Who are they?
The Wicked Ravens are a London-based garage rock/alt-rock trio who’ve been making noise across the UK underground scene with their fuzzy riffs, gothic-tinged energy, and raw-as-hell live shows. Think The Stooges raised on Sabbath, with a pint of Guinness in one hand and a fuzz pedal in the other.
⚡ The Sound
Their vibe is a mash-up of:
- 🎸 Garage rock fuzz – raw and dirty guitars that cut through like a rusty blade.
- 🥁 Pounding, primal drums – more tribal than polished.
- 🎤 Snarling vocals – dripping attitude, menace, and grit.
- 🎶 Dark undertones – they’ve got a gothic streak, with lyrics that flirt with doom, madness, and the supernatural.
Fans of The White Stripes, The Black Keys, The Cramps, and QOTSA will feel right at home.
🪓 The Band – Line-Up
- Paul Shine – Vocals/Guitar
- Mark Stonell – Bass
- Simon Green – Drums
A power trio through and through – stripped down, raw, and heavy on the noise.
💿 Discography – Ravens in Flight
Highlights from their catalogue include:
- “Lost in the Groove” – a stomping, fuzzed-out banger.
- “Haunted” – dripping in gothic atmosphere.
- “Dirty Mile” – the perfect soundtrack for a bar fight at 2am.
- Albums/EPs like The Great Exchange and In Search of the Wicked have cemented them as one of the UK underground’s most intriguing acts.
🎪 Live Reputation – Raw & Rowdy
The Wicked Ravens live are chaos incarnate:
- ⚡ Loud, sweaty, no-frills garage rock energy.
- 🎤 Paul’s frontman swagger – like Morrison meets Jack White.
- 🦅 The kind of band that makes you spill your pint because you’re too busy moshing.
- 🎶 Perfect for sticky-floored pubs, dive bars, and festivals that love noise.
They’ve smashed shows across London and the UK, building a cult following of fans who like their rock ‘n’ roll loud, dirty, and wicked.
🏴 The Vibe
- DIY underground heroes – no corporate polish, just riffs and sweat.
- Dark but fun – they embrace the chaos, with a touch of gothic flair.
- British grit – their sound is unmistakably UK garage rock, raw and loud.
🚀 The Future
The Wicked Ravens are one of those bands on the cusp of blowing up the wider UK scene. With streaming platforms, Planet Rock spins, and their relentless gigging, they’re earning a rep as one of the most exciting live garage rock acts in Britain.
🎧 Final Verdict:
The Wicked Ravens are loud, dirty, and gloriously wicked – the kind of band that drags you into the pit, steals your pint, and makes you grin while they do it. A proper rock ‘n’ roll riot. 🤘🦅
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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