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'''RavenEye''' are an [[England|English]] [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Milton Keynes]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ItsRavenEye|title=RavenEye|work=Facebook|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref> The band consist of [[blues]] guitarist [[Oli Brown]] on vocals, bassist Aaron Spiers and drummer Adam Breeze. Their sound is reminiscent of and rooted in modern [[garage rock]] and [[blues rock]].
'''RavenEye''' are an [[England|English]] [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Milton Keynes]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ItsRavenEye|title=RavenEye|work=Facebook|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref> The band consist of [[blues]] guitarist [[Oli Brown]] on vocals, bassist Aaron Spiers and drummer Adam Breeze. Their sound is reminiscent of and rooted in modern [[garage rock]] and [[blues rock]].


==Background==
==Background==
[[Blues]] guitarist [[Oli Brown]] formed RavenEye in [[Milton Keynes]] in 2014 along with [[Australia|Australian]] bassist Aaron Spiers and drummer Kev Hickman. Shortly after the formation, the band toured Europe supporting guitarist [[Joe Satriani]] on a two month tour during the summer of 2014. Festivals in Spain and a UK tour ended the busy opening year for the trio.<ref name="Raven1">{{cite web |url=http://raveneyeofficial.com/raveneyesdebutukshow/ |title=Joe Satriani Support | accessdate=26 February 2014}}</ref>
[[Blues]] guitarist [[Oli Brown]] formed RavenEye in [[Milton Keynes]] in 2014 along with [[Australia]]n bassist Aaron Spiers and drummer Kev Hickman. Shortly after the formation, the band toured Europe supporting guitarist [[Joe Satriani]] on a two month tour during the summer of 2014. Festivals in Spain and a UK tour ended the busy opening year for the trio.<ref name="Raven1">{{cite web |url=http://raveneyeofficial.com/raveneyesdebutukshow/ |title=Joe Satriani Support | accessdate=26 February 2014}}</ref>


In January 2015 the band's first single, ''Breaking Out'' received over 100,000 plays on Soundcloud in less than a month and was one of [[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock's]] ''Tracks of the week'' featured on their website.<ref name ="Raven3">{{cite web|url=http://classicrock.teamrock.com/features/2015-01-30/classic-rock-s-tracks-of-the-week-12|title=Classic Rock|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref>
In January 2015 the band's first single, ''Breaking Out'' received over 100,000 plays on Soundcloud in less than a month and was one of [[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock's]] ''Tracks of the week'' featured on their website.<ref name ="Raven3">{{cite web|url=http://classicrock.teamrock.com/features/2015-01-30/classic-rock-s-tracks-of-the-week-12|title=Classic Rock|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref>


In April 2015, the band supported [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[rock music|rock]] band [[Blues Pills]] in the UK.<ref name ="Raven2">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/BluesPills/photos/a.430212456996102.118752.329753893708626/1041168022567206/?type=1&fref=nf|title=Blues Pills|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref> This was followed by a two week co-headline tour with Spanish band Last Fair Deal through Spain.<ref name ="Raven4">{{cite web|url=http://raveneyeofficial.com/raveneye-tour-spain-in-april/|title=REO News|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref> Through June and July of 2015, the band supported [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] featuring [[Myles Kennedy]] and The Conspirators.<ref name ="Raven5">{{cite web|url=http://www.cackblabbath.com/2015/03/31/raveneye-to-tour-with-blues-pills-and-slash/|title=CackBlabbath|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref>
In April 2015, the band supported [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[rock music|rock]] band [[Blues Pills]] in the UK.<ref name ="Raven2">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/BluesPills/photos/a.430212456996102.118752.329753893708626/1041168022567206/?type=1&fref=nf|title=Blues Pills|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref> This was followed by a two week co-headline tour with Spanish band Last Fair Deal through Spain.<ref name ="Raven4">{{cite web|url=http://raveneyeofficial.com/raveneye-tour-spain-in-april/|title=REO News|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref> Through June and July 2015, the band supported [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] featuring [[Myles Kennedy]] and The Conspirators.<ref name ="Raven5">{{cite web|url=http://www.cackblabbath.com/2015/03/31/raveneye-to-tour-with-blues-pills-and-slash/|title=CackBlabbath|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref>


The band's debut E.P ''Breaking Out'' was released on 28 April 2015.<ref name="Raven5"/> Also released was a music video and lyric video for the titled track of the EP.
The band's debut E.P ''Breaking Out'' was released on 28 April 2015.<ref name="Raven5"/> Also released was a music video and lyric video for the titled track of the EP.


After supporting [[Deep Purple]] for two dates in [[France]] joined again with Slash in November of 2015 to tour Eastern Europe.
After supporting [[Deep Purple]] for two dates in [[France]] joined again with Slash in November 2015 to tour Eastern Europe.


The band toured the UK again in January and February 2016.
The band toured the UK again in January and February 2016.
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==Band members==
==Band members==

===Current members===
===Current members===
[[File:RavenEye.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Kev Hickman, [[Oli Brown]] and Aaron Spiers.]]
[[File:RavenEye.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Kev Hickman, [[Oli Brown]] and Aaron Spiers.]]
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==Discography==
==Discography==

===EPs===
===EPs===
*''Breaking Out'' (2015) (self-released)
*''Breaking Out'' (2015) (self-released)

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RavenEye
OriginMilton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England
GenresHard rock, garage rock, blues rock, alternative rock
Years active2014–present
LabelsFrontiers Records
MembersOli Brown
Aaron Spiers
Adam Breeze
Past membersKev Hickman
Websiteraveneyeofficial.com

RavenEye are an English rock band formed in Milton Keynes in 2014.[1] The band consist of blues guitarist Oli Brown on vocals, bassist Aaron Spiers and drummer Adam Breeze. Their sound is reminiscent of and rooted in modern garage rock and blues rock.

Background

Blues guitarist Oli Brown formed RavenEye in Milton Keynes in 2014 along with Australian bassist Aaron Spiers and drummer Kev Hickman. Shortly after the formation, the band toured Europe supporting guitarist Joe Satriani on a two month tour during the summer of 2014. Festivals in Spain and a UK tour ended the busy opening year for the trio.[2]

In January 2015 the band's first single, Breaking Out received over 100,000 plays on Soundcloud in less than a month and was one of Classic Rock's Tracks of the week featured on their website.[3]

In April 2015, the band supported Swedish rock band Blues Pills in the UK.[4] This was followed by a two week co-headline tour with Spanish band Last Fair Deal through Spain.[5] Through June and July 2015, the band supported Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators.[6]

The band's debut E.P Breaking Out was released on 28 April 2015.[6] Also released was a music video and lyric video for the titled track of the EP.

After supporting Deep Purple for two dates in France joined again with Slash in November 2015 to tour Eastern Europe.

The band toured the UK again in January and February 2016.

In August 2016, RavenEye announced their new drummer, Adam Breeze, from Hemel Hempstead after Hickman decided to leave the band.

In September 2016, the band will release their first full-length album Nova with Frontiers Records, who they signed with in July 2016.

Band members

Current members

Kev Hickman, Oli Brown and Aaron Spiers.

Past members

  • Kev Hickman – drums (2014–2016)

Discography

EPs

  • Breaking Out (2015) (self-released)

Studio Albums

References

  1. ^ "RavenEye". Facebook. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Joe Satriani Support". Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Classic Rock". Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Blues Pills". Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  5. ^ "REO News". Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  6. ^ a b "CackBlabbath". Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  7. ^ "RavenEye Interview". shockwavemagazine.com. Retrieved 6 September 2016.

External links

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