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In this episode, we delve into the legendary career of Raven, one of heavy metal’s most enduring bands. John Gallagher joins us to discuss their 50-year legacy, their new EP Can't Take the Fire Away, and what it’s like to keep the fire alive after decades in the industry. We explore intense touring schedules, new music, the current state of heavy metal, and why veteran bands find it challenging to secure significant tour slots. Additionally, John shares fascinating stories from the road and insights into Raven’s songwriting process. If you’re a fan of classic metal and want to hear directly from one of its pioneers, don’t miss this episode! 00:00 Introduction and Band's Longevity 00:21 Touring Challenges and Experiences 01:25 Unexplored Destinations 02:52 Changes in Touring Over the Years 04:28 New EP: Can't Take Away the Fire 06:22 Impact of New Band Member Mike 09:19 Underrated Raven Songs 10:33 New Songs and Future Plans 12:34 Vinyl and Music Formats 18:34 Personal Life and Hobbies 20:18 Why don't more veteran, less popular metal bands get on the Big Tours like Metallica or Megadeth 29:52 Reflections on 50 Years and Legacy 32:34 Conclusion and Contact Information Metal Mayhem ROC SOCIALS: https://metalmayhemroc.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@metalmayhemroc1851 https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc https://www.instagram.com/metalmayhemroc/ https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemROC http://metalmayhemroc.etsy.com https://metaldevastationradio.com/ http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ Links to Raven's official social media outlets: Official Website: [https://www.ravenlunatics.com](https://www.ravenlunatics.com) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ravenbandofficial](https://www.facebook.com/ravenbandofficial) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/official_raven_lunatics](https://www.instagram.com/official_raven_lunatics) X (Twitter): [https://x.com/official_raven](https://x.com/official_raven)