RAID SIGN WITH METAL COFFEE

When one thinks of a raid, the word generally conjures thoughts of a sudden attack or assault on an enemy as in warfare.  The implication is that a counter threat or forceful action is being levied against a previous assailant.  With words such as brutal, vicious, and savage being vogue as descriptions for heavy bands currently, it stands to reason that words which paint images of attack would be prevalent in today’s musical landscape.

Enter Hyderabad, India’s newest old school hardcore powerhouse, R.A.I.D.  The brainchild of vocalist Rueban Issac, R.A.I.D (Rueban and The Imperium Division) started in June of 2016 and has already seen many twists and turns to arrive as the band they are today. Along with Issac on vocals, the band is comprised of Abishek Allapanda on Guitars, Sam Jaba on Bass and Bobbin Jaydev on Drums. 

R.A.I.D draws musical influence from such hardcore legends as Madball, Suicidal Tendencies, Agnostic Front, Terror, Snapcase and Hatebreed.  Lyrically, R.A.I.D focuses on the classic ethos of hardcore, PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) with the added message of Hope, Strength and Salvation through the teachings of Jesus Christ.  R.A.I.D strives to further breathe fresh music into a generic scene, pushing both music and lyrics to the fullest potential.

After breaking out with their inaugural offering “The Strong Survive”, R.A.I.D is preparing to release their sophmore cd “Imperium.”  Not only will they bring their old school hardcore assault to a thicker, heavier sonic attack, but they bring an even stronger counter assault levied against an enemy who most assuredly drew first blood.  A hardcore R.A.I.D awaits.