Raven Wiped Out CD (Slipcase, Poster, 2024, High Roller Records)

Wiped Out is the second full-length studio album from British heavy metal legends Raven, one of the most influential bands to emerge from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). Originally released in 1982, the album captures Raven at a crucial point in their evolution, bridging the raw power of their debut with the speed, precision, and intensity that would soon help shape the foundations of speed and thrash metal.

Often regarded as one of the most ferocious NWOBHM albums of its era, Wiped Out delivers Raven’s signature “athletic metal” sound in full force. High-speed riffing, relentless drumming, and explosive vocals define tracks such as “Faster Than the Speed of Light,” “Bring the Hammer Down,” and the crushing title track. The album’s uncompromising aggression and energy set it apart from many of its contemporaries and cemented Raven’s reputation as innovators pushing heavy metal beyond its traditional limits.

This High Roller Records CD slipcase edition represents the definitive reissue of Wiped Out. Featuring an extensive booklet and a double-sided poster, the album has been restored from the original transfers and expertly mastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in July 2020. The result is exceptional sound quality with enhanced clarity, power, and dynamics, bringing new life to this classic recording while preserving its raw intensity.

An essential release for NWOBHM collectors, classic heavy metal devotees, and fans of early speed metal, Wiped Out stands as an eternal heavy metal classic presented in its ultimate collector-grade edition.

Recommended if you like: Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Exciter, Anvil, Tank, Accept, Diamond Head, Saxon, Grim Reaper, Motorhead, Satan, W.A.S.P., Acid, Tygers of Pan Tang

Artist: Raven 
Title:  Wiped Out 
Label: High Roller Records
Catalogue Number: HRR769CD
UPC:  4251267717668
Release Year: 2024
Duration: Album
Format: CD
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
Condition: New & Factory Sealed
Special attributes: Slipcase, Poster, Remastered Reissue

Tracklist:

1. Faster Than The Speed Of Light
2. Bring The Hammer Down
3. Fire Power
4. Read All About It
5. To The Limit / To The Top
6. Battle Zone
7. Live At The Inferno
8. Star War
9. UXB
10. 20/21
11. Hold Back The Fire
12. Chain Saw
13. Crash, Bang, Wallop
14. Run Them Down
15. Rock Hard
16. 20/21 (Studio Outtake)