Mick Srivastava: Technically mind blowing drummer AND Lead Vocalist, with a penchant for rocking way hard. Instruments: Drums, Lead Vox Influences: Rush, QOTSA, Yes, Zeppelin, Soundgarden
Rob Clarkson: Crushing guitar player with a lilting flower-boy like quality. Instruments: Guitar, Keys, Synth pedals Influences: The Smiths, Cure, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard
Greg Shean: Dreadlocked Madman with bass fusionist tendencies. Instruments: Bass, Keys, Vox Influences: Tool, Hendrix, Alice in Chains, Toadies
Influences
The Smiths, Cure, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Rush, Queens of the Stone Age, Yes, Zeppelin, Soundgarden, Tool, Hendrix, Alice in Chains, King's X, UK, Foo Fighters, STP
Atomic Ravens warn NATO of impending doom from Space-Aliens!!
Forming in 2003, Toronto natives, Mick Srivastava and Rob Clarkson decided to pursue an endeavor that called for honesty, musical freedom and giant rock riffage. Drawing on the creative verve that was 70s prog-stoner rock, and fusing it with a contemporary hard-edged dynamic, The Atomic Ravens have been loosening sphincter muscles ever since their humble beginnings.
Emerging from the remnants of their previous band, Innerstate, Mick and Rob wanted to pursue this idea of musical freedom further. Not willing to compromise on this concept, the two would eventually welcome bassist/keyboardist, Greg Shean to the fold and begin their epic voyage into the sonic rock landscape.
The Atomic Ravens, while technically dazzling on stage, as well as on record, also achieve a coherent balance that is countered by inventive songwriting. Recounting tales that range from science-fiction and the fear of the modern world, to that of the struggles within, the band are able to create stylistically different songs and unify them with one common thematic element: honesty.
Enter long time friend, Producer/Engineer Darius Szczepaniak (Sum 41, Big Sugar, Edwin). Working with Szczepaniak, the Ravens managed to capture a sonic journey with its only mission being rhythmic, melodic and harmonic exploration. The 14 song album entitled, “Afraid of the Machines” has just been released, and the band promises everything from heavy driving grooves to trippy epic adventures that will leave the listener with the ability to rock out hard, and to finally unclench. Clean out your insides, ladies and gentlemen, and make way for The Atomic Ravens.
"...what will really smoke you are the grinding riffs and powerful vocals. This band definitely sounds dedicated to creating a Revival Rock sound that will soon sweep the nation."
~ rawkgrrl.com Magazine
The debut album by The Ravens:
14 songs that will blow you into outer space and back down for another ride once the repeat setting on your favorite disc player kicks in!
Plus view the amazing artwork by famous mexican artiste, the venerable El Snorko!!! he scares me
Thanks for being a friend<br />you guys sound great<br />Hope you had a chance to listen to our music<br />We have live shows coming up at Rancho Relaxo and at the Opera House<br />c'mon by<br />we'd love to have you
Hi there, Thank you for the add. You have a great sound and great tunes. Looks like your into getting your music out there. Have you checked out MAXMOUTH AT WWW.MAXMOUTH.COM yet? they are here on myspace too www.myspace.com/maxmouth It's a great place to get promoted for free. Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Found! is the motto. Check it out! I wish you the best.
hey dudes, before the world does end. you should come to our page and check out our sketch comedy video for our jam, my friends can beat up your friends. see ya around toronto
That was a great set at The Silver Dollar. A trio that rekindles that classic spirit, and unleashes it as an adrenaline-pumping assault, burning the midnight oil, rekindling the fire of vintage riff-heavy bands, dealving into a little 70's bombast and prog-metal. A supercharged display of musicianship. Great band.
My new Acoustic Debut Album is in Stores Now!! You can purchase it straight from my page and receive a free 12x18 color poster and sticker. (Heart Pharmacy clothing is now up and available for purchase as well)
It's also available on iTunes, Amazon and Raphsody. Thanks so much. Oh and hit me back if you have any questions.
(Heart Pharmacy clothing is now up and available for purchase as well)
HAIL ATOMIC RAVENS!!! AWESOME TUNES, KEEP IT UP!!!
WANT TO HEAR SOMETHING UNUSUAL? THIS IS TORONTO'S MOST UNIQUE NEW HEAVY MUSIC SENSATION. COME HEAR THE TRACKS OFF OUR UPCOMING LP !! MUCH LOVE, DESOLATION & DESTRUCTION -THE GREAT COLLAPSE
Hope all is going really well gang...last time we chatted is when you rocked the Red Rooster in the middle of that snowstorm (how Cdn is that, eh?). We're having lots of fun and just a bit of success submitting music right now, and I STILL think your music should be forwarded to some of these industry types. I think you'd smoke some of the tunes I've seen get sent through.
In the meantime, here's wishing you a great summer...I hope it's filled with all the gigs, girls, and space-machine-repellant you can handle!
