For Canada's The Metal Voice, Kenny Kessel in New Jersey interviewed Mark and John Gallagher from the legendary NWOBHM speed metal band Raven. During the interview, the band talks about touring their classic album Wiped Out (40th anniversary, released in 1982), opening for Metallica on the upcoming tribute show for Jon and Marash Zazula, and give some details on their upcoming new studio album.
When asked for an update on a new studio album, Mark reveals: "We signed a new deal, the new record is going to be coming out on Silver Lining Music. The album is all done, we are pretty much in the mixing stage right now and that will come out in May 2023." Mark
John adds: "An exclusive just for The Metal Voice, the name of the album is All Hell's Breaking Loose."
Raven, will serve as special guests to Metallica during a special concert paying tribute to the lives of Jon and Marsha Zazula. The performance will take place Sunday, November 6 at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
As founders of Megaforce Records, the Zazulas are widely credited for discovering and launching the careers of many of heavy metal’s most ground-breaking, influential, and now legendary artists. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated in Jon and Marsha’s name to MusiCares, a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs to musicians and industry professionals.
Raven is currently amid their Wiped Out 40th anniversary tour, treating their fans by playing the iconic album in full during each show. Support is being provide by Riot Act, the band formed by former Riot guitarist Rick Ventura, performing a Riot repertoire from their classic 1977-1982 era. See all confirmed dates below.
Tour dates:
November
4 - Fractal Brewing Project - Huntsville, AL
5 - The Loft At Center Stage - Atlanta, GA
6 - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Atlanta, GA * RAVEN only w/ Metallica
7 - Nice Guys - Cape Coral, FL
Raven:
John Gallagher - lead vocals, bass, 12-string bass
Mark Gallagher - guitar, vocals
Mike Heller - drums
