Coming Out

New Zealand, a land of natural beauty, British background, and Power Thrash?? Well that’s what we are getting from the band Razorwyre on their debut ep, “Coming Out.” 5 songs , clocking in at 23 minutes, of pure classic thrash madness.

“Coming Out” kicks off with the track “Party of Five.” This is easily one of the best and strongest tracks off the ep. It features those classic more melodic, yet still aggressive, power metalish vocals mixed along with fantastic drumming, chugging guitars and they even throw in some great guitar harmonizing. The second song shows a humor side to the band with the song, “Fuck You Tonight.” Im sure you can figure out what it’s about. We then get to hear the song “Operation Market Garden.” The opening riff will instantly get you hooked, and Zane’s vocal performance here is very good, using a mix of great melody, falsetto, but yet still finding the room to have some of that classic thrash harshness. “Suspiria” is the fourth song off “Coming Out” and has one of my favorite parts of the entire ep; at about half way through the song the music cuts out and you hear one of the most epic high screams you’ll ever hear, incredible. The ep is then closed out with the longest song, “Battleshark.” This was my favorite track off the album, perfect riffs, perfect vocals, perfect harmonies, perfect everything. This song was executed masterfully.

I simply loved the artwork of “Coming Out.” Simple yet it attracts me and wants me to listen to it. And the Razorwyre’s logo is one of my favorite logos of all time, it just makes you go “this band looks like they are going to rock all day and all fucking night, I need this cd.”

Razorwyre’s “Coming Out” is masterful debut ep from this young New Zealand band. They mix elements of thrash, speed, power, and traditional metal to make a great sound that is sure to turn more than a handful of heads. This is an essential cd everyone must get for their collection, and you will love it. Great work guys!!!

-Mike Mendyk
Steel & Fire Records
www.steelandfirerecords.webs.com