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'@@ -15,21 +15,130 @@ == History == -The band was started by brothers Eddy and Danny Garcia in the early 1990s and was originally named '''Back Door Cyclops'''. They then changed their name after a coined phrase thought up by the original vocalist, Dave McNutt, after he contracted "[[Gonorrhea|the clap]]" and described the pain. +The band began in 1994 in their hometown of El Paso, Texas and was originally named Back Door Cyclops. They then changed their name after a coined phrase, thought up by the original vocalist, after he contracted “the clap” and described the pain. The band recorded six albums and engaged in countless touring (funding the majority of these endeavors themselves). Over time, they endured lineup changes, but continued to make music and pursue their musical dreams. Eventually, the group decided to go on a hiatus, but later realized they had more music to make and reunited to do just that. Here in 2021, Pissing Razors is stronger than ever. -In the late 1990s, McNutt quit and Joe Rodriguez was brought on. A short time later, drummer Danny Garcia decided to move from El Paso, Texas to New York City and Eddy Garcia took this opportunity to switch from playing guitar to drums while Mat<!-- spelling is correct, see https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/pissing-razors-confirm-guitarist-s-departure/ --> Lynch moved from bass to guitar. This left the group with a spot for a new bassist; Rick Valles, a long time guitarist who used to be part of another band with Joe Rodriguez was then hired as the new bassist. This line-up proved to be progressive as the four began to work on new material. +TIMELINE -In 1997, after submitting countless demos to record labels across the US, the band was signed to German/Los Angeles-based [[Noise Records]] and released their self-titled CD the following year. Five more albums were released in the following years and the band got the opportunity to participate in several festivals and shows across the world. In 2000, they were asked to contribute a song for a [[Pantera]] tribute album, entitled ''Panther: A Tribute to Pantera'' from [[Eclipse Records]]. They provided the opening track, "Domination". +'''1994''' -Shortly after their first major tour, Mat Lynch decided to depart the band as the toll of being away from his wife and child grew heavy and the band's financial situation had not improved since the contract with Noise Records. The band would recruit then-guitar tech for Lynch, Cesar "Achmex" Soto, into his place. Soto was already familiar with the material and was open to extended time away from home and did not have a family to support. The band continued writing material for the ''Fields of Disbelief'' album where Soto's classical style contributed to the now modified sound of the band. +Band is formed by '''Eddy Garcia''' on guitar and '''Mat Lynch''' on bass, with Dave McNutt on vocals, Danny Garcia on drums. -Later in 2000, singer Joe Rodriguez quit the band as well, due to his growing family and financial needs. The band at this point were still proving their worth to the label and were not generating sufficient income despite the low cost of living in [[Far West Texas]]. Joe was replaced by Jason "Dewey" Bragg from California who again was from another unsigned band. Bragg who only recorded on the 2001 album ''Where We Come From'' left shortly afterwards due to conflicting personalities that were not discovered until they were on the ''Where We Come From'' tour. Bragg was quickly replaced by a local vocalist from El Paso: Andre Acosta who had not worked with any signed bands in addition to not having any touring experience. By this time, the band had gained some traction and could attract talent from other bands on the same level. Acosta's studio test and first contribution to the band would be the live album ''Live in the Devil's Triangle'', titled after the nickname given to the area of town where Eddy Garcia grew up in, and featured the band's actual touring [[Recreational vehicle|RV]] on the cover. Despite the recording being marketed as a live performance, the recording was done in the same studio that the first unsigned release was recorded in with a few close friends providing the "live crowd" sounds. +Several local shows & small regional shows are played throughout Texas. -2002 brought yet another detrimental line-up change when Cesar "Achmex" Soto abruptly quit the band in October due to the everlasting financial issues of the band. The band was still not generating enough income to support the band and all of the other members were working part-time/seasonal jobs when not on tour. Soto contacted the widely popular website [[Blabbermouth.net]] (at the time hosted by [[Roadrunner Records]]), to publicly announce his departure, even though he was asked to keep it under wraps while the remaining partners (Eddy Garcia and Rick Valles) figured out the band's next step. Shortly after, it was announced on the same site, that Soto had joined fellow ex-members of the band, Mat Lynch and Joe Rodriguez, in a new unsigned and short lived project named "Fueled II Fire".<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> +'''1995''' + +'''Joe Rodriguez''' replaces McNutt on vocals. -Before the end of the year, founding members Eddy Garcia and Rick Valles contracted Matt Difabio from [[Langhorne, Pennsylvania]] as Soto's replacement. Difabio was also involved in leading a band of his own as well as his own local small business. Difabio and Acosta contributed to the 2003 ''Evolution'' album. The band then followed the release with a short tour. +Work begins on self-released cd, “Psycho Punko Metal Groove” and is limited to a 500-cd release. -In 2004, Pissing Razors quietly disbanded following the less than enthusiastic response of the band's final record "Evolution". Some blame the constant lineup changes, bad management and the lack of talent that would take the music seriously ultimately contributed to their down fall. +'''1996''' + +“Psycho Metal Groove” is released. -In 2014, Mat, Joe, and Eddy decided they had more music to make. Rick passed up on the opportunity to reunite citing parental duties as his priority. Geo Gomez was brought in as the new bass player and immediately fit right in. After a successful run with Skinlab for a second "Brothers In Blood" tour in 2017, the boys began work on new material. "Crushing Grip" and "Left for Dead" were released in 2019. Throughout 2020, the band worked through the challenges of the Covid pandemic to begin recording their seventh, full-length album, "Eulogy Death March." To kick off 2021, the band released their third new single, a cover of Nailbomb's "Wasting Away," featuring Steev Esquivel from Skinlab. "Eulogy Death March" is slated to release in the Spring of 2021. +Tour extensively, self-funded. Play with well-known artists such as Pro-Pain, Exodus, Skinlab, Stuck Mojo, & Snot. + +Rick Valles replaces D. Garcia. Lynch switches to guitar. E. Garcia switches to drums. + +'''1997''' + +Band continues to tour & sell merchandise, all self-funded. + +Meet with CEO from FAD/Noise Records & sign. Work with famous producer Andy Sneap to record self-titled cd at Sonic Ranch. + +'''1998''' + +Record is released in January in Europe, in February in US. European tour starts playing across England, Germany, France, and Russia. Band tours 10 straight months. + +Meet & play with System of a Down, Fear Factory, Static X, Tura Satana, & Substance D. + +Music being written for next album. + + +'''1999''' + +Recording next album “Cast Down the Plague” in Celle, Germany & is later released. + +More touring, now with Six Feet Under. + +Lynch leaves band & is replaced by guitar tech Cesar Soto (who now plays with Ministry). + +Meet & become good friends with Pantera/Vinnie & Dime, Overkill/Bobby, SOD/Billy Milano, & Sevendust. + +Begin writing material for third album. + +Record Pantera song “Domination,” for tribute record, at Big Blue Meanie Studio. + +Play festivals such as the “November to Dismember” & the “First Annual Texas Metal Fest,” both in San Antonio, as well as the “Milwaukee Metalfest.” + +'''2000''' + +Back to Sonic Ranch to record third album, “Fields of Disbelief.” + +Rodriguez leaves band & is replaced by Dewey Bragg. + +'''2001''' + +Fourth album “Where We Come From” is recorded at Razor Headquarters. + +'''2001-2003''' + +Touring continues with Cannibal Corpse, WASP. + +Bragg leaves the band & is replaced by Andre Acosta. + +Rodriguez briefly returns with band to play hometown show with Hatebreed. + +'''2004''' + +Pissing Razors go on hiatus. + +Garcia & Valles become touring musicians for Ministry. + +'''2014''' + +Talks of a reunion transpire. December 14 finds the band officially reunited. + +'''2015''' + +'''Geo Gomez''' replaces Valles on bass. Reunion show takes place in July. + +'''2016''' + +Tour with Vision of Disorder. + +'''2018''' + +Tour with Skinlab & Shattered Sun. + +'''2019''' + +Band plays in San Antonio & El Paso in February to announce single release for “Crushing Grip.” + +Five-date Australian tour with Skinlab is announced in April. + +Band awaits single & video release for second single, “Left for Dead.” + +Announced in July, due to problems with promoter and AIW Records, tour is cancelled. + +Halloween release date for song and video for “Left For Dead,” which is available across all digital platforms. + +November announcement that 7th full length album, “Eulogy Death March” will be released, summer 2020. + +'''2020''' + +Band relocates headquarters (practice place / recording studio) and begins work on “Eulogy Death March” + +“Psycho Punko Metal Groove” is reissued as remixed, remastered, & now containing four bonus, never-before released tracks, making it a 20-song limited edition CD release. + +Covid-19 hits and disrupts schedule. Band pursues throughout the year to continue work on the new album. + +Despite the lack of live shows, the group does very well with continual merch sales & keeping active in Razor Nation’s eyes. + +'''2021''' + +The year kicks off with a cover of Nailbomb’s “Wasting Away,” features Steev Esquivel from Skinlab, & is available on all digital outlets. + +The end of March will find the recording finished. The album will be mixed & mastered by Sterling Winfield (Pantera), produced by Eddy Garcia, & is slated for a summer release. + +Depending on the ongoing pandemic & the status of live music, the band hopes to tour & promote “Eulogy Death March.” == Band members == '