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The twisted carnival of theatrical metal known as RAVEN BLACK has once again opened the gates to their haunted world with the release of their latest visual masterpiece, “Black Sonata.” Serving as the title track to their acclaimed new album, Black Sonata, the video is a stunning fusion of horror, fantasy, and high-art performance — a cinematic descent into the psyche of darkness and rebirth.

"Black Sonata's" beautiful, dark and tragic melodies rise to the moment of Raven’s death. Maezi, the Dark Angel, greets her as her transformation begins, and Muppet’s rage transcends him into the Dark Demon.

The tragic story of Raven and Muppet began in the first Comic Book Issue and, and continues to reveal the morphing of their souls. In the upcoming Comic Book (Issue 3),  Darkness Rising as they are joined by Maezi, and the trio is embracing their own Hell.

Comic Book Issue 3 is scheduled to be released in 2026.

About BLACK SONATA ALBUM:

“What the Rejects expect to be familiar yet unexpectedly find themselves thrown Into our madness where it is dark, fun, strange, weird, creepy and disturbing. The 13th Hour. 

Sing, scream, dance or pit or all of this! Exactly what we wanted for you. Music should move you into another world. This world is ours in the 13th Hour. Our Black Sonata. “ --- Raven Black

Check out the video HERE

 


Theatrical metal misfits and twisted ringmasters RAVEN BLACK have unleashed their long-awaited new album, Black Sonata , out now everywhere music is streamed and sold. Dropping on September 12, 2025, this sinister opus cements Raven Black’s place as one of the most daring and imaginative forces in modern heavy music.

Produced by legendary metal alchemist Ulrich Wild ( Static-X, White Zombie, Deftones ), Black Sonata is a journey into the band’s nightmarish universe — a world where gothic fairytales bleed into psychological horror, and every track pulls you deeper into the madness.

Featuring the crushing singles “Cry of the Raven” and “Dead” (both accompanied by official music videos), the album embodies the raw duality of Raven Black’s sound — heavy yet haunting, brutal yet beautiful.

Black Sonata is more than just an album — it’s an unflinching plunge into power, pain, and purge, crafted with the band’s signature dark carnival flair. Fans old and new will find themselves spellbound as Raven Black conjures their most unhinged and ambitious release yet.

   “Every song is a chapter in our story. ‘Cry of the Raven’ is the call — the awakening of the darkness within. ‘Dead’ is the purge — the breaking point where there’s nothing left to lose,” says Raven.

MEET RAVEN BLACK:

RAVEN BLACK are a theatrical metal act originally from Los Angeles. Their unique brand of metal — influenced by gothic, classical, and heavy metal — is the soundtrack to vocalist Raven’s duality , as she shares her journey of being a hybrid of both dark and light. Drawing from a lifetime of diverse influences — music, art, film, cultural heritage, and personal experience — every song is crafted as an immersive journey, designed to leave listeners transformed.

Some tracks are melodic, some are menacing, some are pure chaos — but all tell a story. At the core lies their comic book-inspired origin: a girl whose innocence was stolen, cursed by predators, and haunted by her inner demons. She discovers she is half-human, half-doll — the doll within being the embodiment of darkness. Embracing this shadow self, she travels with her demons, who protect her from those seeking to steal her inner power. She is the key.

For Fans Of: Avatar, In This Moment, Black Veil Brides, Marilyn Manson, Kim Dracula

 🖤 Order Black Sonata here:

https://ravenblackdoll.myshopify.com/collections/black-sonata-black-album


Label: WURM GROUP

Produced by: Ulrich Wild

Management: Ulrich Wild

 


Step into the twisted carnival not once more but twice more. Raven Black, the darkly theatrical metal phenomenon, is about to shatter reality with two devastating new releases: Cry of the Raven and Dead. Known for blending metal’s ferocity with a Tim Burton-esque world of eerie fantasy, Raven Black is ready to deliver their most intense, emotionally charged, and sonically powerful work to date.

Following years of captivating fans with their unique “dark carnival metal” sound, Raven Black returns sharper, heavier, and more fearless than ever. Cry of the Raven promises a soaring, sinister journey through rage, resilience, and redemption—driven by bone-crushing riffs, haunting melodies, and Raven’s unmistakable voice cutting through the storm. Dead sinks even deeper, exploring mortality, loss, and the shadows of the soul with a theatrical ferocity that only this band can conjure.

 CRY OF THE RAVEN

Song is about Raven’s hidden struggle with the demands and pressure while undergoing her own personal and private depression and illness. The stuff people don’t see or know the truth about. We all have some kind of suffering in silence. We are never alone in it but we sometimes choose to keep it hidden. 

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 DEAD

A power metal song about a vampire and living as Dead in a world where others do not realize the pain and suffering of living dead but we are sleeping through our lives ignorant to the true meaning of life.

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The twisted theatrical metal force known as RAVEN BLACK has just smashed through 40,000 streams on Spotify in just a few short weeks with their haunting new single “This Little Piggy” —a razor-sharp anthem of vengeance, madness, and reckoning that is resonating with fans worldwide.

Now featured on ZRock.com and BraveWords , “This Little Piggy” delivers a nightmarish journey fueled by unrelenting metal fury and macabre storytelling.

Produced by legendary metal producer Ulrich Wild (Static-X, White Zombie, Deftones), the single combines blistering guitar riffs, punishing drums, and Raven’s horror-inspired vocals —from eerie whispers to guttural screams—into a cinematic soundscape of chaos and catharsis.

  “This Little Piggy is a razor-sharp anthem for the outcasts, the misfits, and the tormented,” says the band. “It’s a purge. A statement. A declaration that we’re not afraid to embrace the chaos inside.”

Accompanied by a visually twisted music video , the single plunges viewers into Raven Black’s theatrical world—a grotesque carnival of nightmare visuals and symbolic vengeance.

ZRock.com calls it “a blood-curdling single that drags listeners screaming through a chaotic swirl of power, vengeance, and grotesque reckoning.”

👉 Read the ZRock Feature https://www.zrock.com/raven-black-unleashes-nightmarish-new-single-this-little-piggy-a-dark-carnival-of-power-pain-and-purge/

The official music video , premiered via BraveWords , brings the horror to life with spine-chilling precision:

👉 Watch on BraveWords https://bravewords.com/news/raven-black-share-twisted-new-single-video-this-little-piggy

 

 


Prepare to enter the carnival of shadows. The twisted, theatrical, and unapologetically fierce metal band RAVEN BLACK has returned from the depths of the underworld to unleash their latest sonic nightmare: “DEATH WALTZ.” A hypnotic blend of gothic horror, symphonic metal, and psychotic storytelling, this track is more than just music—it's a dance with death itself.

Driven by thunderous guitar riffs, spine-chilling orchestral layers, and Raven’s haunting, operatic vocals that shift seamlessly into guttural growls,

“DEATH WALTZ” invites listeners into a fever dream where nightmares pirouette in time to a sinister rhythm. It's a track that blurs the line between performance and possession.

This release marks a new chapter for RAVEN BLACK—a darker, more intense evolution of their already infamous sound. Produced by Ulrich Wild (Static-X, White Zombie, Deftones), the single showcases the band’s signature fusion of metal mayhem and circus macabre, with a cinematic flair that could summon the dead to dance.

Check it HERE

 


The circus of the macabre returns — louder, darker, and more ferocious than ever.

The haunting, genre-defying force known as RAVEN BLACK has unleashed the next chapter in their unfolding gothic metal opera. “BURN” — the second single from the highly anticipated full-length album

Black Sonata — "BURN" is available now across all streaming platforms.

“Burn” follows the success of “FXCK YOU,” the album’s first single, and continues the narrative arc of Black Sonata — an album that promises to be RAVEN BLACK'S most ambitious and immersive work to date. Drawing from classical influences, dark theater, and spine-rattling metalcore, this album is a journey into the void... with the devil grinning from the passenger seat.

Produced by Ulrich Wild (Static-X, White Zombie, Deftones), “Burn” is an infernal symphony of heavy guitars, industrial textures, and Raven’s unmistakable blend of haunting melody and psychotic screams.
 

Check out the video single HERE.

 


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MEET RAVEN BLACK

RAVEN BLACK are a theatrical metal act originally from Los Angeles. Their unique brand of metal - influenced by gothic, classical, and heavy metal music - is the soundtrack to vocalistRaven’s duality, as she shares her story of being a hybrid of both dark and light.

THE MUSIC

Taking from all their musical influences and mixing them

with all their favorite art, movies, ethnic background and life

experiences, every song is created to take their fans on a journey, an adventure and come out of it with new perspective and understanding. Some songs are melodic, some songs are dark, some songs are fun. Some songs are raging and psychotic, bull all the songs tell a story.

THE COMIC BOOK

A girl whose innocence was taken at a young age, overcoming her own demons, cursed by her predators, she discovers, she is half human half doll. The doll within is dark, she embraces her inner darkness and travels with her demons who protect her from the ones who seek to take her inner power. She is the key.

Pre-order the album HERE.

 

RAVEN BLACK continues their 2023 North American crusade with the announcement of THE BLACK HALLOWS TOUR! Launching October 5th at Rockhouse Dive Bar Kitchen Venue in El Paso, TX, the tour winds throughout the South and into the Midwest, wrapping up on Halloween at 89th Street in Oklahoma City, OK. RAVEN BLACK will be joined by CULTUS BLACK along with special guests CASKET ROBBERY, CHANGE MY BRAIN WITH CAKES and DYING OATH on select dates.

TOUR DATES:


10/05 @ Rockhouse Dive Bar - El Paso, TX *
10/06 @ Bonds Rock Bar - San Antonio, TX * ^
10/07 @ Big Robs - Dallas, TX * ^
10/08 @ The Hideaway Den - Mandeville, LA * ^
10/10 @ Conduit - Orlando, FL ^
10/11 @ Music Farm - Charleston, SC ^
10/12 @ Tribbles - Piedmont, SC ^
10/14 @ TN Metal Devastation Fest - Jackson, TN *
10/15 @ Brickyard - Knoxville, TN ^
10/16 @ Pour House - Raleigh, NC ^
10/17 @ Scandals - Virginia Beach, VA ^
10/19 @ Lovedrafts Brewing Co - Mechanicsburg, PA #
10/20 @ The Vortex - Akron, OH #
10/21 @ Maiden & Crow Tattoo - Roanoke, VA #
10/22 @ The King of Clubs - Columbus, OH #
10/24 @ Red Flag - St. Louis, MO #
10/25 @ Lefty's Live Music - Des Moines, IA #
10/26 @ Underground Music - Minneapolis, MN #
10/27 @ The Back Bar - Janesville, WI #
10/28 @ Black Hallows Party @ The Music Factory - Battle Creek, MI #
10/31 @ 89th Street - Oklahoma City, OK * #

* No CULTUS BLACK
^ Special Guest - CHANGE MY BRAIN WITH CAKES
# Special Guest - DYING OATH


RAVEN BLACK has announced her headlining tour, THE SCREAM TOUR, with special guests LIVING DEAD GIRL and OWLS & ALIENS! Launching August 12 at Leatherheads in Salt Lake City, UT the tour winds though the South and Central United States, wrapping up August 25 at the BFE Rock Club.


Tour Dates:

08/12 @ Leatherheads - Salt Lake City, UT
08/13 @ Herman's Hideaway - Denver, CO
08/14 @ Jerry's - Wichita, KS
08/15 @ VIVOLive - Overland Park, KS *
08/16 @Kiss Bar - Springfield, MO
08/17 @ WC Social Club @ Chicago, IL
08/18 @ Legends - Cincinnati, OH ^
08/19 @ Michigan Metal Fest - Battle Creek, MI ^
08/20 @ Top Fuel Saloon - Braidwood, IL
08/21 @ The Concourse - Knoxville, TN
08/22 @ The Cobra - Nashville, TN
08/23 @ The Nick - Birmingham, AL *
08/24 @ Downtown Music Hall - Ft. Walton Beach, FL
08/25 @ Trax Bar Grill - Longbeach, MS
08/26 @ BFE Rock Club - Houston, TX *
08/27 @ Deco Ballroom - San Antonio, TX *

* No LIVING DEAD GIRL
^ CULTUS BLACK


LA based Theatrical Metal Band RAVEN BLACK has taken the opening theme of the 1993 TIM BURTON cult classic THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, "This is Halloween," and created a new #1 Allhallows Eve playlist favorite! With a darkly playful lyric video directed by killDevil Films, RAVEN BLACK infuses the DANNY ELFMAN composed anthem with crunchy guitars and explosive, exuberant vocals from the diminutive front-woman.


“Being our favorite all time HALLOWEEN Movie, created by Tim Burton, it was natural for us to want to cover this song. We both love everything Tim Burton and Disney so doing this cover has been an amazing honor! It was extremely fun to sing all the different parts together and give it our Raven Black carnival metal twist. “ - RAVEN BLACK & MUPPET

Check out the track HERE.


RAVEN BLACK has released the latest single and lyric video for “5 Feet Underground” from the theatrical metal act’s upcoming third album, "The Key".

""5 Feet Underground" expresses the inner determination and preservation of one’s artistry," vocalist Raven explains. "A response to those who don’t understand our dark metal carnival world and a grand invitation to those fans who join in the fun and run away to the carnival!"

"5 Feet Underground" is available today, exclusively via The Pit at https://www.wearethepit.com/2020/08/exclusive-premiere-raven-blacks-new-single-sounds-like-getting-murdered-by-a-clown/.


Theatrical metal band RAVEN BLACK has revealed a poignant new video for the song “Hear Me Cry,” from their upcoming third album, "The Key".

""Hear Me Cr"’ is about the chaotic and deeply disturbing thoughts when I once attempted suicide,” Raven explains. “The inner battle of wanting to give up and yet wanting to fight and change your own life. The personal psychosis and finally calling out for help, which ultimately saved my life. This song hopefully inspires those who struggle with suicidal thoughts to speak up and seek help. Someone is always ready to help. Suicide is not the answer. You can change your life and you can survive."

Check out the video single HERE.


Theatrical metal band RAVEN BLACK has revealed a new video for the song “Darkest Pit,” from their upcoming third album, The Key.

“Darkest Pit” is a very personal song for RAVEN BLACK, as it was written by vocalist Raven specially for one the band’s own Rejects who was struggling with a dark period in his life.

“It reflects his personal struggle to hold onto everything meaningful in his life,” Raven says. “His personal hell and his constant inner battle with his demons and coping with his depression and anger and trying to not give up. His only escape is to hide within a dark mosh pit surrounded by metal music. It is his release from all his pain and misery. We had the perfect match of music and lyrics to bring his escape to life in a metal song as we celebrate our new album, ‘The Key,’ and comic book, ‘We Came Across the Darkness,’ where we are struggling to escape our own hell.”

Watch the video now at https://youtu.be/17ert1hVn00.


Cradle Of Filth have announced a new headlining tour with support coming from Wednesday 13 and Raven Black! Check out the dates below!

TOUR DATES:

March:

07.03. Las Vegas, NV - House Of Blues
08.03. Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues
09.03. Sacramento, CA - Ace Of Spades
11.03. Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
12.03. Seattle, WA - El Corazon
14.03. Billings, MT - Pub Station Ballroom
15.03. Calgary, AB - Marquee
16.03. Edmonton, AB - Starlight Room
18.03. Winnipeg, MB - Burton Cumming Theatre
20.03. Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theatre
21.03. Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
22.03. Flint, MI - The Machine Shop
24.03. Grand Rapis, MI - Intersection
25.03. Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
26.03. Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues
27.03. Toronto, ON - Opera House
29.03. Guelph, ON - Guelph Concert Theatre
30.03. Montreal, QC - Corona Theatre
31.03. Quebec City, QC - L’Imperial Bell

April:

01.04. Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
02.04. Huntington, NY - Paramount Theatre
04.04. New York, NY - Irving Plaza
05.04. Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony
06.04. Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
07.04. Newport News, VA - Boathouse Live
09.04. Greensboro, NC - Cone Denim Entertainment Theatre
10.04. Charleston, SC - Music Farm
12.04. Fort Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
13.04. Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall
14.04. New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
15.04. San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theatre
17.04. Houston, TX - House Of Blues
18.04. Dallas, TX - House Of Blues


DEVILDRIVER Announces “Outlaws ‘Til The End” U.S. Headline Tour with Support from Jinjer & Raven Black. Watch a Tour Commercial here: https://youtu.be/dYvcE6D6Fko. Check out the dates below.

TOUR DATES:

10/23 - Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee
10/25 - Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey
10/26 - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
10/27 - Austin, TX @ Texas Revolution Fest
10/28 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
10/30 - Louisville, KY @ Manchester Music Hall
10/31 - Cleveland, OH @ Agora Ballroom
11/1 - Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall
11/2 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bazaar
11/4 - Providence, RI @ Providence Metal Fest @ Fete Ballroom
11/5 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
11/6 - Easton, PA @ One Centre Square
11/7 - Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon
11/8 - Harrison, OH @ Blue Note
11/9 - Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
11/10 - Columbus, OH @ Al Rosa Villa
11/11 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
11/12 - Racine, WI @ Route 20
11/14 - Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
11/16 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Whisky
11/17 - Sacramento, CA @ Holy Diver
11/18 - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick


LA based theatrical metal band RAVEN BLACK has announced the pre-order launch for their highly anticipated sophomore album titled "13". The incredibly visual quartet has also released the pre-order for their debut comic book, "A Dark Metal Carnival: The Beginning" and has begun booking their Spring tour set to launch for the summer come May.

Pre-order Exclusives:

Album Pre-order -free digital download of single "Monster" and first 100 receive exclusive "Monster" poster & sticker.

Comic Book Pre-order - Free autographed exclusive Variant Comic Page for first 100 preorders.

Tour Show Ticket Pre-Sale - Free autographed Exclusive RB Tour Poster - Special Edition (not for sale) & name entered for a Chance to win a RB VIP Package, $50 value. (Raffle to take place May 1, 2018 - LIVE FEED - Facebook)

TRACKLISTING:

1. Monster
2. Sticks n Stones
3. Nothing
4. Spider
5. Dollhouse
6. Break the Box
7. The Nobodies

Pre-order the album, comic book, and more over HERE.

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