There are certain forces in this universe that simply cannot be stopped or contained. From the oblivion offered by a black hole to the cataclysmic destruction of an earthquake, Reaver is one of these forces that steadfastly and outright refuses to be denied. Formed in 2007 in Victoria, British Columbia, Reaver has been biding their time, waiting for the right time to strike and claim what is theirs. With the impending release (May 28th 2010) of their first album, Corvus, the time has finally arrived… Reaver deal in cutting edge melodic death metal that stands miles above the unsubstantial. Forward thinking and painstakingly crafted songs take the listener on epic audio journeys through countless twists and turns, always pushing forward with a sonic barrage that aims to draw you in, hook you and then go for the throat. Major fluctuations in dynamics/mood, layer upon layer of soaring 7-string guitars, a penchant for groove, vitriolic and devastating screamed vocals and songs that build and grow to massive climaxes are all trademarks of the Reaver sound. After all, variety is the spice of… death Years in the making, the soon to be released first Reaver album, “Corvus”, serves up 9 unforgettable songs for your ears to feast on. Recorded and mixed at Prodigal Sound Studios by David Fraelic (Saul) and with stunning artwork crafted by Julie Dillon (www.jdillon.net), this is an album that should make any metal fan bang their fucking head and throw the horns.
RockStar Weekly had chance to talk to Reaver.
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What inspired you to move to Victoria, BC?
Can you tell us who the latest line-up is?
You recorded your first album late 2009 and is soon released. Can you tell us about it?
What was the inspiration behind the music?
What kind of music do you guys listen to when you’re just hanging out?
If I could get everyone to answer this question. Was there an album or concert that you went to that really made you go “I want to be in a band” and at what age did this happen?
Not everyone is from Victoria – so where are you from?
Do you have a great support team behind you?
How did you hook-up with Jen and Dave?
You have a couple of shows coming up in May and you’ll be playing with Unleash The Archers? Have you played with them before?
Will there be a tour?
What makes your band unique?
If you could tour with any band, who would it be?
What song would you choose for people to become a fan of yours who doesn’t listen to a lot of metal and why.
What song would you choose for people to become a fan of yours who does listen to a lot of metal and why.
Is there a theme behind the CD?
Was it difficult to come-up with the album cover?
Reaver band members
Brandon Reynolds – Vocals
Michael Gignac – Guitar
Josh Desjarlais - Guitar
Brad Kennedy – Bass
Cameron Saunders – Drums
Reaver Music:
God Weapon
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Duality Exposed
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Reaver
Victoria, BC
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by April Savoie
RockStar Weekly
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