Multinational heavy metal band RAVEN LORD and Rock N Growl have launched a worldwide fan video contest for the track, 'Black Friar'. It comes off the forthcoming Descent To The Underworld album.

Contest details:

Are you the guru for graphical design and video editing? Have you ever wanted to produce and edit your video clip to your favourite music? Now this is your chance!

Raven Lord just released the track 'Black Friar', on which you can use your imagination and talent. You’re free to use animated or recorded video material. The resolution shall be HD quality. Make sure you use only video material on which you own the rights to!

The winning contestant will be publicly announced in a press news and wins 300€ for the efforts. The video chosen will be the official music clip for the upcoming album release in January 2013.

Here is how you can enter the contest:

1. Download 'Black Friar' here.

2. Create your own video for 'Black Friar' with your favourite tools.

3. Upload your HD video version to YouTube with the title “Raven Lord – Video Contest”, followed by your name or company and set the rights to unlisted.

4. Send your link to us at promo@rockngrowl.com and you’re officially entered our contest.

Contest ends on Monday, December 31st. The winning clip will be chosen by the band. The winner will be contacted by Rock N Growl. Good luck!

Raven Lord recently signed a two-album deal with Mausoleum Records. The group’s debut album, Descent To The Underworld, is scheduled for a release January 25th release in Europe and February 12th in North America.

The complete track listing for the CD is as follows:

'The Rebel'

'Attila The Hun'

'Let The Show Go On'

'Seal Of The Cross'

'Settle The Score'

'Promised Land'

'Black Friar'

'World Out Of Steel'

'Revelation'

'Metal Knights'

'Sun God'

The new song 'Black Friar' can be streamed below.

The CD was mixed by acclaimed Swedish producer Fredrik Nordström (AT THE GATES, ARCH ENEMY, NIGHTRAGE, IN FLAMES, DREAM EVIL, OPETH) and mastered by US mastering engineer Maor Appelbaum (SEPULTURA, HALFORD, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ANGRA, DOKKEN). The cover artwork for the effort (see below) was made by Caio Caldas “CadiesArt“, who has previously worked with DORO, PAUL D’IANNO, SEVEN KINGDOMS, DOMINANZ and VIOLET SUN, among others.

Raven Lord recently added Joe Stump (HOLY HELL, REIGN OF TERROR) as their lead guitarist to their ranks.

Unashamedly wearing their heavy metal roots on their leather-studded sleeves, Raven Lord combine the classic metal feel of the past with the fresh aggression of the present. Thunderous bass lines, pounding drums and explosive riffs blend with distinct heavy, melodic vocals to create driving and memorable songs.

Raven Lord is:

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

Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR) – lead guitar

George Karafotis (VERMILLION DAYS, OPERATION X) – guitar

Jamie Mallender (TONY MARTIN) – bass

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

To be announced – keyboards

Details of live dates, including some high-profile shows for the Summer 2013, are expected to be announced soon. For more on Raven Lord visit Facebook.