Description: BI COLORED SPLATTER vinyl RAZOR - VIOLENT RESTITUTION --- BRAND NEW AND SEALED!!! A HEAVY METAL CLASSIC FROM UP NORTH... High Roller Records, 2nd pressing, red/ yellow bi-color with orange splatter vinyl, ltd 250, 425gsm heavy cardboard cover, lyric sheet printed on uncoated paper, A5 photo card, finally available on vinyl, After Canadian thrash metal legends Razor had released their self-financed debut EP »Armed And Dangerous« in 1984, they were surprised to get the attention of Attic Records, the country?s leading major record company at the time. The band soon inked a deal with the label and was destined to spearhead the company?s new Viper Records division. »Escape The Fire« was originally planned to be the follow-up to »Armed And Dangerous« but in the end it did not work out like this. Attic put pressure on the young band and had their own ideas of shaping the future of Razor. The result was »Executioner?s Song«. Original bassist Mike Campagnolo tells the whole story: ?Let?s face it, when any young band is given a shot at a record deal, it usually leans heavily in the label?s favour. Sure, we were inexperienced but they were also treading in unknown waters with the new Viper division, so there was a bit of lost advantage all around. I think we learned a bit from each other but hey, it?s usually the person with the cash making the final decisions. The main problem was that they were trying to cash in on anything we released instead of promoting a newer direction as the metal scene began to get harder and faster. They really didn?t grasp how the scene was changing and progressing and didn?t really get ahead of that wave. They had a pattern of how to deal with artists and stuck to that formula instead of seeing that this genre was here to stay and not just a fad. Attic showed that strategy with »Executioner?s Song« when they wanted some songs off of »Armed And Dangerous« and the »Escape The Fire« demo to create that release.? »Escape The Fire« was originally recorded on December 1st 1984 at Future Sound studios in Toronto and was produced by Terry Morostega (who had worked on »Armed And Dangerous«) along with Dave Carlo. As Mike Campagnolo explains, after »Armed And Dangerous« Razor were ?firing on all cylinders?: ?It would have been interesting to see how »Escape The Fire«, if released in its original form, would have been received by metal fans. It would?ve probably pushed some of the »Executioner?s Song« material onto »Evil Invaders« and who knows if it would have altered the progression of the band in any way?? Razor is a Canadian thrash metal band formed in Guelph, Ontario, in 1983. Known as one of the pioneering acts of the Canadian thrash scene, Razor combines raw aggression, high-speed riffs, and a relentless intensity that has earned them a cult following within the underground metal community. Their music is characterized by a no-frills, straight-to-the-point approach, with a sharp guitar tone, blistering solos, and tightly executed rhythms. Lyrically, Razor explores themes of violence, rebellion, and social critique, delivered with a snarling attitude that complements their ferocious sound. Their debut album, Executioner’s Song (1985), introduced their fast and furious style, but it was albums like Evil Invaders (1985) and Violent Restitution (1988) that cemented their reputation as thrash legends. The band’s lineup has evolved over the years, with guitarist Dave Carlo being the consistent driving force behind Razor’s uncompromising vision. Despite lineup changes and periods of inactivity, Razor remains a staple of the thrash metal genre, continuing to influence new generations of metal musicians with their raw and unrelenting energy. 50 Similar Artists to RazorExciterSacrificeAnnihilatorVoivodOverkillSlayerExodusKreatorSodomDestructionTestamentDeath AngelForbiddenDark AngelVio-LenceMetal ChurchAnthraxMegadethMetallica (early years)Flotsam and JetsamHeathenOnslaughtArtilleryTankardWhiplashAssassinHoly MosesHiraxExumerDemolition HammerRigor MortisSadusMorbid SaintCoronerMortal SinXentrixSabbat (UK)Infernal MajestyProtectorWarbringerHavokGama BombEvileMunicipal WasteToxic HolocaustBonded by BloodFueled by FireExhorderViolence ForceDeathrowThese artists share Razor’s thrash ethos, delivering high-energy metal with fast riffs, aggressive vocals, and an emphasis on unrelenting speed and heaviness. Razor's place in thrash history is both foundational and enduring, with their sound continuing to inspire fans of extreme music worldwide. ------ ships safe
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Artist: Celtic Frost, Death, Destruction, Exodus, Hellhammer, Morbid Angel, Morbid Saint, Mortician, Obituary, Sacred Reich, Sepultura, Slaughter, Sodom, Testament, RAZOR, dark angel, suffocation, sacrifice, demolition hammer
Record Label: High Roller Records
Release Title: Escape the Fire
Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve
Color: Red
Material: Vinyl
Inlay Condition: Mint (M)
Edition: Anniversary Edition, Collector's Edition, Limited Edition
Type: LP
Record Grading: Mint (M)
Format: Record
Release Year: 2022
Sleeve Grading: Mint (M)
Style: 1980s
Record Size: 12"
Features: Colored Vinyl, Sealed
Genre: Metal
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
