Paul Raven R.I.P (metal, punk, fan, French)

**jackhammer** · 10-24-2007, 04:40 PM

This happened on Saturday (20/10/07). R.I.P.

GENEVA - Ministry bassist Paul Raven has died of an apparent heart attack, according to a statement from a Ministry publicist.

Raven's body was found Saturday in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border. He was 46.

The British-born Raven, also known for his work with bands Killing Joke and Prong, was in Geneva working on a new release.

He established himself with the seminal post-punk/industrial group Killing Joke and most recently was nominated for a 2006 Grammy for best metal performance.

Raven's newest project, Mob Research, was in the final mixing and mastering phases and was set for release next year.

"Not only was Raven an extraordinary talent, but one of my closest dearest friends," Ministry's Al Jourgensen said Monday in the statement.

"Our condolences and prayers go to his immediate family. He will be truly missed by artists, musicians and his fans the world over."

On the web:

Paul Raven - Tribute Page.

**cardboard adolescent** · 10-24-2007, 05:09 PM

I'm not a big fan of Ministry, but Killing Joke was the ****. Unfortunate loss.

Merkaba · 10-25-2007, 02:31 AM

Saw this on the 20th, I love Killing Joke too, so thats some crap news.

=ladyface= · 10-25-2007, 01:23 PM

Whoa.

That's far too young to die. I have a friend who's a big fan of Ministry and he hasn't mentioned this yet. I wonder if he knows.

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10-24-2007, 04:40 PM
jackhammer A Cabled Discount Join Date: May 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 4,539	Paul Raven R.I.P This happened on Saturday (20/10/07). R.I.P. GENEVA - Ministry bassist Paul Raven has died of an apparent heart attack, according to a statement from a Ministry publicist. Raven's body was found Saturday in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border. He was 46. The British-born Raven, also known for his work with bands Killing Joke and Prong, was in Geneva working on a new release. He established himself with the seminal post-punk/industrial group Killing Joke and most recently was nominated for a 2006 Grammy for best metal performance. Raven's newest project, Mob Research, was in the final mixing and mastering phases and was set for release next year. "Not only was Raven an extraordinary talent, but one of my closest dearest friends," Ministry's Al Jourgensen said Monday in the statement. "Our condolences and prayers go to his immediate family. He will be truly missed by artists, musicians and his fans the world over." On the web: Paul Raven - Tribute Page. __________________ My music collection.cough cough enjoy. Ha Ha charade you are. My dvd collection.

10-24-2007, 05:09 PM
cardboard adolescent time isn't on my side Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,351	I'm not a big fan of Ministry, but Killing Joke was the ****. Unfortunate loss. __________________ Free Music! My blog The Ocean Will Have Us All

10-25-2007, 02:31 AM
Merkaba Whitewater! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,822	Saw this on the 20th, I love Killing Joke too, so thats some crap news. __________________ Right you lot, shut it. Strewth Fowler my son, all looks a bit pear-shaped round here or what. The govenor's talking, Saturday's game, very dodgy, very naughty, could go a little pear-shaped. If there's a rough things might be well iffy. These faces are a little bit hard, know what I mean, a little bit of oof, have some of that my son, bosh, sorted, ta ta, got me, so be clever. Good, now shut it!

10-25-2007, 01:23 PM
=ladyface= Sounds Like Disco Tetris Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 345	Whoa. That's far too young to die. I have a friend who's a big fan of Ministry and he hasn't mentioned this yet. I wonder if he knows.