Metal Mayhem ROC: Raven’s John Gallagher Talks 50 Years of Metal & New EP Can't Take the Fire Away

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! 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)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices