Razor (band)
| Razor | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| origin | Guelph , Canada |
| Genre (s) | Thrash metal |
| founding | 1984, 1997 |
| resolution | 1992 |
| Website | www.razorband.com |
| Current occupation | |
| Dave Carlo | |
| Bob Reid (since 1989) | |
| Rob Mills (1988–1992, since 1998) | |
| Mike Campagnolo (until 1987, 2005-2008, since 2010) | |
| former members | |
Electric bass |
John Armstrong (1991-2002) |
Drums |
Rich Oosterbosch (1997) |
Electric bass |
Adam Carlo (1988–1991, 2003–2005, 2008–2009) |
singing |
Stace "Sheepdog" McLaren (until 1989) |
Drums |
Mike "M-Bro" Embro (until 1987) |
Razor is a thrash metal band from Guelph , Ontario ( Canada ) that was formed in 1984.
history
Razor was founded in 1984 by Dave Carlo (electric guitar), Stace "Sheepdog" McLaren (vocals), Mike Campagnolo (electric bass) and Mike "M-Bro" Embro (drums). In the same year they released the first EP Armed and Dangerous , which was financed by the members themselves and was also limited to 1200 copies. Due to the success of the EP, the Canadian label Attic Records became aware of the band, which eventually led to a contract with the band. Shortly after this contract came into effect, the first album Executioner's Song was released in 1985. Most of the album was written while Armed and Dangerous was being recorded. In the same year they released another album called Evil Invaders . In addition, they now played at concerts together with bands like Slayer , Motörhead and Venom . A music video was also created for the title track of the album, which was broadcast on MTV ( USA ) and MuchMusic (Canada).
In 1986 the next album Malicious Intent was released. After this release, the band split from their label. The next year they released the next experimental album Custom Killing , which was financed by the band itself. Since different opinions were formed in the band how it should go on with the same, guitarist Dave Carlo and Stace McLaren finally separated from bassist Campagnolo and drummer Embro.
Dave's brother Adam Carlo (bass) and Rob Mills (drums) joined the band for the album Violent Restitution , which was released in 1988 . Violent Restitution was the last album for singer McLaren before he left. Bob Reid from London (Ontario) , previously singer and guitarist with the band SFH, took over his position .
In 1990 they released the album Shotgun Justice . The band played on smaller shows with bands like Sacrifice and Disciples of Power . Due to an accident, Rob Mills was no longer able to exercise his position at Razor. Dave Carlo decided to use a drum synthesizer as a replacement for Mills, so in 1991 Open Hostility appeared. The growing grunge movement in North America led to a lack of interest in Thrash Metal and the band, so that the band's last concert was played on February 2nd, 1992. Bob Reid focused back on SFH while Dave Carlo took a break.
In 1994 the band released Exhumed , a compilation of their previous works.
In 1996 the members began planning to reunite the band, with the result that Decibels was released in 1997 on Hypnotic Records . Rich Oosterbosch took over the role of drummer this time.
style
Characteristic for the band are the simple structure of the songs, as well as the catchy riffs and solos and the aggressive vocals. The sound of the songs is described as "aggressive" and "heavy".
Discography
- 1984: Escape the Fire (self-published)
- 1984: Armed and Dangerous (EP, Voice Records)
- 1985: Executioner's Song (Album, Unidisc )
- 1985: Evil Invaders (Album, Unidisc)
- 1986: Malicious Intent (Album, Unidisc)
- 1987: Custom Killing (Album, Fist Fight Rec.)
- 1988: Violent Restitution (album, SPV )
- 1990: Shotgun Justice (Album, Fringe Rec.)
- 1991: Open Hostility (Album, Fringe Rec.)
- 1994: Exhumed (compilation, Steamhammer)
- 1997: Decibels (album, Hypnotic Records )
- 2016: Live! Osaka Saikou (Live Album, High Roller Records )
Web links
- Official website
- Razor at Discogs (English)