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Live at the Inferno

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I loved Raven as a teenager in 1983 when I got the "All For One" album. This is a great, loud, live album without a hint of subtlety, just as powerful as stablemates like Venom without all the silly Satanic dreck.

I have known about this band since they came onto the scene in 1981. NWOBHM RULES!. I saw them live every single time they came anywhere within 3 states of where I live in Maryland. They are amazing live and the new album "ONE FOR ALL" reminds me of them in the hayday of Crash, Bang, Wallop and Wiped out... I remember they were so nuts on stage (the brothers, Gallagher) use to run at opposite end of the stage and smash into each other while playing and never missed a note. If any one wants to chat or drop me a line on Raven, feel free.... Or if you have any bootlegs and want to trade let me know.... LIVE AT THE INFERNO, FOREVER!!!!!!

In this live album, the Gallagher Bros. and the insanely proficient drummer Wacko! deliver an astounding performance that clearly shows what the metal scene of the 80's has lost since it left the underground. Here, you'll find a set of furious, to-the-point songs delivered with honesty and sheer power, qualities that the bands who embraced mainstream forgot along the way. Contemporary metal acts chose to forget the rich heritage of the early 80's and embraced more "cerebral" musical stylings, or even worse, pushed the envelope of genre crossover to the point where no musical identity was left. That should be a positive sign, but somewhere along this evolutive path something went wrong and we're left with results that please the radio programmers much more than the (often fanatical) metal audiences. So, if you're looking for an honest testimony of the 80's scene, look no further than this album...and forget the current 6-month wonders that shall be forgotten when the next "big thing" comes along.

The back cover of this album shows drummer Wacko! about to hurl his kick drum into a ravenous audience...they would be oblivious to the pain because the show was a pure adrenalin rush. Raven's first live document is a vicarious experience-- you feel as if you are one with the crowd. The set is full of mayhem-inciting metal of yester-year, when all that mattered was if the song pounded you into aural submission. Vocalist John Gallagher has pipes from hell. He seems to be able to sustain notes for minutes as he shrieks, moans, and growls for a wildly approving audience. All 3 of the musicians that comprise this power-trio are very gifted, and all seem to have colorful personalities, further enhancing an already tremendous live output. "Live at the Inferno" is one of the greatest live pure metal documents-- grab it before it's out of print! -David Newman 1998

This is pure metal power-trio at their zenith of creative music writing and live acting!! After this live recording, Raven was never the same again, loosing credibility. But "Live at Inferno" is a pure master-piece from the 80's, it must ber in your collection!

Another in my list of classics. Raven's Live at the Inferno captures the band at its best. Get it now.

The best and only pukka HM band to come out of Newcastle, UK. I saw these boys live when supporting Accept back in 1981, and this albumn certainly brings the memories flooding back! The Gallagher brothers are probably the best exponents of Thrash guitar and vocals I've ever heard, and tracks such as Live at The Inferno and Crash Bang Wallop bear this out. Unfortunately recent years have seen their material dilute slightly, however, their 1991 albumn 'Architect of Fear' (not stocked by Amazon!) certainly saw them back on course. What an Albumn, what a Band!!

This cd was a lot of fun. Raven never took themselves too seriously and that was refreshing at the time in an era packed with early thrash (Metallica, Slayer, Exodus ect..) and death metal (Bathory, Celtic Frost).
Raven were just a fun band to crank out at times.
This had to be one of Megaforce's (The Original true Metal Label of the '80s) 1st gatefold covers (LP) and Live albums as they were a new label. I think i still have that lying around somewhere.

The production here is cool as a lot of Ravens earlier albums lacked great production. The live setting relaxes the songs. Some excellent solos by John Gallagher as well. He was a underrated guitarist and it shows on this.
Wont break each song down but
Best Tracks: Break the Chain, I Dont Need Your Money, Wiped Out, All for One and the mighty Crash,Bang, Wallop.
There is not much in between song banter either which plagues a lot of live albums.
Raven were never huge sellers and they have a big catalog. But if you are actually new to them this is THE best and most essential place to start. Before they made the 'major' label Albums and they really sugar coated things.
For all of us that had good times with this album the CD is a must have.

I loved Raven as a teenager in 1983 when I got the "All For One" album. This is a great, loud, live album without a hint of subtlety, just as powerful as stablemates like Venom without all the silly Satanic dreck.