Raider – Guardian of The Fire (2020)
For fans of Exmortus, Annihilator, Skeletonwitch, Deicide, Carcass
Release Date: March 20, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
Publicist – Jon Asher – asher[@]ashermediarelations[.]com
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In 2017, Raider naturally came together; maniacs playing death thrash in the unconventional E standard. Stating that they are fans of the inherent tightness they combine it with blackened death metal vocals and lay waste to audiences.
The quintessential Raider song starts with collaborative jamming between Gabe Rosa (lead guitar/backup vocals) and Kevin Withers (drums) improvising on the skeleton of a track. The experimentation continues with Brandon Sanders (bass) filling in with grit and Angelo Bonacorso (vocals) weaving a vocal pattern until it becomes whole. Blasts of harmony and riffs are injected until the final product is refined. Bonacorso’s lyrics stem from experiences, history, literature, our world today, and what our world could be tomorrow. At times they are a reflection of evil and at others, conquering it.
In 2018, Raider released their demo “Urge to Kill” and the band had a whirlwind summer playing on several fests including Hamilton Deathfest Guelph Deathfest and Kitchener Metalfest. Even with a short time since conception, Raider has made their name known in the Ontario region, decimating stages across the province. They have played with the likes of Exmortus, Venom Inc, Cannabis Corpse, and Aggression.
It wasn’t until 2020 that a full lineup was finally realized for Raider. Up until then, the second guitarist had been a fill-in for live shows, but with the addition of Ira Lehtovaara the lineup was complete and carving the path for their next move, the release of LP “Guardian of The Fire” set to be unleashed on March 20, 2020.
L – R: Ira Lehtovaara (Guitar) | Kevin Withers (Drums) | Brandon Sanders (Bass) | Gabe Rosa (Guitar) | Angelo Bonaccorso (Vocals)
Photo Credit – Wesley Raffan
“”Urge to Kill” is a total of three tracks with what we will say is two separate “modes”, the first of which is an oldschool style Melodic Death Metal and damn is it done well.” – Five Magics Review (2018 EP Urge To Kill Review)
Album Title: Guardian of the Fire
Release Date: March 20, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
Track Listing of Album:
1. Bound By No Fate (5:00)
2. No Sign On The Dawn (6:04)
3. Endless Vengeance (6:16)
4. Guardian of The Fire (6:48)
5. Infernal Justice (6:03)
6. Ravenous Hydra (5:28)
7. Offering of Souls (6:15)
8. Destroyer (5:51)
Album Length: 47:49
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Raider
• All songs written by: Raider
• Produced by: Alex Snape and Raider
• Mixed by: Alex Snape @ Nomadic Arts
• Mastered by: Jamie King
• Album Artwork by: Mario Lopez
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Album Band Line Up:
Angelo Bonacorso – Vocals
Gabe Rosa – Rhythm/Lead Guitar
Brandon Sanders – Bass
Kevin Withers – Drums
Live Band Line Up:
Angelo Bonacorso – Vocals
Gabe Rosa – Lead Guitar/Backup Vox
Ira Lehtovaara – Lead Guitar
Brandon Sanders – Bass
Kevin Withers – Drums
Discography:
2020 – Guardian of the Fire(LP)
2018 – Urge to Kill(EP/Demo)
Shared stage with: Exmortus, Venom Inc., Invicta, Cannabis Corpse, Aggression, Hideous Divinity, Homewrecker, The Absence, Hatchet, Cancer Bats, The Blood of Christ, Skullfist, Detherous, Lutharo, Sludgehammer, Sacrificed Alliance, Comeback Kid, Silverstein, Exalt
Tours and Festivals:
2019 – Kitchener Metal Fest – Waterloo, ON
2018 – Forest City Metalfest – London, ON
2018 – Five Magics Fest – Waterloo, ON
2018 – Hamilton Deathfest – Hamilton, ON
2018 – Guelph Deathfest – Guelph, ON
2018 – Kitchener Metalfest – Waterloo, ON
2017 – KOI Fest – Waterloo, ON
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