DeadNote Sessions: Pissing Razors—Three Decades Sharp

Originally published: January 19, 2025

Recently, I had the opportunity to catch up with Texas metal legends Pissing Razors as they marked select dates on their 30th anniversary run. The conversation landed at a moment that felt less like a victory lap and more like a reaffirmation—proof that the band’s combination of groove, aggression, and intent hasn’t dulled with time.

What follows is a wide-ranging discussion on legacy, process, longevity, and what still fuels the band after three decades in the trenches.

DeadNoteMedia: Congratulations on 30 years. Looking back, what stands out as the most defining moment in Pissing Razors’ career?

Eddy Garcia:
“For me, I believe it was opening for Suicidal Tendencies before we were signed. That show elevated us in many ways… and we never looked back.”

DeadNoteMedia: The band’s name is unmistakable. Can you share the story behind how Pissing Razors came to be?

The original singer for the band was Dave “Loco Pelon” McNutt. He took a friendly trip to Juarez, Mexico (sister city to El Paso) and came back with the clap. When he tried to urinate, he said it felt like pissing razors. The band’s name was then cemented.

DeadNoteMedia: Your sound blends groove metal and thrash in a way that still feels singular. What influenced the band early on?

Mat Lynch:
“The band was formed in the very early ’90s when heavy music was seeing large progressive shifts in merging unique sounds, styles, and crossover aesthetics. More energy and intensity was the key, and translating that from studio to live was the goal. It didn’t have to be perfect, but the right energy had to be there. Our approach was framing as many different flavors of beat-driven riffs into each song as possible. It was chaotic at times, but it kept us challenging ourselves.”

DeadNoteMedia: Your self-titled debut helped establish your presence quickly. What do you remember most about recording it?

Eddy Garcia:
“We had been working on most of those songs throughout the years. Andy Sneap was key in helping us in preproduction, especially with arrangements. Sound-wise, we were really into Machine Head’s The More Things Change!!. That record was heavy as hell—that’s what we were after.”

DeadNoteMedia: Texas was a major hub for extreme metal in the early ’90s. Was there competition among bands coming out of the state?

Eddy Garcia:
“I believe there was mutual respect and admiration between everyone. We were just happy to be noticed among all those great bands.”

DeadNoteMedia: Your most recent studio album, Eulogy Death March, came out in 2021. Is new material on the horizon?

Geo Gomez:
“Yes. We will have new material in the near future. We had already started working on new ideas prior to the last tour. Mat has several new ideas in the works.”

DeadNoteMedia: Walk us through your songwriting process. How collaborative is it?

Mat Lynch:
“It’s almost always collaborative and pretty democratic. Someone presents an idea—raw or developed—and we build layers from there. It could start with a riff or a drum pattern, and most times it goes through serious restructuring. I tend to write riffs from a percussive perspective, and Eddy often flips them in the opposite direction, which creates contrast. Joe and I work out vocal arrangements and lyrics, and the full band shapes the arrangements until it feels right.”

DeadNoteMedia: With 30 years behind you, how do you see the band evolving moving forward?

Mat Lynch:
“We’ve built a solid foundation in how we write and perform together. It’s stripped-down and raw, and it removes predictability from the process. There’s always room for new ideas without sounding overpolished, which is common now. Everyone finds their place in the material—that’s been a winning formula for us.”

DeadNoteMedia: If you could go back to the beginning, would you change anything?

Eddy Garcia:
“Move to L.A. for six months to a year before we were signed. I believe we would have landed a much better deal.”

DeadNoteMedia: Dream show—any lineup, any location?

Geo Gomez:
“Madison Square Garden or Wacken Open Air would be incredible. Sharing the stage with Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Pantera, Gojira—any of those would be killer.”

DeadNoteMedia: Is there an underrated track in your catalog that deserves more attention?

Geo Gomez:
“‘Train of Thought.’ It has everything Razor—great breaks, killer intro, and a memorable ending. That song grabs you from start to finish.”

DeadNoteMedia: What do you think has kept fans connected to Pissing Razors for so long?

Eddy Garcia:
“The music. Period.”

Geo Gomez:
“Our music moves you. The time signatures and grooves are a staple of what we do. Just being in the room together is motivation enough. There’s still a fire to succeed.”

DeadNoteMedia: How do you view the current state of metal?

Geo Gomez:
“The scene is still very strong with a dedicated fanbase. It’s changed in ways that can make reaching broader audiences more challenging for bands like ours.”

DeadNoteMedia: Do you see younger fans connecting with your music?

Geo Gomez:
“Absolutely. On the last tour, we saw a lot of younger fans discovering us live. Many wondered why we aren’t playing bigger festivals.”

DeadNoteMedia: How did the anniversary tour go? Any moments that stand out?

Eddy Garcia:
“Always a warm reception. Much love. A guy getting shot across the street from the club in OKC—that was memorable.”

Geo Gomez:
“The tour was amazing. We had support from our friends in Salem’s Childe, and the response was incredible. The Chicago show stands out—we had a day off beforehand and really got to soak it in.”

DeadNoteMedia: Looking back, what are you most proud of—and what do you hope the band’s legacy will be?

Mat Lynch:
“That we stayed true to ourselves with little compromise and did it for the love of it.”

Eddy Garcia:
“The honesty in how we approached everything. In the end, we were a respected band.”

Geo Gomez:
“The longevity and determination. I hope we’re remembered as a groove-driven metal band with catchy, heavy riffs.”

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