REVIEW: RAZORWYRE - Coming Out

 

RAZORWYRE - Coming Out E.P.

Independent

This band from New Zealand started its career under the name GAYWYRE, a name that hardly reflected the style of music they were playing. Fortunately, they soon realized that a more fitting name was needed and adopted the name RAZORWYRE instead. And indeed, their current moniker provides a much better indication of what listeners can expect from their music.

RAZORWYRE play traditional heavy metal enriched with strong doses of speed and thrash metal. If you can imagine a mixture of IRON MAIDEN’s melodic approach and the aggressive energy of classic OVERKILL, then you already have a fairly accurate picture of the sound offered on this release. The band successfully combines sharp, energetic riffs with memorable melodies, creating a style that feels both familiar and refreshing.

Personally, I enjoyed this EP a lot, mainly because it contains many of the elements I look for in a promising new band: strong songwriting ideas, genuine enthusiasm, and a sense of freshness that prevents the material from sounding derivative. These qualities are further enhanced by a clear and powerful production that meets professional standards and allows every instrument to be heard without sacrificing the raw energy of the music.

Special mention should be made of vocalist Z Chylde, whose voice proves to be an ideal match for the band's sound. His singing style is firmly rooted in the N.W.O.B.H.M. tradition, while at certain moments his rougher vocal approach brings to mind Cronos of VENOM. This combination gives the music additional character and helps RAZORWYRE establish a distinct identity within the genre.

Overall, Coming Out E.P. is a highly enjoyable release that will undoubtedly appeal to fans of 1980s heavy, speed, and thrash metal. RAZORWYRE demonstrate both the talent and the potential required to make a lasting impact on the heavy metal scene, and this EP serves as convincing evidence that they are a band worth keeping an eye on in the future.

Nick Parastatidis