Raid the Quarry
Electronic Press Kit
“Hard rock lives! And its name is Raid the Quarry.”
-Unstarving Musician’s Podcast
“Like a shot of adrenaline straight into your veins…” - WeWriteAboutMusic.com
“…a transformative style that shall rattle many ribcages…” - A&R Factory
Bio
Call them “the kings of loud.” Call them pop-punk, emo, or 90’s throwback. Call them rock and roll. Whatever you call them, Raid the Quarry is on a mission to keep rock alive. Supplying Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond with energetic alt/rock since 2014, the band have been regular guests at the Carrboro Music Festival; they have also featured in Triangle-area events such as Hopscotch, Packapalooza, SPARKcon, and Local Band Local Beer; and shared the stage with acts such as Mike Mains & the Branches, Eva Under Fire, and Rusty Shipp. With an aggressive but accessible combination of growling guitars and memorable melodies, the North Carolina quartet’s punk-inflected style should appeal to fans of Anberlin, Foo Fighters, and Jimmy Eat World.
Beyond These Castle Walls, Raid the Quarry’s latest full-length album, was successfully crowdfunded through Indiegogo in 2021. This swell of support enabled RtQ to tap Al Jacob (He is Legend, Beloved) to produce the record, bringing a more polished and immersive quality to the project. Incorporating huge riffs, breakdowns, guitar solos, key changes, and multiple time signatures, Beyond These Castle Walls is the band’s heaviest and catchiest effort to date. The album was mastered by Troy Glessner (August Burns Red, New Found Glory) and released on December 9, 2022.
The lead single, “S.O.S,” was released ahead of the album, accompanied by a music video directed by Jaiden Frost (Cultus Black). Stranger Things-esque, “S.O.S.” was filmed on location at Panic Point Haunted Forest in Youngsville, NC, utilizing the horror-themed scenes to visualize the isolation and despair felt by those struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm. The song explores the darkness of that experience, acting as an honest cry for help and a declaration of hope. Logan Christopher of Obsidian Darling is featured on the track as guest vocalist.
Contact
For booking or media inquiries, or to request additional materials or music, please contact Daniel Stidham at raidthequarry@gmail.com.
Gear / Input List
2 Electric guitar amps, head/cab - 1x12” and 2x12”
1 Bass amp, head/cab w/ line out
3 Pedal boards
1 Acoustic DI
Full drum kit (3 toms)
1 Wireless instrument system
1 Black light