Ravens Creed

In 2006, Ben Ward and Martyn Millard (Orange Goblin) joined Graham and Watson on vocals and bass respectively.{{Cite web|last=|date=4 July 2006|title=ORANGE GOBLIN, Ex-IRON MONKEY Members Join Forces In RAVENS CREED|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/orange-goblin-ex-iron-monkey-members-join-forces-in-ravens-creed/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309225129/https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/orange-goblin-ex-iron-monkey-members-join-forces-in-ravens-creed/|archive-date=9 March 2021|access-date=9 March 2021|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}} After the line-up was complete, the band recorded a four-track EP entitled Militia of Blood Sacrifice, which was released in 2007 on Land O'Smiles. After Militia of Blood Sacrifice, in January 2008, Millard left the group and was subsequently replaced by ex-Sabbat bassist Frazer Craske.{{Cite web|date=1 September 2009|title=Ravens Creed - ALBION THUNDER|url=https://www.metal-rules.com/2009/09/01/ravens-creed-albion-thunder/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308184934/https://www.metal-rules.com/2009/09/01/ravens-creed-albion-thunder/|archive-date=8 March 2021|access-date=8 March 2021|website=metal-rules.com|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=4 February 2008|title=Former SABBAT Bassist Joins RAVENS CREED|url=https://archive.blabbermouth.net/news/former-sabbat-bassist-joins-ravens-creed/|access-date=10 March 2021|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}} After Craske joined, in May 2008 the band embarked on the Albion Thunder Tour across the UK, shortly after the tour the band announced they had parted ways with lead guitarist James Kiely to revert to a four-piece,{{Cite web|date=3 July 2008|title=RAVENS CREED Split With Lead Guitarist James Kiely; Announce New Live Dates|url=https://bravewords.com/news/ravens-creed-split-with-lead-guitarist-james-kiely-announce-new-live-dates|access-date=10 March 2021|website=bravewords.com|language=en}} that year they also performed at Hard Rock Hell II (Second Stage, Saturday) and Bloodstock Open Air (Scuzz Stage, Sunday).{{Cite web|date=7 March 2021|title=Bloodstock Heavy metal festival band line and metal band Biographies|url=http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/bands-line-up.php?event=outdoor&year=2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012072351/http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/bands-line-up.php?event=outdoor&year=2008|archive-date=12 October 2008|access-date=7 March 2021|website=bloodstock.uk.com}} Following on from these performances, the band released a two-track EP entitled Neon Parasite (2009) on Doomentia Records, recorded at Jay Graham's own Tenko Studios, and their debut album Albion Thunder (2009).{{Cite magazine|last=Sadler|first=Darren|date=1 June 2009|title=Exposure: Ravens Creed|magazine=Rock Sound|publisher=Patrick Napier|page=35}} Ravens Creed then released a split single with Sollubi (on Hydro-Phonic Records) in 2010, this is the last release to feature vocalist Ben Ward. Ward left on 2 February 2010{{Cite web|date=2 February 2010|title=ORANGE GOBLIN's BEN WARD Quits RAVENS CREED|url=https://search.blabbermouth.net/news/orange-goblin-s-ben-ward-quits-ravens-creed/|access-date=9 March 2021|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}} and was replaced by current vocalist Al Osta in summer 2010.{{Cite web|date=5 August 2010|title=Ravens Creed Announces New Vocalist Al Osta - in Metal News ( Metal Underground.com )|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=58605|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103154915/http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=58605|archive-date=3 January 2014|access-date=8 March 2021|website=metalunderground.com}}{{Cite web|date=4 August 2010|title=RAVENS CREED Announce New Singer - BraveWords|url=https://bravewords.com/news/ravens-creed-announce-new-singer|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308190450/https://bravewords.com/news/ravens-creed-announce-new-singer|archive-date=8 March 2021|access-date=8 March 2021|website=bravewords.com}}

With Osta on board the band pushed forward and went on to perform at High Voltage Festival (Metal Hammer Stage) in July 2011, from this came their first live album and first release with Osta, High Voltage Festival Recorded Live July 2011 (2011). That same year, Nestless and Wild (EP) was also released, this was the first studio recording to feature new vocalist Al Osta, they were also featured on the compilation album Voices From Valhalla - A Tribute to Bathory (2012) performing For All Those Who Died, the band also played Live Evil Festival (Saturday).{{Cite web|date=8 March 2021|title=Ravens Creed Interview 2012|url=http://www.nocturnalcult.com/Ravenscreed2012int.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830170941/http://www.nocturnalcult.com/Ravenscreed2012int.html|archive-date=30 August 2019|access-date=8 March 2021|website=www.nocturnalcult.com}}{{Cite web|date=8 March 2021|title=Live Evil Festival 2011 Day 1 - Metal Gigs|url=https://www.metalgigs.co.uk/2011/10/27/live-evil-festival-2011-day-1/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308213404/https://www.metalgigs.co.uk/2011/10/27/live-evil-festival-2011-day-1/|archive-date=8 March 2021|access-date=8 March 2021|website=metalgigs.co.uk}}{{Cite web|date=26 September 2011|title=LIVE EVIL FESTIVAL 2011 PREVIEW|url=https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2011/09/26/live-evil-festival-2011-preview/|access-date=9 March 2021|website=Decibel Magazine|language=en-US}}

In 2012, Ravens Creed released their second album on Doomentia Records entitled The Power (recorded at Tenko Studios),{{cite magazine|last=Sayce|first=Rob|date=24 December 2012|title=Fight The Power|magazine=Terrorizer|publisher=Dark Arts Ltd.|issue=231|page=52}} this was the last release to feature Craske on bass, he was replaced by Bull-Riff Stampede bassist Rod Boston in May 2012,{{Cite web|date=8 March 2021|title=Raven's Creed Part Company With Bassist And Announce Rod Boston As Replacement|url=http://www.metaltalk.net/news2012-2/2012028.php|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120603053400/http://www.metaltalk.net/news2012-2/2012028.php|archive-date=3 June 2012|access-date=8 March 2021|website=metaltalk.net}} this was also the last release on Doomentia Records. Ravens Creed departed Doomentia Records publicly via their official Facebook page on 12 May 2014 citing delayed releases as the reason, as well as announcing Idi, which was planned to be the band's fourth EP{{Cite web|date=12 May 2014|title=Ravens Creed (OFFICIAL)|url=https://www.facebook.com/264464176902353/photos/a.290974930917944/867346336614131/|access-date=8 March 2021|website=www.facebook.com}} but subsequently never released. For the next 3 years the band performed across the UK, including Damnation Festival (Eyesore Merch Stage) in 2012.{{Cite web|date=7 November 2012|title=Damnation Festival 2012 @ Leeds University|url=https://valkyrianmusic.com/2012/11/07/damnation-festival-2012-leeds-university/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022203408/https://valkyrianmusic.com/2012/11/07/damnation-festival-2012-leeds-university/|archive-date=22 October 2020|access-date=8 March 2021|website=Valkyrian Music|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=25 September 2012|title=Hawk Eyes, Raven's Creed and The Atrocity Exhibit to play Damnation|url=http://www.terrorizer.com/news/news-news/hawk-eyes-raven-s-creed-and-the-atrocity-exhibit-to-play-damnation/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308230926/http://www.terrorizer.com/news/news-news/hawk-eyes-raven-s-creed-and-the-atrocity-exhibit-to-play-damnation/|archive-date=8 March 2021|access-date=8 March 2021|website=Terrorizer|language=en-GB}} It was announced on 3 April 2015 via their official page that they had signed with Xtreem Music, on which they released their third album Ravens Krieg (2015), which was reviewed by Metal Hammer and gave it 3.5/5 stars,{{Cite web|date=8 March 2021|title=Ravens Krieg {{!}} Xtreem Music|url=https://xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com/album/ravens-krieg|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701082806/https://xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com/album/ravens-krieg|archive-date=1 July 2017|access-date=8 March 2021|website=Xtreem Music}}{{Cite web|date=1 March 2016|title=Ravens Creed: Ravens Krieg|url=https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/ravens-creed-ravens-krieg|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309000656/https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/ravens-creed-ravens-krieg|archive-date=9 March 2021|access-date=9 March 2021|website=Metal Hammer Magazine|language=en}} and their fourth Get Killed or Die Trying (2018).{{Cite web|date=8 March 2021|title=Get Killed or Try Dying, by RAVENS CREED|url=https://xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com/album/get-killed-or-try-dying|access-date=8 March 2021|website=Xtreem Music}}{{Cite web|title=RAVENS CREED – Get Killed Or Try Dying (2018) {{!}} Album / EP Reviews @ Metal Forces Magazine|url=http://www.metalforcesmagazine.com/site/album-review-ravens-creed-get-killed-or-try-dying/|access-date=2021-08-17|website=Metal Forces Magazine}}

On 10 January 2020, the band announced via their page that they had fulfilled their contractual obligations with Xtreem Music, while announcing their fifth album title Give War a Chance. On 20 February 2021, Ravens Creed posted a teaser video to Facebook, regarding an upcoming announcement, the band followed up the following day announcing they have signed with Metal Bastard Enterprises, stating a summer release in 2021. On 28 June 2021, the band announced the release date of the upcoming fifth album, which released 27 August 2021.

• Jay Graham – drums (2006–present) (ex-Skyclad, ex-The Clan Destined, ex-Tony Iommi session player, Rift)
• Steve Watson – guitar (2006–present) (ex-Cerebral Fix, Iron Monkey)
• Al Osta – vocals (2010–present) (ex-Cerebral Fix)
• Rod Boston – bass (2012–present) (Keltic Jihad, Bull-Riff Stampede, Rift)

• Ben Ward – vocals (2006–2010) (Orange Goblin)
• Martyn Millard – bass (2006–2008) (ex-Orange Goblin)
• Frazer Craske – bass (2008–2012) (ex-Sabbat)
• James Kiely – guitar (2007–2008) (GBH, Geezer Butler)

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• Albion Thunder (Doomentia Records, 2009)
• The Power (Doomentia Records, 2012)
• Ravens Krieg (Xtreem Music, 2015)
• Get Killed or Die Trying (Xtreem Music, 2018)
• Give War A Chance (Metal Bastard Enterprises, 2021)

• High Voltage Festival Recorded Live July 2011 (2011)

• Militia of Blood Sacrifice (Land O'Smiles, 2007)
• Neon Parasite (Doomentia Records, 2009)
• Nestless & Wild (Doomentia Records, 2011)

• Ravens Creed / Sollubi (split release with Sollubi, Hydro-Phonic Records, 2010)
• For All Those Who Died on Voices From Valhalla - A Tribute to Bathory (Godreah Records, 2012)

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• [https://www.facebook.com/Ravens-Creed-OFFICIAL-264464176902353 Ravens Creed Official Facebook Page]
• [https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Ravens_Creed/ Ravens Creed Encyclopedia Metallum Entry]
• [https://www.discogs.com/artist/1049026-Ravens-Creed Ravens Creed Discogs Page]

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