The other day I received an intriguing email from Chris Calavrias asking if I’d check out his band. Nothing unusual about that until I saw that Chris’s band, Razorwyre, is from New Zealand and I have to admit I did not know there is a speed/heavy/thrash metal scene “down under” as they say.
So – with the only other thing of note going on in the Southern Hemisphere when the mail arrived was England’s abject embarrassment in the test match I thought I’d take a look at Razorwyre. They have an EP for free download from their web site – http://www.rayzorwyreband.com – so I downloaded it and gave it a (virtual) spin or two.
And rather good it is too. Hit’s you right between the eyes sure enough. Raw and vey powerful. Bits are melodic even. It’s a definite grower and I suggest you check it out. One can hear some New Wave of British Heavy Metal influences in there as it’s not unlike an early Motorhead with some Metallica, Fait No More and Megadeth coming through.
So why not give a New Zealand metal band a break and download their EP. It’s not like it’s going to cost you anything and it may well surprise you. A recommended listen. Here’s Rayzorwyre’s bio so you can learn about what you’ll be listening to…….
The initial idea for Razorwyre was conceived by Chris Calavrias and James Murray in 2008, whom both had a strong desire to write and perform heavy metal music in the true style of the 1980’s.
Though ideas were discussed, and initial material was written, it wasn’t until later when the project began to come to fruition. Through partying at the notorious Lorne Street practice space, the two guitarists met like-minded individuals who shared the passion for traditional forms of metal music. Drummer Nick was recruited first, followed by bassist Simon, and then the line up was completed with the addition of vocalist Z Chylde.
Razorwyre began playing in early 2009 under the banner ‘GAYWYRE’ and promptly set about spreading beer fuelled mayhem and true, traditional heavy metal throughout hometown Wellington, and laying waste to the cities of New Zealand. Gathering a reputation for an aggressive, thrashing blend of ’80s inspired heavy metal, and an energetic, raucous party-atmosphere live show, the band soon began to assemble loyal following.
With things progressing and the band’s reputation growing, coupled with the development of a harder-edged sound developing, The ‘Wyre decided a new name was needed – in order to reflect the changing nature of their speed metal assault. A joint decision was made by an excited band to rebrand the project RAZORWYRE, in April, 2010, which captured the violent, thrashing tone of the music. RAZORWYRE are preparing to set about a new campaign of complete heavy metal annihilation on the cities of New Zealand, and beyond.
>> Download Rayzorwyre’s EP from their web site – it’s FREE <<