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29/05/2026
It’s new release Friday and we’ve had loads of new releases and reissues arrive in store this week.
We have releases in from plus much more arrived in store.
All these albums and more are available in-store and online from our webstore 🔗 in bio. Worldwide shipping is available 🌍
Plus don’t forget will be joining us tomorrow for an instore signing session at 3pm.
28/05/2026
TEA TIME IS CANCELLED!!! 😱😱
Unleash total sonic and caffeinated devastation with Berserker mode Coffee, a brutally bold Java coffee created in collaboration with .
Powered by Blothar the Berserker’s grievous wrath, and brewed for only the mightiest of warriors! ⚔️
So get yourselves over to us at Raven Records in Camden Town, London for your daily ration, or visit the Raven Records online webstore to purchase, link in bio!
28/05/2026
Just a quick reminder that we will be hosting the UK’s Official Frisson Noir Listening Party tomorrow at 6pm.
Hosted in our downstairs ‘Lucifer Lounge’ hear the brand new album from Finnish singer , former lead vocalist of the symphonic band Nighwish, before its release on the 12th June 2026.
Doors will open at 5.30pm and we’ll have our full range of alcohol-free beers, spirits, cocktails, CBD drinks, and speciality tea and coffee available throughout the evening.
All attendees at the event will also receive an exclusive signed Frisson Noir listening party poster.
The new album Frisson Noir is available to preorder from Raven Records at the link in bio and can be collected or shipped to you on release date on the 12th June 2026.
⏰: 5.30pm for 6.00pm start.
📍: Lucifer Lounge at Raven Records, 24 Camden Road, London NW1 9DP
🎫: No ticket required. The event is free entry but capacity is limited!
27/05/2026
Just a quick reminder that UK stoner/sludge/doom band will be here on Saturday at 3pm for an instore signing and meet & greet.
The band will be in store to sign copies of their new album ‘Buried Under The Weight of Reason’ before they play the in Camden that evening.
We will have copies of the new album available on ultra limited and limited edition colour vinyl.
Don’t miss out on this chance to meet the band get your album signed.
And if you haven’t yet listened to the new album, go check it out!! 🤘🤘
See you Saturday.
23/05/2026
Join UK thrash legends for an instore signing and meet & greet at Raven Records in Camden, London on Friday June 5th at 5.00pm.
Acid Reign will be in store to sign copies of their brand new album ‘Daze of the Week’ before they play that evening.
Don’t miss out on this chance to meet the band get your album signed.
See you on the 5th June 2026.🤘
22/05/2026
It’s new release Friday and we’ve had a huge stack of new releases and reissues arrive in store this week.
We have albums in from .official .band and plus much more arrived in store.
We are open as normal over the bank holiday weekend so drop by and get your metal fix! 🤘🤘
All these albums and more are available in-store and online from our webstore 🔗 in bio.
Worldwide shipping is available 🌍
21/05/2026
Join us at Raven Records on the 29th May at 6pm for the UK’s Official Frisson Noir Listening Party.
Hosted in our downstairs ‘Lucifer Lounge’ hear the brand new album from Finnish singer , former lead vocalist of the symphonic band Nighwish, before its release on the 12th June 2026.
Doors will open at 5.30pm and we’ll have our full range of alcohol-free beers, spirits, cocktails, CBD drinks, and speciality tea and coffee available throughout the evening.
All attendees at the event will also receive an exclusive signed Frisson Noir listening party poster.
The new album Frisson Noir is available to preorder from Raven Records at the link in bio and can be collected or shipped to you on release date on the 12th June 2026.
⏰: 5.30pm for 6.00pm start.
📍: Lucifer Lounge at Raven Records, 24 Camden Road, London NW1 9DP
🎫: No ticket required. The event is free entry but capacity is limited!
20/05/2026
On Monday 18th we hosted the fantastic for an instore signing and meet and greet here at Raven Records.
A huge thank you to Edge of Paradise and everyone who came along to the event.
More to follow 🤘
19/05/2026
🔥RAVEN RECORDS X DOWNLOAD🔥
We’re pleased to announce that Raven Records will be returning to for the second year!
We will be selling vinyl, CDs and merchandise alongside our coffee shop and zero-alcohol bar offering tea, coffee and drinks.
Raven Records will also be hosting daily addiction recovery meetings in partnership with and mental health peer support groups with .
Visit Raven Records in District X South - find our location on the official festival map.
See you at Download! 🤘🤘
18/05/2026
Just a quick reminder that the fantastic will be here today at 5pm for an in store signing and meet and greet before they play the this evening.
We will have copies of ‘Prophecy’ available to purchase on CD and limited copies of the graphic novel that accompanies the album will also be available.
We hope to see you today at 5pm! 🤘
17/05/2026
🔥RAVEN RECORDS UK EXCLUSIVE🔥
We are excited to announce the launch of our preorder for the long awaited debut album ‘Spiritual Warfare’ from INLITNMENT, feat. Ex Celtic Frost members: Franco Sesa and Erol Unala.
“Spiritual Warfare picks up where Monotheist left off. This masterpiece of dark heavy and doom metal will beat you into consciousness.”
Preorders are live now at the link in bio. We have limited edition marble vinyl and CD formats available, both formats come with a signed art card.
This is a UK exclusive to Raven Records, numbers are limited so don’t miss out on the chance to get a copy!
Spiritual Warfare from is due for release on Čachtice Records on the 19th June 2026.
16/05/2026
This coming Monday 18th May we are hosting for an instore signing and meet at greet here at Raven Records in London.
We will have copies of the new album ‘Prophecy’ available to purchase on CD and limited copies of the graphic novel that accompanies the album will also be available on the day.
We hope to see you on Monday at 5pm🤘
15/05/2026
It’s new release Friday and we’ve had some epic new arrivals in store this week…
We have albums in from Hexcastle, Tjaktjadalvve plus much more arrived in store.
We also have the new album which didn’t arrive in time for this video, on clear vinyl.
All these albums and more are available in-store and online from our webstore 🔗 in bio.
Worldwide shipping is available 🌍
14/05/2026
Preorders are now live for the brand new album ‘Necropolitan’ from London’s . Visit our webstore at the link in bio.
Due for release on Friday 11th September, we are taking preorders for the Midnight, purple and CD formats.
The beady-eyed amongst you may have also spotted that Raven Records is featured on the Necropolitan map insert. A huge thank you to our friends at Green Lung for the support! 🤘🖤
11/05/2026
🔥THIS FRIDAY AT RAVEN RECORDS 🔥
Join us this Friday, 15th May 2026 at Raven Records for a special edition of our Heavy Metal Therapy “Be Reyt” support group, featuring a live panel discussion hosted by Ex-MTV “Headbangers Ball” VJ/Presenter and creative collaborator with Ghost, Vanessa Warwick.
The panel will examine how heavy metal and the wider alternative community can support individuals through challenging times, drawing on both personal experiences and broader perspectives around connection, identity, and recovery. Please note that this event will be filmed sensitively for Vanessa’s and our socials (with permission from contributors), and recording will also take place during the panel segment of the evening.
In addition to the panel, we will continue to host our monthly in-person Heavy Metal Therapy “Be Reyt” support group, providing a space for open and respectful conversations around mental health. Sessions are facilitated by trained individuals and are held in confidence to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all attendees.
Heavy Metal Therapy is a Community Interest Company (CIC) founded by members of the metal community with lived experience of mental health challenges, alongside those with professional backgrounds in mental health. It is grounded in the belief that music, community, and shared experiences can play a meaningful role in supporting wellbeing.
Please note that this is a peer support group and not a clinical mental health service.
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: Free to attend
Access: First come, first served — capacity is limited!
Whether attending for the panel, the discussion, or the sense of community, you can expect a space rooted in understanding, respect, and a shared appreciation of heavy music.
You can follow Vanessa on instagram and also subscribe to her YouTube channel called “Trust in Rock with Vanessa Warwick”.
08/05/2026
Happy Motörhead day! It’s new release Friday and we’ve had loads of releases arrive in store this week…
We have albums in from darkthroneofficial .om plus much more arrived in store.
All these albums and more are available in-store and online from our webstore 🔗 in bio.
Worldwide shipping is available 🌍
04/05/2026
🔥🔥 VISIT OUR WEBSTORE 🔥🔥
Limited signed copies of Venom ‘Into Oblivion’ are now available from our webstore 🔗 in bio.
Get yours before they go!
The remaining copies will be on sale in store on Wednesday.
04/05/2026
Photos from instore signing 2nd May 2026 at Raven Records, London.
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02/05/2026
Today we had the absolute honour of hosting black metal legends Venom to sign copies of their brand new album ‘Into Oblivion’.
A huge thank you to , and to everyone who came along to the event 🔥🤘
If you haven’t listened to the new album yet, it’s an absolute must!
More to follow.
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01/05/2026
It’s new release Friday and we’ve had a whole bunch of new releases arrive in store this week…
We have albums in and a whole bunch of Extremely Rotten releases plus much more arrived in store.
All these albums and more are available in-store and online from our webstore 🔗 in bio. Worldwide shipping is available 🌍
30/04/2026
📣 EVENT POSTPONED 📣
Vanessa is sadly not able to travel to attend due to illness so this event has been postponed to 15th May 2026.
We hope you can join us later this month, the event will run from 6-8pm on the 15th.
The ‘Be Reyt’ peer to peer support group will still be running this Friday, 6-8pm at Raven Records in Camden, London.
28/04/2026
🔥🔥PREORDERS SELLING FAST 🔥🔥
Black Metal Godz will be here at Raven Records in Camden, London for an instore signing, this coming Saturday at 1.00pm.
Preorders for the event are selling fast so if you want to guarantee entry to meet these legends, make sure to preorder your album from our webstore - see link in bio.
Don’t miss out on this rare chance to meet Venom and get your copy of the new album ‘Into Oblivion’ signed!
See you on Saturday at 1.00pm! 🤘
26/04/2026
Skindred instore signing and takeover at Raven Records on 18th April 2026.
Huge congratulations to on achieving a UK No.1 with their new album ‘You Got This’!🤘🤘
The new album is available from Raven Records on limited edition vinyl and CD, along with limited signed copies in both formats.
Visit us instore at 24 Camden Road, London or online via our webstore, 🔗 in bio.
25/04/2026
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting Leprous frontman Einar Solberg for an in-store signing of his new solo album ‘Vox Occulta’.
A big thank you to and to everyone who came along to the signing.
Einar kindly signed a few extra copies of ‘Vox Occulta’ on vinyl and CD. These are now available from our webstore, link in bio.
More to follow 🤘🤘
📸: .studio
25/04/2026
It’s Saturday, the sun is out, racks are stacked and coffee is brewing! ☕️
Come and get your metal fix! 🤘🤘
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24 Camden Road
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To reach your destination on Camden Road in London, you have a couple of options for public transport and driving.
**Public Transport:**
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- Take the Northern Line to Camden Town Station.
- Exit the station and head northeast on Camden High Street.
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What people say
Raven Records is a vibrant hub for music lovers, seamlessly blending the worlds of heavy metal and coffee culture. Located on Camden Road, this unique establishment offers an inviting atmosphere where patrons can enjoy expertly brewed coffee while immersing themselves in the rich sounds of metal.
One of the standout features of Raven Records is its impressive collection of prints from renowned music photographer Paul Harries. Known for capturing iconic moments with a variety of bands over three decades, Harries' signed and embossed prints are now available in-store. This addition not only enhances the artistic vibe but also provides fans with a chance to own a piece of music history.
In an exciting upcoming event, Raven Records will host The Metal Statue's first exhibition in London on February 14, 2025. This living art installation has captivated audiences across 42 cities with its distinctive blend of street art and performance. Visitors can look forward to experiencing this unique fusion of art and metal culture right at the heart of Camden Town.
Additionally, Raven Records offers engaging community events like their Heavy Metal Therapy Sessions, fostering open discussions among fans and creating a welcoming space for all who share a passion for heavy music.
With its eclectic offerings and commitment to celebrating metal culture, Raven Records stands out as a must-visit destination for anyone looking to indulge in great coffee, captivating art, and the electrifying spirit of heavy metal.
