Killing Joke Bassist Dead 2007-10-21 by Trey STAFF | 15 Comments | Bassist Paul Raven, was found dead yesterday (Saturday, October 20) in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border. Early indications are that Raven, 46, died of a heart attack.
In addition to Killing Joke, Paul also played with Prong, Ministry, Godflesh, Pigface, and Murder Inc. throughout his career. His newest project was Mob Research, featuring members of Warrior Soul and The Mission UK, and scheduled for release on 13th Planet Records in 2008, was in the final mixing and mastering phases at the time of Raven's sudden and unexpected passing.
For more detailed information on his passing:
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1572403/20071021/ministry.jhtml
For final words from Al Jourgensen of Ministry as well as Killing Joke's Jaz Coleman and Geordie Walker:
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=83208
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This sucks... he was in a lot of cool bands... there's too many metal musicians dropping like flies lately.This Message Edited On 10.22.07
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That's lame, Killing Joke were a good band.
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so i guess the joke really did kill him...
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haha^^
not
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so i guess the joke really did kill him... That was stupid.
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This is no killing joke.
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dont like the band but no death can be good. (well with few exceptions)
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That sucks alot man, condolences to his family and the band
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That sucks alot man, condolences to his family and the band
This!
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Shit... this is terrible news, he was a great bassist.
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man, this is shite! I love this band.
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not heard too much of this band but any premature death is bad.
RIP
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this is shite!
Shite are a sect of muslims, I myself am one. Spell shit properly.
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I tried to post this under Ministry news but it makes way more sense to post in under his original band. Thanks Willie!
RIP to Paul Raven as well!This Message Edited On 10.23.07
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I just heard about his passing today, it's really a shame. So many musicians have been passing lately, it's rather depressing.
RIP Paul Raven, good wishes to his family and friends.
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