Southern California Melodic Death Metal Newcomers Ravenmocker Soar On Cinematic New Single “Where The Raven Flies”
TAGS: Ravenmocker, Tom Tierney, George Patmas, Dylan Suierveld, Will Buckley, Thrown Into Exile, Dianthus, Levinia, Anubis, Darkslate Media, Decibel Magazine,
Ravenmocker drop their second single of 2026 with “Where The Raven Flies,” and it lands with genuine scope and weight. The Southern California melodic death metal quartet build an anthemic, cinematic track around the origin story of the Raven Mocker, a cryptid from Cherokee and Adirondack lore known as a harbinger of death that steals the remaining years of its victims. The mythology drives every element of the release, from the soaring melodic architecture to the music video filmed in Angeles National Forest by Darkslate Media.
Formed in 2025 by guitarist and vocalist Tom Tierney following his departure from Thrown Into Exile, Ravenmocker draws on his Native American heritage as a central creative foundation. Joined by guitarist George Patmas (ex-Dianthus), drummer Dylan Suierveld, and bassist Will Buckley (both of Levinia), the band pulls from melodic death metal’s classic era while weaving in blues, prog, jazz, and country influences. The new single is notably more expansive than their debut, featuring a key change and structural development contributed by Suierveld that gives the track its lofty, mountain-gliding feel.
Debut single “Infallible” cleared 75,000 views quickly and drew praise from No Clean Singing for its melodic hooks and feverish energy. “Where The Raven Flies” raises the stakes further, premiering on Decibel Magazine alongside the full music video. A debut EP is on the way later in 2026.