Category: RAIDER

We were pleasantly surprised two years ago with the first EP from RAIDER, the South Wales band fronted by The Voice UK 2019 contestant, Mike Platt. RAIDER’s passion lies in creating infectious 80s-style melodic rock / AOR tunes with keyboard-laced hooks and catchy choruses.
Now 2022 it’s time for Raider’s first full length CD titled “Runaway“, and that Eighties feeling not only is augmented in the music but also the lyrics and attitude. Just take a look at the album’s cover art…
All over the lovely 10 tracks packed here you can hear the sonic reference to BON JOVI, HEAVY PETTIN’, DANGER DANGER, HEAVEN’S EDGE – and WINGER if you take a close look at the band’s logo.
If you play this type of music comparison are inevitable, however RAIDER adds their own touch with solid musicianship and clever arrangements, wrapped by a warm clean melodic mix / production.
One of the best melodic hard rock / AOR debut albums of the year so far… love these guys…

RAIDER is a brand new UK Melodic Rock / AOR outfit that are all set to sweep you away with a superb debut EP in September – titled ”Tokyo” – featured here in exclusive plus 2 extra tracks.
Fronted by The Voice UK 2019 contestant Mike Platt, Raider’s passion lies in creating infectious 80s-style keyboard-laced hooks and catchy choruses. Just take a look at the album’s cover art…
Whether it’s the 1984-Bon Jovi flecked title track “Tokyo”, the frantic “Boys Will Be Boys” or the keyboard drenched “Going Down”, this is a band with a great future.
HIGHLY Recommended