- w/ Foolproof, Remedy Three, Brother Floyd & The Blessed Sinners, & The Matt Seidel Band

Raider is a Canadian melodic death/thrash metal band known for combining the speed and aggression of thrash with the brutality of death metal and sharp, infectious melodic riffing. Based out of Ontario, the band has built a reputation for high-energy performances, technical musicianship, and a sound that hits with both precision and chaos.

Their album Trial By Chaos helped push the band further into the underground metal spotlight, showcasing a relentless mix of heavy grooves, blistering riffs, and full-throttle intensity. Raider’s official site highlights the band’s continued momentum heading into 2026, with new activity around Trial By Chaos and ongoing booking under the Raider heavy metal banner.

With a growing following and a sound built for fans of thrash, death metal, and modern extreme metal, Raider continues to establish themselves as a force in the heavy music scene—fast, aggressive, and built to destroy live.