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THE REVIEW
The Raven are one of the most important bands of the English heavy metal scene of the eighties. The trio, composed of John Callagher (bass and vocals), Mark Callagher (guitar), and Rob Hunter (drums), is characterized by their powerful, aggressive, fast sound and the singer's falsetto voice.
"All systems go!" is a great collection of all their most famous tracks contained in the band's three best albums, "Wiped out", "Rock until you drop", and "All for one". The record starts with the earth-shattering "Don't need your money", "Wiped out", and "Hard Ride", continuing with the speedy "Hell Patrol" and the classic "Rock until you drop". There are also two covers, "Born to be wild" by Steppenwolf and the medley "Hellraiser/Action" by Sweet.
It continues with the beautiful and epic "Tyrant of the airways" and the frenetic "Crash, bang, wallop" and "Fire Power". The album features other thunderous songs like "Faster than the speed of light", "Live at the inferno", "Take control", and "Break the chain".
The Raven were one of the bands that influenced many subsequent groups and, together with Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Diamond Head, formed the great team of N.W.O.B.H.M.
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Raven's 'All Systems Go!' is a compelling compilation showcasing their most iconic songs from three classic albums. Known for their aggressive and fast sound with distinct falsetto vocals, the band helped shape the NWOBHM movement. The album includes standout tracks like 'Don't Need Your Money' and exciting covers of Steppenwolf and Sweet. This release is a testament to Raven's influence alongside peers like Iron Maiden and Saxon.
Raven
Raven are a British heavy metal trio from Newcastle formed in 1974 by brothers John (bass, vocals) and Mark Gallagher (guitar), with Rob “Wacko” Hunter on drums in the classic era. Key players in the NWOBHM, they coined the high-octane “athletic rock” heard on their early albums.05 Reviews
