Ravenface are an English heavy metal band, originating from

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, England, formed in 2007.

Career

They released their self-titled EP in 2009, which was followed by their debut studio album ''This Is Annihilation'' the following year on 30 November. The band performed at Hammerfest III on 18 March 2011 in

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, performing on the Fresh Blood Stage. Their second studio album titled ''Divided Kingdom'' was released in 2012. It featured guest vocals by

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bassist Moat Lowe, initially as a side project. Ravenface decided to split in 2014, with both vocalist James Denton and drummer Theo Harvey now focusing on

; former drummer Dom Rodriguez focusing on his band called Heritage; and guitarist Jack Ormond-Prout focusing on his band called Jagwar. The band announced in 2017 they were reuniting, marking it with a re-release of their second studio album ''Divided Kingdom'', the funds from which they would use to record a third studio album. The band released their third album ''Breathe Again'' in 2018.

Musical style and influences

Even if the style was based more on

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. You can also find some elements of

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and heavy metal in their songs. The band have stated they are influenced by bands such as

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Band members

Current members * James Denton – vocals * Jack Ormond-Prout – vocals, guitars * Leah Woodward – guitars * Adam Dowd – bass * Cameron Spence – drums Former members * Zach Thompson – guitars * Billy Dowdall – bass, backing vocals * William "Rod" Collins – guitars * Dom Rodgriguez – drums

Discography

;Albums * ''This Is Annihilation'' (2010) * ''Divided Kingdom'' (2012); Re-Release in 2017 * ''Breathe Again'' (2018) ;EPs * ''Ravenface'' (2009) * ''Beneath The Tides'' (2013) ;Singles * ''Tyrants and Kings'' (2017) * ''Fighters'' (2018) * ''Breathe Again'' (2018)

References

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