Riven by Ravens is an American hard rock band hailing from California’s Central Valley.  A progressive rock project with some melodic-metal tendencies mashed with heavy Alternative Rock; formed in 2022 by Brian Havrilla & Paul Wilson.  

 Band members include Brian Havrilla (Vocals, Guitar), Joe Ambrecht (Guitar), Mikey McAvoy (Bass) and Paul Wilson (Drums, Piano).  Shared influences and inspirations ranging from rock giants such as Tool, Architects, Chevelle, Deftones, A Perfect Circle, Slipknot, Currents, Nine Inch Nails, Porcupine Tree and Rise Against to name a few.

 The band’s sound has been described as emotional Alternative metal with a cinematic backbone.  Music that weaves detailed stories into a musical web that connects with a large audience around the world.  A collection of unique sounds that reach far beyond traditional rock, clenching your soul while bleeding out your heartstrings.

 A&R Factory describes the band as “Cali progressive hard rock titans who forged Riven By Ravens from the ashes of their previous project, Ghost Army, exhibited their broad range of influence in their monolithically metal-tinged single, Trainwreck. It will leave you insatiable for the unveiling of the forthcoming 14-track LP, Venerate, which is set to drop in 2024.”

 The band released their independent debut, 14 title track album ‘Venerate’, Friday June 7th, 2024.   The band’s first single release, “Trainwreck,” having been released in August 2023; making the first dent of their sonic signature sound.  “Venerate” is a beautiful, uniquely crafted, progressive album full of aggressive, angst ridden, earth pounding vocals, heavy guitars, massive, precise drums, and thick bass layers all sprinkled with some soft piano and keys. Coming together to create a triumphant, beautiful, massive groundbreaking album.

 The band is currently writing more music and touring around California for the remainder of 2024 supporting various known heavy acts such as nu metal giants, Taproot and underground punk titans, D.R.I and many others.