R.A.I.D, an abbreviation for Rueban and the Imperium Division, is an Indian metallic hardcore band that originated out of Hyderabad, India.[1]
R.A.I.D. | |
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| Also known as | Rueban And the Imperium Division |
| Origin | Hyderabad, India |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Independent Rottweiler Records |
| Members | Rueban Issac Bobbin Jaydev David Samuel Amit Cornelius |
| Past members | Abishek Allapanda Sam Jaba Emmanuel Ojo Shawn Vivian Stephen Rahul |
| Website | raidhxc |
History
editThe band would form in 2013 out of Hyderabad, India, known simply as Rueban. The band originally was a solo project for Vocalist Rueban Issac that he created to work on music between working with his other bands. The project recorded an album, titled Indestructible, which was set to release in 2013.[2] In 2016, Rueban would also release a second album, Stronger Than Ever.[3] However, after the two releases, he decided to make the band a full lineup, which led to him putting an ad out for local musicians. Soon thereafter, the band became a six-piece band, consisting of Issac, Abishek Allapanda on guitars, Emmanuel Ojo on guitars, Shawn Vivian on guitars, Stephen Rahul on bass, and Bobbin Jaydev on drums.[4] Rahul and Vivian departed from the band before recording any material, with Ojo taking up bass as well.[5] With this new lineup, the band decided to change the name to R.A.I.D.[5]
The band signed with Rottweiler Records, a record label based out of Fort Wayne, Indiana.[6] Once the band signed with the label, they recorded and released their debut album as R.A.I.D., titled The Strong Survive.[7] Following the band's release of The Strong Survive, Ojo seemingly departed from the band, with the replacement of Sam Jaba taking on Bass. The band would begin to work on their sophomore release, releasing a few singles as EPs, including Unbreakable and Outrage.[8][9] The album was based around the story of Samson from the Bible.[10][11] The band released their sophomore album, titled Imperium through Rottweiler Records in 2019.[12] The band released their third studio album titled Defiance through Rottweiler Records in 2022. The album marked a shift in the band's sound incorporating elements of modern metal.[13] The album received positive reviews, and as a result, the band won the prestigious Radio City Freedom Award for "Best Metal Artist" for the album single "Alpha.".[14] Following the release of Defiance, the band departed from their record label, Rottweiler Records and went through another line-up change. The new line-up included David Samuel on Guitars and Amit Cornelius on Bass. In 2024, R.A.I.D released a 6-track EP called "Dominion." Dominion marked a sharp change in the bands sound departing from their old school raw hardcore style to a metallic hardcore/modern metal style. The EP covered topics on suicide awareness and prevention, and is considered to be the band's best offering to date.[15] The EP's single "Death Is Not A Solution (D.I.N.A.S.)" was selected as the 15 best new metal songs for April 2024 by Metal Hammer.[16]
Style and influence
editThe band has consistently been compared to bands such as Madball and Agnostic Front.[17][12] The band lists Madball, Agnostic Front, Suicidal Tendencies, Terror, Thrown, Kublai Khan, Knocked Loose and Hatebreed as influences.[18]
Members
editCurrent
- Rueban Issac - Vocals (2016–present)
- Bobbin Jaydev - Drums (2016–present)
- David Samuel - Guitars (2023–present)
- Amit Cornelius - Bass (2023–present)
Former
- Abishek Allapanda - Guitars (2016-2023)
- Sam Jaba - Bass (2018-2023)
- Emmanuel Ojo - Guitars (2016-2018), Bass (2017-2018)
- Shawn Vivian - Guitars (2016-2017)
- Stephen Rahul - Bass (2016-2017)
Discography
editStudio albums
- The Strong Survive (2018)
- Imperium (2019)
- Defiance (2022)
- Dominion (2024)
Remix albums
- From The Ashes (Trap Mastery remix album) (2023)
D45s
- Unbreakeable (2019)
- Outrage (2019)
Singles
Awards and nominations
edit- "Radio City Freedom Awards Season 7: Best Metal Artist – ("Alpha") – Winner" [27]
- "The Indian Music Diaries Awards 2023: Best Album Artwork of The Year – ("Defiance") – Nominated"
References
edit- ^ Tagat, Anurag (March 15, 2019). "Premiere R.A.I.D. Hardcore Bruiser "Unbreakable"". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ thrashboy (October 3, 2013). "'Onslaught's' 'Rueban' To Release Solo Album "Indestructible" October 26th". The Metal Resource. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ Jackson, John (May 21, 2016). "Rueban - Stronger Than Ever". The Metal Resource. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ Beard, Mace (August 25, 2016). "Interview: Rueban". The Bearded Dragon's Metal. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ a b c thrashboy (October 22, 2017). "India Metal Band R.A.I.D. Releases Detonate Lyric Video". The Metal Resource. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ "Indian Hardcore Band RAID Release Full Stream of New Record". Unite Asia. June 29, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ a b thrashboy (April 14, 2018). "India Based Metal Band R.A.I.D. Reveal Artwork for Upcoming Album, Releases New Single "Soul of a Lion"". The Metal Resource. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ "Hardcore Band R.A.I.D. Release Second Track [India]". Unite Asia. May 12, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ thrashboy (March 13, 2019). "Hyperabad, India Hardcore Band R.A.I.D. to Release "Unbreakable" ep". The Metal Resource. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ Reeder (August 16, 2019). "R.A.I.D. Premieres "Outrage" Music Video". Metal Addicts. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ NorthWar (June 17, 2019). "Hardcore / Crossover Thrash Metal Act R.A.I.D. Unveil New Album Cover for Imperium". Kronos Mortus News. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ a b Joy, Jose (July 12, 2019). "Hyperabad Based Hardcore / Crossover Thrash Band R.A.I.D. to Play Debut Gig in Kerala". Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ Unite Asia (March 25, 2022). "The World of Indian Hardcore Has A New Record Out – RAID Drops 3rd Full Length". Unite Asia.
- ^ Thejoto Nienu (March 31, 2023). "Radio City Freedom Awards season 7 winners announced". Eastern Mirror.
- ^ Unite Asia (April 5, 2024). "Metal Hardcore Band RAID Release Brand New EP 'Dominion'". Unite Asia.
- ^ Rich Hobson (April 5, 2024). "15 best new metal songs for the week". Metal Hammer.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (June 1, 2019). "Hyperabad Band R.A.I.D. Reveal New Album 'Imperium'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ thrashboy (March 17, 2019). "India Based Metal Band R.A.I.D. Drops Lyric Video for "Unbreakable"". The Metal Resource. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ NorthWar (August 30, 2019). "R.A.I.D. Release New Music Video for "Outrage"". Kronos Mortus News. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ NorthWar (March 28, 2019). "Hardcore / Crossover Thrash Metal Band R.A.I.D. Release First New Single Off Their New Album Via Rolling Stone". Kronos Mortus News. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ Jones, Brandon (March 31, 2019). "R.A.I.D. - Unbreakable (Official Lyric Video)". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ Macomber, Shawn (September 25, 2019). "Video Premiere: R.A.I.D. - "Blind"". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ Heavy (February 25, 2022). "R.A.I.D Drop Single Ahead Of Album". Heavy Magazine.
- ^ Anurag Tagat (March 4, 2022). "R.A.I.D. Lament and Rage Over 'Shattered Beliefs' In New Video". Rolling Stone Magazine.
- ^ Anurag Tagat (March 1, 2024). "Hardcore Band R.A.I.D. Get Visceral in 'Aftermath' Video". Rolling Stone Magazine. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ Rich Hobson (March 5, 2024). "The 15 best new metal songs you need to hear this week". Metal Hammer. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Media Brief (April 14, 2023). "Radio city freedom awards season 7 crowns winners of independent music". Media Brief Publications. Retrieved April 16, 2023.