Razorvoid |Into The Void |Jawbreaker Records

Razorvoid formed in Sweden in 2021, bringing together four musicians with a shared interest in old school death metal, thrash, D-beat punk and traditional heavy metal. Their sound draws inspiration from Motörhead, Anti-Cimex and Repugnant, combining the speed and aggression of extreme metal with the rough energy of punk. The band introduced its music through the self released cassette “Sonic Decay”, followed by the EP “Terror In Time”, building its reputation through intense live performances and an uncompromising approach to songwriting.

“Into The Void” marks their debut full length under Jawbreaker Records, with Stefan Eliasson handling lead guitar and lead vocals, Adam Ådén contributing lead guitar and vocals, JJ “Junkie” Lundin on bass and Andreas Wretljung on drums. The quartet approach the album with a clear commitment to fast, aggressive music, drawing from several underground traditions that have long shared an appetite for speed, distorted guitars and unrestrained energy.

“Into The Void” packs eleven tracks into approximately thirty six minutes, delivering a rapid succession of death metal riffs, thrash driven guitar work, punk rhythms and old school heavy metal touches. The production retains a raw edge, with distorted guitars taking the lead while the bass and drums provide the rhythmic foundation for the constant changes in pace. The mix occasionally sacrifices separation when the guitars and drums collide at full speed, though the overall sound remains appropriate for the band's rough approach.

“Sign Of The Curse” establishes the album’s aggressive direction through fast riffing and forceful vocals, while the title track combines a more traditional heavy metal flavour with the album’s darker atmosphere. “Blasphemic Assault” leans into death metal aggression, while “422 Gutterpunx” brings the punk influence closer to the surface. The songwriting relies on short, fast arrangements, recurring guitar riffs and straightforward rhythmic patterns, with little interest in extended instrumental detours.

The dual guitar and vocal setup adds variation to the performances, although the vocal delivery stays within a fairly narrow range throughout much of the album. The sequencing maintains a relentless pace across most of the running time, with limited changes in dynamics to separate the tracks from one another. This gives the album a strong underground spirit, although the similar tempo and intensity across several songs can make individual moments harder to distinguish after a full listen. “Into The Void” is an energetic debut rooted in old school extreme metal and punk, with effective riff work and an appropriately rough production, while greater variation in the arrangements could have added more depth to the overall experience.

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