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{{short description|American punk rock band}}

{{short description|American punk rock band}}

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{{Infobox musical artist

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Razors in the Night

| name = Razors in the Night

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| alias =

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| origin = [[Boston, Massachusetts]], United States

| origin = [[Boston, Massachusetts]],

| genre = [[Hardcore punk]], [[Oi!]], [[punk rock]]

| genre = [[Hardcore punk]], [[Oi!]], [[punk rock]]

| years_active = 2009–present

| years_active = 2009–present

| label = Contra, 4SubCulture, Horror Business Wrechords, Longshot, Pirates Press, Insurgence

| label = Contra, 4SubCulture, Horror Business Wrechords, Longshot, Pirates Press, Insurgence

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| website = {{URL|://ritn.bandcamp.com/}}

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| current_members = Troy SchoellerIan ClarkCaleb WheelerSwid/>Zack Wells
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| website = {{URL|http://ritn.bandcamp.com/}}
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| current_members = Troy SchoellerIan ClarkCaleb WheelerSwidZack Wells

| past_members = Todd Wilson

| past_members = Todd Wilson

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”’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 (British band)|Blitz]] song. Their sound is somewhat anomalous, fusing hardcore, Oi!, and a touch of [[garage rock]].

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

Their songs range from the thrashy, in-your-face assault, “Hipster Holocaust”, to the catchy “Carry On”, to the anthemic Oi! ballad, “Skinheads Alright.” Lyrical topics include drugs, alcohol, unemployment, depression, heartache, loose women with looser ethics, and Clamweiser<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/razorsboston |title=Razors in the Night on MySpace Music|publisher=Myspace.com |date= |accessdate=2010-04-24}}</ref> Their musical influences include Oi! and Boston hardcore bands such as The Last Resort, Blitz, [[4-Skins]], [[Condemned 84]], [[Blood for Blood]], [[Slapshot (band)|Slapshot]], [[Give Up the Ghost (band)|American Nightmare]], [[Dropkick Murphys]], [[Darkbuster]] and [[Death Before Dishonor (band)|Death Before Dishonor]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.stillcrucified.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1:razors-in-the-night&catid=1:rozhovory&Itemid=3&lang=en |title=Razors in the Night |access-date=2010-04-23 |archive-date=2014-03-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311164449/http://www.stillcrucified.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1:razors-in-the-night&catid=1:rozhovory&Itemid=3&lang=en |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Their songs range from the thrashy, in-your-face assault, “Hipster Holocaust”, to the catchy “Carry On”, to the anthemic Oi! ballad, “Skinheads Alright.” Lyrical topics include drugs, alcohol, unemployment, depression, heartache, loose women with looser ethics, and Clamweiser<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/razorsboston |title=Razors in the Night on MySpace Music|publisher=Myspace.com |date= |accessdate=24}}</ref> Their musical influences include Oi! and Boston hardcore bands such as The Last Resort, Blitz, [[4-Skins]], [[Condemned 84]], [[Blood for Blood]], [[Slapshot (band)|Slapshot]], [[Give Up the Ghost (band)|American Nightmare]], [[Dropkick Murphys]], [[Darkbuster]] and [[Death Before Dishonor (band)|Death Before Dishonor]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.stillcrucified.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1:razors-in-the-night&catid=1:rozhovory&Itemid=3&lang=en |title=Razors in the Night |access-date=23 |archive-date=11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311164449/http://www.stillcrucified.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1:razors-in-the-night&catid=1:rozhovory&Itemid=3&lang=en |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Career==

==Career==

They first performed in February 2009. Since then, they have shared stages with bands including [[The Mighty Mighty Bosstones]], [[Rancid (band)|Rancid]], [[The Business (band)|The Business]], Evil Conduct, [[Patriot (band)|Patriot]], [[Blood For Blood]], Resistance 77, [[Reagan Youth]], [[The Unseen (band)|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).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.contra-net.com/record/Razors-in-the-Night-Carry-on/42/index.html |title=Contra Records & Textildruck – Razors in the Night – Carry on! |publisher=Contra-net.com |date= |accessdate=2010-04-24 |archive-date=January 30, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100130105754/http://www.contra-net.com/record/Razors-in-the-Night-Carry-on/42/index.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

They first performed in February 2009. Since then, they have shared stages with bands including [[The Mighty Mighty Bosstones]], [[Rancid (band)|Rancid]], [[The Business (band)|The Business]], Evil Conduct, Patriot, [[Blood For Blood]], Resistance 77, [[Reagan Youth]], [[The Unseen (band)|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).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.contra-net.com/record/Razors-in-the-Night-Carry-on/42/index.html |title=Contra Records & Textildruck Razors in the Night Carry on! |publisher=Contra-net.com |date= |accessdate=24 |archive-date=January 30, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100130105754/http://www.contra-net.com/record/Razors-in-the-Night-Carry-on/42/index.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2010, they were nominated by the Boston Phoenix for Best New Act<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thephoenix.com/bmp/Boston/Vote/NewAct/ |title=Boston’s Best New Act – Best Music Poll |publisher=Thephoenix.com |date= |accessdate=2010-04-24}}</ref> and Best Punk Act.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thephoenix.com/BMP/Boston/Vote/Punk/ |title=Boston’s Best Punk – Best Music Poll |publisher=Thephoenix.com |date= |accessdate=2010-04-24}}</ref>

In 2010, they were nominated by the Boston Phoenix for Best New Act<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thephoenix.com/bmp/Boston/Vote/NewAct/ |title=Boston’s Best New Act Best Music Poll |publisher=Thephoenix.com |date= |accessdate=24}}</ref> and Best Punk Act.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thephoenix.com/BMP/Boston/Vote/Punk/ |title=Boston’s Best Punk Best Music Poll |publisher=Thephoenix.com |date= |accessdate=24}}</ref>

The Boston Herald described the band as “the new vanguards of … Boston hardcore”<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1227567 |title=Razors declare ‘Oi’ to the world |publisher=BostonHerald.com |date=2010-01-23 |accessdate=2010-04-24}}</ref> 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.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bostonbandcrush.com/2009/06/band-crush-morgan-knockers-razors-in.html|title=Boston Band Crush|website=Bostonbandcrush.com|accessdate=8 September 2020}}</ref>

The Boston Herald described the band as “the new vanguards of … Boston hardcore”<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1227567 |title=Razors declare ‘Oi’ to the world |publisher=BostonHerald.com |date=23 |accessdate=24}}</ref> 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.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bostonbandcrush.com/2009/06/band-crush-morgan-knockers-razors-in.html|title=Boston Band Crush|website=Bostonbandcrush.com|accessdate=September 2020}}</ref>

== Band members ==

== Band members ==

* Troy Schoeller – [[singing|vocals]]

* Troy Schoeller vocals

* Ian Clark – [[lead guitar]]

* Ian Clark lead guitar

* Zack Wells – [[guitar]]

* Zack Wells guitar

* Caleb Wheeler – [[Drum kit|drums]]

* Caleb Wheeler drums

* ‘Swid’ – [[Bass guitar|bass]]

* ‘Swid’ bass

Former members:

Former members

* Todd Wilson – guitar

* Todd Wilson guitar

== Discography ==

== Discography ==

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* Carry On! – (4 Subculture Records, Czech Republic) CD European Release, 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”

* Contra Records 2010 Compilation – Featured song “Skinheads Alright”

* Never Give In! – 13 tracks, released on 13 May 2014

* Never Give In! – 13 tracks, released on May 2014

* Oi! This is Streetpunk Volume 4- My boots are red, 12 inch, Pirates Press Records

* 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)

* 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)

* Razors in the Night / Strongbow Split 7″, (Contra Records/Longshot Music)

* Basement Brigade (single)by Razors in the Night, (Contra Records/Longshot Music)

* Basement Brigade (single)by Razors in the Night, (Contra Records/Longshot Music)

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== External links ==

== External links ==

* {{Bandcamp|ritn|Official page}}

* {{Bandcamp|ritn|Official page}}

* {{discogs artist}}

* [http://www.myspace.com/razorsboston/ Official page] on [[Myspace]]

[[Category:Oi! groups]]

[[Category:Oi! groups]]

American punk rock band

Razors in the Night

Razors in the Night in 2012
Origin Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres Hardcore punk, Oi!, punk rock
Years active 2009–present
Labels Contra, 4SubCulture, Horror Business Wrechords, Longshot, Pirates Press, Insurgence
Members Troy Schoeller
Ian Clark
Caleb Wheeler
Swid
Zack Wells
Past members Todd Wilson
Website ritn.bandcamp.com

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

Their songs range from the thrashy, in-your-face assault, “Hipster Holocaust”, to the catchy “Carry On”, to the anthemic Oi! ballad, “Skinheads Alright.” Lyrical topics include drugs, alcohol, unemployment, depression, heartache, loose women with looser ethics, and Clamweiser[1] Their musical influences include Oi! and Boston hardcore bands such as The Last Resort, Blitz, 4-Skins, Condemned 84, Blood for Blood, Slapshot, American Nightmare, Dropkick Murphys, Darkbuster and Death Before Dishonor.[2]

Career

They first performed in February 2009. Since then, they have shared stages with bands including The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Rancid, The Business, Evil Conduct, Patriot, Blood For Blood, 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).[3]

In 2010, they were nominated by the Boston Phoenix for Best New Act[4] and Best Punk Act.[5]
The Boston Herald described the band as “the new vanguards of … Boston hardcore”[6] 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.”[7]

Band members

  • Troy Schoeller – vocals
  • Ian Clark – lead guitar
  • Zack Wells – guitar
  • Caleb Wheeler – drums
  • ‘Swid’ – bass
Former members

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 May 13, 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

  1. ^ “Razors in the Night on MySpace Music”. Myspace.com. Retrieved April 24, 2010.
  2. ^ “Razors in the Night”. Archived from the original on March 11, 2014. Retrieved April 23, 2010.
  3. ^ “Contra Records & Textildruck – Razors in the Night – Carry on!”. Contra-net.com. Archived from the original on January 30, 2010. Retrieved April 24, 2010.
  4. ^ “Boston’s Best New Act – Best Music Poll”. Thephoenix.com. Retrieved April 24, 2010.
  5. ^ “Boston’s Best Punk – Best Music Poll”. Thephoenix.com. Retrieved April 24, 2010.
  6. ^ “Razors declare ‘Oi’ to the world”. BostonHerald.com. January 23, 2010. Retrieved April 24, 2010.
  7. ^ “Boston Band Crush”. Bostonbandcrush.com. Retrieved September 8, 2020.

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