Slave Raider with guest Rival 5. Slave Raider is an American heavy metal band from Minnesota formed in 1985, known for its over-the-top antics, heavy make-up and glam song lyrics. In the Twin Cities, they had a sizable following known as 'The Raid'. They opened for '80s bands such as Ratt and Poison with the original lineup. Rival 5 brings unexpected hits, powerhouse vocals and big harmonies, the best of rock with a twist of 80’s pop.