Monday, December 23, 2013

"Like" & "Share" Raven X-Mas Contest!! 1 day only!!



Raven X is giving away a free digital download of the debut album "Essence Without Light" to one lucky winner on Christmas day!! All lyrics and album artwork included!!

"LIKE" & "SHARE this FACEBOOK post publicly to be eligible to win. Contest ends Christmas Eve at midnight. Winner will be randomly selected.

"Essence Without Light" can be previewed/purchased at http://www.BatZugeRecords.com/EssenceWithoutLight


Direct link to facebook contest: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152089406700890&set=a.10151227726950890.478598.51903025889&type=1

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Raven X interview with RealSoundsOK!!

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Your names: 
Khâos - all music & instruments.
Nÿx - all lyrics and vocals.

Where are you from? 

Ohio, USA.
 
Name of band: 

Raven X.


How would you describe yourselves?  

Nÿx: The music takes you on so many different emotions. I don't think there is just one label to put us under. It's strong and in your face at times, but it also changes and takes you to a completely different ride at times.  


Who are your main influences musically? 

Nyx: I have so many!!! Mikael Akerfeldt from Opeth, Karyn Crisis from Crisis, Anneke Van Giersbergen, Bjork, Ihsahn.  
Khâos: Ihsahn, Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree, Starofash, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. 


What do you hope to achieve in music? 

Nÿx: All of it! hahaha. I just hope people enjoy this CD enough to keep going back to it. To play Raven X live is definitely another dream also.


What has been the highlight of your career so far, and why?  

Khâos: The release of our debut CD "Essence Without Light" would have to be the highlight so far. After years of work, to finally see the day come that the album was released to the public was a very exciting day!! 


And what’s the moment you want to forget? 

Khâos: There is really nothing that I would like to forget. Everything we have gone through has helped us to learn and move forward. It hasn't all been fun, but I wouldn't change anything.


If you had to choose just one of your songs to represent your music, what would it be and why? 

Khâos: It's tough to pick just one because each of our songs have a different quality to them. We really tried to make an album that didn't sound the same from track to track. If I had to chose just one song. I would probably have to say it would be "Broken Light" because it contains many of the qualities and dynamics that are found in the other songs. 


Where can we listen to it? 

Nÿxhttp://ravenx.bandcamp.com/track/broken-light

 
Where can we find out more about your music?

Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/RavenXofficial
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/RavenXofficial
iTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/album/essence-without-light/id606536504
Bandcamphttp://ravenx.bandcamp.com
ReverbNationhttp://www.ravebnation.com/ravenx
Storehttp://www.BatZugeRecords.com/store
LastFM: http://http://www.last.fm/music/Raven+X
Labelhttp://www.BatZugeRecords.com/


Anything else you’d like to say that I forgot to ask? 

Khâos: Nothing comes to mind, but we really appreciate the interview. 
Nÿx: Thank you!! :)

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Win a free digital download of the Raven X debut album "Essence Without Light"

Sunday, November 17, 2013



Stop by the Raven X facebook page tomorrow for your chance to win a free digital download of the debut album "Essence Without Light" including all album artwork and lyrics!!

http://www.facebook.com/RavenXofficial

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Raven X "Essence Without Light" full album stream!!



The entire Raven X debut album "Essence Without Light" is now streaming in full for free at Bandcamp

"Essence Without Light" is available for purchase via digital download (full album artwork included) or physical CD (folded 11" x 17" poster included) at the Raven X bandcamp page!!

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Raven X interview with Metal Remains




MR: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR MUSIC?
Nÿx: We have been asked this question a lot. Raven X definitely has many different feels and we try not to exclude anything. We didn't want it to be only heavy or only melodic. We describe our genre of music as "Gothic Death Metal".

MR: WHICH BANDS HAVE INSPIRED YOU WITH YOUR MUSIC?
Khâos: My influences are very wide in range. I listen to everything from Black Metal to Classical to Shoegaze. I would say some of my main influences are Ihsahn, Steven Wilson, Mozart and Back Sabbath. I think a little of everything I listen to has an influence on my song writing, but my main objective is to play what I feel within.
Nÿx: There are so many bands/musicians that inspire me. Karyn Crisis (Crisis), Angela Gossow (Arch Enemy), Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth), Ihsahn (Emperor) …the list goes on and on.

MR: HOW DID THE BAND GET IT'S NAME?
Nÿx: Raven X was originally the name of the girl in the song "Immortal Beloved" who loved her man so much that she never wanted him to leave her. So, she killed him and buried him in the backyard. The girl got her name from the combination of the words "Raven" meaning "black" and the letter "X" standing for a "kiss" at the end of a love letter. Together the words translate to the "kiss of death" which describes the girls actions in the song. We decided that we really like the name, so we decided to use it as the band name.

MR: WHO DOES THE WRITING FOR THE BAND?
Khâos: Nÿx writes all of the lyrics and performs all of the vocals. I write all of music and perform all of the instruments. I also handle all of the production work for Raven X.

MR: WHAT IS THE BAND CURRENTLY WORKING ON?
Khâos: Right now we are basically promoting the debut album "Essence Without Light" and trying to reach as many people as possible with our music. We are also moving forward with our record label, Bat Zuge Records and we are currently negotiating with a couple other bands to sign them to our label.

MR: ANY GIGS COMING UP?
Nÿx: It would be a dream come true to find people to play live but at this time the bands only members are Khâos and I, so this makes it impossible to play live shows.

MR: WHERE DO YOU SEE THE BAND IN A YEAR FROM NOW?
Khâos: The future for Raven X is a little uncertain. We would like to eventually complete a live lineup to perform shows, but at this time it is not the priority. We have some ideas started for the next Raven X album and we will probably start pre-production for the next album in the fall.

MR: WHERE CAN PEOPLE FIND YOUR MUSIC?
Raven X: Our bands pages can be found virtually on all of the social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Reverbnation, etc. Also,the Raven X debut album "Essence Without Light" can be found at all of the following links:

Digital Downloads:
iTunes
Amazon MP3
Rhapsody
eMusic
GooglePlay
BigPond Music
GogoYoko
Amazon UK

Physical CD:
Bat Zuge Records Store
eBay

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Raven X "Essence Without Light" available now!!



Raven X would like to thank everyone for the great response and support we have received for the release of our debut album "Essence Without Light"

Below is an updated list of links to buy the CD or download the album!!


Physical CD:

Bat Zuge Records Store



Digital Downloads:

iTunes
Amazon
Rhapsody
eMusic
BigPond Music
Google Play
Amazon UK
GogoYoko



Listen to samples of the songs!!

LastFM
or at
Essence Without Light - Raven X

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Raven X debut album "Essence Without Light" has been released!!



It's 3/13/13 - Release Day!!!
The Raven X album "Essence Without Light" is now available!!

Download Links:
iTunes
Amazon

Buy CD:
Store

To celebrate the release, here is the first single from the album, "Angel of the Night"



Saturday, March 9, 2013

The CD version of the Raven X debut album "Essence Without Light" is now available!!



The CD version of the Raven X debut album "Essence Without Light" is now available to order at http://www.BatZugeRecords.com/store

The CD contains an 8-page booklet with all lyrics included!!

Shipping will begin March 11.

Digital download links for iTunes, Amazon, and other locations to be posted soon!!

Friday, March 8, 2013

Raven X - Essence Without Light (debut album promo/trailer)





Raven X - Essence Without Light

Release Date: 
March 13, 2013

Tracklist: 

01) Erebos 

02) Angel Of The Night

03) Take The Pain 

04) Broken Light 

05) Blood Of A Bitch 

06) Immortal Beloved

07) Essence Without Light 

08) Poet 

09) Soul Suicide 

10) Sleepless Nights

Nÿx - All Lyrics & Vocals 

Khâos - All Music, Instruments & Production

"Sleepless Nights" written & originally performed by King Diamond

Downloads (Available 3-13-13):
iTunes, Amazon MP3, etc.

CD available at:
http://www.BatZugeRecords.com/store
or
http://www.facebook.com/RavenXofficial

CD contains an 8 page booklet with lyrics included!!

© 2013 Bat Zuge Records

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Raven X unveils release date, cover art and tracklist for debut album!!

Title:
Essence Without Light

Release Date:
March 13, 2013

Tracklist:
01) Erebos
02) Angel Of The Night
03) Take The Pain
04) Broken Light
05) Blood Of A Bitch
06) Immortal Beloved
07) Essence Without Light
08) Poet
09) Soul Suicide
10) Sleepless Nights


Nÿx - All Lyrics & Vocals
Khâos - All Music, Instruments & Production

"Sleepless Nights" written & originally performed by King Diamond

Cover Artwork: Maira Pedroni

Downloads: iTunes, Amazon MP3, Bandcamp, etc.
CD will be available at www.BatZugeRecords.com

More info and presale links soon!!