“They said, ‘We need a good singer.’ We said, ‘What’s the matter with James Hetfield?’” NWOBHM survivors Raven on giving insecure Metallica their first national tour, and pioneering the 8-string bass and bass trem

Raven.

Fronted by Newcastle-born brothers John and Mark Gallagher, Raven were pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, combining elements of speed, thrash, and traditional heavy music into a sound referred to as athletic metal.

“Certain bands really stand out, like Like Motörhead and Judas Priest, who have a signature sound,” bassist Mark says. “We have that.”