(c’91-’93) Shaun Jackson (drums), Jasen Barker (vocals), Steve Porter (bass) and Daren Grout (guitar).
Peachrazor at The Bull & Gate
With a first gig at Farnham’s West Surrey College of Art and Design (WSCAD) the Peach Razors burst onto the scene, changing their name to Peachrazor after a few more shows. In June ’91 they competed in the Buzz Club’s Midsummer Madness local band competition. Darren “Paddy” Thorpe (ex-Explodehead) replaced Jackson and Stuart Heather (ex-Electric Icecream Productions) filled Barker’s shoes shortly after. Along with Porter and Grout (both ex-Frantic) they performed a couple of “disastrous” gigs at Ragamuffins in mid ’92. The band issued the 5-track “Heaven” demo in ’92, the title track and “Rip Your Face Off” appearing on the Snake Bite City compilation on Bluefire Records. Peachrazor competed in The White Hart, Frimley’s Battle of the bands in December ’92. By the time the eponymous “Peachrazer” demo was released in ’93 Ade ? had joined the band on guitar.
Inlay to the “‘Peachzazor” demo. Picture courtesy of Sid Stovold
The band used to treat The George, Ash Vale as their rehearsal room, as it was cheaper than renting a space. That May they played the West End Centre, Aldershot with Creaming Jesus and Swayed; accidentally breaking Creaming Jesus’ bass guitar in half during set change and they ended up borrowing Porter’s. A 2nd track from their demo, “Limbs”, made it onto Snakebite City Two late in ’93. That same year “Heaven” appeared on Return of Farnborough Groove Vol.3. They were beaten by Pomeroy in the GLR DemoClash. The landlord of the The Angler’s Arms, Farnborough on hearing the band do one song as a sound check beckoned them over, “I’m not listening to that shite all night,’ he said, counting tenners as he did so. ‘Here’s your money. Now pack up and fuck off.”
Tracks: Heaven
Limbs
Rip Your Face Off
Peachrazor’s “Red Tape” demo track listing. Picture courtesy of Steve ExcelPeachrazor’s “Red Tape” demo. Picture courtesy of Steve ExcelPeachrazor’s demo was reviewed in Farnham Herald’s Off The Record column in September 1992. Picture courtesy of Steve Porter2 December 1992: ‘Farnborough Goes To London’ featuring Pretty Green, Who Moved The Ground?, and Peachrazor. A showcase of Farnborough bands organised by Pete Cole. Sid Stovold got it signed by Brian Blessed Source: Who Moved The Ground?Peach Razor competed in The White Hart, Frimley’s Battle of the bands in 1992. Picture courtesy of Steve PorterPeachrazor supporting Scorpio Rising at The West End CentrePeachrazor at The George, Ash ValePeachrazor at The CrixPeachraxzor’s Daren Thorpe at The Cricketers, WestfieldThe Cricketers, Westfield in a Peachrazor frenzyThe original Peachrazor lineup with Shaun Jackson and Jasen Barker…28 April 1992: Peachrazer appeared at Ragamuffins.RagamuffinsPeachrazor at The George, Ash ValeThe George, Ash Vale with Grout creating a wall of sound..29 May 1993: Peachrazor, Creaming Jesus, and Swayed play the West End Centre, Aldershot.Peachrazor at Ragamuffins, Camberley, student night1991. Source: chewtonia.com1991. Image Credit: Steve PorterMay 1st ’91 – Big Sun replaced Rail Road Earth for this show.. Source: chewtonia.com1991, Big Sun replaced Rail Road Earth for this show. Source: chewtonia.com1991, Big Sun replaced Rail Road Earth for this show. Source: chewtonia.com1993. Image Credit: Steve Porter1992. Image Credit: Steve Porter1st Feb 1992: The Ha Ha Men, The River Thieves, Pretty Green and Peachrazor are at the Buzz Club. Image Credit: Steve PorterBelieved to be 1992. Image Credit; Steve PorterPicture courtesy of Steve PorterPicture courtesy of Steve PorterPicture courtesy of Steve PorterPicture courtesy of Steve PorterPicture courtesy of Steve PorterPicture courtesy of Steve PorterPeachrazor’s “Heaven” appeared on Farnborough Groove Vol.3. Picture courtesy of Pete ColePeachrzer’s ‘Eyes’ demo cassette inlay. Picture courtesy of Sid StovoldBoth sides of Peachrazor’s “Pechrazor” Demo from ’93, although it was dated ’92. Picture courtesy of Sid StovoldSide B of Peachrazor’s “Heaven” Demo from ’92. Picture courtesy of Sid StovoldSide A of Peachrazor’s “Heaven” Demo from ’92. Picture courtesy of Sid StovoldInlay for Peachrazor’s “Heaven” demo cassete. Picture courtesy of Sid Stovold17 April 1992: Peachrazor with Giant Arc, Flowers of Sacrifice, Nuss, and Girls on Dextrose are at Barney Rubbles at Lakeside Caberet Club, Frimley. Picture courtesy of Steve PorterPeachrazor supported Serious Plankton at Camberley Football Club on 19 June ’93. Picture courtesy of Steve PorterReview of Peachrazor’s “Heaven” demo from an unknown fanzine. Picture courtesy of Steve PorterSnakebite City, which included Peachrazor, release date clipping. It’s 1992, but the paper and date are unknown. Picture courtesy of Steve Porter15 June 1991: West End Centre info sheet covering the first rounds of the Buzz Club’s MidSummer Madness local band competition. Picture courtesy of Steve PorterPeachrazor are at the Fox & Hounds, Fleet with Backlash and Pretty Green on 4 Sept ’92 and at The George, Ash Vale on 10 Sept ’92 with Slug and Mayflower 20 according to this gig list for August / September 1992 from an unidentified fanzine. Picture courtesy of Steve PorterThis issue of 1992’s “Strewth! The Cat’s on Fire!” fanzine featured Peachrazor. Picture courtesy of Steve PorterPeachrazor, supported by Serious Plankton, played Camberley Town Football Club on 19 June 1993 according to this gig list. They also played the venue on 13 August as the support to Backlash with Trousershock BC. Picture courtesy of Steve PorterPeachrazor were supported by Red Ribbed Arousers (and some other lot) at The White Hart, Frimley on 13 March 1993. Picture courtesy of Steve PorterSnakebite City flyer c’92. Picture courtesy of Steve Porter19 March 1993: Backlash, Pretty Green and Peachrazor at The Cricketer’s Westfield. Picture courtesy of Steve Porter1993 press release from Bluefire Records launching the Snakebite City compilation with Peachrazor, aong with Backlash, Big Boy Tomato, Pomeroy, Pretty Green, Trousershock BC and Mama Cain (aka Phobia). Picture courtesy of Steve PorterAdrian Creek’s column from the 11 March 1993 Camberley News & Mail suggested attending the Peachrazor, Jonah’s Pram and Red Ribbed Arousers gig. Picture courtesy of Steve PorterInside of invite to private party at which Peachrazor played, and listing for the following weekends gig at The Tumbledown Dick (3rd July 1993). Picture courtesy of Steve PorterCover of invite to private party in 1993 at which Peachrazor played. Picture courtesy of Steve PorterPeachrazor press clipping, unknown date in ’92 and paper. Picture courtesy of Steve Porter2 December 1992: Pretty Green, Who Moved The Ground? and Peachrazor were at Butterfly Evolution Club, Bull and Gate, Kentish Town. Source: Steve Porter via BULL & GATE MEMORIES – remembering all who sailed in her musical tidal wave2 December 1992: Peachrazor at Bull & Gate, Kentish Town. Source: Steve Porter via BULL & GATE MEMORIES – remembering all who sailed in her musical tidal wave30 January 1993: Peachrazor were at Butterfly Evolution Club, Bull and Gate, Kentish Town. Source: Steve Porter via BULL & GATE MEMORIES – remembering all who sailed in her musical tidal wavePeachrazor press clipping c’92. Picture courtesy of Steve PorterClipping from TBI local rag about Peachrazor and Swayed supporting Creaming Jesus at Critical Club, West End Centre on 29 May 1993. Picture courtesy of Steve Porter
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