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== History ==
== History ==
The band was started by brothers Eddy and Danny Garcia in 1993.<ref name=":0" /> Eddy played guitar and Danny played drums, and they were joined by singer Dave McNutt and bassist Mat Lynch. McNutt soon departed and was replaced by Joe Rodriquez. They self-released an album titled ''Psycho Punko Metal Groove'' in 1996.<ref>{{Citation|title=Pissing Razors – Psycho Punko Metal Groove (1996, CD)|date=September 27, 1996 |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/3854200-Pissing-Razors-Psycho-Punko-Metal-Groove|language=en|access-date=2021-11-28{{cbignore}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-07-04|title=INTERVIEW: Joe Rodriguez - Pissing Razors|url=https://www.therockpit.net/2019/interview-joe-rodriguez-pissing-razors/|access-date=2021-11-28|website=The Rockpit}}</ref> By 1997, Danny Garcia had departed and Eddy Garcia switched to drums while Lynch switched to guitar, with Rick Valles joining on bass.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Pissing Razors Biography, Songs, & Albums|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/pissing-razors-mn0000851141/biography|access-date=2021-11-28|website=AllMusic|language=en}}</ref> A self-titled debut album was released in 1998 by [[Noise Records]].<ref>{{Citation|title=Pissing Razors - Pissing Razors {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/pissing-razors-mw0000036367|language=en|access-date=2021-11-28}}</ref>
The band was started by brothers Eddy and Danny Garcia in 1993. Eddy played guitar and Danny played drums, and they were joined by singer Dave McNutt and bassist Mat Lynch. McNutt soon departed and was replaced by Joe Rodriquez. With this line up, they self-released an album titled ''Psycho Punko Metal Groove'' in 1996. In 1997, Danny Garcia moved away from El Paso and had departed so Eddy Garcia switched to drums while Lynch switched to guitar. Rick Valles then joined on bass. With this line up they landed a record label contract with [[Noise Records]] and released their first self-titled debut album in 1998.


The band's lineup remained stable until 1999, when Lynch departed and was replaced by Cesar Soto.<ref name=":1" /> In 2000, they contributed to the album ''Panther: A Tribute to Pantera.''<ref>{{Citation|title=A Panther: A Tribute to Pantera - Various Artists {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/a-panther-a-tribute-to-pantera-mw0000060440|language=en|access-date=2021-11-28}}</ref> The band's next two albums were affected by unstable lineups. Rodriguez departed in 2000<ref name=":1" /> and was replaced by Jason Bragg, who lasted for about one year and was replaced in turn by Andre Acosta. By 2003, Soto had been replaced by Matt Difabio;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/pissing-razors-confirm-guitarist-s-departure/|title=PISSING RAZORS Confirm Guitarist's Departure|date=28 October 2002|website=Blabbermouth.net|accessdate=11 October 2020}}</ref> this lineup released the album ''Evolution''.<ref>{{Citation|title=Evolution - Pissing Razors {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/evolution-mw0000692882|language=en|access-date=2021-11-28}}</ref>
The band's lineup remained stable until 1999, when Lynch departed and was replaced by Cesar Soto. With this line up, they recorded two more albums and contributed to the album ''Panther: A Tribute to Pantera.'' The band's next two albums were affected by unstable lineups. Rodriguez departed in 2000 and was replaced by Jason Bragg, who never recorded an album as he lasted for about one year before being replaced in turn by Andre Acosta. By 2003, Soto departed and had was replaced by Matt Difabio; this lineup released the final album with Noise Records; ''Evolution''.


The band then split in 2004 after being defunct for a decade. The band reunited in 2014 with original members Eddy Garcia, Mat Lynch and their second singer, Joe Rodriguez adding new bassist Geo Gomez. A stand-alone single "Wasting Away", a [[Nailbomb]] cover, was self-released in early 2021. Their latest album in 18 years, ''Eulogy Death March'', was self-released in October 2021.
The band split in 2004. After being defunct for a decade, the band reunited in 2014 with original members Eddy Garcia and Mat Lynch, plus returning singer Joe Rodriguez and new bassist Geo Gomez.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Munro|first=Scott|date=2014-12-22|title=Pissing Razors plan studio return|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/pissing-razors-plan-studio-return|access-date=2021-11-28|website=loudersound|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=2014-12-24|title=Original PISSING RAZORS Lineup To Reunite For New Album, Live Shows|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/original-pissing-razors-lineup-to-reunite-for-new-album-live-shows/|access-date=2021-11-28|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}</ref> The stand-alone single "Wasting Away", a [[Nailbomb]] cover, was released in early 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-21|title=Video Premiere: Pissing Razors - 'Wasting Away'|url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/video-premiere-pissing-razors-wasting-away/|access-date=2021-11-28|website=New Noise Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=2021-01-23|title=PISSING RAZORS Team Up With SKINLAB's STEEV ESQUIVEL For Cover Of NAILBOMB's 'Wasting Away'|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/pissing-razors-team-up-with-skinlabs-steev-esquivel-for-cover-of-nailbombs-wasting-away/|access-date=2021-11-28|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}</ref> Their first new album in 18 years, ''Eulogy Death March'', was released in October 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-10-22|title=Pissing Razors Release Their New Album - "Eulogy Death March"|url=https://www.ghostcultmag.com/pissing-razors-release-their-new-album-eulogy-death-march/|access-date=2021-11-28|website=Ghost Cult Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref>


== Band members ==
== Band members ==

Revision as of 18:21, 5 December 2023

Pissing Razors
Background information
OriginEl Paso, Texas, U.S.[1]
GenresGroove metal[2][3]
Years active1993–2004, 2014–present
LabelsNoise, Spitfire, Art Is War
MembersEddy Garcia
Mat Lynch
Joe Rodriguez
Geo Gomez
Past membersDanny Garcia
Dave "Loco" McNutt
Rick Valles
Cesar Soto
Jason Bragg
Matt Difabio
Andre Acosta
Dave McNutt
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Pissing Razors is an American groove metal band formed in El Paso, Texas in 1993.[1] Their most recent album Eulogy Death March was released in 2021.

History

The band was started by brothers Eddy and Danny Garcia in 1993. Eddy played guitar and Danny played drums, and they were joined by singer Dave McNutt and bassist Mat Lynch. McNutt soon departed and was replaced by Joe Rodriquez. With this line up, they self-released an album titled Psycho Punko Metal Groove in 1996. In 1997, Danny Garcia moved away from El Paso and had departed so Eddy Garcia switched to drums while Lynch switched to guitar. Rick Valles then joined on bass. With this line up they landed a record label contract with Noise Records and released their first self-titled debut album in 1998.

The band's lineup remained stable until 1999, when Lynch departed and was replaced by Cesar Soto. With this line up, they recorded two more albums and contributed to the album Panther: A Tribute to Pantera. The band's next two albums were affected by unstable lineups. Rodriguez departed in 2000 and was replaced by Jason Bragg, who never recorded an album as he lasted for about one year before being replaced in turn by Andre Acosta. By 2003, Soto departed and had was replaced by Matt Difabio; this lineup released the final album with Noise Records; Evolution.

The band then split in 2004 after being defunct for a decade. The band reunited in 2014 with original members Eddy Garcia, Mat Lynch and their second singer, Joe Rodriguez adding new bassist Geo Gomez. A stand-alone single "Wasting Away", a Nailbomb cover, was self-released in early 2021. Their latest album in 18 years, Eulogy Death March, was self-released in October 2021.

Band members

Current

  • Eddy Garcia – drums (1997–2004, 2014–present), guitars (1994–1996)
  • Mat Lynch – guitars (1997–1999, 2014–present), bass (1994–1996)
  • Joe Rodriguez – vocals (1995–2000, 2014–present)
  • Geo Gomez – bass (2014–present)

Former

  • Dave McNutt – vocals (1994; died 2013)
  • Danny Garcia – drums (1994–1996)
  • Cesar Soto – guitars (1999–2002)
  • Jason Bragg – vocals (2000–2001)
  • Andre Acosta – vocals (2001–2004)
  • Matt Difabio – guitars (2002–2004)
  • Rick Valles – bass (1997–2004)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

  • Psycho Punko Metal Groove (Independent, 1996)
  • Pissing Razors (Noise Records, 1998)
  • Cast Down the Plague (Noise Records, 1999)
  • Fields of Disbelief (Noise Records, 2000)
  • Where We Come From (Spitfire Records, 2001)
  • Evolution (Spitfire Records, 2003)
  • Eulogy Death March (Razor Records, 2021)

Live albums

  • Live in the Devil's Triangle (Spitfire Records, 2002)

References

  1. ^ a b "Oldschool Sunday: PISSING RAZORS [New 'Crushing Grip' Arrives]". Riff Relevant. January 27, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  2. ^ Griffiths, Dave (June 6, 2019). "Prepare For PISSING RAZORS | HEAVY Magazine". heavymag.com.au. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  3. ^ "PISSING RAZORS: Neues Album soll dieses Jahr erscheinen". Rock Hard (in German). January 21, 2019. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
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