ROUGH DEMOS

Recorded at Sub Sound Studio, Stoke On Trent

Razorwire Line-up:
Chris Minney- Vocals & Bass
Dan Peach- Rhythm Guitar
Andy Smith- Lead Guitar
Neil Ablard- Drums

Track list:

1. Razerz Of The Underground
2. Draconian Blues
3. Gonna Be

The bands first ever demo was salvaged from a handful of unsuccessful recording sessions. These versions of the songs were only released because the band desperately needed a demo at the time, and this was all they had. Despite the highly questionable quality of the recordings on this demo tape, it did manage to open quite a few doors for the bands, especially on the gigging side of things.

The way the band went about the recording of this demo was highly unprofessional and a large amount of time and money was wasted, and consequently provided a massive learning experience for them.

This was also the only demo to feature original drummer Neil Ablard who was standing in until a permanent drummer could be found.

Rough demos was sold at gigs for £1 on tape, and due to some very good live performances, sold well. However the band knew that the quality was not very good, and re-recorded the first two tracks later in the year for the Soul Fire CD.

Words from the band:

"I knew the quality of the demo wasn't up to much, but I loved it all the same as it was the first time I'd ever appeared on a CDR. It was not only a milestone for the band, but evidence that we could be a real band and record music that people would enjoy listening to. Recording your first demo in a real studio is the equivalent to losing your virginity in a threesome to two supermodels, filming it, and showing it to all your mates!"- Dan P.

REVIEW

Abaxis
Review by Freya Harrison

Are you fed up with the soft , meaningless shite that most of todays so called metal groups are churning out? You are? Then listen to this and have your faith restored.
Metal with "A groove to it"; funky bass and excellent guitar riffs coupled with strong vocals and a good drum sound.