NWOBHM legends RAVEN celebrate 40 years of the classic album ‘ONE FOR ALL’ by playing it in it’s entirety + more. Support from US power trio Hellgrimm.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/3Ovf5qk
Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/550081966583377

RAVEN
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 (yes – 46 YEARS ago!!!) 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 and 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 FIRE’ 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!

Following an insane blur of world touring over the last 3 years, the guys are set to release the next RAVEN opus, ‘Metal City’ in September 2020 taking their game to the next level… a scorcher of immense proportions!

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!
https://www.facebook.com/ravenbandofficial

HELLGRIMM
Hellgrimm is a power trio that delves into the darkness of addictions, death and demons.
https://www.facebook.com/Hellgrimmband
+ guests

DJs 69 and Griffin (Retribution Alive / Bloodstock) + guests

RETRIBUTION ALIVE is supported by:
INTO THE PIT (METAL DEVASTATION RADIO) | TOTALROCK | CULT NEVER DIES | HIGHSPEED HANGOVER PODCAST | METAL ALLEGIANCE | NMTCG | METALPERV TV | UK BLACK METAL: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE | SEVEN CRIMSON DESIGNS | SONIC REBELLION | METAL WARRIORS | THE MODERN ALTERNATIVE | LOST PARADISE PROMOTIONS | DENIM & LEATHER | MAD SWEENEY APPAREL
So far the diverse metalisation of Retribution Alive has breached the walls of such venues as the Intrepid Fox, The Dome, The Dev, The Lounge, Purple Turtle, Black Heart, Electrowerktz, Unicorn, Big Red, Nambucca, Helgi’s, Scala, Boston Music Room, Underdog Gallery, 12 Bar, New Cross Inn, Fiddlers Elbow, Amersham Arms, Stag’s Head, The MacBeth Of Hoxton, Wig & Gown, Upstairs @ The Garage, Kings Arms (Bexleyheath), Amwell Arms (Islington), Plough & Harrow (Leytonstone) and the Cart & Horses!