R.A.I.D – Defiance (Album Review)

Release Date: March 25th 2022 - Rottweiler Records

R.A.I.D. - Defiance

The third release from India’s R.A.I.D is a celebration of inner strength and the resistance to external forces. Theirs is a struggle that is identified and expressed through their music. That is tough forthright and charged with energy.

The idea is to never quit, suffer through your struggles, and emerge victoriously. The slamming hardcore/thrash-styled metal is short sharp and precise. It is infused with that modern metal sound and designed for maximum impact in the least amount of time. At just twenty minutes Defiance is the album that fuses crossover with some excellent crunch riffing.’’ Shattered Beliefs’’ is a heavy three-minute attack on the senses perfectly designed to get you moving along with its powerful message of deceivers dressed as saviors. “Alpha” and “True Wisdom” keep things tough and succinct. ‘’Fearless’’ is the 4-minute epic that stretches the band’s musical abilities without diluting their message, Rueban Issac’s vocals are clear yet harsh, uncompromising, honest, and focused. The music now yet draws on hardcore legends for inspiration without ever compromising their own vision.

A deeply personal album R.A.I.D reflects the inner turmoil and perseveres‘’ Through strength and determination” Defiance is a fist in the air that is both angry and hopeful. Their fury is tempered by understanding and worthy of your attention.

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Release Year: 2022
Label: Rottweiler Records
Category: Album
Country: India

Reviewed by Sparky