Here is da cova of the new CD

That is so futuristic power metal.

That is like the Final Fantasy VII of Power Metal where as something like a Rhapsody cover would be the Final Fantasy IV of power metal! *geekdom*

What I'm trying to get at is, thats pretty sweet.

fuck yeah

long live!

Is that really it?

Ya that's it

wow...just wow

Nice, perfectly recalls those 80s metal covers like Chastain, Fates Warning, Liege Lord, etc.

we had it done by a crazy 80's metal guy from spain so that it is both 80's and euro, but mostly crazy

i havent heard this band but im gonna be honest since your friends wont be... thats the dumbest thing ive ever seen ... ever... sorry.

you guys are true friends, I love you all for not telling me that was dumb...what was I thinking?

with a name like ravage you should have half naked girls being seduced by satan while theres flames and shit all over the place

that's the live show

Al Ravage said:

ha ha ha ill see you there !

If people would pay 80 bucks to see us at Obriens I'd give them a stage show that was better than Motley Crue, but since anonyman doesn't like the album cover, perhaps he'd preffer this one (I forgot that we already did the chicks and satan thing 5 years ago)

Al, curious what you were thinking about that German band called Ravage, the thrash band? Have they had any contact with you? And do you even care?

I'm sure you had the name before them. Not like it matters unless either of the bands gets a license in the other's country for distro and even cares about it.

I've heard of them and had some minimal contact with them. Hasn't been too big a deal since we are completely different styles... they call themselves thrash, but they are basically deathmetal. They are a decent band.
We've had the name much longer, but they were the first to put out a full-length...and we will be the first to put out a full-length on a label. There were a couple of bands before us that used it and bands will probably try to use it after us, we have our own logo and that's basically that... the only restriction we have is that we'll probably never be able to put out a self-titled album. I don't believe any band called Ravage has ever put out 2 full-length albums on a label...and probably for good reason...but we are hoping to break that curse.

I guess the name has always been an issue. I came up with it when I was 12 years old and there was no internet to check things out, so I had never heard of the 80's Ravage (who has a very limited release in 86) and the late 80's Ravage who became Atheist. I don't know why we stuck with it, but at this point I'd keep it if only to annoy those who hate us.

Ive heard your stuff on the myspace site, and I must say, it would be a pretty decent band, theres only two problems, one the Lead Singer has a femme voice and is not understandable at all, I hate to be rude, but I have good taste in Music, and if the band had a singer and some actually decent songs, I feel that this band could succeed. I also think the cover art, actually all of the above cover art really sucks... use some imagination, also change your name, you guys are not as heavy to be referred to as ravage, find a name that truly fits the band. Ive noticed that you guys have been around for a long time, my only problem is, you play awfully bad places, if you played places that actually drew in people, you might actually have a legit CD out. This is from a record company exec's viewpoint. And if the lead singer reads this, no offense my friend, but you truly arent talented, i have to be honest, its my job.

I didn't know major record company execs prowled this board...be on your best behavior future rockstars... well from that Simon Cowell-esqe appraisal...what exactly are the good qualities of the band if we have bad songs, a bad singer, a bad name, and sucky art? And our CD isn't "legit", I guess because it isn't out on Capitol Records...wait, they released Milli Vanilli didn't they? Or at least a billion other singers who couldn't hold a tune. My only advice for J.J. Juggs is that you get a new job... or start working at J.J. Juggs, because that place has a hilarious name. As for me, I am too legit to quit, so if our songs, band name, and my voice piss you off, you can always go watch American Idol to see some some real "talent"

P.S. Sorry O'briens doesn't draw enough of a crowd for Mr.A&R supreme... next time I will book the CD release at the Fleet Center, what WAS I thinking?

I have written songs with Desmond Child, Julia Child, and Julian Lennon, and I can unequivocably say that your music has no redeeming value whatsoever. You play classless venues like Obriens where alcoholic beverages other than Scotch are served! and you DARE use the name Ravage...which should be reserved for such "hard and heavy" rock and roll acts as Skrape (whom I helped to sign). You boys deserve to have eggs thrown at you... you will never make a good reality TV show playign such venues with such songs... where is the appeal? How can we market this to little girls. How can we break the news to Carson Daly? Your band is for shame, give it up...fuck them, play on.

Mr. Ravage, you have me all wrong, i do not think the musical talent of your band is bad, i just think it is you, your voice, and your lack of enthusiasm on stage. You are a nobody, and frankly, will remain a nobody, I only hope that your talented Bassist, Drummer and Guitarists, decide to move onto bigger and better things. The next lyric you should sing is either "Have it your way" or "Would you like fries with that" Don't be mad because I have made it in this industry, and You have not. Hang up the shoes my friend, throw in the towel, save yourself the disgrace.

Perfect for the band.

what the hell is that damn art? Is that a rice rocket with a queer on it, and whats he holding, a baked potato on a grilling fork?

hahahaha seriously though what the fuck is that??? what a really dumb thing to put out on a cd!!! Yet, what such a nice idea to make your band look bad, a kindergarten student could make better art than that. seriously though, next time use a fuckin band pic or somethin.....how old is this guy Al anyway 3, 4?? really fuckin dumb

ARTMAN said:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

boobs said:

Al's EIGHT years old... jerk.

J.J. Smith, esq. said:

You sure sound like you've made it buddy... right to the loony bin. Who did you sign, Hall and Oates grandmother? You are a pretty sad little piece of slime. The only reason I have kept on with this band for 9 years is to irritate dickless twits like you who try to put together bands and break them up 3 months later because "waaaa we didn't get big" "waaah no one likes us!" "waaaah I can't impress enough people in the scene". Fuck off. You are obviously some local lowlife who can't take it when...god forbid...some other local band has even the smallest iota of success. The only way to boost your flacid ego is to sit behind the scenes making up ridiculous pseudonyms (which you can't even hold in character for more than one post because you get so angry you start flailing at the keyboard) . We haven't sold one CD and scum suckers like you come crawling out of the woodwork to try to tear a small local band down. We've heard this shit from idiots like you since we started and we're not changing our style or our way of doing things (so go cry for someone else's 'scene points'). You are the lowest of filth and I delight in the fact that you writhe in torment at your keyboard as you read this. So my only advice for you is... take some acting lessons...or some better acting lessons... and go suck some hollywood producers dick for a while and maybe some day you can be the best boy of a hollywood flick and you'll have something to make your pathetic life meaningful. I on the other hand will solider on fronting my band and irritating the piss out of dumbasses like you. Have a pleasant day.

The album cover would make a better shirt in my opinion.

As far as Al Ravage not being a good frontman, thats stupid. He has a power metal meets danzig voice and it's great. Ravage is an awesome band, and O'Brien's is a fun place to be.

Skrape on the other hand, that band writes music for the lowest common denominator and it's no wonder they got signed, especially by some faggot who doesn't even like Ravage.

I would sign Skrape, if only because they remind me of Kuato... and Kuato lives!

I think the Problem is J.J Smith has a small penis.. Viagra man.. No shame in it.

JJ SMITH HAS A SMALL PENIS... MICROSCOPES FOR ALL!!!!

The "real" J.J.

what the fuck is that????

total recall

it's Kuato

I now know why your songs are lacking the sound and the lyrics necessary to be a successful band. Its because you spend way too much time on the internet, when you should be writing new songs. And I would like to thank From Beyond the Grave, for showing the average intelligence of a fan of this music. It must be for the numb of mind, because not only did he say something once, he probably forgot in his high stupor that he had posted that. Mr. Ravage, get out and be proactive, make your band worthwhile, you need more help than Vince Neil ever did. Enjoy your lack of CD sales... and lack of shows... you guys could not even make it into a Local festival who accepts everyone, there is a problem here.

Haha wow. That's quite an album cover.

Someone didn't get their frosted flakes this morning and is a little grumpy methinks. Uh oh, I'm on the internet again, I really need to get a life. Oh wait, you are on the internet too, but you must be out looking for the "next big thing" right? So now our fans our dumb? Or heavy metal fans are dumb? The story shifts again. I'm glad you missed us at the metalfest, maybe we'll play next time just for you.

BTW I just got the CDs in today, so if you'd like one J.J., just shoot me an email, I'm always up for catering to the big corporate execs like yourself.

Al_Ravage said:

i'd like one

The new, full-length album from Ravage, "Spectral Rider", is now finally available. The pre-sale for the album has begun and the CDs will be shipped to you so that they arrive in the first week of October. The price is $12 (shipping included) and payments can be made through paypal to ravaged@rocketmail.com or contact that email for other methods





For immediate release:
RAVAGE Begins Pre-sale for “Spectral Rider” album

The pre-sale for the debut full-length “Spectral Rider” album from the Boston MA based heavy metal band Ravage has begun.

For residents of the USA, Canada, Australia, and the U.K. orders can be made by sending $12 US by paypal to ravaged@rocketmail.com or contact ravaged@rocketmail.com for ordering by other methods.

The CDs will be shipped out to arrive in the first week of October 2005.

For orders OUTSIDE the USA, Canada, Australia, and the U.K, and for wholesale orders, go to www.KarthagoRecords.de



INFO ON THE ALBUM
Ravage’s “Spectral Rider” album is the follow-up to 2003’s “Curse Of Heaven” EP. It contains 12 tracks (3 rerecordings of songs from the EP, 8 brand new recordings and 1 bonus track from the EP)

2 songs from the album are available at www.myspace.com/swwr
The cover art for the album is available at www.RavageTheEarth.com

1. Turn The Screw
2. Spectral Rider
3. The Wicked Way
4. The Masque Of Black Death
5. Ravage Part 1: Damage
6. Wyvern
7. Incantation Of The Necromancer
8. Wake The Dead
9. The Wasteland
10. Bring Down The Hellhammer
11. The King Forgotten
12. Curse Of Heaven (bonus track)


Promotional copies will be sent out immediately. Requests for promo copies should be made to ravaged@rocketmail.com

Kuato rocks..daaah

Al Ravage said:

its still a gay cover!and your"friends"still wont tell you,sorry

here is the new heterosexual cover art

Al said:

ha ha ha just checkin to see if your payin attention! i like the new artwork alot more!

hahaha "JJ JUGS"


This guy is so metal

This is the JJ Smith (Glass Stomach) fund.
The Idea being that we purchase JJ a glass stomach so he doesn't have to take his head out of his ass, yet can still see where he's going..
JJ would buy one himself, but he's is a washed up record exec. looking for the next big thing on the internet and sadly can't afford more than the food in his belly and clothes on his back.. FYI - J.J maybe you should go check out some live acts and hit the Middle East ect.. to look for talent rather than sit online and browse back and forth from this webpage and others.

If you would like to donate for his glass stomach Cash and Checks are gladly accepted..

By the way... J.J if you weren't a little pussy you'd have your info posted so maybe you could back up your claims to in person. The internet isn't the place for slander. Its like running in the special olmypics man, even if you win your still retarded. Give up Ravage is still here and your still a pussy.

I love being in Ravage. I loved thier music from the first time I heard it. And when I got the chance to play bass for them I really didn't think twice. BTW this is coming from a non bias perspective. (I didn't write any of thier songs)

Most of Ravage's songs are great. Simple but effective. Extremely fun to play I might add. And Al's singing.. While not technically impressive. It is still tasteful and well performed(alot of people wish they could say something like that about themselves)

I am not sure why some of you guys have such a hatred torwards Ravage. As I know some people who feel the exact same way. But what I do know is. Ravage is here. We aren't going away. And we will rock out too an audience of 1. So if you feel compelled to make anymore negitive comments, just think of how many people care about what you have to say. 0

hahahaha, that cd looks like it came out in 1986


awsome

"metal guuuuuuy"

hey al, howcome the live tracks sounded way more better than the ''spectral rider'' tracks????

That's an easy one... because we had the help of all the fans

the album is out tommorow!

so you need help from your fans to make your music sound better?? wow........pretty sad there.............and thanks ill keep my money in my pocket

yeah, pretty sad to have crowd response. ha.

anonymous said:

shut up!

J.J. Smith, esq. said:

if i was italian id say .... OHHH!

Since I am italian, should I say "oohhh"? What does that mean anyway? I love that line "Hang up the shoes", that guy is either foreign with little command of the English language, an idiot, or a genius. I love some of the characters on this board.

Al_Ravage said:

i've been waitng for you! i wanted to tell you that the anonymous guy{me} who said your album cover was horrible,and all the other bullshit on this thread is not the same person not that it really matters but i feel that now that i've actually heard ravage i should let you know that i like it and even though i know you didnt lose any sleep over all this retarded ravage bashing that you keep on doin it! {but please, hire an artist!}lol

"oooh!"
The art situation explained -
a lot of people don't like the art... yes... I've heard that
I think it is a good artwork...maybe not exactly what I wanted, but it is good, it is the art the label came up with and I am pleased with it's quality.
We rejected a few works of art before this one... our budget was very limited, and we went with the label's artist and he did a good job. I'll post some of the rejected artworks (including my own) and if people like them better, they can print them out and hug them and squeeze them and pet them and love them. But the album is what it is, the art is what it is, and if you like the music, buy the album, if not, go talk about Slipknot.

this was the cover I came up with and it was rejected

here is another reject