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Paul Raven: Most Recent Articles

Explosions in the Sky and Eluvium: Concorde 2, Brighton, 23/1/2008
On the first date of their latest British tour , Paul Raven sees Texan instrumental outfit Explosions in the Sky blast away the winter blues with a set of stunning atmosphere and passion at the Concorde 2 in Brighton
Dillinger Escape Plan: Interview
Having had to cancel their forthcoming European tour due to guitarist Ben Weinman breaking his foot, Paul Raven speaks to bassist Liam Wilson from hardcore outfit Dillinger Escape Plan about the recording of their new album @Ire Works' and working with Mike Patton
Reuben and Kill Keneda: Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, 19/9/2007
Paul Raven watches up-and-coming local metal act Kill Kenada and still under-rated post-hardcore act Reuben play thunderous sets to a sell-out crowd at the Wedgewood Rooms in Portsmouth
Electric Six: Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, 9/7/2007
The Electric Six have a reputation for being a dynamic and incendiary live act, but Paul Raven finds little to be inspired about at a show at the Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms
Young Gods: Interview
Seminal Swiss act the Young Gods recently released their first album in seven years, 'Super Ready/Fragmente'. At a show in London, Paul Raven speaks to front man Franz Treichler about the group's recent return to their industrial roots and the violence that has inspired the new albun
  
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Biffy Clyro, yourcodenameis:milo and Frank Turner: Pyramids, Portsmouth, 20/5/2007 18/05/2007
Clutch and Sword: Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, 10/4/2007 15/04/2007
Dillinger Escape Plan: Interview 21/10/2007
Electric Six: Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, 9/7/2007 16/06/2007
Explosions in the Sky and Eluvium: Concorde 2, Brighton, 23/1/2008 11/01/2008
Gym Class Heroes: Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, 4/2/2007 12/02/2007
Long Blondes: Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, 28/2/2007 07/03/2007
Mr Hudson and the Library: Joiners Arms, Southampton, 16/2/2007 27/02/2007
Nine Black Alps: Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, 6/5/2007 18/05/2007
Pelican, These Arms Are Snakes, Stout and Brenda: Joiners, Southampton, 14/4/2007 15/04/2007
Reuben and Kill Keneda: Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, 19/9/2007 28/09/2007
Soundtrack of Our Lives: Lows and Highs with Feeder 15/04/2007
Young Gods: Interview 18/05/2007
  
  

Most Recent Reviews

U.S.S.A.: The Spoils - CD
Bleak but powerful post-apocalyptic debut album from U.S.S.A, the new band of former guitarist with the Jesus Lizard Duane Denison and Ministry bassist, Paul Barker
Dream Theater: Greatest Hit (and 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs) - CD
Flamboyant and bombastic, but thoroughly enjoyable retrospective collection from New York-based group and guilty pleasure Dream Theater which will appeal to all fans of epic rock
Minus: The Great Northern Whalekill - CD
Gritty-sounding, riff-centred rock on excellent fourth album from visionary Icelandic stoner band, Minus
Desoto Jones: Aurora - CD
Overproduced, but forceful and diverse debut album from emo rock act Desoto Jones
Brain Police: Beyond the Wasteland - CD
Timeless old-school stoner rock on fourth album from Brain Police, who are a Top Ten act in their native Iceland
  

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