for a two-album deal.[6]
Descent to the Underworld
Mausoleum Records released the debut album Descent to the Underworld in Europe on February 1, 2013, and in North America on February 12, 2013.[7] The album was well received and has earned a number of best votes from various critics.
Recent news
In February 2013, ex-Power Quest drummer Rich Smith temporarily replaced Larry Paterson on drums.[8]
The single, "Perish", was released March 23, 2013.[9]
On April 18, 2013, it was announced that Craig Gruber was to replace Jamie Mallender for the bassist's position.[10] However, Gruber departed the band shortly thereafter and was replaced by Lucio Manca. In June 2013, the band played summer shows in the United Kingdom followed by the R-Mine Metalfest 2013 festival in Belgium.[11] Their second single, "Fighting for Freedom", was released on June 22, 2013.[12] On August 2, 2013, Claudio Tirincanti became the band's official drummer.[13]
Former band member, Craig Gruber, died on May 5, 2015, aged 63, from cancer.[14]
Personnel
Members
- Current members
- Csaba Zvekan - lead vocals (2011-present)
- Joe Stump - lead guitar (2011-present)
- George Karafotis - guitar (2011-present)
- Lucio Manca - bass (2013-present)
- Claudio Tirincanti - drums (2013-present)
- Former members
- Jamie Mallender - bass (2011-2013)
- Larry Paterson - drums (2011-2013)
- Craig Gruber - bass (2013; died 2015)
Guest players
Discography
Albums
- Descent to the Underworld (2013)
Singles
- "Perish" (2013)
- "Fighting for Freedom" (2013)
References
- ↑ "Raven Lord announce line up". Ringmasterreviewnews.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2011-07-14.
- ↑ "Raven Lord taps Fredrik Nordström for new album". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
- ↑ Zvekan, Csaba. "Beneath the wings of shadows: an interview with Csaba Zvekan of Raven Lord". The RingMaster Review. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ↑ "RAVEN LORD Announces New Guitarist". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
- ↑ "JOE STUMP Joins RAVEN LORD". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2012-09-20.
- ↑ "RAVEN LORD signs with Mausoleum Records". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2012-10-27.
- ↑ "Raven Lord - Descent to the Underworld". Amazon.de. Retrieved 2013-02-08.
- ↑ "RAVEN LORD ANNOUCE RICH SMITH (POWER QUEST) AS NEW DRUMMER". Raven-lord.com. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- ↑ "Raven Lord - "Perish" Free Download". Puregrianaudio.com. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ↑ "CRAIG GRUBER joins RAVEN LORD". Rockngrowl.com. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
- ↑ "Heavy Metal weights RAVEN LORD announce their first show". Brutifulmetalradio.crazy4us.com. Retrieved 2013-05-26.
- ↑ "RAVEN LORD To Release 'Fighting For Freedom' Single". Brave word.com. Retrieved 2013-06-22.
- ↑ "RAVEN LORD announce new drummer". Metal mouth.com. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
- ↑ Doc Rock. "January to June 2015". The Dead Rock Stars Club. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
External links
- MySpace page
- Official Website
- Facebook page
- Raven Lord Add Former BLAZE BAYLEY Drummer Larry Paterson at braveword.com
- Raven Lord Announces New Guitarist at blabbermouth.net