Multinational metal group RAVEN LORD have just added shredder JOE STUMP to their ranks.

Bassist Jamie Mallender had the following to say on the matter: “I can barely contain my excitement. I am a huge fan of Joe’s, so when Csaba asked me what I thought about asking him to play for us I jumped at the chance to work with the finest exponent of the rock guitar virtuoso playing style. Joe Stump has quite a considerable catalogue of excellent solo releases under his belt – both instrumental and with REIGN OF TERROR, HOLY HELL and a long list of guest appearances. He is also a renowned guitar teacher with his own series of instructional releases available on “Shred Academy” and brings to the band a wealth of touring experience. Raven Lord sounded like an exciting prospect before, but now with Joe on board things are shaping up to be a true force to be reckoned with and one can only await the release of their debut album with bated breath and sweaty little heavy metal hands.”

Raven Lord’s singer and founder Csaba Zvekan had to say: “Knowing that Joe Stump is in the band means a great deal to me as now Raven Lord has a strong foundation for the future. As well as for touring and for future recordings. Joe’s playing is stunning and with him in our ranks we step up to another level. They don’t call him the Shredlord for nothing. ”

Joe Stump in his own words on joining Raven Lord: “I was recently approached by Csaba Zvekan and the Raven Lord guys about the possibility of joining the ranks. Needless to say after hearing Csaba’s voice as well as the the sound of the band I was sold. I’ve been at this a very long time and I know quality metal when I hear it. Looking forward to working with the fellas and of course bringing some serious over the top shredding and fierce metal riffage to Raven Lord.”

Raven Lord are priming themselves to deliver metallic carnage across the globe. The line-up shapes up as follows:

Csaba Zvekan (KILLING MACHINE, SARDONYX, EMERGENCY) – vocals

Joe Stump (Holy Hell, Reign of Terror) – lead guitars

George Karafotis (VERMILLION DAYS, OPERATION X) – guitar

Jamie Mallender (TONY MARTIN) – bass

Lawrence “Larry” Paterson (BLAZE BALEY, STUKA SQUADRON) – drums

Keyboardist to be announced

Check out the band's official Facebook page here.