The best Raven albums

16 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.

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Rock Until You Drop

  1. 1
    Nothing Exceeds Like Excess

    Nothing Exceeds Like Excess

    1988

    A frenetic blend of speed metal and British heavy metal, dripping with irreverence and sharp guitar riffs.

  2. 2
    Everything Louder

    Everything Louder

    1997

    A relentless barrage of speed metal riffs entwined with anthemic choruses and raw, energetic vocals defining a bold return.

  3. 3
    Wiped Out

    Wiped Out

    1982

    Lightning-fast riffs and frenetic drumming propel an exuberant expression of speed metal's relentless energy.

  4. 4
    The Pack Is Back

    The Pack Is Back

    1986

    A high-octane blend of speed metal and punk-infused rock, bursting with anthemic choruses and relentless energy.

  5. 5
    Live at the Inferno

    Live at the Inferno

    A blistering live document capturing the raw energy of British speed metal in the early 80s with relentless riffs and electrifying vocals.

  6. 6
    Destroy All Monsters/Live in Japan

    Destroy All Monsters/Live in Japan

    1995

    A raw and energetic live performance, blending speed metal intensity with a vibrant crowd atmosphere that captures Raven's dynamic stage presence.

  7. 7
    Walk Through Fire

    Walk Through Fire

    2009

    Energized riffs collide with relentless rhythms, embodying the ferocity and spirit of the new wave of British heavy metal.

  8. 8
    Life's a Bitch

    Life's a Bitch

    1987

    A relentless barrage of speed metal riffs fused with anthemic choruses, embodying the raw energy of the late '80s metal scene.

  9. 9
    Rock Until You Drop

    Rock Until You Drop

    1981

    A frenetic blend of speed metal and heavy riffs that embodies the raw energy of early 80s British rock.

  10. 10
    Architect of Fear

    Architect of Fear

    1991

    A thunderous blend of speed metal riffs and haunting melodies that shape a dystopian narrative across its tracks.

  11. 11
    Glow

    Glow

    1994

    A high-octane blend of speed metal riffs and melodic new wave influences, marked by Raven's signature energy and lyrical intensity.

  12. 12
    Stay Hard

    Stay Hard

    1985

    A relentless blend of speed metal riffs and anthemic choruses that captures the raw energy of mid-80s heavy metal.

  13. 13
    Mad

    Mad

    1985

  14. 14
    All for One

    All for One

    1983

  15. 15
    ExtermiNation

    ExtermiNation

    2015

  16. 16
    One for All

    One for All

    2000