Paul Raven of Killing Joke Dies in Geneva

Paul Raven, bass player with influential industrial rock band Killing Joke passed away in Geneva, Switzerland, on Saturday, Oct. 20th. Raven apparently died in his sleep and was in Geneva recording with the band Treponem Pal. An official release is after the jump.

Paul Raven, bass player with Killing Joke died unexpectedly in Geneva in the early hours of Saturday October 20th 2007.

Paul had been recording with Ted Parsons and Marco Neves in Geneva for the band Treponem Pal. After a day of recording, Paul retired to bed and did not wake up.

Although Killing Joke was his life passion playing on hits such as Love Like Blood and Kings and Queens, Paul was also a prolific musician in other areas. At various times in his life he played and wrote with Ministry, Godflesh, Prong, Pigface, Murder Inc, Amen and many others. Killing Joke have been covered by everyone from Metallica, Foo Fighters, Fear factory, Helmet to Nouvelle Vague and LCD Soundsystem. Paul a native of Wolverhampton started his musical journey with local punk legends The Neon Hearts and then Kitsch which he formed with Tyla later of Dogs D’Amour.

Jaz Coleman (frontman) and Geordie Walker (guitarist) of Killing Joke said earlier today:

”We are all deeply stricken with grief at the unannounced departure of possibly the funniest man on planet Earth and a brother to us all. Paul Vincent Raven unimaginable sadness is felt by all”

Dan Raven Paul’s brother added:

”We are in deep shock and we miss him a great deal. We love him”

A funeral will be held in the next couple of weeks for further information on where to send floral tributes etc go to www.killingjoke.com and www.myspace.com/killingjokeofficial

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