Wristmeetrazor

Wristmeetrazor is an American metalcore band that originally started as a solo project in Washington, D.C. in 2017. Members are now located in Louisville, KY, Las Vegas, NV, Springfield, VA, and Newark, DE.

Wristmeetrazor
Background information
OriginWashington, D.C., United States
Genres
Years active2017–present
LabelsProsthetic, Zegema Beach, Bitter Melody, Arduous Path, Parking Lot
MembersJustin Fornof
Bryan Prosser
Tyler Norris
userelaine
Nate Billmyer
Past membersJonah Thorne
Zach Wilbourn

History

The band started out as a project by guitarist Jonah Thorne, taking its name from a Usurp Synapse song.[2] With the release of a demo, Thorne would recruit bassist Justin Fornof and drummer Zach Wilbourn.[3] Taking heavy influence from the early-2000s hardcore scene, the trio would then issue two extended plays I Talk to God... and ...But the Sky is Empty digitally through their bandcamp page and on various physical formats through a variety of labels. As a result of the members living in different states in the country, each member of the band had to record their parts at separate locations, emailing them to each other in order for them to be mixed.[4]

After recruiting new drummer Bryan Prosser, the band signed onto Prosthetic Records in 2018 for the release of their debut full-length Misery Never Forgets.[5] Featuring artwork from Pg.99 vocalist Chris Taylor,[4] the album was released digitally on January 18, 2019, with physical releases being issued on CD and LP formats. Tracks such as "XOXO (Love Letter from a Loaded Gun)" and "Insecurity Checkpoint" were released as singles to help promote the record.[6][7] Loudwire named it one of the 50 best metal albums of 2019.[8]

Members
Current members
  • Justin Fornof – vocals (2017–present), bass (2017-2021)
  • Bryan Prosser – drums, percussion, vocals (2018–present)
  • Tyler Norris – guitars (2019–present)
  • userelaine – bass (2021–present)
  • Nathan Billmyer - guitars (2022–present)
Former members
  • Jonah Thorne – guitars, vocals (2017–2022)
  • Zach Wilbourn – drums, percussion (2017)

Discography
Studio albums
  • Misery Never Forgets (January 18, 2019, Prosthetic)
  • Replica of a Strange Love (June 11, 2021, Prosthetic)
Extended plays
  • Demo (May 13, 2017, self-released) (Cassette edition issued by Parking Lot Records)
  • I Talk to God... (September 6, 2017, self-released) (Cassette edition issued by Arduous Path Records)
  • ...But the Sky is Empty (December 12, 2017, self-released) (Cassette edition issued by Bitter Melody Records)
Compilation albums
  • I Talk to God... But the Sky is Empty 2x7" (December 12, 2017, Zegema Beach Records/Time As a Color)

References
  1. "There's a band actually called WRISTMEETRAZOR and, no, we can't believe it, either". consequence.net. October 15, 2018. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  2. Pessaro, Fred. "5 Artists You Need to Know: October 2018". revolvermag.com. Revolver Magazine. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  3. Kaminski, Karol. "A Vessel for Suffering: Virginia's Metalcore Screamo Pack WristMeetRazor Premiere an Excellent Debut LP!". idioteq.com. Idioteq. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  4. Yoe, Adam. "Let It Bleed: Cutting Deeply with Wristmeetrazor". cvltnation.com. Cvlt Nation. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  5. n/a. "Wristmeetrazor sign with Prosthetic Records, debut new song". lambgoat.com. Lamb Goat. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
  6. Pessaro, Fred. "Hear Wristmeetrazor Evoke Converge With New Screamo-Laced Song "Insecurity Checkpoitn"". revolvermag.com. Revolver Magazine. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  7. Hardt-Valenzuela, Bruce. "Wristmeetrazor: Enter a State of Sleep Terror on "Expiry Date : 12 Hours" (PREMIERE)". noecho.net. No Echo. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  8. "The 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. December 3, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
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