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Open Hostility is the seventh studio album by Canadianspeed/thrash metal band Razor, released in 1991 by Fringe Product. Drummer Rob Mills was unable to participate on the album due to injuries sustained in an accident, so his parts were performed by guitarist Dave Carlo using a drum machine. Mills later returned for the filming of the "Sucker for Punishment" music video. Open Hostility is dedicated to the memory of Ray “Black Metal” Wallace.
"Taking the Strain" (Instrumental Version, Unreleased Track Late 1990)
2:56
5.
"End of the War" (Rehearsal with Rob Mills)
3:11
6.
"Tow the Line" (Instrumental Demo with Programmed Drums)
4:11
7.
"Red Money" (Instrumental Demo)
2:56
8.
"Iron Legions" (Instrumental Demo)
2:35
Total length:
1:03:57
Notes[]
Re-released in 1991 by Fringe Product as an advanced promo cassette
Three vinyl pressings were released in 2010 by High Roller Records as a limited edition with two to three different colours. First pressing issued in a 425gsm heavy cardboard cover with lyric sheet, limited to 500 copies in black, clear with red splatter and red/yellow split. Second pressing issued in a 425gsm heavy cardboard cover with lyric sheet, limited to 500 copies in black and transparent yellow with red splatter. Third pressing issued in a 425gsm heavy cardboard cover with lyric sheet, limited to 500 copies in black, transparent piss yellow and transparent blood red
Re-released in 2015 by Relapse Records in CD and digital format containing 8 bonus tracks
Re-released in 2021 by Relapse Records as a limited edition cassette, issued in white and yellow
Personnel[]
John Armstrong - Bass
Dave Carlo - Guitars & Drum Programming
Bob Reid - Vocals
Production[]
James Stanley - Recording
Alexander von Wieding - Artwork & Design (2009 Re-issue)