Cycle of Contempt

Cycle of Contempt
Studio album by
Razor
ReleasedSeptember 23, 2022
RecordedDecember 2019 – December 2021
StudiosUpper Hand Studio in Guelph, Ontario, Canada
H.M. Studio in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
GenreThrash metal
Length43:00
LabelRelapse Records
ProducerDave Carlo
Razor chronology
Decibels
(1997)		 Cycle of Contempt
(2022)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Blabbermouth.net8.5/10
The Dark Melody4.8/10
Dead Rhetoric8/10
Metal Forces8.5/10
Scream Blast Repeat7/10

Cycle of Contempt is the ninth studio album by Canadian thrash metal band Razor, released on September 23, 2022. It is the band's first album in 25 years, since 1997's Decibels, and their first album with drummer Rider Johnson, as well as bassist Jon Armstrong since 1987's Custom Killing. "Flames of Hatred" was released in advance on the same day as the album's announcement.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Flames of Hatred"4:24
2."Jabroni"3:10
3."Off My Meds"2:54
4."A Bitter Pill"2:47
5."Crossed"3:17
6."First Rate Hate"4:10
7."Cycle of Contempt"5:28
8."Setup"3:34
9."Punch Your Face In"2:46
10."All Fist Fighting"2:34
11."Darkness Falls"3:12
12."King Shit"4:44
Total length:43:00

Personnel

Production

  • Dave Carlo – producer, engineering
  • Jonah Kay – engineering
  • Brad Boatright – mastering
  • Jacob Speis – layout
  • Chris Piccinetti – photography
  • Troy Bridgeman – photography
  • Jan Yrlund – cover art

References

  1. ↑ "ALBUM REVIEW: Razor - Cycle of Contempt – New Noise Magazine". New Noise Magazine. September 23, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Reviews - Cycle Of Contempt - BLABBERMOUTH.NET". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
  3. ↑ "RAZOR – Cycle Of Contempt (Album Review)". The Dark Melody. October 17, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Razor – Cycle of Contempt (Relapse Records)". Dead Rhetoric. September 21, 2026. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
  5. ↑ "RAZOR – Cycle Of Contempt (2022)". Metal Forces. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Razor – Cycle of Contempt - Scream Blast Repeat - Reviews". Scream Blast Repeat. October 9, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Razor - Completing First Album In Almost 25 Years". Metal Storm. November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  8. ↑ "RAZOR - New Album Title, Tracklisting Revealed". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. December 29, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  9. ↑ "RAZOR Announces First New Album In 25 Years, 'Cycle Of Contempt'". Blabbermouth.net. August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Canadian Thrashers Razor - New Song + First Album in 25 Years". Loudwire. August 9, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Razor announce new album 'Cycle Of Contempt'". Distorted Sound. August 15, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2026.