{"product_id":"4582546591366","title":"Raven metal city Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nContent Introduction Simply fast, simply energetic! Raven, the original speed metal band that greatly influenced Metallica and others, releases a new album featuring super drummer Mike Heller (Fear Factory, etc.), a masterpiece of speed metal that truly showcases their pioneering spirit! In the late 70s and early 80s, heavy metal bands that played at an extraordinary speed for the time emerged, mainly in the UK. They greatly inspired bands like Metallica and laid the groundwork for the birth of thrash metal. Raven was one such band. Formed in 1974 by the Gallagher brothers, John and Mark, Raven made their album debut in 1981 with 'Rock Until You Drop'. Its aggressive content, truly befitting the origins of speed metal, captivated the hearts of kids. When they released their third album, 'All For One', in 1983, they toured North America with the newly debuted Metallica as their support band. Raven, a true veteran band that's been around for almost 40 years since their album debut, has recently been the subject of rumors that \"the current Raven is amazing!\" Those who have seen them live all agree that they're incredible. And for good reason: in 2018, Joe Hasselvander, who had been with the band for 30 years, left, and was replaced by super drummer Mike Heller. With Mike, who has played in numerous technical death metal bands including Fear Factory, joining Raven, they're playing their classic speed metal numbers at an unbelievable speed, so it's no wonder that rumors of \"the current Raven is amazing\" have been circulating. And now, finally, their new album featuring Mike, \"Metal City,\" is being released. The claim that it's like their masterpiece 1982 second album, \"Wiped Out,\" is absolutely true. It's incredibly fast. It's incredibly energetic. Mike, who has played in many bands, has updated Raven in every aspect, from drumming to production and management. The riffs are unmistakably Raven, the high notes are unmistakably Raven. Everything has been powered up to 21st-century quality. It's no surprise that \"Metal City\" will delight longtime fans, and it's sure to attract a large number of new, younger fans as well. This is a turning point after 40 years since their debut. This is the reborn Raven. There is no other example to which the word \"reborn\" fits more perfectly. [Includes Japanese liner notes\/lyrics translation] [Members] John Gallagher (bass\/vocals) Mark Gallagher (guitar) Mike Heller (drums) [CD track listing] 01. The Power 02. Top of the Mountain 03. Human Race 04. Metal City 05. Battle Scard 06. Cybertron 07. Motorheadin' 08. Not So Easy 09. Break 10. When Worlds Collide 11. Rock This Town *Japan-only bonus track Media reviews and more Simply fast, simply energetic! Raven, the original speed metal band that greatly influenced Metallica and others, welcomes super drummer Mike Heller (Fear Factory, etc.) to release a new album that is a masterpiece of speed metal that lives up to its pioneering reputation! (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53227196547381,"sku":"4582546591366","price":4300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/61zj7aF4JRL._AC.jpg?v=1785380354","url":"https:\/\/tokyojapancdshop.com\/products\/4582546591366","provider":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}