Name: Rock Until Your Drop - The 4CD Over The Top Edition
Brand: Raven

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Bonus disc: No

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HNEBOX165

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-05-27

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

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Standard:20

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5013929926523

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4 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Raven

Genre GB

Metal

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Raven is a heavy metal band hailing from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Formed in 1974 by brothers John and Mark Gallagher, along with Paul Bowden, the band has been a prominent figure in the genre for over four decades.

The current line-up of Raven consists of *John Gallagher* on vocals and bass, *Mark Gallagher* on guitar, and *Mike Heller* on drums since 2018. Over the years, they have had several former members including Paul Bowden, Pete Shore, Paul Sherrif, Mick Kenworthy, Sean Taylor, Rob "Wacko" Hunter, and Joe Hasselvander.

Known for their energetic live performances and powerful sound, Raven has influenced numerous bands within the heavy metal scene. Some similar artists include Tokyo Blade,
Tygers Of Pan Tang,
Grim Reaper,
Picture,
Jaguar,
Angel Witch,
Cloven Hoof,
Armored Saint,
The Rods,
Diamond Head,
Anvil,
Witchfynde,
Avenger,
Praying Mantis,
Girlschool,Lizzy Borden,Vicious Rumors,Samson Attacker,Omen.

Meticulously curated box sets featuring exceptional audio quality, stunning visuals, and exclusive bonus content. Explore genres, eras, and artists to find the perfect addition to your collection.

Box Sets

Expanded 4CD edition of Raven’s debut album Rock Until You Drop. With demo’s, single B-sides, and two incendiary live recordings. For fans of Diamond Head, Iron Maiden, Metallica

Although Raven were very much part of the NWOBHM of the late ’70s and early ’80s, brothers Mark and John Gallagher had formulated the idea of creating their own rock group way back in 1972. With John on bass and vocals and Mark on lead guitar, they played their first gig in 1975, building up a loyal following across the North East of England. Recording a rudimentary demo in 1978, included here on CD2. Signed to Neat Records, they recorded further demos, by which time they had trimmed down to a power-trio when the Gallaghers were joined by Rob “Wacko” Hunter on drums. Neat would release their debut 45 ‘Don’t Need Your Money’ in 1980 and make Raven the lead act with ‘Inquisitor’ on the cassette compilation, ‘Lead Weight’.

Raven released their debut LP Rock Until You Drop in 1981 successfully capturing the energy of their live shows, the album picked up instant champions across the influential UK rock press, with key features in Kerrang! and Sounds. These would lead to important shows with Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake and Motörhead, among many others. These self-styled “athletic rockers” were a huge influence on future Thrash and Speed Metal bands, such as Slayer, Megadeth, and Testament, and also on Metallica, with whom they would later co-headline with.

Their live sound was captured illicitly by a fan on tape while on tour in Italy in December 1982, and is featured here in its entirety, the collection completed by their May 1982 performance at Manchester’s Apollo.

As well as an extensive essay from NWOBHM expert John Tucker, this “4CD Over The Top Edition” of Rock Until You Drop also features a 24 page booklet featuring many rare and unpublished photos supplied from the band’s own archive.