Razor (band)

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Razor is a Canadian thrash metal band formed in 1984 at Guelph, Ontario The group shot music videos for songs such as "Evil Invaders", "Shotgun Justice", "American Luck", and "Sucker for Punishment". The band dissolved in 1992, but reformed in the late 1990s to record another album, titled Decibels, in 1997. The band dissolved again, and reformed in 2005, and are currently planning to record another studio album. They were featured on the 2005 "The Gates of Hell Tour". In the United States and Canada they have toured with well known acts such as Slayer, Motörhead and Venom. Guitarist and primary lyricist Dave Carlo has been the only permanent member in the band's 20-year history.

[edit] Band members

  • Dave Carlo (guitars 1984-present),
  • Bob Reid (vocals, 1989-present),
  • John Armstrong (bass, 1990-2002),
  • Rich Oosterbosch (drums, 1996-1998),
  • Rob Mills (drums, 1987-92, 1998-present),
  • Adam Carlo (bass, 1987-90, 2003-2005),
  • Stace "Sheepdog" McLaren (vocals, 1984-89),
  • Mike Campagnolo (bass, 1984-87, 2005-present),
  • Mike Embro (drums, 1984-87)

[edit] Discography

  • Armed & Dangerous (EP) (1984)(Voice Records)
  • Executioner's Song (1985) (Unidisc)
  • Evil Invaders (1985) (Unidisc)
  • Malicious Intent (1986) (Unidisc)
  • Custom Killing (1987) (Fist Fight Rec.)
  • Violent Restitution (1988) (SPV GmbH)
  • Shotgun Justice (1990) (Fringe Rec.)
  • Open Hostility (1991) (Fringe Rec.)
  • Exhumed (1994)(Steamhammer)
  • Decibels (1997) (Candlelight Records)

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