riotstar Paul Raven 追悼 (自称 大鴉神社)
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PAUL RAVEN TRIBUTE - Official
↑Ravenのご遺族が運営している(かも知れない)追悼ページです。

Hosannasセッション時のお写真。撮影者はTribazikのJerry Kandiah。お仕事中のRavenは顔が違います。
Paul Vincent Raven
1961.01.16 - 2007.10.20

故人のご冥福を心よりお祈り申し上げます。

Photo: Jerry Kandiah



故Ravenのリーダープロジェクト、Mob Researchのアルバム『Holy City Zoo』 の予約受付が英国で始った模様。
お値段はMission直販で£12.99GBP。HMV UKでは£10.99GBP。
最新の情報によると、発売予定日は5月25日?
詳しくはMob Research MySpace Blogでご確認願います。


【2009.04.11追記】
Amazon.co.jpでも予約受付が始った模様。
http://www.amazon.co.jp/Holy-City-Zoo-Mob-Research/dp/B00261E0PC/

【2009.04.18追記】
HMV.co.jpでも予約受付が始った模様。
http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/3586746

【2009.05.22追記】
Mob Researchのアルバム『Holy City Zoo』 がドイツで発売された模様。



Jaz Colemanの気になる発言(2008年9月)
「I am doing a requiem for Paul Raven, The Raven of England, here in Berlin on November the 11th」



【管理人からご挨拶】

日本時間で2008年10月21日になりました。日本においては喪が明けました。
この一年間、流浪のホームページにお付き合いいただき、ありがとうございました。
何か新しいことを始めるのに適当な時期かも知れません。
我々は普通のKJファンに戻ります。

余談ですが、
このページを作成するに当たって参考にしたコンテンツをご紹介させていただきます。

発想の前提にあったのがDimeの逝去情報ページ。
http://www.damageplan.com/
遺影と客観情報と関係者のコメント。
この当時、ブログがどれだけ普及していたか記憶にありません。

ブログサービスの中からBloggerを選んだ理由は、一に海外に情報を発信するため。
前提として、John Loder氏のご遺族が立ち上げたブログが記憶にありました。
http://johnloder.blogspot.com/
上記リンク先のブログはご遺族が公式声明を発信する場として利用されました。

Ravenのご遺族も同じことをやるであろうと想定していたのですが、何も動きがありませんでした。
そこで手持ちの情報を移植したのが次のブログ。
http://paulraven-rip.blogspot.com/
タイトルは「RIP Paul Raven」とすべきでしたが、SEO対策の関係上(以下省略)。

その後で登場したのが公式PAUL RAVEN TRIBUTE PAGE。
http://www.paulraventribute.com/
役目は終わったと思われたのですが、必要な情報が掲載されない公式サイトでありました。
当初はご遺族の東西対立云々が囁かれましたが、実際のところは管理者が(以下省略)。

そのまま一年が過ぎ、一周忌を迎えるに至りました。
何かの参考になれば幸いです。

改めて、RavenとDimeとJohn Loder氏のご冥福をお祈り申し上げます。



【初めての方は速攻でチェック】

日本語記事
bounce.com: KILLING JOKEやMINISTRYの元メンバーとして知られるベーシスト、PAUL RAVENが死去

13th Planet - Great Tribute Page by Uncle AL The Great - お写真追加
http://www.thirteenthplanet.com/raven/

MOB RESEARCH - Ravenのご遺族からの声明ほか。
http://www.myspace.com/mobresearch69

TREPONEM PAL - Ravenはこのバンドとレコーディングのためにジュネーブを訪れていました。
http://www.myspace.com/treponempal

GUNDOGS - Ravenの実弟が在籍するバンド。
http://www.myspace.com/gundogs

Martin Ratcliffe's Paul Raven Tribute Page - Neon Hearts時代のRavenのお写真(超貴重)。
http://www.mwjratcliffe.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

About.com: Punk Music: Interview: Paul Raven Of Ministry - Ravenの最後のインタビュー記事かも知れません。

Gearwire: Bass Icon Paul Raven On Killing Joke, Ministry and Prong - 機材に関心がある方は是非。
Gearwire: Paul Raven And Pro Tone Pedals: The Raven Dirty Chorus Stompbox


[KJ] Raven参加作品『Extremities』新装版の発売日が11月5日に変更
詳しくは:http://www.plastichead.com/

[KJ] KILLING JOKE "RMXD" Digital Release - 2007.10.29
http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/2001622974

[KJ] KILLING JOKE EMI リマスター第二弾、2008年1月28日英国発売(※日本盤は2月27日発売予定)
Ravenが参加した「Fire Dances」「Night Time」「BTATS」を含む全4タイトル(ボートラ入り)リマスター盤
http://www.killingjokeremasters.com/ (準備中?)

Raven関連リリース(2008年2月以降)
・ Ascension Of The Watchers 『Numinosum』 - Raven参加。
・ Killing Joke 『Love Like Blood [Live]』 - 1985年のライヴ音源(Raven全面参加)。
・ Treponem Pal 『Weird Machine』 - Ravenの生前最後の演奏が含まれています(※国外流通は4月)。
・ Ministry 『Cover Up』 - Raven参加曲は「Roadhouse Blues(※『The Last Sucker』収録)」のみ?

Raven関連リリース(2008年6月以降)
・ Neon Hearts唯一のアルバム『Popular Music』紙ジャケット仕様日本盤(6/18)
・ KILLING JOKEの80年代のリミックス音源集『RMXD』(8/4) ※日本盤の発売予定は不明
・ Prongの『Rude Awakening』がボーナストラック4曲入りで再発(9/29)
・ Malicious Damageのサンプラー盤『The Clock Machine Turns You On Vol.2』(10/20) ※MD直販では発売中



【ちょっと前の話題】

[参考]
Wikipedia: Death anniversary
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_anniversary
要するに、「命日」を意識しているのは東洋人だけらしい。
問題はないでしょう。我々は日本人です。
本日10月20日はPaul Raven氏の祥月命日。
それぞれのご自宅でRavenの一周忌法要が営まれることでしょう。


真の管理人は本業で忙しいのかも知れません。
http://www.paulraventribute.com/
放置サイトになっていることが残念です。


義理堅い方は既に行動しています。
http://www.myspace.com/riotstar2012
アホも登場した模様。


[ネタ]
PHDの従業員の方(= KJ公式サイトの管理者)は残業中?
土曜日の夜にKJ公式サイトの模様替えのために残業する英国人?
普通に考えて(以下省略)。


Ravenの命日(10月20日)にファンを対象とした何らかのイベントを期待している方へ。
http://www.myspace.com/gundogs
序列?実弟の動向にご注目。


Ravenの命日(10月20日)は月曜日。
KJ陣営に何か動きがあるかも知れません。
http://www.killingjoke.com/
PHDの営業時間を考えれば、日本時間の夜間かも知れません。
http://www.sekaidokei.com/
去年の今頃、↑こんな便利なサイトはありませんでした。


MR関係者の発言。
「hoping to get the Mob album out finally, your final swansong... all good things to those who wait」
今週末に発表される見込みなのは例のサントラとFalse Iconsの直販予約受付の件。
Ravenの命日には何もないのかも知れません。


キリング・ジョークの2008年ワールドツアー。
バンドは世界各地で「Love Like Blood」を演奏し、故Paul Raven氏に捧げました。
ある意味で、KJ2008年日本公演は真にグレートなRaven一周忌法要。
欧米には一周忌に相当する行事はないのかも知れません。
日本人は日本式のやり方で故Paul Raven氏の命日を迎えませう。


[余談] PAULRAVENTRIBUTE.COMの真の管理人はSiNDADDY?


Paul Raven参加プロジェクト、SMARTYRのアルバムが英国Malicious Damageから発売されるみたい。
http://www.myspace.com/mrsatyr
ちなみに、SMARTYRの正式リリース第一弾は『The Clock Machine Turns You On Vol.2』に収録。
http://www.maliciousdamage.biz/clockmachine.html
関心がある方はぜひ。


キリング・ジョークのツアーが終了しました。
Ravenに関する最近の発言等は↓こちらにまとめてございます。
http://paulraven-rip.blogspot.com/2008/10/killing-joke-world-tour-2008-summary.html
もうすぐRavenの一周忌。


英国NMEの記事からRaven に関する小ネタです。
「A serious moment came when he dedicated 'Love Like Blood' to Paul Raven, the band's former bassist who passed away last October. "I'd like to take the opportunity to remember Paul Raven," he said, and the band launched into the track that created a mass sing-along.」
KJ2008米国公演初日のJazの発言。


Big Paulのお言葉
「Treponem Pal were supporting Killing Joke because they were the last band Paul Raven worked with. 」

Youthのお言葉
「the first night "love like blood "was the first encore and something very weird happened ,jaz had done a minutes silence for Raven and Geordie had unleashed a flash of feedback/lightning sent shivers up my spine....one of the best nights of my life」


KJ2008欧州公演サポートバンドのTreponem Pal。
http://www.myspace.com/treponempal
Ravenに捧げる歌、或いは演奏をロンドン公演で披露したらしい。


信じられぬ記事が掲載されております。
http://chicago.decider.com/events/event/16021/
良いお写真なだけに残念なお話。


Ravenの倅がKJのツアーに同行していたらしい。
欧州日程だけとは思いますが(以下省略)。


Jazが何かを作っているらしい。(→続報あり)
Ravenの命日前後に発表される可能性がないわけではありませんが(以下省略)。
Jazの反動行動?これは重要です。

- 解説 -
KJロンドン公演大成功(過剰放電) → 芸術家モード(充電) → KJアメリカ公演(地方巡業)


Ravenのご遺族が運営するPAULRAVENTRIBUTE.COMの件。
[ Expires on: 25-Oct-08 ]
MySpaceがあるから無問題と言えば(以下省略)。
http://www.myspace.com/paulraventributepage
→ 10.27 Expires on: 25-Oct-09


キリング・ジョークの日本公演が終了しました。
公演初日、バンドは「Love Like Blood」を演奏しました。
直前のMCでRavenに関する言及がありました。


KJの日本公演に同行する予定のReza Udhin。
http://www.myspace.com/inertia001
2008年10月27日に本業バンドでプラハ公演?
→ 消滅


キリング・ジョークの2008年ワールド・ツアー。
欧州日程のサポートはTreponem Pal。
http://www.myspace.com/treponempal
米国日程のサポートはAscension Of The Watchers。
http://www.myspace.com/aotw
いずれもRavenと深い関係があるバンドです。


Ted Parsons師匠が新しいMySpaceプロフィールを公開した模様。
http://www.myspace.com/tparsons23
プレーヤーに入っている2003年のBBC音源にご注目♪


10月4日のKJロンドン公演にゲストの噂?
KJの新作へのゲスト参加の噂はあるのだが(以下省略)。


KJ2008日本公演招聘元Creativeman Productionsのトップページのバナーの件。
http://www.creativeman.co.jp/
「故Paul Ravenの追悼来日公演が実現!!
↓こちらにも書いてあることですが、
http://www.creativeman.co.jp/2008/killing/index.html
↓こちらには(未だに)記述なし。
http://www.killingjoke.com/
Jazの発言があるので特に問題はないと思いますが(以下省略)。


Ravenの実弟が在籍するGundogsがテキサスでレコーディングするらしいのだが、
http://www.myspace.com/gundogs
何で?


Ministryの最終ツアーが終了しました。
http://www.myspace.com/ministrymusic
http://www.ministrymusic.org/
http://www.thirteenthplanet.com/
危機的状況にある企業のホームページを連想させるものがあります。
大方の予想通り、Mob Researchのリリース契約に関する情報はまだありません。
http://www.myspace.com/mobresearch69
ちなみに、RevCoの新作発売予定日は10月14日(→来年に延期)。
http://www.myspace.com/revoltingcocks


KILLING JOKEの80年代のリミックス音源集『RMXD』のCDが8月4日に英国で発売される見込み(→発売中)。
http://www.amazon.co.jp/Rmxd-Killing-Joke/dp/B001B6ZHNM/
※『RMXD』はダウンロード販売で先行発売中。
http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/2001622974


6.2 Wolverhamptonの件について調査中。
何もなかったのかも知れません。


Mob Researchの件。
MySpaceブログの最新の記事によると「今作ってます」?
ヂルチ関係者のBill Kennedyが関与していることから判断して、13th Planetとは無関係?
発売されたら買うと思いますが(以下省略)。


有料サービスを利用して追悼サイトを作るとこんな 状態になってしまいます。
上のリンク先は故人を偲ぶ目的で設置された掲示板でしたが、実際のところは(以下自粛)。
オリジナルドメインは素敵ですが、僅かな金額であっても誰かが費用を負担しなくては維持できません。
「paulraventribute.com」の管理者がどこまで考えているか、日本のRavenファンは注目しています。
ちなみに、Ravenの追悼情報ブログは一周忌まで続ける予定です。


6月2日、MinistryのWolverhampton公演の件。
コンサート会場の 告知によると、サポートバンドはSlaves To Gravity。
http://www.myspace.com/slavestogravityofficial
Download Festival出場も決まっているバンドらしい。
某iTunesバンドとはグレードが(以下省略)。


EULOGY - A Memorial concert for PAUL VINCENT RAVEN
5月27日、Treponem Palのロンドン公演の情報がKJ公式サイトに掲載されました。
http://www.killingjoke.com/


Ravenの最初のレコーディングバンド、Neon Hearts唯一のアルバム『Popular Music』が再発予定。
http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/2728552
日本盤紙ジャケット仕様限定盤、2008年6月18日発売予定。


Ravenの実弟のメッセージの件。
典型的な(以下省略)。
要するに、Ravenとは違うのですよ。


Mob Researchのアルバムの件。
Ravenの命日に発売説は以前から囁かれておりますが、
C U LaTouR終了(2008年7月)後に正式契約締結? 10月に発売?
誰かさんの妄想だと思いますが(以下省略)。


Ted師匠のお言葉
HARDLISTENING: Interviews -Ted Parsons-
http://www.e-vol.co.jp/hardlistening/interviews/tedparsons_1.html
http://www.e-vol.co.jp/hardlistening/interviews/tedparsons_2.html
Youthが現場にいた?Robのリポートによると(以下省略)
http://paulraven-rip.blogspot.com/2007/11/1031-ravens-funeral.html


Treponem Palの新譜『Weird Machine』の詳細が判明しました。
全13曲中3曲にRavenの演奏が収録されている模様。
1. Dirty Dance, 8. Human Attack, 12. Revolutionist (bonus track)
Ted Parsons参加曲は10曲、Ravenの実弟Dan Ravenがバッキングボーカルで1曲参加。
14曲目は?


5.28 Treponem Palのロンドン公演(※Ravenの実弟が在籍するGundogsと共演)
6.02 MinistryのWolverhampton公演(※Raven生誕の地での公演)

'Eulogy' For the memory of Paul Vincent Raven



4月12日に開催が予定されているRaven追悼コンサートの件。
PHD社長の体調不良により、出演者に変更があった模様。
http://www.myspace.com/octoberfile
穴を埋めるのはRezaの本業バンド、Inertia。
http://www.myspace.com/inertia001
コンサートの成功を祈りませう。


5月28日に行われるTreponem Palのロンドン公演が記事になりました。
BLABBERMOUTH.NET: TREPONEM PAL To Headline PAUL RAVEN Tribute Show In London
ちなみに、本日(4/08)現在、チケットの一般発売日は未定。


Jazの最新インタビュー記事が公開されました。
Vive Le Punk: KILLING JOKE
下記の非常に重要な発言を含みます。
「I knew he’d had heart flutters for a few years, he used to tell me about them, he couldn’t lay flat on a bed because he’d get heart palpitations, so he used to sleep sitting up.」
Raven没後、初めてのインタビュー記事かもしれません。お時間に余裕がある時にぜひ。


キリング・ジョーク日本公演のチケット発売日が決定した模様(4月26日発売開始)。
招聘元Creativemanウェブサイトには次の記述があります。
「昨年10月に他界したインダストリアル界随一の名ベーシスト、Paul Raven追悼来日公演が実現!!」
http://www.creativeman.co.jp/2008/killing/index.html
公式筋の見解は?


Treponem Palの新譜『Weird Machine』の英国発売日が変更(3/31→4/28)された模様。
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Weird-Machine-Treponem-Pal/dp/B00133FOMM/
Amazon.co.jpは英国経由で商品を調達するため、日本の消費者も影響を受けます。
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00133FOMM/
本国フランスでの売れ行きと関係があるかも知れません。


Burton C Bellの発言にご注目。
「We did 'End Of Days.' 'Die In A Crash,' I did another song, it's not on the record, I don't know what happened to it.」
TLSには積み残し、或いはお蔵入り(又は未完成)音源が存在するらしい。
Ravenの関与は不明。


5月28日に行われるTreponem Palのロンドン公演にRezaのInertiaのゲスト出演が決定した模様。
http://www.myspace.com/inertia001
InertiaのMySpaceには次の文言が記されています「Paul Raven Memorial Show」。
某バンドのメンバーは書きました「it was our idea to do the fucking thing as well!」。
今後の成り行きにご注目。


4月12日に行われる第三者主導によるRaven追悼イベントが記事になりました。
BLABBERMOUTH.NET: PAUL RAVEN Memorial Concert Planned In April
5月28日に行われるTreponem Palのロンドン公演への牽制かも知れません。


Gundogs公式MySpaceの「今後のライブ予定」にご注目。
http://www.myspace.com/gundogs
6月2日(MinistryのWolverhampton公演の日)の公演予定(TBA表示)が消えました。
もしかしたら、調整中かも知れませんが(以下省略)。


Treponem Palの新曲「Dirty Dance」がTP公式MySpaceで公開されました。
http://www.myspace.com/treponempal
「Planet Crash」に次いで2曲目の先行公開。アルバム『Weird Machine』は今月末、発売予定。


5.28 Treponem PalとGundogsの共演が決定した模様。
会場はロンドン(The Underworld)。
http://www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk/
公演に関するコメントは
「Treponem Pal / Gundogs / Headcount what do all the bands have in common?... PAUL VINCENT RAVEN R.I.P.」。
お近くにお住まいの方はぜひ。


Paul Raven最後の録音を含むTreponem Palの新譜『Weird Machine』のトラックリストがAmazonで公開された模様。
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00133FOMM/
全14曲、日本での流通は3月31日以降になる見込みです。


The Missionのイベントが終了しました。
もしかしたら、Mob Researchに動きがあるかも知れません。
たぶん、MGTがALおじさんと交渉するのでしょう。


Treponem Palの新曲「Planet Crash」が発売元レーベルのMySpaceで公開された模様。
http://www.myspace.com/listenable
Ravenの関与は不明。


Gundogsの皆さんは「Street Teamer」を募集中の模様。健全な活動です。
http://www.myspace.com/gundogs
関係ありませんが、6月2日の公演予定が気になります。
アルおじさんから接触(要請)が無かった?


才人JB擁するAscension Of The Watchersの新作にRavenが関与している模様。
詳しくはAotW公式MySpaceでご確認。
http://www.myspace.com/aotw
アルバム『Numinosum』は2月19日米国発売予定。


Ravenの遺作、Treponem Palの新作の発売日が決定した模様。
タイトルは『Weird Machine』、3月24日発売予定。(※発売元ウェブサイトに情報が掲載されました)
Ravenの最後の演奏?が収録される見込みです。
↓こちらも参考にどうぞ。
http://paulraven-rip.blogspot.com/


Treponem Palの最新情報にご注目。
http://www.myspace.com/treponempal
Ravenの(たぶん)生前最後のお写真が公開されている模様。


6.2 MinistryのWolverhampton公演決定。
http://www.myspace.com/ministrymusic
Gundogsとの共演か?


Raven追悼サイトに関する批判的な内容の書き込みを拝見しました。
Ravenは海外経験豊富なスターでしたが、追悼サイトの管理者は(MR関係者も含めて)一般人です。
相手はRavenとは違います。我々はその他の外国人に過ぎません。


4.12 Raven追悼【関連】イベントのお知らせ
会場:The Bridge House
出演:Headcount + Gundogs + Octoberphile ←これ重要
詳しくは、Gundogs公式MySpaceでご確認。
http://www.myspace.com/gundogs


Ravenのご遺族が運営する追悼サイト、
http://www.paulraventribute.com/
もうすぐ公開される模様。
ところで、英国勢と米国勢の関係は?


1.16 Raven追悼集会のリポートは?
たぶん、↓こちらで公開されるのでしょう。
http://www.paulraventribute.com/


たぶん、Raven追悼イベント開催中。
お忙しい方もRaven参加作品を聴きましょう。
http://paulraven-rip.blogspot.com/2007/10/paul-raven-discography.html


Raven追悼イベントが1月16日に開催される見込みです(正式発表あり)。
会場はRavenの故郷WolverhamptonのTHE CITY BAR。
詳しくはGundogs公式MySpaceブログでご確認。
http://www.myspace.com/gundogs
追悼集会であり、追悼コンサートではないと思われますのでご注意を。
お近くにお住まいの方は是非。


Raven追悼イベントの件。
誰が仕切っているかが注目の的。
PHD社長のツアー日程と関係あるかな?(→社長は療養中、ツアーは中止)


Gundogsとアレフが告知したRaven追悼イベントの件。
多くのファンの参加を望むのであれば、それなりの周知期間が必要でしょう。
Ravenの誕生日開催説は完全に消えたものと考えてよいでしょう。(→開催)


Mob Researchの最新情報がMySpaceブログに掲載されました。
http://www.myspace.com/mobresearch69
アルバム『Holy City Zoo』は全10曲入り?
ちなみに、自販機の件は(以下省略)。


Ravenのご遺族が運営するトリビュートサイトの件。
http://www.paulraventribute.com/
動きがあるかも知れません。


Mob Researchのデモ音源発売中。
http://void.snocap.com/s/T3-31324-L9CGP323E6-S/
一応、「Full length album 'HOLY CITY ZOO' scheduled for release early 2008」らしいのだが。


以前から噂があったMob Researchの新曲「American Antichrist」が公開されました。
Mob Research myspace: http://www.myspace.com/mobresearch69
この曲の公開を予告したのはRaven本人でした。


SiNDADDY制作によるビデオ「PAUL RAVEN TRIBUTE」が公開されました。
本家公認。


RavenのリーダープロジェクトMob Researchの新曲「Skull and Bones」公開中。
Mob Research myspace: http://www.myspace.com/mobresearch69


12月7日(英国時間の6日午後)、KJ公式サイトの入り口が通常モードに戻りました。
http://www.killingjoke.com/
→ KJ公式サイトの「LATEST NEWS」が更新されました。


Ravenが亡くなってから1ヵ月以上が経過したわけですが、情報が途絶えました。
無関係かも知れませんが、Ravenの実弟が在籍するGundogs周辺に微妙な動きあり。
Raven追悼イベントには実弟のダニエルさんが不可欠と思われます。


Ravenの故郷Wolverhamptonでの追悼イベントが(具体的に)予定されている模様。
詳細は後日、改めて発表される見込み。


非常に良い葬儀?だったそうです。
今後、Ravenの遺骨は故郷の英国Wolverhamptonを経由して米国Portlandで納骨される見込みです。
断片情報を拾い集めて約10日、なんとなく実感が湧いてきたような気がします。
今夜も「Time To Say Goodbye」をリピート再生。


明日10月31日(水)、現地時間の午後3時からRavenの火葬が行われる予定です。
日本時間の午後11時(時差8時間)になりましたら、お手元のRaven参加作品を聴きましょう。
深夜ですので、近隣の迷惑にならない程度の音量でお願い申し上げます。
Raven参加作品リストは こちら

JALの世界時計が便利です(ジュネーブをクリック):http://www.jal.co.jp/worldclock/


KJ公式サイトに葬儀関係情報が掲載されるか?
事務所の人間から直接聞ければよいのでしょうが、事務所の人間は一般人を相手にしているのか?
→掲載されました。だがしかし、時間が書いてありません。お花の配達とか大丈夫でしょうか?


葬儀会場(Funeral Home)が判明しました。情報提供者はTed Parsons師匠。
葬儀会場は(たぶん)こちら:http://www.pf-anneciennes-golliet.com/


Ravenの火葬は来週31日(水)午後3時から、 アヌシー(フランス)で行われる見込み。
既に関係者は現地に向かっているのかも知れません。
この情報を提供してくれたのはALおじさんの会社の方。
お留守番の誰かさんに感謝。


Ravenのご遺族による公式 追悼ページが開設された模様(↑上のバナーからどうぞ)。
現地ジュネーブにいるのは弟のダニエルさん、追悼ページを運営しているのは義理の妹さん?
とりあえず、任務完了。


KJ陣営に関して、ちょっと微妙な憶測があります。
このネタの根拠は次の2点。
・KJ公式声明の書き直し
・メールアドレスを公開して「丸投げ」?PHDは関与しない方針?
2種類の公式声明については下記の「Official Word」を参照願います。Candlelight Recordsに掲載されているのはVer.1。
メールアドレスの公開については、例の『Gems of Power』問題が再燃する可能性を予感させるものがあります。
ちなみに、プレス向けの対応はALおじさんの会社、13th Planetが担っている模様。こちらは期待できます。

KJ公式サイトに掲載されている連絡先は「業界人向け」と思われますので要注意。

もうひとつ。KJ公式サイトの画像の件。
入り口に掲示されている画像のURLは、http://www.thirteenthplanet.com/raven/photo.jpg
「LATEST NEWS」に掲載されている画像のURLは、http://www.anirrationaldomain.net/images/raven/raven02.jpg
日本人的にはちょっと信じ難い状況ですが、英国人は普通に盗みます。例えば、こことか。
拾い物画像で無許可バナーを作成する私が言うのもアレですが、KJ公式サイトの管理者は(以下省略)。


【余談】
このページを更新していた時、隣の和室に誰か入って来ました。廊下を歩く足音も聞こえました。気配から察するに、かなり大きな人。しかし、誰もいない。気 のせいでした。



from Gundogs (Birmingham/Wolverhampton) myspace blog:

A THANK YOU - Tuesday, November 13, 2007

hello

we'd just like to express our heartfelt thanks for all the mesages of support and condolences sent to us over the passing of our bro Paul Raven.

We have passed all messages onto the Raven family.
The whole family are deeply touched and thank you all

The news of Paul's passing has deeply effected a hell of a lot of people around the world.

Paul's funeral took place in Annecy in Southern France on Halloween (appropiate)
however there will be another "gathering" for friends, comrades & family in Paul's hometown of  Wolverhampton in the UK
We will send all details as soon as we know them

much love you all
we will not forget!

Dan, Bird,  Maria, Chris, Jase & the Raven Family

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx



from Ted Parsons myspace:

For those who may not be able to make it & wish to send flowers/messages of condolence the funeral home address in france is as follows: Georges Golliet s.a.s, 3 avenue de parmelan, 74000, annecy, france tel 0033 45 052 9104
Pompes Fun?bres Ann?ciennes Georges Golliet, inhumation, cr?mation, fun?rarium
URL: http://www.pf-anneciennes-golliet.com/

Agence Annecy
3 avenue du Parmelan - 74000 Annecy
T?l. : 04 50 52 91 04
also KILLING JOKE website / KILLING JOKE myspace *10.29



from KILLING JOKE (fan page) myspace:

Raven Family Update 2

On October 31st, 2007 at 3pm in the South Eastern French city of Annecy, which lies approximately 30 kms from Geneva Airport, there will be a service in the memory of the now truly larger than life, Mister Paul Vincent Raven. The fact that this service falls on the same day as Halloween, while appropriate, is simply a coincidence. No costume will be required.

The family understands that the location of this first service (there will be others) will, for many of you, be prohibitive but would like to assure those loved ones and friends that are able to attend that they are very welcome.

We intend to organise a wake at L'Usine ( the factory) in Geneva on the evening of the 31st. This is the club where Paul enjoyed his last night on earth.

For those of you who have queries, please contact me at ravengundogs@yahoo.com or Mel at macfarlane20@hotmail.com. Further information will become clear in the next couple of days and you will be contacted via email as things progress.

Those of us who have been with Paul this week will be taking time over the weekend to remember him and to help our families to organise their travel arrangements, so please make plans to join us between Monday and Wednesday, where possible. We hope you understand.

Thanks again for your invaluable support.


Feel free to circulate this email, and the details it contains to anybody you feel will need it.

Daniel Jon Raven



from Ted Parsons myspace:

NEWS ABOUT A PAUL RAVEN SERVICE FROM HIS BROTHER DAN!

On October 31st, 2007 at 3pm in the South Eastern French city of Annecy, which lies approximately 30 kms from Geneva Airport, there will be a service in the memory of the now truly larger than life, Mister Paul Vincent Raven. The fact that this service falls on the same day as Halloween, while appropriate, is simply a coincidence. No costume will be required. The family understands that the location of this first service (there will be others) will, for many of you, be prohibitive but would like to assure those loved ones and friends that are able to attend that they are very welcome. We intend to organise a wake at L'Usine ( the factory) in Geneva on the evening of the 31st. This is the club where Paul enjoyed his last night on earth.

For those of you who have queries, please contact me at ravengundogs@yahoo.com or Mel at macfarlane20@hotmail.com. Further information will become clear in the next couple of days and you will be contacted via email as things progress. Those of us who have been with Paul this week will be taking time over the weekend to remember him and to help our families to organise their travel arrangements, so please make plans to join us between Monday and Wednesday, where possible. We hope you understand. Thanks again for your invaluable support.



from Revolting Cocks myspace bulletin:

From the Raven Family, via Dan Raven, Paul's Brother:

On October 31st, 2007 at 3pm in the South Eastern French city of Annecy, which lies approximately 30 kms from Geneva Airport, there will be a service in the memory of the now truly larger than life, Mister Paul Vincent Raven. The fact that this service falls on the same day as Halloween, while appropriate, is simply a coincidence. No costume will be required.

The family understands that the location of this first service (there will be others) will, for many of you, be prohibitive but would like to assure those loved ones and friends that are able to attend that they are very welcome.

We intend to organise a wake at L'Usine ( the factory) in Geneva on the evening of the 31st. This is the club where Paul enjoyed his last night on earth.


Revolting Cocks myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/revoltingcocks



from Gundogs (Birmingham/Wolverhampton) myspace:

Official Statement on Behalf of the Raven Family

The expression 'one of a kind' has lost its value but my beautiful brother, Paul Vincent Raven, redefined it.  He was a one man army, as intelligent, funny, loving and singularly angry a man as I have ever known.  His life was truly his own, from its beginning to this awful, tragic end.  He was a born saint and an unbelievable asshole.  This family's heart is bleeding and it will never stop.  To know that we will never hear his voice and see his face again is a wound that nothing will heal.  We would like to thank Paul's friends and comrades for their invaluable support at this impossible time.

Daniel Jon Raven


Gundogs (Birmingham/Wolverhampton) myspace
http://www.myspace.com/gundogs



KILLING JOKE - Official Word (2)

R.I.P Paul Raven - 1961 - 2007

Our beloved Paul Raven died unexpectedly in Geneva in the early hours of Saturday October 20th 2007. Paul went to bed and did not wake up.

All of Paul’s family and extended family are in a state of deep sadness and shock at Paul’s unexpected passing. Paul has been sadly taken from us early in his life and his passing will leave behind a void that only Paul’s amazing and unique character could fill. Paul was full of life and anyone that knew him well enough loved him deeply and admired him greatly.

Paul brought something special with him wherever he went and we will all miss him greatly. Rest in peace.

Jaz Coleman - Geordie Walker, front man and Guitarist of Killing Joke :

''We are all deeply stricken with grief at the unannounced departure of possibly the funniest man on planet Earth and a brother to us all. Paul Vincent Raven unimaginable sadness is felt by all''

Dan Raven Paul's Brother :

''We are in deep shock and we miss him a great deal. We love him''

If you wish to leave a message of respect and condolence, please do so at the Killing Joke MySpace

A funeral will be held in the next couple of weeks for further information on where to send floral tributes etc go to www.killingjoke.com and www.myspace.com/killingjokeofficial

You will be missed by us all gooner, thank you for the time you spent with us - Matt Luxon
 
Please Contact Matt Luxon on matt_luxon@hotmail.com for further information and confirmations.



KILLING JOKE - Official Word (1)

Monday, October 22, 2007

RIP Paul Raven

Paul Raven: Bass player with Killing Joke, Ministry, Prong Dies in Geneva Aged 46 (Jan 16th 1961)

Paul Raven Bass player with Killing Joke has died unexpectedly in Geneva in the early hours of Saturday October 20th 2007.

Paul had been recording with Ted Parsons and Marco Neves in Geneva for the band Treponem pal. After a days recording Paul retired to bed and did not wake up.

Although Killing Joke was his life passion playing on hits such as Love Like Blood and Kings and Queens, Paul was also a prolific musician in other areas. At various times in his life he played and wrote with Ministry, Godflesh, Prong, Pigface, Murder Inc, Amen and many others. Killing Joke have been covered by everyone from Metallica, Foo Fighters, Fear factory, Helmet to Nouvelle Vague and LCD Soundsystem. Paul a native of Wolverhampton started his musical journey with local punk legends The Neon Hearts and then Kitsch which he formed with Tyla later of Dogs D'Amour.

Jaz Coleman - Geordie Walker, front man and Guitarist of Killing Joke said earlier today:

''We are all deeply stricken with grief at the unannounced departure of possibly the funniest man on planet Earth and a brother to us all. Paul Vincent Raven unimaginable sadness is felt by all''

Dan Raven Paul's Brother added:

''We are in deep shock and we miss him a great deal. We love him''

A funeral will be held in the next couple of weeks for further information on where to send floral tributes etc go to www.killingjoke.com and www.myspace.com/killingjokeofficial

Please Contact Matt Luxon on matt_luxon@hotmail.com for further information and confirmations.

http://www.killingjoke.com/
http://www.myspace.com/killingjokeofficial



日本語記事

bounce.com: KILLING JOKEやMINISTRYの元メンバーとして知られるベーシスト、PAUL RAVENが死去
素早い対応に感謝。

ANAPエンタテインメントニュース: 元ベーシストがスイスで急死 Killing Joke

Ravenは2000年に発表された「Our Last Goodbye」(『Free The West Memphis 3』収録)に参加しています。
ASIN: B00004Y9VA



英語記事

Wikipedia - Paul Raven (Died 2007 10 20): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Raven

13th Planet - Great Tribute Page by Uncle AL The Great
http://www.thirteenthplanet.com/raven/

MOB RESEARCH: Statement on behalf of the Raven family
http://www.myspace.com/mobresearch69

Guardian Unlimited Music: Obituaries: Paul Raven
Independent Online Edition: Obituaries - Paul Raven
Lasting Tribute: Tribute to Paul Raven

About.com: Punk Music: Interview: Paul Raven Of Ministry - Raven's Last Interview ?
About.com: Punk Music: RIP - Paul Raven (January 16, 1961 ? October 20, 2007)

The Lair of Lady Monster: Paul Raven, R.I.P. (Podcast)


BLABBERMOUTH.NET:
Oct. 21, 2007: MINISTRY/KILLING JOKE Bassist PAUL RAVEN Dead At 46
Oct. 21, 2007: Drummer TED PARSONS Comments On PAUL RAVEN's Passing
Oct. 21, 2007: MINISTRY Mainman On PAUL RAVEN's Passing: 'I Am In Total Shock'
Oct. 21, 2007: SOCIETY 1 Frontman Comments On PAUL RAVEN's Passing
Oct. 22, 2007: PAUL RAVEN's Brother: 'This Family's Heart Is Bleeding And It Will Never Stop'
Oct. 23, 2007: PRO TONE PEDALS Comments On PAUL RAVEN's Passing
Oct. 30, 2007: PAUL RAVEN's Funeral Services Scheduled For Tomorrow
Oct. 30, 2007: AMEN Frontman Dedicates UK Tour To Fallen Bass Legend PAUL RAVEN

BBC News: Killing Joke bassist Raven dies

Billboard: Killing Joke/Ministry Bassist Paul Raven Dies
Rolling Stone: Ministry Bassist Paul Raven Found Dead

Headbangers Blog: Ministry Bassist Paul Raven Dies of Heart Attack
MTV News: Ministry/ Killing Joke Bassist Paul Raven Dead At 46
VH1.com : Ministry/ Killing Joke Bassist Paul Raven Dead At 46

Yahoo! News: Ministry bassist Paul Raven dies of heart attack in Geneva

Schecter Guitar Research: PAUL RAVEN, Rest in Peace
Pro Tone Pedals: Paul Raven - R.I.P. 1961 - 2007 Saturday, October 20, 2007

Bass Player: Ministry Bassist Paul Raven Dies of Heart Attack in Geneva
Gearwire: Bassist Paul Raven Of Killing Joke, Ministry, And Prong Dies
Ultimate-Guitar.Com: Ministry Bassist Dies

CMJ News Story: Bassist Paul Raven Dead At 46
NME.COM: Bassist dies during Swiss recording sessions
Metal Hammer: Paul Raven found dead
Kerrang!: Paul Raven tributes
Kerrang!: Paul Raven RIP
TotalRock.com: Paul Raven Dies
Brainwashed: In Memoriam Paul Raven
Pitchfork: Killing Joke/Ministry Bassist Paul Raven R.I.P.
Spin: Ministry Bassist Paul Raven R.I.P.
Filter-Mag: Ministry/Killing Joke Bassist Dead
Drowned in Sound: RIP: Killing Joke's Paul Raven
thedwarf.com.au: RIP Paul Vincent Raven of Killing Joke fame
Classic Rock: Paul Raven, Paul Fox RIP

Guardian Unlimited Music: Killing Joke bassist dies
Telegraph.co.uk: Paul Raven
The Canadian Press: Ministry bassist Paul Raven dies of heart attack in Geneva
Calgary Herald: Daily Dish - Killing Joke Bassist Dies
Mansfield News Journal: RIP Paul Raven. We are going to miss you.

Local Cut (Portland's Music Journal): Ministry Bassist/Portlander Paul Raven, R.I.P.
Express & Star: City-born rock star Raven dies

Undercover.com.au: Ministry/Killing Joke Bass Player Found Dead
Reverb: R.I.P. Paul Raven (Seattle Weekly)
Entertainment Magazine: Ministry Bassist Paul Raven Dies of Heart Attack in Geneva
Miami New Times: Ministry/Killing Joke Bassist Paul Raven Found Dead
Undercover.com.au: Ministry's Al Jourgensen Issues Statement About The Death of Paul Raven
Side-Line Music Magazine: Ministry bassist Paul Raven found dead
Aversion.com: Ministry, Killing Joke Bassist Dies
PR-inside.com: KILLING JOKE BASSIST RAVEN DIES
Digital Spy: Killing Joke's Paul Raven dies
ContactMusic.com: KILLING JOKE BASSIST RAVEN DIES
FMQB: Ministry / Killing Joke
ChartAttack: Killing Joke/Ministry Bassist Paul Raven Dies Of Heart Attack
ContactMusic.com: Heart Attack Claims Rocker Raven
LiveDaily News Blog: Ministry Bassist Dies Of Heart Attack
The Post Chronicle: Heart Attack Claims Rocker Paul Raven
X101.5: Heart Attack Claims Rocker Paul Raven
STAR 101.9: Heart Attack Claims Rocker Paul Raven
STAR 98.7 FM: Heart Attack Claims Rocker Paul Raven
100.3 The Edge: Heart Attack Claims Rocker Paul Raven
411mania.com: Columns - Ministry bassist Paul Raven dies of a heart attack, age 47
brooklynvegan: Paul Raven, RIP (Killing Joke, Prong, Ministry)
Mab-X-Music.com: Ministry Bassist Paul Raven Dies
Guitar Files: Ministry bassist Paul Raven dies of heart attack
Newsvine: Killing Joke/Ministry Bassist Paul Raven Dies
MuchMusic.com: Ministry Bassist Dies at 46
Macleans.ca: Ministry bassist Paul Raven dies of heart attack in Geneva
Paste Magazine: Paul Raven, bassist for Ministry, Killing Joke, dead at 46
411mania.com: Notes from a Padded Cell 10.29.07: The Halloween Mix Edition
ENCORE: Ministry Bassist Paul Raven Dies of Heart Attack in Geneva
scenepointblank: Ministry / Killing Joke Bassist Paul Raven Dies At 46
CentralStation.com.au: Paul Raven Dead At 46
Bravewords.com: PAUL RAVEN On Performing With MINISTRY - "It's The Most Fun I've Had On Stage Ever"
PunkTV.ca: Ministry Bassist Paul Raven Dies of Heart Attack in Geneva
POPnews: Paul Raven, R.I.P.
HARP Magazine: Ministry/Killing Joke’s Paul Raven: R.I.P. 1961-2007
Exclaim News: R.I.P. Killing Joke Bassist Paul Raven
OOR.nl: TOPBASSIST PAUL RAVEN OVERLEDEN
LD50: Paul Raven 1961-2007

MetaFilter: RIP: Killing Joke's Paul Raven
Digg: MINISTRY/KILLING JOKE Bassist PAUL RAVEN Dead At 46


About.com: Ministry Bassist Paul Raven Dies
http://heavymetal.about.com/b/a/258197.htm

Chain D.L.K.: Killing Joke - In memory of Paul Raven
http://www.chaindlk.com/community/index.php?topic=2210.0



Forums:

[Killing Joke] The Gathering: http://four.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/gathering
[Killing Joke] New Pandemonium: http://newpandemonium.hosted-forum.com/
[Killing Joke] MySpace Group: http://groups.myspace.com/httpgroupsmyspacecomKillingJoke
[Killing Joke] LiveJournal: http://community.livejournal.com/killing_joke/
[Killing Joke] tribe.net: http://killingjoke.tribe.net/
[Ministry] The Piss Army Forum: http://www.pissarmy.com/

[Ministry] The Piss Army Forum: Raven Tribute Page
[Ministry] The Piss Army Forum: R.I.P. PAUL RAVEN
[Jesu/JKB] Avalanchers Discussion Board: RIP Paul Raven
[Skinny Puppy] skinnypuppy.xooit.com: Paul Raven RIP

MOJO Message Boards: Paul Fox - The Ruts / Paul Raven - Killing Joke & Ministry R.I.P



from Treponem Pal myspace:
A tragedy !

Saturday, October 20, 2007 - Treponem Pal is saddened to announce the devastating news of the sudden and unexpected death of Ministry's bassist, Paul Raven. Raven was working with us on our new collaboration with Ted Parsons (ex-Swans/ex-Prong/ex-Killing Joke/Jesu) in Studio des Forces Motrices in Geneva. Initial reports indicate Raven's passing was the result of a heart attack.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Raven's family and friends around the world.

His love of life, artistic creations and joyful laughter touched and moved all of us deeply. The loss of this extraordinary artist, unique individual and loyal friend will be felt by many. The impact of his talents will be remembered forever but his contribution to the lives of everyone who knew him is his greatest legacy.


Marco Neves - Remembrance "In our heart forever" !

I met this guy 15 years ago ! The feeling from the very beginning was a very strong connection ! A true human very optimistic and living the life at 1000 %. Our vision of music and our taste so opened in different ways, to a lot of different sounds and colors, which is so important to create something original to bring us out of the same classic "routine". He was a true rebel, a real "rude boy"... coming up on stage with such an infectious energy to offer !!! He was using Music as a weapon !!! And the most important was the way he loved to share everything with his friends and all people in general !!!
A VERY UNIQUE HUMAN BEING ! AN ORIGINAL FREEDOM FIGHTER !!!
PAUL YOU'LL BE FOREVER TATTOOED IN OUR HEARTS ! REST IN PEACE.

Marco Neves.


Treponem Pal myspace
http://www.myspace.com/treponempal



from Ted Parsons myspace:
It deeply saddens me to tell you that legendary bass player and friend Paul Raven died yesterday morning of a heart failure in Geneva Switzerland at around 6am . Paul and myself were invited to play on the new Treponem Pal album in Geneva for a week.After a long day of recording the band went out for drinks to celebrate Paul..s arrival and reminisce .We then went back to the house we were staying and I went to bed the other guys stayed up . I found Raven a sleep in a chair the next morning in the living room.I thought nothing of it as Raven would sleep like this on the tour bus in the front lounge all the time.Then I looked closer at him and he looked very grey .I checked his pulse and there was none.I yelled for the other guys in the band .We immediately did some CPR and called for an ambulance .Medics arrived quickly but after an hour of trying to get his heart beat back they could not save him. They said he died in his sleep probably around 6 a.m. it was then 9:30 a.m. Marco and myself have been contacting his family all day yesterday.I..m assuming a funeral service will be held in Wolverhampton U.K. where his family live and his birth place. We made a lot of great music together. Words cant describe how I feel right now I..m devastated.He will be missed by many.He was the king of the one liners. Please send Raven and his family love and light. Ted

PAUL RAVEN 1961-2007 LOVE AND LIGHT MY BROTHER

Ted Parsons myspace
http://www.myspace.com/tedparsons

also Lee Popa myspace
http://www.myspace.com/popasound



Mr. Mike Coles wrote:
20.10.07
R.I.P PAUL RAVEN
paul died yesterday in his sleep and we'll miss him deeply

paul - remember driving back from that headcount session, all singing along at full blast to rockin' all over the world, creased up with laughter?
i'll treasure that forever
god bless mate,
colesy
xxx

Malicious Damage
http://www.maliciousdamage.biz/



MTV News: Ministry/ Killing Joke Bassist Paul Raven Dead At 46
Oct 21 2007 1:54 PM EDT
Ministry/ Killing Joke Bassist Paul Raven Dead At 46
Musician, who also performed with Prong, apparently succumbs to heart attack in Geneva, Switzerland.
By Chris Harris

The body of Paul Raven ? who played bass for seminal post-punk/ industrial outfit Killing Joke before later working with Ministry, Prong and Godflesh ? was discovered Saturday in a home in Geneva, Switzerland, according to Ministry's publicist. Early indications are that Raven, 46, died of a heart attack.

Raven was in Geneva working with French industrial band Treponem Pal, who are reuniting for a new album with singer Marco Neves, Prong/Jesu drummer Ted Parsons and members of the Young Gods.

Raven's body was apparently discovered by Parsons, according to a post on the drummer's MySpace page. He said he went out drinking with Raven and the rest of the collaborators the night before Raven's body was found.

"I found Raven asleep in a chair the next morning in [a] living room," he explained. "I thought nothing of it, as Raven would sleep like this on the tour bus in the front lounge all the time. Then I looked closer at him, and he looked very gray. I checked his pulse and there was none. I yelled for the other guys in the band. We immediately did some CPR and called for an ambulance. Medics arrived quickly, but after an hour of trying to get his heartbeat back, they could not save him. They said he died in his sleep, probably around 6 a.m. It was then 9:30 a.m. Words can't describe how I feel right now. I'm devastated. He will be missed by many."

Parsons added the news of Raven's death "deeply saddens" him and that they were to be in Geneva for a week working on the Treponem Pal record.

Ministry's Al Jourgensen expressed shock at Raven's passing. "The world of music is a sadder, emptier place," he wrote in a statement. "Not only was Raven an extraordinary talent, but one of my closest, dearest friends. Our condolences and prayers go to his immediate family. He will be truly missed by artists, musicians and his fans the world over."

Raven made a name for himself with his work with Killing Joke, which he joined in 1982, replacing original bassist Youth. He recorded and toured with the band as it achieved some commercial success, lending his talents to 1983's Fire Dances, 1985's Night Time and 1986's Brighter Than a Thousand Suns. He left the band during the recording of 1988's Outside the Gate but later rejoined the fold for 1990's Extremities, Dirt & Various Repressed Emotions.

When Killing Joke called it quits in 1991, Raven and his bandmates ? save frontman Jaz Coleman ? went on to form Murder, Inc., adding singer Chris Connelly to the mix. Raven also participated in Pigface, a project conceived by Murder Inc./ Killing Joke/ Public Image Ltd. drummer Martin Atkins, and later joined Prong for 1994's Cleansing and 1996's Rude Awakening.

He then rejoined Killing Joke for the band's 2003 eponymous effort and its 2006 follow-up, Hosannas From the Basements of Hell. Raven began working with Jourgensen and Ministry in 2005, eventually appearing on 2006's Rio Grande Blood and this year's The Last Sucker. Raven's most recent work was with Mob Research, a band featuring members of Warrior Soul and the Mission UK. Its debut LP is expected to hit stores next year.

MTV News



13th Planet dedicates: Paul Raven - Tribute Page
Saturday, October 20, 2007 - The 13th Planet family is saddened to confirm the devastating news of the sudden and unexpected death of Ministry's bassist, Paul Raven. Raven was working with French recording artists Treponem Pal on their new collaboration with Ted Parsons (ex-Prong/ex-Killing Joke/Jesu) and members of The Young Gods in a small village on the French/Swiss border. Initial reports indicate Raven's passing was the result of a heart attack.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Raven's family and friends around the world. His love of life, artistic creations and joyful laughter touched and moved all of us deeply. The loss of this extraordinary artist, unique individual and loyal friend will be felt by many. The impact of his talents will be remembered forever but his contribution to the lives of everyone who knew him is his greatest legacy.

13th Planet has dedicated a page to the life and art of Paul Vincent Raven here.

13th Planet Records
http://www.myspace.com/13thplanetrecords



Jaz Coleman and Geordie Walker joint statement

''We are all deeply stricken with grief at the unannounced departure of possibly the funniest man on planet Earth and a brother to us all, Paul Vincent Raven. Unimaginable sadness is felt by all''

BLABBERMOUTH.NET



MINISTRY Mainman On PAUL RAVEN's Passing: 'I Am In Total Shock' - Oct. 21, 2007
MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen and members of KILLING JOKE have commented on the passing of bassist Paul Raven, who was found dead yesterday (Saturday, October 20) in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border.

Stated Jourgensen: "I am in total shock. The world of music is a sadder, emptier place. Not only was Raven an extraordinary talent, but one of my closest dearest friends. Our condolences and prayers go to his immediate family. He will be truly missed by artists, musicians and his fans the world over.

"The one consolation is knowing Raven's already hooked up with the right people and started a new project in the After Life.

"God's speed, Raven. Rest in peace, you fucking pirate."

BLABBERMOUTH.NET



Drummer TED PARSONS Comments On PAUL RAVEN's Passing - Oct. 21, 2007
Drummer Ted Parsons (PRONG, SWANS, GODFLESH, JESU) ? who has spent the past few days in a Swiss studio collaborating with French recording artists TREPONEM PAL on their new release ? has released the following statement regarding legendary bassist Paul Raven's (MINISTRY, KILLING JOKE) passing:

"It deeply saddens me to tell you that legendary bass player and friend Paul Raven died yesterday morning of a heart failure in Geneva, Switzerland at around 6:00 a.m.

"Paul and myself were invited to play on the new TREPONEM PAL album in Geneva for a week. After a long day of recording, the band went out for drinks to celebrate Paul's arrival and reminisce. We then went back to the house we were staying and I went to bed the other guys stayed up.

"I found Raven asleep in a chair the next morning in the living room. I thought nothing of it as Raven would sleep like this on the tour bus in the front lounge all the time. Then I looked closer at him and he looked very gray. I checked his pulse and there was none. I yelled for the other guys in the band. We immediately did some CPR and called for an ambulance. Medics arrived quickly but after an hour of trying to get his heart beat back they could not save him. They said he died in his sleep probably around 6 a.m. It was then 9:30 a.m.

"Marco and myself have been contacting his family all day yesterday. I'm assuming a funeral service will be held in Wolverhampton, UK where his family live and his birthplace.

"We made a lot of great music together.

"Words can't describe how I feel right now. I'm devastated.

"He will be missed by many.

"He was the king of the one-liners.

"Please send Raven and his family love and light."

BLABBERMOUTH.NET



Ministry/Killing Joke Bass Player Found Dead
by Paul Cashmere - October 21 2007
Paul Raven, a former bass player for Ministry and Killing Joke, has been found dead, the victim of an apparent heart attack.

Raven had recently arrived in Europe to record his friends Treponem Pal.

Doctors are yet to release an official cause of death for the 46 year old bassist.

Raven joined Killing Joke in mid 1982 and remained in the band through their heyday until they broke up in 1991.

Next stop for Raven was metal band Prong. He performed on their albums 'Cleansing' and 'Rude Awakening'.

In 2003, he returned to Killing Joke for their reunion album and in 2005, moved onto Ministry. He features on the Ministry album 'Rio Grande Blood', as well as the final Ministry album 'The Last Sucker'.

Treponem Pal is a French industrial metal band. Raven was to be the featured bass player for their new album.

Undercover.com.au



MINISTRY/KILLING JOKE Bassist PAUL RAVEN Dead At 46 - Oct. 21, 2007
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.

BLABBERMOUTH.NET



Mob Research myspaceからKILLING JOKE myspaceへの投稿
PAUL RAVEN R.I.P

Mob Research founder and bassist Paul Raven passed away today Saturday 20th october, apparently from a heart attack. The cause of the attack is currenly unknown. He had just arrived in Europe to commence recording with his friends Treponem Pal.

Raven was the charismatic bass player for Killing Joke for many years, also Prong and most recently Ministry and Mob Research. He was a great friend to many and a legendary bass player. We shall all miss Paul incredibly. When we have more information on his untimely passing and cause of death we will let you know. We are still in a state of shock. We understand the funeral services will be held in England. Any messages of condolence are welcomed.

We love and miss you man...

Mark, Legion, Kory (Mob Research)



Mob Research myspace



Reza Udhin (Killing Joke, Inertia) myspace blog post:
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Raven RIP

Today I found out that my good friend Paul Raven passed away early this morning.

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.

Reza



10月20日のRavenの所在については、Ted ParsonsのMySpace Blogを参照。
Recording in Geneve with Treponem Pal on Oct. 16th-23rd.
Ted Parsons
http://www.myspace.com/tedparsons

フランスのバンド、Treponem Palのレコーディングに合流する為、渡欧していたものと思われます。

Treponem Pal
http://www.myspace.com/treponempal



RavenのMySpaceプロフィールはこちら。

Riotstar (Paul Raven)
http://www.myspace.com/riotstar2012

Ravenの最新プロジェクトはこちら。

Mob Research
http://www.myspace.com/mobresearch69

Mob Researchのレコーディング自体は既に完了したものと考えられています。
また、Mob Researchは11月から12月にかけて、欧州ツアーを予定していました。



関連リンク

Killing Joke
http://www.myspace.com/killingjokeofficial

Ministry
http://www.myspace.com/ministrymusic

Prong
http://www.myspace.com/prong


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http://paulraven-rip.blogspot.com/
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