Razors in the Night is an American punk rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 2009. The band was founded by Troy Schoeller (Vocals), who recruited four friends, Todd Wilson, guitar (ex-Beware!), Ian Clark, guitar (ex-Pure Impact), Swid, bass (Acrobrats). The band name is taken from a Blitz song. Their sound is somewhat anomalous, fusing hardcore, Oi!, and a touch of

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Career

They first performed in February 2009. Since then, they have shared stages with bands including

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, Resistance 77, Reagan Youth, The Unseen, and The Casualties. Their first international release, ''Carry On!'', was released in the United States, Germany (Contra Records), Czech Republic (4Subculture Records), Belgium (Pure Impact Distro) and Canada (Longshot Music). In 2010, they were nominated by the Boston Phoenix for Best New Act and Best Punk Act. The Boston Herald described the band as "the new vanguards of ... Boston hardcore" and one reviewer described one of their performances as "true in your face, shaved head, Doc wearing Boston music and a show well worth your hard earned working class dollar."

Band members

* Troy Schoeller - vocals * Ian Clark - lead guitar * Zack Wells - guitar * Caleb Wheeler -

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* 'Swid' -

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Former members: * Todd Wilson - guitar

Discography

* RITN / Vagiant (Horror Business Records) – Spit 7" * Carry On! (Horror Business Records) – CD USA Release * Carry On! - 10" Vinyl record (Contra Records/Longshot Music), European Release – 3 different versions: :1) Regular Blood Splattered :2) Limited Edition: Oxblood W/ Golden Flech :3) Ultra Limited Edition: Signed Black on Black 180 gram vinyl This version has two songs not on the USA Release * Carry On! - (4 Subculture Records, Czech Republic) CD European Release, this version has two songs not on the USA Release. * Contra Records 2010 Compilation – Featured song "Skinheads Alright" * Never Give In! - 13 tracks, released on 13 May 2014 * Oi! This is Streetpunk Volume 4- My boots are red, 12 inch, Pirates Press Records * A Better Tomorrow / Split 7" Razors in the Night, NOi!SE, Broadsiders, and Sydney Ducks, (Contra Records/Longshot Music) * Razors in the Night / Strongbow - Split 7", (Contra Records/Longshot Music) * Basement Brigade (single)by Razors in the Night, (Contra Records/Longshot Music)

References

External links

* {{Bandcamp, ritn, Official page
Official page
on Myspace Oi! groups Hardcore punk groups from Massachusetts Punk rock groups from Massachusetts Musical groups established in 2008