Paul Raven R.I.P.: 2007

2007/12/30

Rest In Peace 2007

Paul Raven bassist with Killing Joke, Ministry and Prong

Rest In Peace.

RIP Raven - News Links (Update)

2007/12/14

Mob Research Music Store

Someone wrote:
Download Paul Raven's last recordings with his new band Mob Research exclusively at SNOCAP.com

Mob Research (Paul Raven's very own band) myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/mobresearch69

2007/12/12

12.12 why? things burn - New Album?

from why? things burn Bulletin (myspace):

To all of those who sent their condlences' for my good friend Paul Raven who played bass on all of our releases..Im now back in L.A. so thanx again

and God bless you all. His services will be held in France on 10/31/07.

cheers.
Rj.Vasquez

ps;our new cd is released on 12/12 and of course Raven is on it..

why? things burn:
http://www.whythingsburn.com/
http://www.myspace.com/whythingsburn

2007/12/09

2007/11/29

Studio Faust Records

Studio Faust Records:
http://www.faust.cz/

2007/11/20

Guardian Unlimited Music

Obituaries: Paul Raven

Ian Abrahams
Tuesday November 20, 2007

The bass player Paul Raven, who has succumbed, aged 46, to an apparent heart attack following recording sessions in Switzerland, might have presented himself on stage as a commando-clad nightmare vision, but it did not prevent him becoming a much-loved figure on the industrial rock scene. When playing in Japan in the band Zilch, he was affectionately dubbed "Polar Bear" and "Silverback" because of his size in comparison to his Japanese fans. His contributions to a website run by his principal band, Killing Joke, revealed a well-travelled man with many friends and a keen interest in breeding pit bulls. [read more]

Guardian Unlimited Music: Killing Joke bassist dies

2007/11/14

Malicious Damage (Update)

from Malicious Damage website:

10.11.07
well it's bad news to start with... since the last update we've lost a really good friend and the world's lost a great bass player... paul raven died in his sleep at the tragically early age of 46... paul had been in geneva recording with ted parsons and treponem pal and after a night celebrating and reminiscing with old friends he didn't wake up... there was a very emotional service in france on halloween followed by a suitably raucous celebration
at the bar in geneva where paul spent
his last night - i know he'd have definitely
enjoyed the second part...
R.I.P. PAUL VINCENT RAVEN, 1961-2007

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from Malicious Damage website:

20.10.07
R.I.P PAUL RAVEN
paul died yesterday in his sleep and we'll
miss him deeply

paul - remember driving back from that headcount session, all singing along at full blast to rockin' all over the world, creased up with laughter?
i'll treasure that forever
god bless mate,
colesy
xxx

Malicious Damage:
http://www.maliciousdamage.biz/

2007/11/13

Al Jourgensen Comments (Update)

from Headbanger's Blog:

“Tony’s replacing Raven because we’ve gone through hell over the last weeks and I know Tony and Raven got along great and Raven would have loved it,” Jourgensen told Headbangersblog.com.

For the C U LaTouR, Jourgensen will be joined by singer Burton C. Bell (Fear Factory, Ascension of the Watchers), guitarists Tommy Victor (Prong) and Sin Quirin (Revolting Cocks), keyboardist John Bechdel (Prong, Ascension of the Watchers, False Icons) and bassist Tony Campos (Static-X). Campos will be taking the place of recently departed Ministry and Killing Joke Paul Raven, who died of a heart attack on October 20 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Headbanger's Blog:
Exclusive: Ministry Frontman Discusses Farewell Tour

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from BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen and members of KILLING JOKE have commented on the passing of bassist Paul Raven, who was found dead yesterday (Saturday, October 20) in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border.

Stated Jourgensen: "I am in total shock. The world of music is a sadder, emptier place. Not only was Raven an extraordinary talent, but one of my closest dearest friends. Our condolences and prayers go to his immediate family. He will be truly missed by artists, musicians and his fans the world over.

"The one consolation is knowing Raven's already hooked up with the right people and started a new project in the After Life.

"God's speed, Raven. Rest in peace, you fucking pirate."

BLABBERMOUTH.NET:
MINISTRY Mainman On PAUL RAVEN's Passing: 'I Am In Total Shock' - Oct. 21, 2007

Al Jourgensen (Ministry)
http://www.myspace.com/ministrymusic

2007/11/12

Tommy Victor (Prong)

from BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

PRONG, the pioneering New York City underground act (since relocated to Los Angeles) that saw success in the '80s and '90s with classics like "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck" and "Whose Fist Is It Anyway?", will be featured on a special edition of "The CMS Xtreme" program. The show fill feature classic PRONG cuts, new material from PRONG's latest release "The Power of the Damager", and an interview with PRONG mainman Tommy Victor (also of MINISTRY, DANZIG). The interview will include a discussion about "The Power of the Damager", the closing of the historic CBGB club in New York and the passing of former PRONG bassist Paul Raven.

BLABBERMOUTH.NET:
PRONG Mainman To Guest On 'The CMS Xtreme'

from Prong website:

october 20th, 2007 - Paul Raven Passes Away

Ministry Bassist Paul Raven Dies of Heart Attack in Geneva

October 20, 2007 FRANCE - Ministry's bassist Paul Raven was found dead today in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border. Initial reports indicate Raven's passing was due to a heart attack. Raven (known also for his work with Killing Joke, Prong) was in Geneva working with French recording artists Treponem Pal on their new release, along side drummer Ted Parsons (ex-Prong, ex-Killing Joke) and members of The Young Gods.

Born in Wolverhampton UK on January 16, 1961, Paul Vincent Raven established himself with his work in the seminal post-punk/industrial group Killing Joke when, in 1982 he replaced the original bassist for the band, recording and touring with the group throughout its most commercially successful period, performing on Fire Dances , Night Time and Brighter than a Thousand Suns . Throughout his extensive career, Raven participated in other collaborations including Prong, Murder, Inc., Pigface, Godflesh.

Most recently, Raven was nominated for a 2006 Grammy for Best Metal Performance for his work with Ministry's Al Jourgensen and Prong's Tommy Victor, with whom he had begun working with in late 2005 on the 13 th Planet release Rio Grande Blood. After a 2006 World Tour with Ministry, Raven helped Jourgensen and Prong's Tommy Victor pen the September 18, 2006 Ministry release The Last Sucker , Ministry's final studio release.

Raven's newest project, Mob Research, featuring members of Warrior Soul and The Mission UK, and scheduled for release on 13 th Planet Records in 2008, was in the final mixing and mastering phases at the time of Raven's sudden and unexpected passing.

Tommy Victor has released the following statement:

"Paul Raven was a grand-master of our cult, high up in the inner sanctum sanctorum. His status can never be forgotten, nor his presence replaced. One of our heroes. An unbelievable loss, but we are always going to laugh and smile in remembrance…. exactly how he wanted it."

13th Planet Records and the MINISTRY camp pays homage to the late Raven: visit the memorial.

Prong website:
http://www.prongmusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/prong

2007/11/10

Tribazik (Update)

4.28 TRIBAZIK 'All Blood Is Red' Album Launch Party

Hi, TRIBAZIK live on stage 10:30pm tues 28th april @ The Lexington (96 Pentonville rd, Angel tube)

with special guests - Chris Liberator and Geezers punk/ska band 'Dogshite' (on stage 9:45)

DJs:
Rob Stow
Chris Liberator
Geezer
Tiddles

Come on down - lets 'ave a laugh.....

# e-flyer

TRIBAZIK (Jerry Kandiah, Blaise Merino, Hedge Seel)
http://www.tribazik.com
http://www.myspace.com/tribazik

Venue: The Lexington (Islington, London)
http://www.thelexington.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/thelexingtonbar
http://www.songkick.com/venue/34372/lexington-london

Tuesday, April 28
Upstairs - Tribazik, Dog*shite
8pm £5

The punk, ska, rock and tekno band launch their album 'All Blood Is Red' with help from ska-punks guests Dog*Shite and DJs Chris Liberator, Rob Stow, Geezer and Tiddles plus visuals from HyperVJ.

"The new Pink Floyd of heavy metal.” - DJ Grendel (Dawn Radio)

“Tribazik could become one of the UK’s finest bands.” - Giles Moorhouse - Rock Sound

“…metal, rock, tribal, acid techno and world mixed up in a melting pot and spat out creating an original sound and packing quite a punch” - Jo Elliot (bbc.co.uk)

“…Uncompromising stabbing riffs, sampled siren calls and war dispatches, and dark, ominous bass, all dragged along by righteously indignant booming vocals.” - Emma Johnson (Kerrang!)

“…Whilst a lot of industrial fails to make an impact in the UK, this home-grown act fires out memorable track after memorable track.” – Phill May (rockmidgets.com)

Purchase "All Blood Is Red" CD: Amazon.co.uk | HMV.com

Good luck.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

from PAUL RAVEN TRIBUTE PAGE's Friends Comments (myspace)

It has been an honour having you as a friend. Thanks for your support and respect over the years.
See you on the other side Dude.

from RIOTSTAR's Friends Comments (myspace)

Such devasting news which touches all of us that knew you and were inspired by your passion, humour and love of life and music.
I still laugh at you trying to play your bass upright on tour with KJ!Great memories being on tour with you.

My thoughts are with your family in this impossible time.

Much respect,
Blaise Merino

from KILLING JOKE myspace blog

Raven's death is a tragic loss and is difficult to comprehend. His sense of humour, enthusiasm and attention to details will be greatly missed by all those that met him and were able to enjoy his passion for music and life. I respected him greatly.

My deepest condolences to his family.

Blaise Merino

from Tribazik myspace

PAUL VINCENT RAVEN

We are deeply saddened and shocked by the death of Paul Raven. He supported Tribazik with great enthusiasm, making it a pleasure for us to be on tour with him and the Killing Joke brothers. We will remember him for his sense of humour and passion for life and music, always on the search for something special.

Our thoughts go out to his family at this devastating time.

Tribazik myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/tribazik

# KILLING JOKE 2005/2006 Tour Support
# Jerry Kandiah (Gt) - "KJ2003" & "Hosannas" Recording Engineer

# News from Tribazik myspace:

the MOLTEN music video - featuring Killing Joke frontman Jaz Coleman has been completed and is due to be released imminently.

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Update: 2009.04.15

2007/11/04

Andy M (The Gathering mailing list)

from KILLING JOKE myspace blog comments:

I'm deeply saddened.

R.I.P. Paul.

from The Gathering (Top Page):

A great man, a good friend, a gifted musician

The Gathering:
http://www.misera.net/gathering/

2007/11/03

Martin Ratcliffe

Paul Vincent Raven (1961 - 2007)
http://mwjratcliffe.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

I was fortunate enough to know Paul for over 30 years.
These photos are from my scrapbook of our time together in Neon Hearts.
They made me laugh, I hope you do too.

* Martin Ratcliffe (ex-Neon Hearts Guitarist)

The ModPopPunkArchives: NEON HEARTS: Biography
http://punkmodpop.free.fr/neonhearts_pic.htm
Punk77: Neon Hearts
http://www.punk77.co.uk/groups/neonhearts.htm

2007/11/02

10.31 Raven's Funeral

from The Gathering mailing list, Posted by Rob Moss:

Dear All

Just got back from the funeral.

I wanted to let you all know that it was a beautiful day in a delightful setting, so fitting.

The first person we saw at the airport was Big Paul.
We immediately accosted him, held him hostage and took him to Annecy where he was subjected to a day of Headcount/Mike Coles stupidity which he loved!

The funeral service included, at the request of Paul's Mum, a couple of prayers and a short sermon.
Jaz and Geordie were there and Jaz said a few words.

All of Raven's (known!!!) children were there. It was lovely to see his little boys again - they are lovely little fellas. And everyone was positive and shared fond memories. So many attractive women there - well done my son ! ;-)

In the evening we met at L'Usine in Geneva where Paul spent his last evening and we celebrated his life. So many glasses raised, so many great stories told and so many happy faces. The XXV Gathering DVD was played and we remembered the great man.

He had one hell of a send off Gatherers.

Just a shame the old buzzard wasn't there, he'd have loved it!

* five children

Independent Online Edition: Obituaries - Paul Raven

2007/10/31

PAUL RAVEN FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT

* L'Usine - This is the club where Paul enjoyed his last night on earth. (from the Raven Family, via Dan Raven)

from Gundogs (feat. Dan Raven) myspace blog:

PAUL RAVEN FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT

From the Raven Family, via Dan Raven, Paul's Brother:

On October 31st, 2007 at 3pm in the South Eastern French city of Annecy, which lies approximately 30 kms from Geneva Airport, there will be a service in the memory of the now truly larger than life, Mister Paul Vincent Raven. The fact that this service falls on the same day as Halloween, while appropriate, is simply a coincidence. No costume will be required.

The family understands that the location of this first service (there will be others) will, for many of you, be prohibitive but would like to assure those loved ones and friends that are able to attend that they are very welcome.

We intend to organise a wake at L'Usine ( the factory) in Geneva on the evening of the 31st. This is the club where Paul enjoyed his last night on earth.

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from KILLING JOKE myspace:

Flowers/messages of condolence can be sent to the funeral home address in france is as follows:

Georges Golliet s.a.s,
3 avenue de parmelan,
74000, annecy, france

Service will take place on Weds Oct 31 2007

tel 0033 45 052 9104

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Pompes Funèbres Annéciennes Georges Golliet, inhumation, crémation, funérarium
http://www.pf-anneciennes-golliet.com/

# Raven Family Update
# Flower Delivery

Ted Parsons myspace (Update)

from Ted Parsons myspace:

NEWS ABOUT A PAUL RAVEN SERVICE FROM HIS BROTHER DAN!

For those who may not be able to make it & wish to send flowers/messages of condolence the funeral home address in france is as follows: Georges Golliet s.a.s, 3 avenue de parmelan, 74000, annecy, france tel 0033 45 052 9104

On October 31st, 2007 at 3pm in the South Eastern French city of Annecy, which lies approximately 30 kms from Geneva Airport, there will be a service in the memory of the now truly larger than life, Mister Paul Vincent Raven. The fact that this service falls on the same day as Halloween, while appropriate, is simply a coincidence. No costume will be required. The family understands that the location of this first service (there will be others) will, for many of you, be prohibitive but would like to assure those loved ones and friends that are able to attend that they are very welcome. We intend to organise a wake at L'Usine ( the factory) in Geneva on the evening of the 31st. This is the club where Paul enjoyed his last night on earth. For those of you who have queries, please contact me at ravengundogs@yahoo.com or Mel at macfarlane20@hotmail.com. Further information will become clear in the next couple of days and you will be contacted via email as things progress. Those of us who have been with Paul this week will be taking time over the weekend to remember him and to help our families to organise their travel arrangements, so please make plans to join us between Monday and Wednesday, where possible. We hope you understand. Thanks again for your invaluable support.

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Pompes Funèbres Annéciennes Georges Golliet, inhumation, crémation, funérarium
http://www.pf-anneciennes-golliet.com/

Agence Annecy
3 avenue du Parmelan - 74000 Annecy
Tél. : 04 50 52 91 04

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"It deeply saddens me to tell you that legendary bass player and friend Paul Raven died yesterday morning of a heart failure in Geneva Switzerland at around 6am . Paul and myself were invited to play on the new Treponem Pal album in Geneva for a week.After a long day of recording the band went out for drinks to celebrate Paul..s arrival and reminisce .We then went back to the house we were staying and I went to bed the other guys stayed up . I found Raven a sleep in a chair the next morning in the living room.I thought nothing of it as Raven would sleep like this on the tour bus in the front lounge all the time.Then I looked closer at him and he looked very grey .I checked his pulse and there was none.I yelled for the other guys in the band .We immediately did some CPR and called for an ambulance .Medics arrived quickly but after an hour of trying to get his heart beat back they could not save him. They said he died in his sleep probably around 6 a.m. it was then 9:30 a.m. Marco and myself have been contacting his family all day yesterday.I..m assuming a funeral service will be held in Wolverhampton U.K. where his family live and his birth place. We made a lot of great music together. Words cant describe how I feel right now I..m devastated.He will be missed by many.He was the king of the one liners. Please send Raven and his family love and light. Ted PAUL RAVEN 1961-2007 LOVE AND LIGHT MY BROTHER"

Ted Parsons myspace
http://www.myspace.com/tedparsons

Raven Family Update

from KILLING JOKE (fan page) bulletin:

On October 31st, 2007 at 3pm in the South Eastern French city of Annecy, which lies approximately 30 kms from Geneva Airport, there will be a service in the memory of the now truly larger than life, Mister Paul Vincent Raven. The fact that this service falls on the same day as Halloween, while appropriate, is simply a coincidence. No costume will be required.

The family understands that the location of this first service (there will be others) will, for many of you, be prohibitive but would like to assure those loved ones and friends that are able to attend that they are very welcome.

We intend to organise a wake at L'Usine ( the factory) in Geneva on the evening of the 31st. This is the club where Paul enjoyed his last night on earth.

For those of you who have queries, please contact me at ravengundogs@yahoo.com or Mel at macfarlane20@hotmail.com. Further information will become clear in the next couple of days and you will be contacted via email as things progress.

Those of us who have been with Paul this week will be taking time over the weekend to remember him and to help our families to organise their travel arrangements, so please make plans to join us between Monday and Wednesday, where possible. We hope you understand.

Thanks again for your invaluable support.

Feel free to circulate this email, and the details it contains to anybody you feel will need it.

Daniel Jon Raven

from Revolting Cocks Bulletin:

From the Raven Family, via Dan Raven, Paul's Brother:

On October 31st, 2007 at 3pm in the South Eastern French city of Annecy, which lies approximately 30 kms from Geneva Airport, there will be a service in the memory of the now truly larger than life, Mister Paul Vincent Raven. The fact that this service falls on the same day as Halloween, while appropriate, is simply a coincidence. No costume will be required.

The family understands that the location of this first service (there will be others) will, for many of you, be prohibitive but would like to assure those loved ones and friends that are able to attend that they are very welcome.

We intend to organise a wake at L'Usine ( the factory) in Geneva on the evening of the 31st. This is the club where Paul enjoyed his last night on earth.

Al Jourgensen's Revolting Cocks myspace
http://www.myspace.com/revoltingcocks

also Uncle AL's The Piss Army Forum: R.I.P. PAUL RAVEN

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from KILLING JOKE (fan page) on myspace bulletin:

I apologise for the impersonal nature of this email, but I have the information regarding the death of my beloved brother, Paul Vincent Raven.

First of all, after many days, the French authorities have performed an autopsy and informed me and those loved ones of Paul..s that have been alongside me in France, that he died of natural causes. I wish this were not the only piece of ..good..news to have been received on this awful day.

Due to much confusion and a set of circumstances too complicated to lay down here, we find we are unable to repatriate Paul..s body to his native England in the way we would have wished, and still retain his dignity. A cremation and a service in Paul..s memory will be held in the city of Annecy in SE France in the early part of next week. I cannot, at this stage, be more specific. The nearest airport to Annecy, by some margin, is Geneva. Further services, gatherings and remembrances will occur elsewhere in Paul..s world at a later date.
More information will come your way as we discover it. (times, dates, hotel numbers, etc.)

Please forward this email or the limited information it contains, to those friends of your..s and Paul..s who you think will need it.

I write this in the presence of Paul..s partner, Melinda, her sisters Melissa and Jennifer and Mr. Marco Neves. These are people without whom I could not have made it through this dreadful week. I love them very much and would like to thank them for everything they have done at this time.

My family and I would also like to thank the many people who have helped and supported us - in particular Miss Lois Davidson, Mr. Jase Burns, Mr. Matt Luxon and Miss Angie Jorgensen.

We will not forget.

Daniel Jon Raven and Family, 25th October 2007

Annecy, France

Annecy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annecy

Information France
http://www.informationfrance.com/

Annecy Guide at Information France
http://www.informationfrance.com/disp_town.php?town_id=77

Raven Family Update

On October 31st, 2007 at 3pm in the South Eastern French city of Annecy, which lies approximately 30 kms from Geneva Airport, there will be a service in the memory of the now truly larger than life, Mister Paul Vincent Raven. The fact that this service falls on the same day as Halloween, while appropriate, is simply a coincidence. No costume will be required.

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Paul Raven Discography

- under construction -

with Neon Hearts: Biography - Discography - Fanpage
- Popular Music
- Ball & Chain (compilation)

with Kitsch: MySpace
- (not yet released) - tracks on myspace

with Killing Joke: MySpace

studio
- Fire Dances
- Night Time
- Brighter Than A Thousand Suns
- Extremities, Dirt and Various Repressed Emotions
- Killing Joke [2003] - details unknown
- Hosannas from the Basements of Hell

live
- Ha!: Killing Joke Live [1982]
- BBC In Concert [1986 + 1985]
- No Way Out But Forward Go (NMC) [1985 + 1986]
- Love Like Blood (Brilliant) [1985 + 1986]
- XXV Gathering [2005]
- Inside Extremities, Mixes, Rehearsals & Live [1991]
- Bootleg Vinyl Archive Vol. 2 [1985]
- Love Like Blood (Candlelight Records) [1985]
- Requiem [2003]
- BBC In Concert (23rd March 1985) (digital)
- BBC In Concert (22nd August 1986) (digital)

EMI compilation
- Laugh? I Nearly Bought One!
- Wilful Days
- For Beginners
- RMXD (digital) - 2007.10.29
- RMXD (CD) - 2008.08.04

VA
- Free the West Memphis 3

with Hellfire Club: MusicMight
- Heaven Can Wait EP

with Murder Inc.: MySpace
- Murder Inc.
- Murder Inc. (Futurist)
- Locate Subvert Terminate: The Complete Murder Inc. (best of)

with Pigface: MySpace
- Welcome to Mexico... Asshole
- Fook

with why?things burn: MySpace
- Sanctum
- Symbols
- before you sleep...
- Your Flowers EP
- Your flowers/ My SOUL...

with Prong (with Ted Parsons): Wiki
- Whose Fist Is This Anyway? #rmx with Lee Popa
- Cleansing
- Rude Awakening

with Monster Voodoo Machine: MySpace
- State Voodoo / State Control #prod

with Abstinence: Web
- Theorem

with Die Krupps: MySpace
- The Final Option (S.P.Q.R. Mix) (from "Isolation US CDS") #rmx
- The Final Option (Prong Mix) (from "III: Odyssey Of The Mind" [US: Cleopatra]) #rmx

with Psychic TV: MySpace
- Wrongs Of Spring (Paul Raven Mix) (from "Cold Blue Torch") #rmx

with Spahn Ranch: Web
- Architecture

with Zilch: Web
- 321
- BastardEYES (rmx)

with Godflesh (with Ted Parsons): Wiki
- Final Live Performance (10 Dec, 2001) - semi-official bootleg mp3

with Schuldt (Tim Schuldt): MySpace
- Traced Back (Remix) (from "Tearing The Fright / Traced Back") #rmx

with Society 1: MySpace
- Exit Through Fear

with Headcount: MySpace
- Die Monkey Die #prod

with Smartyr/Dark Mother Dub: MySpace
- Lead Into Gold (not yet released)

with Ministry: MySpace
- Rio Grande Blood
- Rio Grande Dub (rmx)
- The Last Sucker
- Cover Up #on bass? - details unknown
- Cuz U R Next (from "Wicked Lake OST")
- The Last Dubber (September 15, 2009)

with Snow Black: MySpace
- The Suggestion of Power

with October File ?
- Hallowed Be Thy Army EP #mix? - no credit

with In Extremo: Web
- Rasend Herz - Killing Joke Remix by Paul Raven (from "Kein Blick Zuruck")

with 16 Volt: MySpace
- Full Black Habit

with Ascension Of The Watchers: MySpace
- Numinosum

with Treponem Pal: MySpace
- Weird Machine (Raven's Final Recording)

with Revolting Cocks (RevCo): MySpace
- Sex-O Olympic-O (2009) #tracks: 2, 10

with Mob Research: MySpace
- Holy City Zoo (2009)

and also "Gems of Power"

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Toyah - School's Out w/ Big Paul (from "Minx")

Paul Raven - Last Interview ?

About.com: Punk Music: Interview: Paul Raven Of Ministry

Ryan Cooper (Guide) wrote:

I got a press release this morning that Paul Raven, the bassist for Ministry whose interview just ran here last week, was found dead of a heart attack in Geneva yesterday,
(October 21, 2007)

About.com: Punk Music: RIP - Paul Raven (January 16, 1961 – October 20, 2007)

AMEN

from BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has issued the following statement:

"Paul Raven [legendary bassist for such bands as MINISTRY, PRONG, SOCIETY 1, KILLING JOKE, GODFLESH and MOB RESEARCH] was someone I looked up to as a child, for his music, his unique style, inspiration, and I was fortunate enough to call him one of my best friends over the last 10 years. If not for Paul Raven, AMEN would probably not even exist. Paul was the first person to put his money where is mouth was and produce the first AMEN album, and even take AMEN out on tour to open for KILLING JOKE in America in 2004.

"To commemorate Paul's life, AMEN will be dedicating our Halloween appearance at London's Underworld [tomorrow night] (Wednesday, October 31) and the remaining dates of our impromptu UK tour to him, in celebration of a punk legend.

"In Paul's giving spirit, we would like to announce that the first 99 people through the door at the Underworld will be admitted for FREE, to witness a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of a life unparalleled.

"AMEN would like to sincerely send our best wishes to his loved ones, friends, family, and to the fans who will never hear any else who could play bass like Paul Raven, for he will be truly missed by all, whether you know it or not."

BLABBERMOUTH.NET: AMEN Frontman Dedicates UK Tour To Fallen Bass Legend PAUL RAVEN - Oct. 30, 2007

Aleph Kali's post

from the Gathering mailing list:

- Deleted -

from the Gathering mailing list:

I got calls from both Alexi and Elana within hours of his death.
I've been trying to wrap my head around this one all day.

Such a tragic loss of life.
He touched so many people with both his music and a great sense of humour.

Was was truly one of the most *full of life* people that I've ever met.

The flame that burns twice as bright, burns half as long, I guess.

My Brother, you will be greatly missed.

A L P

Smartyr (Aleph Kali and Paul Raven) myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/mrsatyr

2007/10/30

Charlie Clouser

from Charlie Clouser myspace:

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Paul Raven

A friend of mine passed away this morning. Paul Raven, Killing Joke/Prong. I did a few things for these bands, remixes, programming, etc. I'm deeply saddened.

Goodbye Raven

Charlie Clouser myspace
http://www.myspace.com/charlieclouser

# Prong "Rude Awakening" - Drum Programming, Keyboards

2007/10/29

411mania.com

Paul Raven Dies

Here's one that was unexpected and is really a shame. Like Joe Strummer some time ago, a heart attack took this industrial stalwart, too. From Killing Joke to Prong, from Ministry to Pigface to Godflesh, the musical legacy is there. Ravens all around the world have stopped flapping their wings for a moment of silent respect.

411mania.com

2007/10/28

13th Planet - Paul Raven Tribute Page (Update)

Paul Raven - Tribute Page *photographs added
http://www.thirteenthplanet.com/raven/

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Paul Raven - Rest In Peace 1961 - 2007

Saturday, October 20, 2007 - The 13th Planet family is saddened to confirm the devastating news of the sudden and unexpected death of Ministry's bassist, Paul Raven. Raven was working with French recording artists Treponem Pal on their new collaboration with Ted Parsons (ex-Prong/ex-Killing Joke/Jesu) and members of The Young Gods in a small village on the French/Swiss border. Initial reports indicate Raven's passing was the result of a heart attack.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Raven's family and friends around the world. His love of life, artistic creations and joyful laughter touched and moved all of us deeply. The loss of this extraordinary artist, unique individual and loyal friend will be felt by many. The impact of his talents will be remembered forever but his contribution to the lives of everyone who knew him is his greatest legacy.

13th Planet has dedicated a page to the life and art of Paul Vincent Raven here.

13th Planet Records
http://www.myspace.com/13thplanetrecords
http://www.thirteenthplanet.com/

Ministry (Official)
http://www.thirteenthplanet.com/ministry/

2007/10/27

Dizzy X

from PAUL RAVEN TRIBUTE PAGE

We will never ever forget u RAVEN... a GIANT you were among us...
in every molecule of your existence, in every single brilliance known to God!.....Love

LiZzy and Dante

Dizzy X
http://www.myspace.com/dizzyx

Ministry "Khyber Pass" feat. Liz Constantine

Treponem Pal (Update)

from PAUL RAVEN TRIBUTE PAGE

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK PAUL FOR HIS PRECIOUS TIME SPENT MAKING THIS ALBUM
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US THROUGH YOUR MUSIC !!!!
REST IN PEACE !!!!

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from Uncle AL's The Piss Army Forum

TREPONEM PAL / MARCO NEVES REMEMBRANCE

"DANS NOTRE COEUR POUR TOUJOURS"

I met this guy 15 years ago !! the feeling from the very beginning was a very strong connection !! a true human very optimistic and living the life at 1000 % . Our vision of music and our taste so opened in
different ways, to a lot of different sounds and colors, which is so important to create something original to bring us out of the same classic "routine". He was a true rebel, a real "rude boy".... coming up on stage with such an infectious energy to offer !!!! He was using Music as a weapon !!! and the most important was the way he loved to share everything with his friends and all people in general !!!
A VERY UNIQUE HUMAN BEING !! AN ORIGINAL FREEDOM FIGHTER !!!!
PAUL YOU'LL BE FOREVER TATTOOED IN OUR HEARTS !! REST IN PEACE !!

MARCO NEVES.

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from Treponem Pal myspace:

A tragedy !

Saturday, October 20, 2007 - Treponem Pal is saddened to announce the devastating news of the sudden and unexpected death of Ministry's bassist, Paul Raven. Raven was working with us on our new collaboration with Ted Parsons (ex-Swans/ex-Prong/ex-Killing Joke/Jesu) in Studio des Forces Motrices in Geneva. Initial reports indicate Raven's passing was the result of a heart attack.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Raven's family and friends around the world.

His love of life, artistic creations and joyful laughter touched and moved all of us deeply. The loss of this extraordinary artist, unique individual and loyal friend will be felt by many. The impact of his talents will be remembered forever but his contribution to the lives of everyone who knew him is his greatest legacy.

Treponem Pal myspace
http://www.myspace.com/treponempal

The Governor's Ball interview

from The Governor's Ball myspace blog

The Governor’s Ball Oct 27 - After Forever, plus Paul Raven

www.myspace.com/thegovernorsball
www.fusionradio.ca

This week on The Governor's Ball, we bring to you The Governor's one on one interview with Sander Gommans, guitarist and founding member of symphonic Dutch metallers After Forever.

Plus: To mark the passing of an amazing metal musician, we will be replaying The Governor's interview with the mighty departed Paul Raven (bass, Ministry, Killing Joke, Prong, Godflesh).

http://blog.myspace.com/thegovernorsball
http://www.myspace.com/thegovernorsball

2007/10/26

Spahn Ranch

from Spahn Ranch website

update:10/20/07
Paul Raven R.I.P. We miss you brother.

Spahn Ranch
http://www.spahn-ranch.com/

Rob Moss (Headcount)

from The Gathering mailing list:

I cannot believe it.
What a dreadful shock. Totally horrible.

Paul was a wonderful bloke. Great fun. Full of energy. Always scheming and plotting.
His enthusiasm for music was awe inspiring. the times he spent at my house when we made the Die Monkey Die album were such fun. All my family loved him and are all gutted by his passing.

I shall miss that great lump!

Long live The Raven!

Headcount myspace
http://www.myspace.com/headcount

Gearwire

from Gearwire.com:

Gearwire is saddened to hear about the untimely passing of Paul Raven, bassist for Killing Joke, Ministry, and Prong. Paul passed away in his sleep on Saturday, October 20th.

Gearwire's Pat Ogle, who has known Paul for years says of Raven:

"Great guy...really the definition of a 'character'"

Our sincere condolences go out to Paul's family, friends and fans. You can read a 2006 interview we did with Paul here.

Gearwire: Bassist Paul Raven Of Killing Joke, Ministry, And Prong Dies

Gearwire: Bass Icon Paul Raven On Killing Joke, Ministry and Prong
Gearwire: Paul Raven And Pro Tone Pedals: The Raven Dirty Chorus Stompbox

2007/10/25

Society 1

from Society 1 myspace blog:

Paul Raven was found dead yesterday from an apparent heart attack at his home in the Swiss border town of Geneva. He was 46. Raven played bass for Ministry, Prong, Society 1, Killing Joke, Godflesh along with his new band Mob Research.

"Paul Raven was the most stand up guy I ever had the pleasure to work with" stated Society 1 frontman Matt Zane. "The thing about Raven is that after working together he made an effort in the following years to stay in touch even if it was just to drop you a quick message to let you know he was keeping an eye on you. That was the coolest thing about him. He respected you and made it a point to let you know that. With everything he has done with his career he didn't have to stay in contact or even admit his involvement with me and my band but that's what separated him in my eyes from all the other musicians I've had dealings with over the years. I have the greatest respect for him. A great musician and a great person. I will truly miss him."

Paul Raven played bass on Society 1's "Exit Through Fear" and did a brief tour with the band in support of the album.

Society 1 myspace
http://www.myspace.com/society1music

also
BLABBERMOUTH.NET: SOCIETY 1 Frontman Comments On PAUL RAVEN's Passing

Joel Gausten

from Joel Gausten myspace

Sunday, October 21, 2007

r a v e n

We were not friends. He and I had enormous personal issues that shall forever remain unresolved.

However, there are now children without a father, bandmates without a brilliant player and fans around the globe without a true musical innovator.

My thoughts are with them all.

Live for today. Leave the hate behind.

r a v e n RIP

Lady Monster - Podcast

from Lady Monster blog:

I was on the MasturbaTour 2006 with Ministry and the Revolting Cocks for the California dates. Every time I saw Raven, I would at first feel intimidated, then feel his warmth and want to just melt into him. He was genuine, a gentleman and a bad ass. I was amazed by him, how much he gave, how much he put out. Al Jourgensen usually brings in really incredible people on his tour, and Raven was no exception - talent and personality-wise. I am very fortunate to have that time with that crew, and became very fond of Raven, especially his relentless MySpace bulletins. I miss him.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I had a special broadcast on October 23 - from 10pm to Midnight, and dedicated it to the memory of Paul Raven.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO LADY MONSTER BLOG

Lady Monster myspace
http://www.myspace.com/lady_monster

Pirate Cat Radio 87.9fm
http://www.piratecatradio.com/

from Ministry myspace:

I had a dream about Raven last night, being on the tour again, hanging out, reliving the moments of drinking, rocking out, shooting the shit. It was a good dream.
Every time I'm on MySpace, I keep expecting to see him online, posting a bulletin. I miss him.

Thank You Lady Monster!

Monte Pittman

from RIOTSTAR's Friends Comments (myspace)

Words can't describe the grief we are all feeling from this loss. Everyone is sick over it. Paul Raven will be remembered as one of the greatest bass players ever. Sharp, precise tone and skill that could rattle the deepest ocean floor. May his music live forever. Thanks for the music, the laughs, and the memories. Rest In Peace Brother!

Prong (Tommy Victor, Monte Pittman, Aaron Rossi)
http://www.myspace.com/prong

Big Paul

from somewhere on internet:

I am hugely saddened by the death of our brother in arms Paul Raven.
I offer his family my heartfelt condolences.
It is a testament to his unique character that he is
remembered so fondly by so many.

Rest in Peace my friend.
Big Paul.

2007/10/24

False Icons

from False Icons myspace blog:

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Paul Raven - Rest In Peace 1961 - 2007

Saturday, October 20, 2007 - The 13th Planet family is saddened to confirm the devastating news of the sudden and unexpected death of Ministry's bassist, Paul Raven. Raven was working with French recording artists Treponem Pal on their new collaboration with Ted Parsons (ex-Prong/ex-Killing Joke/Jesu) and members of The Young Gods in a small village on the French/Swiss border. Initial reports indicate Raven's passing was the result of a heart attack.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Raven's family and friends around the world. His love of life, artistic creations and joyful laughter touched and moved all of us deeply. The loss of this extraordinary artist, unique individual and loyal friend will be felt by many. The impact of his talents will be remembered forever but his contribution to the lives of everyone who knew him is his greatest legacy.

13th Planet has dedicated a page to the life and art of Paul Vincent Raven here.

"Although I too am shocked and deeply saddened at the tragic loss of such a close comrade, I can't help feeling joy because he truly lived life to the fullest. He touched so many lives in his brief time here. My mind is swimming with all the wonderful memories of him, my dear friend Paul Raven."
-- John Bechdel

"Raven spent many years touring and often slept anywhere but in his bunk, usually a couch in the lounge. Always carrying his goofy side around for laughs. Raven knew the best tattoo shops, bars, comic book stores, and odd hole in the wall places the world over. Never lost, as every city was familiar to him in his some twenty years of touring. Raven is missed by his parents and brother, five children, spouses,family,friends and many fans across the world."
-- Leanne Keefer Bechdel (John's Wife)

False Icons (John Bechdel)
http://www.myspace.com/falseicons

Martin Atkins

from Pigface's Friends Comments (myspace):

Oct 24 2007 2:12 PM
horrible sad sad news about our bandmate (ugh three bands!) Paul Raven - i've just kept saying what an amzing bass player he was - not worried about technique - just playing with a quarter.....and changing his strings whenever he remembered.......he contributed all kinds of graphics too - he did the welcome to mexico shirt for us and designed the cover for Killing Jokes Extremeties........its helpful to think that our dna is mixed together on that album - and we fucking rocked - but sad to know that it wont be mixed again.
love you paul - you always had my back - thanks mate.

martin

Pigface myspace
http://www.myspace.com/officialpigface

Mark Gemini Thwaite

from Mark Gemini Thwaite website

22ND OCTOBER 2007
R.I.P PAUL VINCENT RAVEN

The body of Paul Raven — who played bass for seminal post-punk/ industrial outfit Killing Joke before later working with Ministry, Prong, Godflesh and most recently Mob Research with Mark Gemini Thwaite — was discovered Saturday 20th October in a home in Geneva, Switzerland. Early indications are that Paul, 46, died of a heart attack whilst asleep.

Raven was in Geneva working with French industrial band Treponem Pal, who are reuniting for a new album with singer Marco Neves and Prong/Jesu drummer Ted Parsons. Raven was to return to the USA a week later to continue work on the Mob Research debut album 'Holy City Zoo'. Paul was a great friend to Mark and Mission founder Wayne Hussey and a legendary bass player. We shall all miss Paul incredibly. Our condolences go to Paul's family and friends at this time.

Wayne Hussey: "Raven was one of the good guys. He became a good friend of Mick Brown first and then gradually I got to know him and we got on very well. He was always encouraging, loved music, talking about it and playing it. The last time I heard from him was a month or so ago. Ironically he emailed me to tell me that it was 'a very nice thing to do to post a news message on MWIS about the death of a fan (Ashira)'. He also went onto say that he loved the idea of the Shepherds Bush shows and was gonna try to get to at least one or two of them. I shall miss him. I liked him a lot."

Mark Gemini Thwaite: "Although I'd known Paul for nearly 20 years, I had really gotten much closer to him as we started work on Mob Research earlier this year. He was so excited about the future of the band and we hoped to have the record out by Spring 2008.. His enthusiam and determination to make things happen was infectious and I shall miss him greatly. His sense of humour was priceless and, both hailing from the same part of the midlands in England, we shared many a brummie and black country joke together.. His last words to me - just a couple of days before he died - were 'Stay Positive'. That says it all about Paul.. the rock world has lost one of its most shining sons, may he have gone to a better place".

Mark Gemini Thwaite (The Mission UK, Mob Research) website
http://www.markthwaite.com/

also The Mission UK website

Econoline Crush

from Econoline Crush myspace

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Mourning Paul

There was a moment just before the massive wave of sadness that I smiled. In that split second I was happy and proud that even in death Paul Raven went out on his own terms in a very rockstar fashion. A village in France...?? I am sure he is pleased, perhaps not with the timing but with the scene. I know those of us left behind are mourning the loss of a unique and wonderful human being. A character whose larger than life personality captivated us all. I was introduced to Paul Raven via a phone conversation regarding the lyrics to a Killing Joke song "psyche" back when we recorded the song for our first EP "purge". Paul was the bass player in KJ and I thought he might be able to help me with a few of the lyrics. We were friends from that point forward.
Everything I ever did with Paul was an adventure, and we went on plenty.I never would have survived LA if it wasn't for him. He made an insane city seem fun and exciting.
I don't know what to say or how to say it. I am going to miss my friend.

Econoline Crush myspace
http://www.myspace.com/econolinecrush

Raven and Uncle AL

2007.01.31 - Raven and Uncle AL @ DigiTruck

MINISTRY To Perform Acoustic Set At Guitar Center In El Paso Today - Jan. 31, 2007

According to a posting on the DigiTech web site, MINISTRY will perform an acoustic set today (Wednesday, January 31) at the Guitar Center in El Paso, Texas as part of the Digi-Truck-Tour, which is described as a "fifty-three-foot showcase of guitar effects and modeling."

BLABBERMOUTH.NET

KILLING JOKE 2007 no tour date
Ministry 2007 no tour date
Mob Research video not yet

Raven's Last Video?

2007/10/23

John Bechdel

John MySpace Blog: Paul Raven RIP

Yesterday, my good friend and long time musical comrade, Paul Raven, passed away suddenly. He and I toured the globe with Killing Joke, Murder Inc., Prong and Ministry over the last 17 years. We also toured together with Fear Factory/Godflesh and worked on numerous musical collaborations including Abstinence and Monster Voodoo Machine.

It is a great loss and the world will not be the same, but it will be a better place because of him, Rest In Peace my good friend, JB.

===================================================
from 13th Planet - Paul Raven Tribute Page

John Bechdel
(Ministry keyboardist, False Icons vocalist)
"Although I too am shocked and deeply saddened at the tragic loss of such a close comrade, I can't help feeling joy because he truly lived life to the fullest. He touched so many lives in his brief time here. My mind is swimming with all the wonderful memories of him, my dear friend Paul Raven."

13th Planet - Paul Raven Tribute Page
http://www.thirteenthplanet.com/raven/

False Icons
http://www.myspace.com/falseicons

Ascension of The Watchers (John Bechdel + Burton C. Bell)
http://www.myspace.com/aotw

Wikipedia: John Bechdel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bechdel

The Great John Bechdel
- KILLING JOKE "Extremities" era (1990-1991)
- Prong "Cleansing" era (1994)
- Ministry "MasterBaTour 2006" and "Rio Grande Dub"

Steve Beatty (PHD/Candlelight Records)

from October File (Steve Beatty) website

PAUL RAVEN RIP
Paul Raven passed away on Saturday, we mourn the passing of a hero and friend. It was a great honour that Paul liked our band and always had kind words of support for us. We will miss him, a gentleman and a genuinely nice human being. Rest in Peace mate.

Plastic Head Music Distribution Ltd
http://www.plastichead-distribution.com/

Candlelight Records
http://www.myspace.com/candlelightrecords
http://www.candlelightrecords.co.uk/

Steve Beatty's October File
http://www.myspace.com/octoberfile
http://www.octoberfile.com/

Official Statement on Behalf of the Raven Family

from Gundogs (Birmingham/Wolverhampton) myspace

Official Statement on Behalf of the Raven Family

The expression 'one of a kind' has lost its value but my beautiful brother, Paul Vincent Raven, redefined it. He was a one man army, as intelligent, funny, loving and singularly angry a man as I have ever known. His life was truly his own, from its beginning to this awful, tragic end. He was a born saint and an unbelievable asshole. This family's heart is bleeding and it will never stop. To know that we will never hear his voice and see his face again is a wound that nothing will heal. We would like to thank Paul's friends and comrades for their invaluable support at this impossible time.

Daniel Jon Raven

Gundogs (Birmingham/Wolverhampton) myspace
http://www.myspace.com/gundogs

16 Volt

from 16Volt website

October 20, 2007 | Paul Raven - RIP

I found out this morning that my old friend Paul Raven died yesterday. I first met Raven about 15 years ago and I was immediately in awe of his presence, not only from what he has done musically but he just had that something special about him, it didn’t hurt that he was a big guy and when he walked into a place, you and everyone else knew it. He was a rock -n- roller from heart to soul and lived it though and though, often outshining the front men he stood behind…. It was at Matt Green from Spahn Ranch’s house and they were working on something, banging on keyboards and making noise. He was incredibly warm, incredibly friendly and when he shook my hand he looked into my eyes. Something you don’t see very often in music let alone in the heart of Hollywood.

It had been about 8 years since I had last seen him in person when he arrived at my studio last year to record bass on the new album and I was met with that same awe, he was a big presence who immediately grabbed me and pulled me into a bear hug. Raven had moved up to Portland (so have I), which gave us a chance to hang out here and there. It was only a week or so ago that we had made plans to get together and listen to some new stuff he was working on and to talk about doing some more work together. I am in shock. I don’t even really know what to say or how to say it. Never forget how precious life is. Things can change in an instant. It’s at moments like this that we are reminded how important little things are and how the people in our lives can mean so much without us even knowing it. My deepest condolences to Raven’s band-mates, family, friends and fans. We will all miss him.

16Volt website
http://16volt.com/
http://www.myspace.com/16volt

The Mission UK

from The Mission UK website

Paul Vincent Raven R.I.P

Ministry/Killing Joke bassist Paul Raven passed away today Saturday 20th october, apparently from a heart attack. The cause of the attack is currently unknown. He had just arrived in Europe to commence recording with his friends Treponem Pal in Geneva.

Raven was the bass player for Killing Joke for many years, also Prong and most recently Ministry and his new project Mob Research with Mission guitarist Mark Gemini Thwaite. He was a great friend to Mark and Wayne and a legendary bass player. We shall all miss Paul incredibly. Our condolences go to Paul's family and friends at this time.

Wayne: "Raven was one of the good guys. He became a good friend of Mick Brown first and then gradually I got to know him and we got on very well. He was always encouraging, loved music, talking about it and playing it. The last time I heard from him was a month or so ago. Ironically he emailed me to tell me that it was 'a very nice thing to do to post a news message on MWIS about the death of a fan (Ashira)'. He also went onto say that he loved the idea of the Shepherds Bush shows and was gonna try to get to at least one or two of them. I shall miss him. I liked him a lot."

Mark: "Although I'd known Paul for nearly 20 years, I had really gotten much closer to him as we started work on Mob Research this year. He was so excited about the future of the band and we hoped to have the record out by Spring 2008.. His enthusiam and determination to make things happen was infectious and I shall miss him greatly. His sense of humour was priceless and, both hailing from the same part of the midlands in England, we shared many a brummie and black country joke together.. the rock world has lost one of its most shining sons, may he have gone to a better place"

The Mission UK website
http://www.themissionuk.com/

also MOB RESEARCH myspace
http://www.myspace.com/mobresearch69

Warrior Soul

from Warrior Soul (Kory Clarke) website

OCTOBER 2007: PAUL RAVEN R.I.P.

Kory, John, Mike, Rille and Stevo and the WS crew would like to extend their sincere condolences to the friends and family of Paul Raven who died suddenly on Saturday 20th October.

Warrior Soul website
http://www.warriorsoul.info/

2007/10/22

KILLING JOKE - Official Word 2

According to KILLING JOKE official website:

R.I.P Paul Raven - 1961 - 2007

Our beloved Paul Raven died unexpectedly in Geneva in the early hours of Saturday October 20th 2007. Paul went to bed and did not wake up.

All of Paul’s family and extended family are in a state of deep sadness and shock at Paul’s unexpected passing. Paul has been sadly taken from us early in his life and his passing will leave behind a void that only Paul’s amazing and unique character could fill. Paul was full of life and anyone that knew him well enough loved him deeply and admired him greatly.

Paul brought something special with him wherever he went and we will all miss him greatly. Rest in peace.

Jaz Coleman - Geordie Walker, front man and Guitarist of Killing Joke :

''We are all deeply stricken with grief at the unannounced departure of possibly the funniest man on planet Earth and a brother to us all. Paul Vincent Raven unimaginable sadness is felt by all''

Dan Raven Paul's Brother :

''We are in deep shock and we miss him a great deal. We love him''

If you wish to leave a message of respect and condolence, please do so at the Killing Joke MySpace

A funeral will be held in the next couple of weeks for further information on where to send floral tributes etc go to www.killingjoke.com and www.myspace.com/killingjokeofficial

You will be missed by us all gooner, thank you for the time you spent with us - Matt Luxon

Please Contact Matt Luxon on matt_luxon@hotmail.com for further information and confirmations.

KILLING JOKE - Official Word

According to KILLING JOKE official myspace blog:

Monday, October 22, 2007

RIP Paul Raven

Paul Raven: Bass player with Killing Joke, Ministry, Prong Dies in Geneva Aged 46 (Jan 16th 1961)

Paul Raven Bass player with Killing Joke has died unexpectedly in Geneva in the early hours of Saturday October 20th 2007.

Paul had been recording with Ted Parsons and Marco Neves in Geneva for the band Treponem pal. After a days recording Paul retired to bed and did not wake up.

Although Killing Joke was his life passion playing on hits such as Love Like Blood and Kings and Queens, Paul was also a prolific musician in other areas. At various times in his life he played and wrote with Ministry, Godflesh, Prong, Pigface, Murder Inc, Amen and many others. Killing Joke have been covered by everyone from Metallica, Foo Fighters, Fear factory, Helmet to Nouvelle Vague and LCD Soundsystem. Paul a native of Wolverhampton started his musical journey with local punk legends The Neon Hearts and then Kitsch which he formed with Tyla later of Dogs D'Amour.

Jaz Coleman - Geordie Walker, front man and Guitarist of Killing Joke said earlier today:

''We are all deeply stricken with grief at the unannounced departure of possibly the funniest man on planet Earth and a brother to us all. Paul Vincent Raven unimaginable sadness is felt by all''

Dan Raven Paul's Brother added:

''We are in deep shock and we miss him a great deal. We love him''

A funeral will be held in the next couple of weeks for further information on where to send floral tributes etc go to www.killingjoke.com and www.myspace.com/killingjokeofficial

Kerrang!

Paul Raven RIP

Paul Raven, the former Killing Joke, Ministry and Prong bass player, was found dead yesterday at his home in Geneva, Switzerland.

Early indications are that Raven died of a heart attack. He was 46.

The Kerrang! staff send our condolences to his friends, family and former band mates.

Kerrang!

SMARTYR wrote

"Thou hast become a Free-man of the City of the Stars."

Raven, you will be sorely missed.

Smartyr (Aleph Kali and Paul Raven)
http://www.myspace.com/mrsatyr

Burton C. Bell said

"I will miss my friend dearly, and I will think of him fondly throughout my days until we meet on the other side."

Burton C. Bell + John Bechdel (Ascension Of The Watchers)
http://www.myspace.com/aotw

Burton C. Bell (Fear Factory)
http://www.myspace.com/fearfactoryofficial

13th Planet - Paul Raven Tribute Page
http://www.thirteenthplanet.com/raven/

# KILLING JOKE + Burton C. Bell = "Our Last Goodbye"

Crumbling Flesh - Godflesh.com

[21st October, 2007] - RIP - Paul Raven

Bob Dobbs emailed me this, and you can read more over at Blabbermouth.

Paul Raven was found dead in his home in France yesterday. The result of an apparent heart attack, he was working with Ted Parsons on a new Treponem Pal release.

Many of you know Raven from his work with Prong or Killing Joke among other artists. However, he worked with Justin Broadrick on the final Godflesh record in 2001. Condolences to his family and friends.

Crumbling Flesh (Official Godflesh fan site)
http://www.godflesh.com/

MTV News

Oct 21 2007 1:54 PM EDT
Ministry/ Killing Joke Bassist Paul Raven Dead At 46
Musician, who also performed with Prong, apparently succumbs to heart attack in Geneva, Switzerland.
By Chris Harris

The body of Paul Raven — who played bass for seminal post-punk/ industrial outfit Killing Joke before later working with Ministry, Prong and Godflesh — was discovered Saturday in a home in Geneva, Switzerland, according to Ministry's publicist. Early indications are that Raven, 46, died of a heart attack.

Raven was in Geneva working with French industrial band Treponem Pal, who are reuniting for a new album with singer Marco Neves, Prong/Jesu drummer Ted Parsons and members of the Young Gods.

Raven's body was apparently discovered by Parsons, according to a post on the drummer's MySpace page. He said he went out drinking with Raven and the rest of the collaborators the night before Raven's body was found.

"I found Raven asleep in a chair the next morning in [a] living room," he explained. "I thought nothing of it, as Raven would sleep like this on the tour bus in the front lounge all the time. Then I looked closer at him, and he looked very gray. I checked his pulse and there was none. I yelled for the other guys in the band. We immediately did some CPR and called for an ambulance. Medics arrived quickly, but after an hour of trying to get his heartbeat back, they could not save him. They said he died in his sleep, probably around 6 a.m. It was then 9:30 a.m. Words can't describe how I feel right now. I'm devastated. He will be missed by many."

Parsons added the news of Raven's death "deeply saddens" him and that they were to be in Geneva for a week working on the Treponem Pal record.

Ministry's Al Jourgensen expressed shock at Raven's passing. "The world of music is a sadder, emptier place," he wrote in a statement. "Not only was Raven an extraordinary talent, but one of my closest, dearest friends. Our condolences and prayers go to his immediate family. He will be truly missed by artists, musicians and his fans the world over."

Raven made a name for himself with his work with Killing Joke, which he joined in 1982, replacing original bassist Youth. He recorded and toured with the band as it achieved some commercial success, lending his talents to 1983's Fire Dances, 1985's Night Time and 1986's Brighter Than a Thousand Suns. He left the band during the recording of 1988's Outside the Gate but later rejoined the fold for 1990's Extremities, Dirt & Various Repressed Emotions.

When Killing Joke called it quits in 1991, Raven and his bandmates — save frontman Jaz Coleman — went on to form Murder, Inc., adding singer Chris Connelly to the mix. Raven also participated in Pigface, a project conceived by Murder Inc./ Killing Joke/ Public Image Ltd. drummer Martin Atkins, and later joined Prong for 1994's Cleansing and 1996's Rude Awakening.

He then rejoined Killing Joke for the band's 2003 eponymous effort and its 2006 follow-up, Hosannas From the Basements of Hell. Raven began working with Jourgensen and Ministry in 2005, eventually appearing on 2006's Rio Grande Blood and this year's The Last Sucker. Raven's most recent work was with Mob Research, a band featuring members of Warrior Soul and the Mission UK. Its debut LP is expected to hit stores next year.

MTV News

Jaz and Geordie joint statement

KILLING JOKE's Jaz Coleman and Geordie Walker said in a joint statement, ''We are all deeply stricken with grief at the unannounced departure of possibly the funniest man on planet Earth and a brother to us all, Paul Vincent Raven. Unimaginable sadness is felt by all''

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more info:
http://www.killingjoke.com/
http://www.myspace.com/killingjokeofficial

TED PARSONS Comments

Drummer TED PARSONS Comments On PAUL RAVEN's Passing - Oct. 21, 2007

Drummer Ted Parsons (PRONG, SWANS, GODFLESH, JESU) — who has spent the past few days in a Swiss studio collaborating with French recording artists TREPONEM PAL on their new release — has released the following statement regarding legendary bassist Paul Raven's (MINISTRY, KILLING JOKE) passing:

"It deeply saddens me to tell you that legendary bass player and friend Paul Raven died yesterday morning of a heart failure in Geneva, Switzerland at around 6:00 a.m.

"Paul and myself were invited to play on the new TREPONEM PAL album in Geneva for a week. After a long day of recording, the band went out for drinks to celebrate Paul's arrival and reminisce. We then went back to the house we were staying and I went to bed the other guys stayed up.

"I found Raven asleep in a chair the next morning in the living room. I thought nothing of it as Raven would sleep like this on the tour bus in the front lounge all the time. Then I looked closer at him and he looked very gray. I checked his pulse and there was none. I yelled for the other guys in the band. We immediately did some CPR and called for an ambulance. Medics arrived quickly but after an hour of trying to get his heart beat back they could not save him. They said he died in his sleep probably around 6 a.m. It was then 9:30 a.m.

"Marco and myself have been contacting his family all day yesterday. I'm assuming a funeral service will be held in Wolverhampton, UK where his family live and his birthplace.

"We made a lot of great music together.

"Words can't describe how I feel right now. I'm devastated.

"He will be missed by many.

"He was the king of the one-liners.

"Please send Raven and his family love and light."

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Ted Parsons
http://www.myspace.com/tedparsons

Treponem Pal
http://www.myspace.com/treponempal

2007/10/21

Undercover.com.au

Ministry/Killing Joke Bass Player Found Dead
by Paul Cashmere - October 21 2007

Paul Raven, a former bass player for Ministry and Killing Joke, has been found dead, the victim of an apparent heart attack.

Raven had recently arrived in Europe to record his friends Treponem Pal.

Doctors are yet to release an official cause of death for the 46 year old bassist.

Raven joined Killing Joke in mid 1982 and remained in the band through their heyday until they broke up in 1991.

Next stop for Raven was metal band Prong. He performed on their albums 'Cleansing' and 'Rude Awakening'.

In 2003, he returned to Killing Joke for their reunion album and in 2005, moved onto Ministry. He features on the Ministry album 'Rio Grande Blood', as well as the final Ministry album 'The Last Sucker'.

Treponem Pal is a French industrial metal band. Raven was to be the featured bass player for their new album.

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Riotstar (Paul Raven):
http://www.myspace.com/riotstar2012

Ted Parsons and Raven

Ted Parsons wrote:

AM I gonna see you in Geneve or not?

(Sep 12, 2007 3:58 AM)

RIOTSTAR wrote:

yes u are :)
hows trix?

(Sep 12 2007 6:32 AM)

Ted Parsons wrote:

TP Hits the sacks once again

Recording in Geneve with Treponem Pal on Oct. 16th-23rd.Then Jesu dates in the UK NOV 14 -20th , Japan 23rd -29th!!! NIC in DUB comes out late Oct. on Azra US and Hammerbass in Europe. Regular NIC album out late Nov.. on Malicious Damage Records !

EH EH EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

(Monday, September 24, 2007)

RIOTSTAR wrote:

Subject: LOOK OUT COOKOO CLOCK LAND!!!
Body: i will be drinking my way thru switzerland and recording with TED PARSONS + MARCO along with the TREPONEM PAL extravaganze in geneva for couple weeks. get the fucking cheeze melted cuz im ready...

the new TREPONEM PAL songs are great and i will keep you all posted just packing my swiss army penis and hanging small brandy barrel around my neck

oi oi up the duff

r a v e n

(Oct 17, 2007 9:04 AM)

Sad Story

Ted Parsons (Jesu, N.I.C., Godflesh, Prong, Swans, Killing Joke) myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/tedparsons

Treponem Pal myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/treponempal

Thanks Mr. Cliff.

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MINISTRY/KILLING JOKE Bassist PAUL RAVEN Dead At 46 - Oct. 21, 2007

MINISTRY bassist Paul Raven was found dead yesterday (Saturday, October 20) in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border after suffering an apparent heart attack. Raven (who is also known for his work with KILLING JOKE and PRONG) was in Geneva working with French recording artists TREPONEM PAL on their new release alongside drummer Ted Parsons (PRONG) and members of THE YOUNG GODS.

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Mob Research myspace blog post

Sunday, October 21, 2007
PAUL RAVEN R.I.P

Mob Research founder and bassist Paul Raven passed away today Saturday 20th october, apparently from a heart attack. The cause of the attack is currenly unknown. He had just arrived in Europe to commence recording with his friends Treponem Pal.

Raven was the charismatic bass player for Killing Joke for many years, also Prong and most recently Ministry and Mob Research. He was a great friend to many and a legendary bass player. We shall all miss Paul incredibly. When we have more information on his untimely passing and cause of death we will let you know. We are still in a state of shock. We understand the funeral services will be held in England. Any messages of condolence are welcomed.

We love and miss you man...

Mark, Legion, Kory (Mob Research)

Mob Research myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/mobresearch69

Reza Udhin myspace blog post

Sunday, October 21, 2007
Raven RIP

Today I found out that my good friend Paul Raven passed away early this morning.

Paul was a very amazing man, who I loved and trusted very much. He always had great ideas, ventures and always looked out for me, as if I were a little brother to him.

I was very fortunate to be in contact with him several times in his last week and I had great conversations with him, we laughed and joked, which was an integral part of his personality.

We had so much more to do, especially with his own personal project Mob Research, which I know he was extremely excited about.

I don't know what more to say, as this is such an unexpected happening for me, as we were only talking a short time ago.. I can't believe he is gone.

Paul will be greatly missed by music fans, friends and mostly his family; his bands will miss him terribly.. He was a great man and a unique bass player who has died at such a tragically early age.

Love to you brother.. I miss you.

Reza

Reza Udhin (Killing Joke, Inertia) myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/inertiareza

Paul Raven R.I.P.

1961.01.16 - 2007.10.20

About RIOTSTAR:

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Riotstar (Paul Raven):
http://www.myspace.com/riotstar2012