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MINISTRY/KILLING JOKE Bassist PAUL RAVEN Dead At 46
- Oct. 21, 2007
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MINISTRY bassist Paul Raven was found dead yesterday (Saturday, October 20) in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border after suffering an apparent heart attack. Raven (who is also known for his work with KILLING JOKE and PRONG) was in Geneva working with French recording artists TREPONEM PAL on their new release alongside drummer Ted Parsons ( PRONG) and members of THE YOUNG GODS. Born in Wolverhampton, UK on January 16, 1961, Paul Vincent Raven established himself with his work in the seminal post-punk/industrial act KILLING JOKE after he replaced the band's original bassist in 1982, recording and touring with the group throughout its most commercially successful period, performing on "Fire Dances", "Night Time" and "Brighter than a Thousand Suns". Throughout his extensive career, Raven participated in other collaborations, including PRONG, MURDER, INC., PIGFACE and GODFLESH. Most recently, Raven was nominated for a 2006 Grammy for "Best Metal Performance" for his work with MINISTRY's Al Jourgensen, with whom he had begun collaborating in late 2005 on the MINISTRY release "Rio Grande Blood". After a 2006 world tour with the group, Raven helped Jourgensen and PRONG's Tommy Victor pen the latest MINISTRY CD, "The Last Sucker", which is also the band's final studio release. Commented KILLING JOKE keyboardist Reza Udhin: " Paul was a very amazing man who I loved and trusted very much. He always had great ideas, ventures and always looked out for me as if I were a little brother to him. "I was very fortunate to be in contact with him several times in his last week and I had great conversations with him, we laughed and joked, which was an integral part of his personality. "We had so much more to do, especially with his own personal project MOB RESEARCH, which I know he was extremely excited about. "I don't know what more to say, as this is such an unexpected happening for me, as we were only talking a short time ago. I can't believe he is gone. " Paul will be greatly missed by music fans, friends and mostly his family; his bands will miss him terribly. He was a great man and a unique bass player who has died at such a tragically early age. "Love to you, brother. I miss you." Check out these never-before-seen photos of Paul Raven (courtesy of photographer Steffan Chirazi and 13th Planet's Angelina Jourgensen): Photo#1Photo#2Photo#3Photo#4Watch fan-filmed video footage of Paul Raven performing with MINISTRY on May 30, 2006 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada:
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COMMENT | RIP
posted by :
10/21/2007 1:17:46 AM
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Sad news, condolences to his family and friends.
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COMMENT | Really sad
posted by :
10/21/2007 1:19:19 AM
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This really sucks. Raven was part of some amazing music. RIP.
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COMMENT | RIP Raven
posted by :
10/21/2007 1:32:30 AM
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Condolences to the family and friends of Raven.
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COMMENT | RIP Raven.
posted by : glass
10/21/2007 1:38:32 AM
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This sucks. One of my favorite bass players. A unique and underrated talent.
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COMMENT |
posted by : phil14537
10/21/2007 1:41:44 AM
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Paul Barker's revenge?....
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COMMENT | RIP Raven
posted by : D-Man
10/21/2007 1:45:45 AM
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he was such a cool guy. I met him briefly on the Rio Grande Blood Tour...had him sign my Rude Awakening cd. he will be missed for sure.
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COMMENT | Met him a couple times and he will be missed
posted by : RockMyMonkey.com
10/21/2007 1:48:56 AM
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One of the coolest and most down to earth guys in rock I have ever met. What a loss of a great talent.
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COMMENT | RIP....
posted by : -gODGRINDER-
10/21/2007 2:19:14 AM
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COMMENT |
posted by : larslaursen
10/21/2007 2:24:00 AM
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Rest in peace. Nice to see that there is some decency on blabbermouth regarding when not to come with unrespectful remarks. Prong and Ministry both have a big part on my music shelf. Condolencies to family and friends.
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posted by : fukkwitt
10/21/2007 2:36:37 AM
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RIP.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/21/2007 2:57:01 AM
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the nice guys who were never known to be serious addicts always seem to die. 46 is way too young. Tragic.
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COMMENT | .......
posted by :
10/21/2007 3:00:07 AM
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What an influencal bass player. This sad news indeed. R.I.P.
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posted by : Cassoulet
10/21/2007 3:00:23 AM
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sad news. This guy recorded some of my favorite albums.
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COMMENT | No!
posted by : Crumbs
10/21/2007 3:38:12 AM
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Fuck... This sucks!
R.I.P.
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COMMENT | I CANNOT believe it!
posted by : TruthIsParamount
10/21/2007 3:57:50 AM
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This news is hitting me like a ton of bricks.
Paul was one hell of a cool dude both musically and on a personal level and his work speaks for itself.
My deepest condolences to his wife and family - R.I.P., Paul.
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posted by : Public Image Ltd
10/21/2007 4:03:28 AM
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This is terrible. Killing Joke are one of the touchstones of my life.
RIP Raven.
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COMMENT | sad day
posted by : PaleHaunt2005
10/21/2007 4:16:49 AM
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What an amazing talent, and much too young to die. A very sad day for the music world.
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posted by : Skanna
10/21/2007 4:19:23 AM
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Nice to see a respectful "RIP" from the poster known as 'fukkwit.'
Seriously, though, Raven must have been a great bassplayer if he played with Prong and Killing Joke, so thank you for the music you contributed.
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COMMENT | RIP Paul Raven
posted by :
10/21/2007 4:28:22 AM
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I still cannot believe this news. It's very sad to see someone who played on so many great albums and with important bands, let alone a few of my favorite ones, pass away. You ruled, Paul... RIP.
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COMMENT | That's really sad.
posted by : I Was An Accident Of Birth At The Chemical Wedding
10/21/2007 4:30:55 AM
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R.I.P.
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posted by : SR71
10/21/2007 4:38:46 AM
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RIP!
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COMMENT | Unbelievable
posted by :
10/21/2007 4:47:28 AM
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At 46, unreal. I read an interview where he said he was
the metal guy in killing joke. nuff' said.
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COMMENT | Vry BIG loss for the real music....
posted by : STS777
10/21/2007 5:19:18 AM
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R.I.P.
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COMMENT | Raven helped Jourgensen and PRONG's Tommy Victor pen the latest MINISTRY CD, "The Last Sucker"
posted by : Kyashan
10/21/2007 5:44:26 AM
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He was great.
R.I.P. brother. We will never forget you.
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COMMENT | Decent Well....Hell Na!
posted by :
10/21/2007 6:21:57 AM
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AGood Bassist is dead .Its No shock That he is true to the artl. May he rest in peace. Condolences to his family his friend and his fans An truly man devouted to his music all hail! tuborg!
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COMMENT | Sad !
posted by :
10/21/2007 6:38:29 AM
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Really , very bad news , RIP man !
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COMMENT | The talent pool
posted by : mastronaut
10/21/2007 6:48:27 AM
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rises in rock heaven...
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COMMENT | R.I.P.
posted by : motor-ed
10/21/2007 6:59:42 AM
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Deepest condoleces to all.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/21/2007 7:05:07 AM
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HOLY SHIT.
Didn't want to wake up to this piece of news.
R.I.P., Paul. You were a phenomenal bassist and a great guy.
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posted by : Jack Tripper
10/21/2007 7:17:02 AM
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Raven has been awesome since forever.
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COMMENT | R.I.P. Paul
posted by :
10/21/2007 7:19:20 AM
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First of all, my condolences to Paul's family, bandmates, and friends. This sucks, another metal brother dead way too soon, see ya on the other side.
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COMMENT | -------
posted by :
10/21/2007 8:21:36 AM
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Paul Raven was an amazing bass player, and he will be missed severely.
Rest In Peace, man.
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COMMENT | damn
posted by : And Then There Were None
10/21/2007 8:25:28 AM
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unexpected and terrible. i was expecting to read some info on an overdose, not a heart attack (not based on his past -- i don't know it -- just his age).
and i was just getting into the latest Killing Joke album. fine piece of work. he was a big part of a unique and influential band.
RIP.
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COMMENT | R I P
posted by : Yelper
10/21/2007 9:06:15 AM
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Condolences...
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COMMENT | RIP Paul
posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger
10/21/2007 9:33:11 AM
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Don't really know what to say........I never would've suspect him to die so young.
My condolences to Ministry, Killing Joke, his family and friends, and his fans!!!!
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COMMENT | A GREAT MAN GONE
posted by : kubotah
10/21/2007 10:12:03 AM
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this is hard news to all of us who knew Paul. A very positive and charming man - to know him was to love him. He helped to make a great amount of music in a short amount of time.
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COMMENT | Very sad news
posted by : RiotAct666
10/21/2007 10:50:48 AM
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R.I.P. Paul You will be missed :(
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COMMENT | Holy shit...
posted by :
10/21/2007 10:58:13 AM
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What a shock. Glad I saw him play on the KILLING JOKE tour a few years ago. Seemed like a very intense individual. Lucky guy to have played with a bunch of great bands, unfortunate for him to have died so young.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/21/2007 11:14:10 AM
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May he rest in peace
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COMMENT | Very sad news...
posted by :
10/21/2007 12:07:41 PM
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R.I.P Metal Brother
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/21/2007 12:33:38 PM
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A true shock.
A dark day for great music.
You will be missed.
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COMMENT | Man, this sucks!
posted by :
10/21/2007 2:37:23 PM
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R.I.P. Paul!
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COMMENT | I'm speechless
posted by : Das Schuetzenfest
10/21/2007 3:20:27 PM
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As a long time KJ fan, I am deeply saddened by these news. This is unbelievable. I tried to finally be able to see the band several times in the last couple of years, but they cancelled their Germany tours twice, unfortunately. I hope Jaz, Geordie, Youth & Co. will gather for one last time and record another Killing Joke album, as a tribute to Raven.
My condolences.
Now playing: Killing Joke - Love Like Blood
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COMMENT | This is no KILLING JOKE
posted by : MurderCapital666
10/21/2007 4:37:20 PM
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Paul Raven - Rest In Peace
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/21/2007 4:43:43 PM
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Another metal dude is gone.... R.I.P.
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COMMENT | goddamn
posted by : Tweenis12
10/21/2007 6:46:06 PM
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RIP, dude was cool.
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COMMENT | R.I.P.
posted by : ~CAIN~
10/21/2007 6:46:12 PM
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I remember seeing Paul Raven perform a few times with Prong years ago. Sad news indeed.
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COMMENT | RIP
posted by :
10/21/2007 8:38:35 PM
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Long live Metal
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COMMENT | This totally sucks
posted by :
10/24/2007 9:07:32 AM
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We lost a great bassist, a great guy, and a hell of a friend. Condolenses to the family and friends. RIP Raven
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