Nightfall Hunter by Razör Forge
The time has come for RAZÖR FORGE's second strike from the abyss... Their steel has been refined with this haunting new hit of underground thunder that combines inspirations from Iron Maiden, Nifelheim, Omen, Sabbat, Mercyful Fate, Deceased, Stormwitch, Desaster and other true legends of Heavy Metal!
Unleashing the evil alongside Jørgen (who is handling all guitar and bass duties), Jan from the German Black-Thrash tyrants Witching Hour provides vocals and Oskari of Finnish Heavy Metal mystics Iron Griffin plays drums. This trinity of maniacs was forged in the hottest fires of archaic molten metal and thusly this material is only fit to be heard by the truest legions of wild headbangers...
Flipping over to the b-side and a cover of Japanese legends Metalucifer completes this 7" offering upon the altar of true Heavy Metal hellfire. This time with vocal duties shared between Jørgen and Oskari, the latter also mixed the track for ultimate raw power!
REVIEWS -
R. HELLSHRIEKER (BÜTCHER): "This just OOZES Metal. I love it. Pretty obscure feeling and I'm sure this exactly conveys what you were aiming for. It doesn't really remind me of specific bands (which is a good thing) but it throws me back to a time when I was discovering stuff. Underground evoking feeling, eerie melodies, heartfelt vocals ... yes this throws me back to a certain time..."
QUEENS OF STEEL: "This EP by Razör Forge is like finding a lost relic from the 80s in the vinyl box of an extreme collector. It is a direct release of adrenaline and devotion to classic metal. Ideal for those looking for a sound that needs no more introduction than its pure and fierce metal spirit."
METAL BITE: "What you can expect to hear is traditional heavy metal in a very old-school demo-like quality with a generally solid execution, keeping things simple and to the point with its overall approach, while trying its best to provide as much entertainment as possible in its total of 8 and a half minutes of length. The first track 'By The Red Light Of The Nightfall' showcases melodic and punchy metal attack..."
ALTARS OF MATTNESS: "Razör Förge grasped its cobweb afflicted axe, and prepared to hack the underground into a macerated pulp once more. This is a gigantic leap in the right direction for this up and coming prospect. Polishing up the production from the previous effort, we are treated to a traditional instrumental onslaught filled to the brim with the tried and tested tropes of the greats of yore. Soaring lead melodies speedball adrenaline into your ear holes, driving your brain to malfunction until it evaporates into pink, biological vapour."
LOUD AND PROUD: "The track is an obsessive ride where a relentless rhythm intertwines with Maiden-like riffing, all filtered through a deliberately lo-fi veil. Recommended for: underground metal enthusiasts, purists of the lo-fi aesthetic, and nostalgic for the reinterpretations of classics without compromises."
THE WHISPERING DARKNESS: "Melody contrasts to the rather sharp edged guitar riffs that breathes a good mid 80’s Speed Metal vibe. Not only is the music of the kind to be cherished, the almost youthful enthusiasm is infectious and deserving of all support, but the fact that Kirby himself is releasing his own music on a 7” single is something more than deserving of praise."
Tracklist
| 1. | By The Red Light Of The Nightfall | 3:27 |
| 2. | Heavy Metal Hunter (Metalucifer cover) | 4:59 |
Credits
Jørgen Kirby - Guitars and Bass (Tracks 1-2) and Vocals (Track 2).
Jan Hirtz - Vocals and Lyrics (Track 1).
Oskari Räsänen - Drums (Tracks 1-2) and Backing Vocals (Track 2).
Artwork by Toni Hietomaa.
Layout by Starbreaker.
Track 1-
Vocals recorded at Journey into Eternity Studios.
Mixed & Mastered by Sascha Bastian at Journey into Eternity Studios.
Track 2-
Mixed & Mastered by Oskari Räsänen.
Written by Metalucifer.
