---
title: "Ra:IN"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/ra-in"
genre: "Heavy Metal"
country: "Japan"
formed: 2002
---

# Ra:IN

**Ra:IN** is a heavy metal band, from Japan, active 2002 to present.

Ra:IN is a Japanese instrumental rock band. Formed in 2002 by guitarist Pata, bassist Michiaki and drummer Tetsu, the group is signed to the Danger Crue label. The only things that the musicians decide on in advance are a song's title, intro and ending, everything else is improvised. Former hide with Spread Beaver keyboardist DIE joined the band in May 2007, and Tetsu left in April 2014, being replaced on the drums by Ryu. They have released three albums, three singles, and have toured extensively, including international shows in China, Taiwan, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Russia.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_(Japanese_band)

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Ra:IN |
| Genre | Heavy Metal |
| Parent genre | Heavy Metal |
| Origin | Japan |
| Formed | 2002 |
| Releases in catalog | 4 |

## Genres

[Heavy Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/heavy-metal)

## Line-up

| Musician | Instruments | Years | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [PATA](https://themetalnet.com/musician/pata) |  |  | Current |

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2003 | [The Line](https://themetalnet.com/album/5043d2f3-bc87-33c2-8d67-3cdb6f7a229d) | Album |
| 2006 | [Before The Siren](https://themetalnet.com/album/7ff8dc92-639b-38cc-86f6-17361d906edb) | Album |
| 2008 | [METAL BOX](https://themetalnet.com/album/8148b492-4a1d-35c1-bdd1-498eacbc3843) | Album |
| 2009 | [Circle Psychogenic](https://themetalnet.com/album/90e452a7-e03e-48dd-b106-3f2637ac14bc) | EP |

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/ra-in](https://themetalnet.com/band/ra-in). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt