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B.F. Raid (Boston’s Final Raid) is a heavy metal band from Malden, Massachusetts, originally formed in the early 1980s. Known for their aggressive fusion of classic heavy metal, punk edge, and touches of psychedelic influence, the band quickly carved out a place in Boston’s underground music scene. Their no-frills, high-intensity approach to live performance made them a staple at venues like The Channel, The Rat, Jumping Jack Flash, and Jack’s in Cambridge, as well as an ever-present force along the Revere Beach strip, where they played countless sets that drew a loyal and diverse crowd.

In their early years, B.F. Raid gained recognition for songs like “Victim” and “Angel,” which captured the raw energy and defiant attitude of the local scene. These tracks became mainstays on Boston college radio, reflecting a sound that was loud, direct, and unfiltered—built on heavy riffs, pounding drums, and lyrics that hit close to home. Both songs have since been remastered and released digitally, continuing to resonate with longtime fans and new listeners alike.

After a long hiatus, the band returned in 2024 with Raided Again, a full-length album that signaled a renewed focus and intensity. The record retained the core of their early sound while introducing more complex arrangements and sharper production. It was well received across a range of independent and specialty metal outlets, earning airplay on Double Trouble Radio (495FM, NY), On The Rail Radio (WI), New England Rock & Metal Radio, The Plowzone Radio Show, Metal Kross Radio, and Rock Rage Radio—a key platform that helped the band reach a broader national and international audience. The album’s presence on these stations marked a major step in B.F. Raid’s re-emergence and helped solidify their place in today’s metal resurgence.

Raided Again has received strong independent press coverage and critical praise for its sound and execution:

“A shredfest with some fine Dio-esque singing” – Hippo Magazine
“One of the best heavy metal bands hailing from Boston today” – Metronome Magazine
“Raw punk influences with a strong metal foundation” – Metalheads Forever Magazine
“The album has attitude and is riddled with that personality through and through” – Buzzslayers Blog
“B.F. Raid continues to be a climbing force in the heavy metal arena” – Paperjam Magazine

Now, in 2025, B.F. Raid is set to release their follow-up album Combat Zone. Heavier, more urgent, and more focused than anything they’ve done before, the album draws on themes of chaos, working-class struggle, and the sometimes brutal lessons that come from growing up in a city like Boston. Musically, Combat Zone pushes harder into their roots—thick guitar tones, no-nonsense songwriting, and a rhythm section that drives every track with precision and force. Lyrically, the album reflects a sense of clarity and confrontation—stories of survival, disillusionment, and finding strength in the places most people try to escape.

The release of Combat Zone represents not just a new chapter for B.F. Raid, but a continuation of the spirit that’s always defined them: loud, honest, and built to last. Set for release in Fall 2025, the album will be available on all major streaming platforms, with physical editions to follow.