The new RAZOR OF OCCAM release “Homage To Martyrs” is a blitzkrieg of hypersonic guitar riffing, wicked guitar solos, thunderous drumming, and hard hitting lyrics that warn of the godless and uncaring universe we inhabit.
Originally spawned from the South Australian desert in the late 90s, RAZOR OF OCCAM is now based in London, England and has played along side such renowned acts as Asphyx, Primordial, Dismember, and Gospel of the Horns. Their present lineup includes half of the members from DESTROYER 666 and members of ADORIOR (Matt Schneemilch on Vocals/Guitars, Alex Antoniou on Bass/Backing vocals, Ian Gray on Guitars, and Pete Hunt on Drums). They have 2 previous releases (“Diabologue” in 1999 and “Pillars of Creation” in 2003) and now their latest release, “Homage To Martyrs”, marks their first full-length album via Metal Blade Records. “Homage To Martyrs” was recorded at Necromorbus studios Sweden (Watain, Aversa Sefira, Mörk Gryning) and produced by Tore Stjerna.
RAZOR OF OCCAM’s sound can be described as the perfect amalgamation of raw black metal and the thrash intensity of SLAYER. Their lyrics on the other hand, stray from the mystical nonsense typical of the black metal genre and instead focus on reality, primarily the great men of science who died in the pursuit of knowledge. From the early astronomers who were burned at the stake, to the modern theoreticians driven to suicide by their peers, RAZOR OF OCCAM warns of the dire predicament awaiting us all should man continue to blindly accept superstitious beliefs over factual science. Singer/guitarist Matt Schneemilch explains the lyrical concept of “Homage To Martyrs”: “It is not a concept album as such in that each song is independent but the overall theme remains that of our previously releases, namely the conflict between science and religion. The first side deals primarily with the threat of superstition, the second with the success of science… touching on a diverse range of topics including molecular biology, evolutionary psychology, quantum mechanics, cosmology and thermodynamics.”
Track Listing:
1. Altar Of Corruption
2. Bite Of Dogmata
3. Day Of Wrath
4. Heat Of Battle
5. Immortal Code
6. Pattern On The Stone
7. Flame Bearers
8. Shadow Of The Cross
Running time: 34 minutes
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