Razor

Razor, a Canadian thrash metal band, was formed in 1983 in Guelph, Ontario. The group's initial lineup included guitarist Dave Carlo and vocalist John Scheffel, who left the following year. After several lineup changes, Razor released their debut EP Armed & Dangerous in May 1984, followed by their first full-length album Executioner's Song in April 1985. The band gained underground acclaim and performed with notable acts such as Slayer and Motörhead. Their fifth album, Violent Restitution, released in 1988, marked their most commercially successful release. After the departure of vocalist Stace McLaren and drummer Rob Mills' injury, Razor released Open Hostility in 1991. Following a tour, the band disbanded in October 1992. In 1996, Razor reformed with vocalist Bob Reid and guitarist Dave Carlo. Their eighth studio album, Decibels, was released in 1997. On September 23, 2022, Razor released their ninth studio album, Cycle of Contempt. In January 2026, former drummer Mike Embro died at the age of 63.

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