Ravenface are a British metalcore band, originating from Blackpool in Lancashire, formed in 2008. 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.[1] The band performed at Hammerfest III on 18 March 2011 in Prestatyn, performing on the Fresh Blood Stage. Their second studio album titled Divided Kingdom was released in 2012. It featured guest vocals by Mutiny Within's Chris Clancy on the eponymous track.[2]

In mid-2013, James Denton founded the metal band No Sin Evades His Gaze, which features ex-Bleeding Oath bassist Moat Lowe,[3] initially as a side project. Ravenface decided to split in 2014, with both vocalist James Denton and drummer Theo Harvey now focusing on No Sin Evades His Gaze; 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.[4] The band released two singles from their upcoming third album titled "Tyrants and Kings" and "Fighters" in 2018.

Musical style and influence

The band's style has primarily been described as metalcore. The band have stated they are influenced by bands such as Metallica, DevilDriver, Lamb of God, Avenged Sevenfold, Linkin Park, Five Finger Death Punch, Killswitch Engage, Meshuggah, Gojira, Decapitated.[5]

Discography Albums This Is Annihilation (2010) Divided Kingdom (2012) TBA (2018) EPs Ravenface (2009) Beneath The Tides (2013) References ^ http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/album-groupe-Ravenface-nom_album-This_Is_Annihilation-l-en.html ^ http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/album-groupe-Ravenface-nom_album-Divided_Kingdom-l-en.html ^ http://nosinevadeshisgaze.com/the-band/ ^ https://www.facebook.com/ravenfaceuk/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COAIFXzGeSs