I hate to admit how much time I spend on social media looking at short videos. There’s a certain theme these videos share. The theme is inspirational and motivating. There are several videos featuring legendary producer Rick Rubin discussing music. Riven By Ravens mentions a particular video in an interview and how it impacted them. The message is pretty clear. Write from the heart, write for yourself not for the approval of others. Riven By Ravens follow that mantra on their new album, Venerate.
Taking Rick’s message to heart, Riven By Ravens music is not for mainstream radio. Venerate is a heavy album. “Say What You Mean” hits us like a sucker punch to the gut. A furious fusillade of distorted riffs roar from the speakers. There’s finesse and bite to the vocal delivery.
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