“A raven sits on a tree branch in a forest with the moon rising behind it,” Ravnmocker’s press release says to set the scene. “Its eyes glow an odd color, revealing that this is the Raven Mocker in its cloaked form. A flock of ravens flies behind it in the sky over the forest—The entire scene is representative of the scene where the music video was shot by the band in Angeles National Forest.”
Southern California melodic death metal newcomers Ravenmocker released this as their second single following their debut track, “Infallible.” The new single continues building the band’s identity: soaring melody, cultural storytelling honoring indigenous heritage, and melodic sensibilities.
“‘Where The Raven Flies’ is a very anthemic single, telling the origins of The Raven Mocker,” says guitarist and vocalist Tom Tierney, A cryptid from the Adirondack mountains, the Raven Mocker is a being that feeds on the sick and the dying. If you see the Raven Mocker, you’ve already been given a death sentence. The Raven Mocker takes your heart from your chest without leaving marks or scars, and adds the time that its victim would have lived, to its own life. The song describes the Raven Mocker flying over forests and villages, seeking out the terminally ill and seeking its pray. Resembling a raven to the normal eye, the Raven Mocker stands over almost any human, grim and gaunt, looking more like a feathery dragon on its hind legs with a raven skull for a face. The song describes the creature as a sort of Reaper—as a setting sun on your life and a gust of wind at night that passes you from this life to the next.
“Where The Raven Flies is a song describing the life and actions of the Ravenmocker and gives the listeners a general insight into the lore and detail behind the cryptid and influence for the band name. The song has a much loftier and epic feel compared to Infallible, wanting to display the feel of gliding over mountains and trees while maintaining a fierce and sharp sound. The video that was shot by Darkslate Media takes sound into visual art as the shots and images captured by Kim and Andrew hold a tight hand with the song’s beautiful but visceral approach.” – Tom Tierney – Guitar and Vocals – Ravenmocker
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