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With the passionate vocals of Charlotta Ekebergh and the bluesy guitars of Arnau Diaz the Riven gets a 70’s heavy rock sound that can match the best of them. The rhythm section of Max Ternebring and Olof Axegärd brings the progressive element that turns them into a rock band daring to push all boundaries.

The Riven came together in London, UK and released their debut EP Blackbird in April 2017. After touring the UK and Finland the band has now relocated to Stockholm, Sweden.

Tales and fates are revealed in their songs, heavily focused on big choruses and powerful riffs. Lose yourself in their tracks and get your hot rocking on!

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http://thesludgelord.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/track-premierethe-riven-deliver-raw-and.html

“Make no mistake this band are going to blow up in stratospheric proportions”

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http://www.moshville.co.uk/reviews/album-review/2017/03/review-the-riven-blackbird/

“Despite the blues and psychedelic tones, the band makes it heavy, gritty and loaded with swagger.”
 

http://www.worshipmetal.com/album-of-the-week/worship-metal-album-ep-of-the-week-the-riven-blackbird-ep-review/
“An extremely bright future beckons. 9/10”
 

http://loudandproud.it/the-riven-blackbird/

“Cinque canzoni che sono cinque perle incastonate nella pietra del Monte Rock”.
 

http://www.invisibleoranges.com/the-riven-blackbird-ep-premiere
“The Riven have made a compelling statement with Blackbird, and there’s no reason for them to be any less than the top of the heap in short order.”

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http://www.angrymetalguy.com/the-riven-blackbird-review/

“The five tracks on Blackbird are short, snappy, and more catchy than airborne ebola”

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http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2017/05/03/the-riven-blackbird-killer-on-the-loose-video-premiere/

"heavy jams, big on hooks and easy on groove"

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