Razor - Evil Invaders (1985)

Here's some more fantastic thrash metal with Razor's second album 'Evil Invaders.' This is an interesting album, certainly, with great guitar solos and a unique-sounding vocalist.

Still alive today (with their guitarist being the only permanent member), Razor has kicked some serious ass in the thrash world and they've been under the surface for too long. 'Evil Invaders' provides some of the heaviest, fastest, and most intense speed tracks to date (Iron Hammer, I'm pointing at you) with some gnarly bass you hear from beginning-to-end. In ways, I hear some Lemmy and hardcore influence in the vocals and it wins me over easily if not for the riffs. Despite the okay production, you truly hear some intense, raw, ass-kicking intensity that truly defines thrash metal as a whole. You will enjoy this album easily if you're into raw thrash.

LINEUP:
Stace McLaren: Vocals
Dave Carlo: Guitars
Mike Campagnolo: Bass
Mike Embro: Percussion

TRACK LISTING:
Nowhere Fast - 4:26
Cross Me Fool - 3:13
Legacy of Doom - 3:22
Evil Invaders - 3:49
Iron Hammer - 3:38
Instant Death - 2:57
Cut Throat - 4:11
Speed Merchants - 3:45
Tortured Skull - 5:35
Thrashdance - 3:19

Final thoughts on Razor's 'Evil Invaders': With an interestingly enough raw feel, this is some true in-your-face thrash metal with high influences in its speed metal feel. If you're into Lemmy-esque vocals and intense guitar solos and just general thrash metal, you need this staple. 8.2/10

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