Veteran heavy metal band Raven has confirmed exciting news for fans: a brand-new, full-length documentary is officially in the works.
The announcement comes after the group faced funding problems with their earlier film project, signaling a fresh start backed by stronger resources and a more experienced team.
In a recent interview, guitarist Mark Gallagher shared that the band has already begun early production.
“We pretty much worked out the details and we're starting work on it. There's gonna be a RAVEN documentary, like a full documentary,” he said. This new project aims to tell the band’s long and complex story more clearly and completely.
John Gallagher of Raven performs at the 6th Annual Metal Hall Of Fame Charity Gala at The Canyon.Photo by Elyse Jankowski/Getty Images
The upcoming documentary follows their 2013 release, Rock Until You Drop – A Long Day’s Journey, which captured nearly four decades of the band’s career. However, that earlier effort faced challenges due to limited funding.
“The last one was difficult, because it wasn't funded right… it was such a learning curve for me,” Gallagher admitted. This time, he emphasized that “we have really professional people involved,” raising hopes for a higher-quality production.
The new documentary is expected to dive deep into Raven’s journey, from their beginnings in the 1970s to their influence on heavy music. The band is widely known for helping shape early thrash metal and inspiring acts like Metallica and Anthrax.
Gallagher highlighted the emotional side of telling their story, noting that many key figures from their early years are no longer around.
“A lot of the people who were involved in the beginning of this are gone,” he said, mentioning important contributors like Megaforce Records founder Jon Zazula.
Frontman John Gallagher added, “Even just our contemporaries, a lot of them are gone.” The documentary will likely reflect on these losses while celebrating the band’s survival and legacy.
Despite these challenges, Raven remains active and energized. Mark Gallagher shared that their current North American tour has been a huge success, calling the shows “off the chain” in terms of excitement and fan response.
The announcement also comes after a difficult period for the band. In 2025, Raven had to postpone a major European tour when John Gallagher underwent emergency brain surgery due to a serious condition. The health scare forced the group to take what John later described as a “medical gap year.”
Meanwhile, Mark Gallagher also faced his own struggles, undergoing ankle and knee surgeries after years of performing through pain. These real-life challenges are expected to play a key role in the upcoming documentary, giving fans a closer look at the band’s resilience.
Beyond the documentary, Raven is also preparing new music. According to John, the band has already written enough material for their next album and plans to begin recording in mid-2026.
“The stuff we've got… more intense, more melodic, more heavy, more crazy,” he said, teasing the sound of the upcoming release.
The band is also planning a major tour in 2027 to support the album.
“It's looking really good so far. And I'm just excited to kick it all into gear,” John added.Raven’s recent EP, Can't Take Away The Fire, released in 2025, already hinted at this next chapter. Combined with the documentary and touring plans, the band appears to be entering a new and active phase of their career.
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