Night Rider

Night Rider is a Cleveland-based modern metalcore band formed in 2022 by former members of Affiance. Folding ’80s synthwave textures and atmospheric keys into muscular riffs and soaring clean vocals, the group debuted with a cover of Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” and introduced original material on their self-titled 2023 album. Singles “The Dark” (2024) and “Cold Comfort” (2025) showcase the quintet’s knack for arena-ready hooks, while lyrics explore perseverance in the face of anxiety. DIY to the core, Night Rider self-produces and engineers from their Ohio studio, earning a growing fanbase through energetic regional shows and an active social-media presence.