Raven is 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!
The band released three of the most influential metal albums of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal era, inspiring every band of that time and beyond. Without Raven you just would not have thrash/speed metal… after all, the band did give Metallica and Anthrax their first tours.
This year, Raven is set to hit the road once more where they will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of their iconic record “Wiped Out” and treating their fans by playing the album in full during each show.
Founding member John Gallagher comments: “Really looking forward to playing one of my personal favorite Raven albums, ‘Wiped Out’, in its entirety on this upcoming North American tour. There are a few songs on the album we never got to ever play live so that’s gonna be a blast!”
Joining Raven on the tour will be Riot Act, who will perform a Riot repertoire from their classic era (1977-1982). In a cynical musical landscape, where bands are not “gangs” but faceless corporations, Raven is a band that is real and proud of it! The Wiped Out 40th Anniversary Tour will kick off on September 22nd in Jacksonville, Florida with more dates are to be announced soon. Tickets are on sale now here.
North American Tour Tour Dates 2022:
9/22/2022 Jack Rabbits – Jacksonville, FL
9/23/2022 Santos – New Orleans, LA
9/24/2022 Lost Well – Austin, TX
9/25/2022 Warehouse Live – Houston, TX
9/27/2022 Rockhouse Bar & Grill – El Paso, TX
9/28/2022 44 Sports Grill– Glendale, AZ
9/29/2022 La Santa – Santa Ana, CA
9/30/2022 Stummer’s – Fresno, CA
10/01/2022 Eli’s Mile High Club – San Francisco, CA* (Raven only)
10/03/2022 Tony V’s Garage – Everett, WA
10/04/2022 Dante’s – Portland, OR
10/08/2022 Aces High – Salt Lake City, UT
10/09/2022 The Coast – Ft. Collins, CO
10/11/2022 Reggie’s Rock Club – Chicago, IL
10/12/2022 Pyramid Scheme – Grand Rapids, MI
10/14/2022 Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON
10/15/2022 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
10/17/2022 No Class – Cleveland, OH
10/18/2022 Brass Monkey – Ottawa, ON
10/19/2022 Sonia – Boston, MA
10/20/2022 Geno’s – Portland, ME
10/21/2022 Market Hotel – Brooklyn, NY
10/23/2022 Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA
10/26/2022 Tribbles – Piedmont, SC
10/27/2022 Brickyard – Knoxville, TN
Line-up:
John Gallagher – Lead vocals, bass, 12-string bass
Mark Gallagher – Guitar, vocals
Mike Heller – Drums
Weblinks:
ravenlunatics.com
www.facebook.com/ravenbandofficial
