Paul Raven R.I.P.

Official Paul Raven Tribute Page

2008-10-20T11:40:00.000+09:00

http://www.paulraventribute.com/
http://www.myspace.com/paulraventributepage

[Important]
Gundogs (feat. Dan Raven) Update

8.4 KILLING JOKE / RMXD - CD

2008-06-26T21:50:00.000+09:00

Audio CD (4 Aug 2008)
Label: EMI Gold
ASIN: B001B6ZHNM

Amazon.co.uk: Rmxd: Killing Joke: Music
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rmxd-Killing-Joke/dp/B001B6ZHNM/

feat. Paul Raven

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7digital: Killing Joke - RMXD MP3 Downloads
http://www.7digital.com/artists/killing-joke/rmxd/

6.18 Neon Hearts / Popular Music - Reissue

2008-06-07T17:55:00.000+09:00

Neon Hearts / Popular Music (Remastered, PPS, LTD.)
ASIN: B0019HA7HY

air mail recordings:
http://www.airmailrecordings.com/

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# WULFRUNIA: Neon Hearts
# NEON HEARTS: Biography
# Punk 77!: Neon Hearts

# Martin Ratcliffe's Raven Tribute

6.2 Ministry @ Wolverhampton

2008-05-29T17:15:00.004+09:00

Good Luck Mr. John Bechdel.

# Ministry - UK Dates Announced

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

5.28 Treponem Pal Live (London)

2008-05-28T21:14:00.006+09:00

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

The Underworld in Camden:
http://www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/thecamdenunderworld

Listenable Records:
http://www.listenable.net/
http://www.myspace.com/listenable

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from KILLING JOKE myspace bulletin | KILLING JOKE official site:

May 27, 2008 11:34 PM
EULOGY - A Memorial concert for PAUL VINCENT RAVEN

Eulogy is a special concert taking place in London on Wednesday 28th May
2008 at The Underworld, Camden.

Eulogy is a dedication to the legendary Bass Player PAUL RAVEN from KILLING JOKE, MINISTRY and PRONG who passed away at the end of last year.

Concerts will be performed by bands who were close to RAVEN:-

TREPONEM PAL (France)
New Album featuring the last performances of Paul Raven.

INERTIA
Featuring KILLING JOKE keyboard player, REZA UDHIN.

GUNDOGS
Featuring Paul's brother, DAN RAVEN on Bass.

+ DJ Ashika

Come and join us in a celebration of a truly unique and great friend.

Doors are at 7pm

Tickets £8 on the door

# INERTIA myspace blog

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from BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

TREPONEM PAL To Headline PAUL RAVEN Tribute Show In London

Reunited French industrial metal pioneers TREPONEM PAL (named after the bacteria that causes syphilis) will headline the Paul Raven tribute show at The London Underworld on Wednesday, May 28. The band is keen to pay tribute to the much-admired musician — eminent bass player of KILLING JOKE, GODFLESH, PIGFACE, MURDER INC., PRONG, MINISTRY — who was working on the new TREPONEM PAL album when he tragically passed away in October of last year. [read more]

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Treponem Pal wrote:

Underworld - "Eulogy" For the memory of Paul RAVEN

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Gundogs wrote 3:

Treponem Pal / Inertia / Gundogs A very Special night for the memory of PAUL VINCENT RAVEN R.I.P.

Gundogs wrote 2:

Treponem Pal / Inertia / Gundogs Let’s remember PAUL VINCENT RAVEN R.I.P.

May, 28 2008 at THE UNDERWORLD (London)
Treponem Pal (new album "Weird Machine")
with Gundogs feat. Dan Raven.

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

Gundogs feat. Dan Raven myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/gundogs

+ Inertia feat. Reza Udhin (Killing Joke) myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/inertia001

@ The Underworld in Camden:
http://www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/thecamdenunderworld

Inertia wrote:

Paul Raven Memorial Show @ The Underworld

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Gundogs wrote:

Treponem Pal / Gundogs / Headcount what do all the bands have in common?... PAUL VINCENT RAVEN R.I.P.

who's HEADCOUNT?

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

Treponem Pal - new album "Weird Machine" - Out Now

2008-04-28T07:24:00.003+09:00

Treponem Pal "Weird Machine (POSH 101)"

Track List:
1. Dirty Dance
2. Planet Crash
3. Unclean
4. Hardcore Massive Soldier
5. The Mad Box
6. Sonic Life
7. Freak Machine
8. Human Attack
9. Evil Angel
10. One More Time
11. Never Give Up
12. Revolutionist (bonus track)
13. Religion (bonus track)
~~14. Manimal (bonus track)~~

Paul Raven play bass on
1, 8, 12

Ted Parsons play drums on
1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

"Hardcore Massive Soldier"
feat. Daniel Raven and the others on backing vocal

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from Amazon.co.uk: B00133FOMM

This title will be released on April 28, 2008.

# 5.28 Treponem Pal + Gundogs Live (London)

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Treponem Pal's new song "Dirty Dance"
@ Treponem Pal myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/treponempal

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Treponem Pal "Weird Machine (POSH 101)" Track List:
1. Dirty dance
2. Planet crash
3. Unclean
4. Hardcore massive soldier
5. Mad box
6. Sonic life
7. Freak machine
8. human attack
9. Evil angel
10. One more time
11. Never give up
12. The revolutionist (bonus track)
13. Religion (bonus track)
14. Manimal (bonus track)

# The Listenable Catalog

ASIN: B00133FOMM
[ Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.com | Amazon.de | Amazon.co.jp ]

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Treponem Pal's new song "Planet Crash"
@ Listenable Records myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/listenable

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from Listenable Records myspace blog:

THE WEIRD MACHINE OF TREPONEM PAL PLUGGED ITSELF TO LISTENABLE

TREPONEM PAL release their new album 'Weird machine' to LISTENABLE records in Europe on the 24th of March.
With several cult albums critically and internationally acclaimed under its belt, a pioneer's career and various punchy collaborations (Young Gods, Nine Inch Nails, Prong, Ministry, Faith No More...), the Parisian precursor of groovy industrial-metal carbonizes the record industry with a new lp mixed with napalm. Recorded in Geneva, produced by David Weber and written by Marco Neves (vocals, development), Didier B. (keyboards, samplers), Polak (guitars) and the late Paul Raven (eminent bass player of Killing Joke, Godflesh, Pigface, Murder Inc ., Prong, Ministry), the ballistic missile plans to collide our boomers in April 2008.
Industrially toxic, metallic, electronic, ethnic, electric, psychedelic, hypnotic and always more eclectic, Treponem Pal signs with this noxious "Weird Machine" a proper declaration of war. A urban time bomb of a manifesto, pure weapon of massive destruction and distraction seriously dangerous and open minded. A sonic stream roller to check on stage during the European tour, already planned this year.

# Listenable News
# Treponem Pal - New Album This Spring

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Amazon.fr: Weird Machine [Limited Edition] (???)
CD audio (24 mars 2008) ASIN : B00133FOMM

dis-order.com: Weird machine [March 24th]

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BLABBERMOUTH.NET:
Reunited TREPONEM PAL To Release 'Weird Machine' In March

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from Wikipedia: Treponem Pal

Treponem Pal is returning with a new album, due in March 2008, entitled "Weird Machine". The album features Ted Parsons (from Swans and Prong) on drums and Paul Raven (from Killing Joke, Ministry and Prong) on bass, though tragically Raven suffered heart failure and died while collaborating with the band. The album combines their earlier ultra-aggresive sound with more "rock" pieces as well as some "industrial ballads".

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

Ted Parsons (KILLING JOKE, NIC, Jesu, Godflesh, Prong, Swans):
http://www.myspace.com/tedparsons

David Weber:
http://www.myspace.com/forcesmotrices
http://www.discogs.com/artist/David+Weber

Listenable Records:
http://www.listenable.net/
http://www.myspace.com/listenable

Good Luck.

4.12 PAUL RAVEN TRIBUTE NIGHT - Update

2008-04-12T19:00:00.008+09:00

Nice Flyer.

from October File myspace:

Unfortunately October File have had to pull out due to illness but will be replaced with Inertia featuring Killing Joke keyboardist Reza.

from Headcount myspace blog:

Unfortunately due to health problems, October File cannot join us on Saturday. We’re gutted and know that many others will be too. We’re wishing Steve a speedy recovery!

Fear not though, we are delighted to announce that Reza and Inertia will be playing and saving the day!

from Inertia myspace blog:

Saturday 12th April - THE BRIDGEHOUSE, Canning Town, London, UK (with GUNDOGS - paul raven’s brother Dan Raven’s band + HEADCOUNT). Full Inertia headline set!

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from KILLING JOKE myspace bulletin:

RAVEN MEMORIAL GIG

Saturday April 12th will see a special gig remembering with fondness Paul Raven, bassist from Killing Joke, Ministry Prong etc who died in October of last year.

The gig will be held at The Bridge House 2, Bidder street, Canning Town, London.

Tickets are limited in number and are on sale now at here priced at £7.50 each.

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from BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

PAUL RAVEN Memorial Concert Planned In April - Mar. 20, 2008

Saturday, April 12 will see a special gig at he Bridge House 2 in London remembering with fondness Paul Raven, bassist from KILLING JOKE, MINISTRY, PRONG, etc., who died in October of last year.

The special lineup features three bands that all have a close association with Paul — and none more so than GUNDOGS, who feature Paul's brother Dan on bass. Dan said of the event, "I hope that this show and the love that underpins its spirit, will be loud enough to reach Paul at the right hand of God. He would be proud to see so many of his great friends come together in this way."

Also featuring on the bill are OCTOBER FILE, who many will have seen on recent KILLING JOKE tours, and HEADCOUNT, who had their 2004 album "Die Monkey Die" produced by Paul.

HEADCOUNT singer Rob Moss said of Paul, "What better way to remember Paul than an evening of floor to floor rock n roll. He'd have been first up there, kicking it up!" Steve Beatty of OCTOBER FILE added, "We shall endeavor to honour and salute Paul as best and as fitting as we can. We hope he is attending in spirit."

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BH2 - The BRIDGEHOUSE II
Bidder Street
Canning Town
London
E16 4ST

Gundogs feat. Dan Raven:
http://www.myspace.com/gundogs

with Headcount + October File (not Octoberphile)

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Metal Underground.com:
October File To Perform At Paul Raven Memorial

Metal Underground.com:
October File To Take Part In Paul Raven Memorial

# 5.28 Treponem Pal + Gundogs Live (London)

Ministry & Co-Conspirators' Cover Up - Out Now

2008-04-02T19:14:00.002+09:00

Pitchfork Record Review: Ministry: Cover Up

BLABBERMOUTH.NET: 'Chaos With Full Metal Jackie' To Broadcast From MINISTRY Concert In Hollywood

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Audio Samples @ Ministry myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/ministrymusic

BLABBERMOUTH.NET:
MINISTRY: 'Cover Up' Audio Samples Available
MINISTRY To Release 'Cover Up' In April

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Description from 13th Planet Store:

Ministry and Co-Conspirators present Cover Up, a studio collection of cover songs. Al Jourgensen gathered all of his cohorts together to create this furious and fun take on some well known classics. Cover Up provides a fitting tongue in cheek farewell twist to a great selection of standard rock tracks from some of music's biggest names. Contributors to this album include Tommy Victor (Prong), Paul Raven (Killing Joke, Prong), Sin Quirin (Revolting Cocks), Burton C. Bell (Fear Factory, AotW), Tony Campos (Static X), Wayne Static (Static X), Josh Bradford (Revolting Cocks, Stayte), Clayton Worbeck (Revolting Cocks, Stayte), Edu Mussi (AotW, Echoes And Shadows), Alejandro Russo (Plastina Mosh) and Juan Jose Gonzalez (Plastina Mosh). Recorded at 13th Planet Studios in Hell Passhole, Texxxass. The CD comes housed in a full color 6 panel fold-out digipack featuring photos that reveal the answers to one of the greatest cover up conspiracies of our time.

2008/03/31
[UK/EU] ASIN: B0012X66I4 (Amazon.co.uk)

1. Under My Thumb (The Rolling Stones)
2. Bang A Gong (T. Rex)
3. Radar Love (Golden Earring)
4. Space Truckin' (Deep Purple)
5. Black Betty (Ram Jam)
6. Mississippi Queen (Mountain)
7. Just Got Paid (ZZ Top)
8. Roadhouse Blues (The Doors) *
9. Supernaut (Black Sabbath)
10. The Light Pours Out Of Me (Magazine)
11. Lay Lady Lay (Bob Dylan)
12. It's A Wonderful World (Louie Armstrong)

2008/04/01
[US] ASIN: B0014DC0SM (Amazon.com)

1. Under My Thumb
2. Bang A Gong
3. Radar Love
4. Space Truckin'
5. Black Betty
6. Mississippi Queen
7. Just Got Paid
8. Roadhouse Blues *
9. Supernaut
10. Lay Lady Lay
11. What A Wonderful World
12. What A Wonderful World (Slow)
13. What A Wonderful World (Fast)
14. Stigmatized

* = Paul Raven on Bass.

13th Planet Store: Ministry - Cover Up Piss Army Bundle
13th Planet Store: Ministry - Cover Up Conspiracy Sucks Bundle

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Wikipedia - Cover Up (Ministry album):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cover_Up_(Ministry_album)

Wikipedia - The Last Sucker:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Sucker

Links:
http://www.myspace.com/ministrymusic
http://www.thirteenthplanet.com/
http://www.megaforcerecords.com/

[OT] Meshuggah USA tour

2008-03-30T09:40:00.001+09:00

from BLABBERMOUTH.NET: MESHUGGAH Explains Calgary Show Cancellation

Swedish experimental extreme metallers MESHUGGAH have issued the following update:

"Ahhh, not so awesome beginning of the C U LaTouR [with MINISTRY and HEMLOCK]! We just wanna say we're sorry [to] you guys who came out to the Calgary show especially!

"The routing/distances for this tour was insane for the first couple shows and us being stuck at the U.S/Canada border for a few hours meant we didn't make it in time for the Calgary show!

"For the first Vancouver show at the Croatian culture center — same thing! Too far a drive to actually make it in time, so everything was way delayed which in turn meant that we had to cut the set real short! Three songs!! How's that for a MESHUGGAH set!!? Kinda embarrasing, but things were out of our hands!! We were there in time but the semi with all the stage gear was very late and with a 11 p.m curfew....

"Basically, the start of this tour was just routed insanely and as for the rest of the tour, we shouldn't run into these issues.

"So again, we apologize to those of you who came out to the shows to see us, only to find we didn't play or as for the Vancouver show — only played for 15 minutes!"

MESHUGGAH's latest album, "obZen" sold 11,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 59 on The Billboard 200 chart. This is substantially more than the 7,000 first-week total achieved by its predecessor, "Catch 33", which landed at No. 170 on The Billboard 200 chart back in June 2005.

Meshuggah myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/meshuggah

Please do not give up.
God Bless MESHUGGAH.

Vive Le Punk! - Jaz Coleman Interview

2008-03-29T17:41:00.003+09:00

from Vive Le Punk!: KILLING JOKE

VLP: Had there been any sign his health was bad?

"I knew he’d had heart flutters for a few years, he used to tell me about them, he couldn’t lay flat on a bed because he’d get heart palpitations, so he used to sleep sitting up. You know, musicians don’t live as long as other people. Not always.”

VLP: Did you already know Raven before he joined?

“Sure, he was good friends with Youth,”

VLP: So what will Killing Joke’s next move be?

“Well, definitely two new recordings for us to do, and concerts. There’s a big demand for the original line-up, but that wouldn’t really play the later records so I’m gonna end up with two Killing Jokes! Benny, Geordie and me for one, and Youth and Big Paul and Geordie for another.

VLP: So Youth and Big Paul are definitely up for it then?

"Yeah, they want to do it. I’m aiming for the film, the book, and intense touring for our 30th anniversary, to raise money for Paul’s children."

[read more]

Benny = Ben Calvert (KILLING JOKE)

Dream of an Opium Eater
http://www.myspace.com/dreamofanopiumeater

The Nubiles
http://www.myspace.com/thenubiles

Twin Zero
http://www.myspace.com/twinzero

Sack Trick
http://www.myspace.com/sacktrick

Malpractice
http://www.myspace.com/malpracticefans

Seattle Weekly

2008-03-28T06:14:00.004+09:00

from Seattle Weekly: Ministry, Meshuggah

Then, last year, Jourgensen tragically and unexpectedly lost his dear friend and bass player, Paul Raven (who also played with Killing Joke). [read more]

Meshuggah myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/meshuggah

Danny's favorite.

Burton C Bell On Passing Of Paul Raven

2008-03-26T00:40:00.009+09:00

from Ultimate-Guitar.Com: Bell Has Ministry Covered

Killing Joke's Paul Raven makes a posthumous appearance on the collection, helping out on the record before suddenly passing away late last year. Bell remembered the man he called a "pirate."

Burton C Bell On Passing Of Paul Raven [Video Link*]

"He was a pirate, a true pirate, and he lived like a pirate to his last day. It's gonna catch up with ya. I love the guy, and I miss him."

Bell's bandmate in Ascension Of The Watchers is John Bechdel, who spent time with Raven in Killing Joke and a few other projects. Bell will also join Al Jourgensen onstage for the songs he performed on Cover Up for Ministry's last tour called the C U LaTour. The trek begins Tuesday, March 25, at the Big Easy in Spokane, Washington.

*WMV 955KB (14sec)

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

False Icons (John Bechdel) *KJ1990-1991
http://www.myspace.com/falseicons

C U LaTouR feat. John Bechdel & Burton C Bell
http://www.thirteenthplanet.com/ministry/tour/

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also Burton C Bell said:

"We did 'End Of Days.' 'Die In A Crash,' I did another song, it's not on the record, I don't know what happened to it."

Unreleased Track feat. Paul Raven?

# 2.19 Ascension of the Watchers' Numinosum

3.24 Killing Joke 'Love Like Blood' Live Album - Out Today

2008-03-24T01:14:00.001+09:00

Love Like Blood (CANDLE202CD) - Product Description

DIGITALLY REMASTERED OFFICIAL RELEASE OF THIS LONG UNAVAILABLE LIVE ALBUM

1985 was Killing Jokes most successful & commercial period to date. This CD (released officially here for the first time ever and digitally re mastered with the bands blessing) catches Killing Joke Live on that 1985 tour. Released in the past under names such as ‘No Way Out But Forward Go’ & again ‘Love Like Blood Live’ it catches a great live set from Lorely Rockaplast, Germany on August 17 1985. Also contained here especially for this release are 2 bonus tracks live from London from the same tour. These 2 tracks have never been officially released before. [read more]

Track List:
1. The Hum
2. Darkness Before Dawn
3. Requiem
4. Empire Song
5. Tabazan
6. Night Time
7. Kings & Queens
8. The Good Samaritan
9. Love Like Blood
10. Bloodsport
11. Complications
12. The Wait
13. Pssyche
14. Eighties
15. Wardance
16. Tension **
17. Kings & Queens (II) **

** = bonus track (2008 Candlelight Records edition)

Killing Joke live line-up (1985):
Jaz Coleman (vocals)
Big Paul Ferguson (drums)
Geordie Walker (guitar)
Paul Raven (bass)
+ Dave Kovecevic (keyboards)

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Love Like Blood [Live]
Brilliant (BT33087 - 2002) ASIN: B00006J9KR
Candlelight (CANDLE202CD - 2008) ASIN: B00127R7GU

No Way Out But Forward Go [Live]
Pilot (PILOT85 - 2001) ASIN: B00005AQAK
KJ (KJRCD3001 - 2006) ASIN: B000FQ5EO6

Gundogs (Update)

2008-03-17T23:30:00.002+09:00

from Gundogs myspace:

May, 28 2008 at THE UNDERWORLD - with Treponem Pal and Inertia
CAMDEN, LONDON,

Treponem Pal / Inertia / Gundogs Let’s remember PAUL VINCENT RAVEN R.I.P.

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from Gundogs myspace blog:

GUNBLOG 21 - ’Shirokoma’ - The Truth Will Set You Free

The wrench is that I lost my brother, Paul, on the 20th October 2007. He died in Collonge-Sous-Seleves in southern France, just across the border from Geneva. He was forty-six years old. A little less than three months shy of his forty-seventh birthday. [read more]

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from Gundogs myspace:

May, 28 2008 at THE UNDERWORLD - with Treponem Pal
CAMDEN, LONDON,

Treponem Pal / Gundogs / Headcount what do all the bands have in common?... PAUL VINCENT RAVEN R.I.P.

The Underworld in Camden:
http://www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk/

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from Gundogs myspace blog:

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Wednesday 16th January - Paul Raven’s Gathering

Next Wednesday 16th January at 7pm at

THE CITY BAR
2/3 King Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1ST
UK

there will be a gathering in memory of the legendary and larger than life...our beloved

Mr. Paul Vincent Raven

Friends and of Paul, Dan & the Raven family are more than welcome.

much Love

Gundogs xxxx

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from Gundogs myspace blog:

Tuesday, November 13, 2007
A THANK YOU

hello

we'd just like to express our heartfelt thanks for all the mesages of support and condolences sent to us over the passing of our bro Paul Raven.

We have passed all messages onto the Raven family.
The whole family are deeply touched and thank you all

The news of Paul's passing has deeply effected a hell of a lot of people around the world.

Paul's funeral took place in Annecy in Southern France on Halloween (appropiate)
however there will be another "gathering" for friends, comrades & family in Paul's hometown of Wolverhampton in the UK
We will send all details as soon as we know them

much love you all
we will not forget!

Dan, Bird, Maria, Chris, Jase & the Raven Family

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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from Gundogs myspace bulletin:

From: Gundogs
Date: Oct 24, 2007 11:10 PM

We're sorry but we are being forced to cancel our next scheduled gig.
In Mexborough (sheffield) at the civic.

We're sorry for anyone travelling to the gig.

Our bassist Dan is still in Geneva with his brother Paul.
and we will not perform without Dan .

we hope this doesn't cause anyone too many problems

love

Gundogs xxxx

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from Gundogs myspace blog:

Sunday, October 21, 2007

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM GUNDOGS !!!

****OFFICIAL STATEMENT****
FROM GUNDOGS
FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION

It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of the iconic & legendary Paul Raven, who is the brother of our very own bass player Dan Raven.

Paul is best known as bassist for MINISTRY, KILLING JOKE & PRONG.
He was found yesterday morning (Saturday, October 20) in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border after what we believe to be an apparent heart attack.
Paul was in Geneva working with TREPONEM PAL alongside drummer Ted Parsons (PRONG) and members of THE YOUNG GODS.

GUNDOGS would all like to express their heartfelt sympathies to Paul's friends & family, and to our own "brother" Dan.
"Dan...We are all here for you and your family. we love you bro!"

Our gigs last night in Glasgow at the Barfly and tonight's (Sunday, October 21) appearance at the Academy 2 in Liverpool have been postponed for obvious reasons.

We hope anyone travelling to the concerts understands, appreciates and respects our decision to postpone the shows.

Paul will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him....a true legend has been lost but will never be forgotten.
We will be accepting messages of condolences on our my space page which we will pass on to Paul's family directly

"God Bless Paul"

LOVE ALWAYS

Bird, Chris, Maria, Dan xxxxxxxxxxx

Gundogs (feat. Dan Raven) myspace
http://www.myspace.com/gundogs

Anna K (Revolting Cocks 2006)

2008-03-16T21:04:00.002+09:00

from Anna K official myspace blog:

RIP Paul Raven

I just got the news on Ravens passing...he was an amazing person, so full of love, always so caring for others. Like a big Papa Bear he was the cornerstone of the group of people he was with. Always a smile, always a joke. I cant believe he's gone, and I'll miss him a lot. Love you Raven!

Anna K official:
http://www.myspace.com/annakbass

Opiate For The Masses feat. Seven Antonopoulos & Anna K:
http://www.myspace.com/opiateforthemasses

2.19 Ascension of the Watchers' Numinosum

2008-02-16T07:05:00.004+09:00

from Ascension of the Watchers myspace blog:

AotW Announce New Release - Numinosum

Numinosum was recorded by Burton C. Bell (Ministry, Fear Factory), John Bechdel (Ministry, Fear Factory, Prong, Killing Joke) and Edu Mussi (Echoes And Shadows). Contributors to Numinosum include the album's producer Al Jourgensen (Ministry), the late Paul Raven (Ministry, Prong, Killing Joke) and Ben Bell.

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

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

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

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

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Product Description (13th Planet Store):

Ascension Of The Watchers' Numinosum, is the debut album from Burton C. Bell's new project. The antithesis of his metallic history, AotW makes music that stirs the soul. Numinosum is a thought provoking masterpiece of musical transcendance written for those who dream of being awakened. Ascension Of The Watchers are Burton C. Bell (Ministry, Fear Factory), John Bechdel (Ministry, Fear Factory, Prong, Killing Joke) and Edu Mussi (Echoes And Shadows). Contributors to this album include Al Jourgensen, the late Paul Raven (Ministry, Prong, Killing Joke) and Ben Bell. Recorded at 13th Planet Studios in El Paso, Texas. The CD comes housed in a full color 6 panel fold-out digipack which includes lyrics, writings and photographs by AotW frontman Burton C. Bell.

Product Description (Plastichead.com):

Ascension Of The Watchers is a solo project of Burton C. Bell (Fear Factory) that he started in 2002 with John Bechdel (Killing Joke, Fear Factory, Ministry, False Icons). The music of AOTW is nothing like Fear Factory but orchestral in nature; where layers of sounds create a texture that is hypnotic, rhythmic, and melodic. “Since the inception of this project, these are the sounds that resonate through my mind; these are the words that echo throughout my subconscious” (Burton C. Bell).

Amazon.com: Numinosum
ASIN: B0012IWJWG

Pro Tone Pedals (Update)

2008-02-12T08:30:00.000+09:00

from Pro Tone Pedals myspace blog:

New Raven Colors - Sunday, February 10, 2008

Paul really liked the original white background the first run of the Ravens had, he loved the silver boxed models, too... but he always wanted something to really POP. Something that would match the promo postcard we printed up for NAMM last year. So FINALLY we're able to add some coloring to take the look of the unit to a whole new level.

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http://protonepedals.com/products/modulation/raven.html

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from Pro Tone Pedals myspace blog:

Rest in peace my friend

When we heard the news of Paul Ravens passing this weekend it was as if all of us had been kicked in the gut. I personally was not prepared for such overwhelming grief.
Having worked closely with Paul over the last year and a half we can not begin to express our profound sadness. We grew a bond based in creativity but grounded in the business world, and watching Raven weave the two was a joy. As many have said over the weekend he was one of the good ones. A Rock N Roll pirate, a freedom fighter, a creative spirit that will not be stopped.

We send our best wishes to Paul's friends, family, and most importantly to his children.

Dennis Mollan
Pro Tone Pedals

Pro Tone Pedals myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/protonepedals

Pro Tone Pedals -= R A V E N =-

http://www.protonepedals.com/

Gearwire: Paul Raven And Pro Tone Pedals: The Raven Dirty Chorus Stompbox
Gearwire: Pro Tone Raven Chorus Stompbox: You Read About It Here First
Gearwire: Pro Tone Pedals: Unique Stompboxes

Thank You Mr. Dennis.

Paul Raven Tribute Mix?

2008-02-10T00:14:00.000+09:00

PAUL RAVEN TRIBUTE MIX R.I.P.
KILLING JOKE vs MINISTRY

Internet Archive: PAUL RAVEN TRIBUTE MIX
http://www.archive.org/details/PaulRavenTributeMix

Killing Joke - Money Is Not Our God (hideous remix)
Ministry - Lay, Lady, Lay (Bob Dylan cover) *
Killing Joke - Eighties
Ministry - Burning Inside *
Ministry - Stigmata *
Ministry - So What (live) *

* Paul Barker on bass

Paul Raven Tribute?

Raven, Ted Parsons, John Bechdel (Video)

2008-02-09T01:14:00.000+09:00

Prong - Prime Cut - April 09 1994 Atlanta

Prong - Broken Peace (Soundcheck)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URCLblA5iKE

Prong - Lost and Found - Feb 01 1994 Indy LIVE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QbJ_cEPhEA

Prong - Snap Live Feb 12 94 Buffalo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmUHQyg86iE

www.REMOVETHESITE.com:
http://www.youtube.com/removethesite
http://www.myspace.com/removethesite

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Ted Parsons (KJ2003 tour)
http://www.myspace.com/tedparsons

John Bechdel (Extremities 1990-91 tour)
http://www.myspace.com/falseicons

Treponem Pal - New Album This Spring

2008-02-07T21:14:00.000+09:00

from Treponem Pal myspace:

2008, the "Weird Machine" panzer is signed on Listenable Records (Gojira).
With several inflammatory albums critically and internationally acclaimed under its belt, a pioneer's career, various punchy and solid alliances ( Young Gods) and a number of first class invitations on international tours (alongside Nine Inch Nails, Prong, Ministry, Faith No More and Godflesh), the Parisian precursor of groovy industrial metal beats carbonizes its era with a new lp mixed with napalm.
Recorded in Geneva, coproduced by David Weber, Marco Neves (vocals, development), Didier B. (keyboards, samplers) and Polak (guitars), composed by those three band members and featuring very special guests, the late Paul Raven (eminent bass player of Killing Joke, Godflesh, Pigface, Prong, Ministry) and Ted Parsons (Swans, Prong, Jesu), the ballistic missile plans to crash into our boomers in April 2008.
Industrially toxic, metallic, electronic, ethnic, electric, psychedelic and always more eclectic, Treponem Pal signs with this noxious "Weird Machine" a proper declaration of war. A urban time bomb of a manifesto, pure weapon of massive destruction and distraction seriously dangerous and severely open minded.
A sonic stream roller to check on stage during the European tour, already planned this year.

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

Ted Parsons (KILLING JOKE, NIC, Jesu, Godflesh, Prong, Swans):
http://www.myspace.com/tedparsons

Listenable Records:
http://www.listenable.net/
http://www.myspace.com/listenable

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from Wikipedia: Paul Raven

Raven died of an apparent heart attack in his sleep on October 20, 2007. He was recording with Treponem Pal on their new album at the time of his death.

Ministry - UK Dates Announced

2008-02-06T06:14:00.000+09:00

from BLABBERMOUTH.NET: MINISTRY: UK Dates Announced

According to Metal Hammer, MINISTRY will play the following UK dates in May/June:

May 27 - London Kentish Town Forum
May 28 - Norwich Waterfont
May 29 - Manchester Academy
May 30 - Glasgow Academy
Jun. 01 - Bristol Academy
Jun. 02 - Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall

The valedictory line-up will include PRONG frontman Tommy Victor on guitar, alongside fellow guitarist Sin Quirin, as well as PRONG drummer Aaron Rossi, while various guest musicians will also be appearing.

There will, however, be one noticeable absence on the tour, that of long-term MINISTRY collaborator and former KILLING JOKE bassist Paul Raven, who passed away unexpectedly in October last year. "Dude," sighs mainman Al Jourgensen, "we were just going over some of the last tours and some of the concert footage, and I just tried to block it out of my mind. That fucking pirate dude. The thing I keep waiting for is he's such a lazy pothead, that fuck, is that he's not even dead, he's just so stoned he doesn't know he's alive, and he's too lazy to get up and get a fucking job."

Metal Hammer - News Article:
METAL HAMMER SPONSORS MINISTRY'S FINAL EVER TOUR!

The Piss Army: C U LaTouR Europe - Official Confirmed Dates
http://www.pissarmy.com/viewtopic.php?t=19218

Wolverhampton Civic Hall Home Page - Wulfrun Hall
http://www.wolvescivic.co.uk/index.asp?loc=venues&venueid=2

Paul Vincent Raven (born January 16, 1961 in Wolverhampton)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Raven

C U LaTouR touring line-up

2008-01-25T07:19:00.000+09:00

from 411mania.com:

The April Fools Day release of "Cover Up" coincides with the launch of Ministry's final world tour - C U LaTouR - which kicks off March 25 in Spokane, WA. The "C U LaTouR" touring line-up features Ministry's founder Al Jourgensen (vocals, guitars) being joined onstage by guitarists Tommy Victor (Prong) and Sin Quirin (Revolting Cocks), keyboardist John Bechdel (Fear Factory, False Icons), and drummer AAron Rossi (Prong/John 5). Static X's Tony Campos has recently stepped in to fulfill bass on behalf of the recently departed Ministry/Killing Joke bassist Paul Raven. Joining the Ministry clan as special featured artist will be Fear Factory/Ascension of The Watchers vocalist Burton C. Bell. Ministry will perform tracks from both The Last Sucker and Cover Up as well as songs that revisit the band's rich 28-year musical history.

411mania.com:
Details On Upcoming Covers Album By Ministry & Co.

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

The Piss Army Forum: FALSE ICONS

13th Planet has signed Ministry keyboardist John Bechdel's project False Icons

AAron Rossi (Prong)
http://www.myspace.com/aaronrossidrums

Good Luck.

1.16 Paul Raven's Gathering @ Wolverhampton

2008-01-16T11:44:00.000+09:00

from Gundogs myspace blog:

Wednesday 16th January - Paul Raven’s Gathering

Next Wednesday 16th January at 7pm at

THE CITY BAR
2/3 King Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1ST
UK

there will be a gathering in memory of the legendary and larger than life...our beloved

Mr. Paul Vincent Raven

Friends and of Paul, Dan & the Raven family are more than welcome.

much Love

Gundogs xxxx

Paul Vincent Raven (January 16, 1961 - October 20, 2007)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Raven

City Bar (Wolverhampton)
http://www.thecitybar.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/citybarwolves

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

Mob Research (Paul Raven's very own band)

2008-01-07T20:40:00.000+09:00

from BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

MOB RESEARCH Putting Finishing Touches On Debut Album - Jan. 4, 2008

The surviving members of MOB RESEARCH — the collaboration between WARRIOR SOUL frontman Kory Clarke and late MINISTRY/KILLING JOKE bassist Paul Raven — are completing the vocals for the remaining four tracks on the group's debut album, "Holy City Zoo", for a tentative spring 2008 release. According to the band, "Paul was very passionate about MOB RESEARCH and the songs and we want the world to hear what he was so proud of... a fitting addition to his mighty musical legacy."

To check out exclusive advance recordings, download the demos from Snocap on the MOB RESEARCH MySpace page.

Paul Raven passed away in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border on October 20, 2007. Raven (who is also known for his work with PRONG) was in Geneva working with French recording artists TREPONEM PAL on their new release alongside drummer Ted Parsons (PRONG).

COMMENT | This album kills
posted by : ProTonePedals
1/4/2008 8:26:34 AM
Everything that I've heard sounds AMAZING.... we're so proud to be part of it!

Nice Comment Mr. Dennis.

Pro Tone Pedals myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/protonepedals

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from Mob Research (Paul Raven's very own band) myspace blog:

Thursday, January 03, 2008

Risen from the ashes...

Seasons greetings and Happy New Year to all you MoBsters out there... the spirit of the Mighty Raven lives on in MoB Research - his final band and swansong recording... the remaining members of MoB are completing and mixing tracks and completing Kory's vocals on the remaining 4 songs for our album 'Holy City Zoo' and are looking at an early Spring '08 release... Paul was very passionate about MoB and the songs and we want the world to hear what he was so proud of... a fitting addition to his mighty musical legacy..

To check out exclusive advance recordings download the demos from SNOCAP on our main page.. commemorative Paul Raven/MoB teeshirts coming very soon - all profits going to Paul's family..

Long Live Paul Vincent Raven (1961-2007)

love
MoB Research

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Paul Raven's Mob Research New Song "American Antichrist"

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

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Paul Raven's Mob Research New Song "Skull and Bones"

with "Holy City Zoo" Artwork ?

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from Mob Research myspace blog:

Thursday, November 01, 2007

Update on Raven’s wake in France from Legion...

"A gathering of love as best as I could ever witness in my lifetime,,

I wish everyone who could want to be here could be here,,,,, I have met people whom I never known before that from the first impression are images of Paul in their own way,,, it seen that a gathering of "atoms of people" for ever what we are, have aligned to see how the awareness of a sprit ,,that in that life of this person we can find the "gold of creation",,

He loved without prejudice, almost to a fault,,,,,but mostly,, he showed me how to be a better person,,

among the first of "spirits" of illumination, I hope to greet me beyond the Rubicon,,

Legion"

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from PAUL RAVEN TRIBUTE PAGE

Paul was a great friend to many and a legendary bass player. We had formed Mob Research earlier this year and Paul was very excited about getting the record out early next year. We shall all miss Paul incredibly. We love you... may he rest in peace and be raising hell in the afterlife..

# Mark Gemini Thwaite
# Mob Research myspace blog post

Rest In Peace 2007

2007-12-30T21:20:00.000+09:00

from NOW Magazine:

Paul Raven bassist with Killing Joke, Ministry and Prong

Rest In Peace.