RAVEN LORD - featuring Csaba Zvekan (ex-KILLING MACHINE, SARDONYX, EMERGENCY) - has revealed that former TARJA TURUNEN guitarist Julian Barrett has joined the band. He is an equal member and will share guitar duties with Stefan Lindholm.

Barrett coments: "When Csaba Zvekan contacted me on joining the band to add another guitar player I had to check out their songs. After listening to their material I knew right away that this was something I definitely wanted to be part of. I instantly fell for the melodic vocals and powerful riffs so my decision was easy to make. Really looking forward to work with these guys."

On welcoming Barrett to Raven Lord, vocalist Csaba Zvekan stated: "I've been auditioning guitar players for Raven Lord for a while now. Even worked to a certain extend with some of them as well. We were not looking for another Stefan Lindholm rather to expand and complete our musical experience. The two guitar solos will be technical and bluesy as well. They switch each other off making things more interesting and complete".

Lindholm comments: "I'm really thrilled and excited playing for Raven Lord. I think the guys in the band are fantastic and bring some great musicianship to the table. I'm convinced we will have a blast on tour and play some awesome shows together. Great future ahead!"

Raven Lord's line-up is now as follows:

Csaba Zvekan - lead vocals

Stefan Lindholm (VINDICTIV) - lead guitars, backing vocals

Alessandro Del Vecchio (EDEN'S CURSE, EDGE OF FOREVER) - keyboards, backing vocals

Tobias Flensburg - drums, backing vocals

Julian Barrett - lean and rhythm guitar

Two demo songs - ‘End Of The World’ and ‘Saint And Sinners’ - can be found on the band’s new MySpace page.