Shrezzers (stylized as SHREZZERS) is a Russian progressive metal band formed in 2016 in Saint Petersburg under the name Shredding Brazzers.
They are known for their use of a saxophone in almost every song.Группы с самым необычным звучанием
History Formation, Relationships, and Arrag's departure (2016–2019) The band was formed as Shredding Brazzers by drummer/vocalist Mark Mironov (Betraying the Martyrs), guitarists Vyacheslav "ChocoSlayc" Kavlenas and Vitalii Molokanov, saxophonist Artem Subichev, and Moroccan vocalist Issam "Sam" Arrag, in 2016. The band's name referred to shred guitar and used the name and yellow "ZZ" stylization of the pornographic website Brazzers. It was changed in 2017 to Shrezzers to avoid copyright issues.
The group gained attention after premiering their debut single, "Mystery", in July 2016, which featured the guitarist Dmitry Demyanenko (Shokran). It was especially praised for its saxophone solo, non-typical for the genre.
In November 2018, Shrezzers released an XXXTentacion cover, "SAD!", as a non-album single.
In January 2019, Shrezzers issued their debut album, Relationships, which featured numerous guest artists, including Ronnie Canizaro (Born of Osiris), Jared Dines, Aaron Marshall (Intervals), Aaron Matts (ten56., Betraying the Martyrs), Dmitry Demyanenko, Toli Wild (Wildways), and the Russian virtuoso guitarist Sergey Golovin. Relationships reached #12 on the iTunes Russia Rock Albums chart. In April, an instrumental version of the album, titled Relationshits, was released.Relationshits (Instrumental) by Shrezzers on Apple Music
In May, Shrezzers debuted live, supporting Electric Callboy at their gigs in Moscow and Saint Petersburg.[Eskimo Callboy again in Saint-Petersburg – Club Zal 26 May 2019] In September, the band played at Euroblast Festival in Cologne, Germany.It's Euroblast Week! Interviews with VOLA, Betraying the Martyrs & more In September and October, Shrezzers toured as a supporting act on Betraying the Martyrs' European Parasite Tour. In November, the band toured Japan with support from the local acts Paledusk, Victim of Deception, Ailiph Doepa, Lenz, and Her Name in Blood.【再実施】SHREZZERSのNEWアルバムの日本限定盤を制作し、売上でウクライナ難民支援へ | クラウドファンディング – 1GO1A 一期一会 Shortly after the tour, it was announced that Arrag had left the group.
SEX & SAX and Diego Silva period (2020–2025) In January 2020, Shrezzers released the non-album single "Noodles", the last one featuring Sam Arrag on vocals, accompanied by a music video shot during their 2019 Japan tour.
In September, the Peruvian Diego Silva Málaga premiered as the band's new vocalist, on the single "Phoenix", also accompanied by a music video.
In February 2021, Shrezzers released the single "Demure", which features Veil of Maya's vocalist Lukas Magyar. In November, the single "UVB-76", featuring CJ McMahon of Thy Art Is Murder, came out.
In February 2023, the band issued their second album, SEX & SAX. It was followed in October by an instrumental version, titled SAX & SHRED.Sax & Shred by Shrezzers: Apple Music
In March 2025, the band released a music video for their 2021 single "UVB-76".Shrezzers premiere "UVB-76" music video featuring CJ McMahon (ex-Thy Art Is Murder) – Lambgoat
In May, the band's Instagram page announced vocalist Málaga's departure.
Arrag's return, new music, and touring (2025–present) In June 2025, the band's original vocalist, Sam Arrag, was officially announced to have rejoined the band. A comeback single, "Restart", was released in July.Restart – Song by Shrezzers – Apple Music That month, the band played their first live show in six years.Концерт группы «Shrezzers», Бар «Поддон» в Санкт-Петербурге – купить билеты на MTC Live
Band members
Current Issam "Sam" Arrag – vocals (2016–2019, 2025-present) Mark Mironov – drums, vocals (2016–present) Vyacheslav "ChocoSlayc" Kavlenas – guitar (2016–present) Vitalii Molokanov – guitar (2016–present) Artem Subichev – saxophone (2016–present)
Past Diego "DYA" Silva Málaga – vocals (2020–2025)
Discography
Studio albums Relationships (2019) SEX & SAX (2023)
Instrumental albums Relationshits (Instrumental) (2019) SAX & SHRED (2023)
Singles "Mystery (feat. Dmitry Demyanenko)" (2016) "Vivacious" (2016) "Spotlight" (2017) "Delight" (2017) "E.M.O.J.I.Q.U.E.E.N. (feat. Jared Dines & TWild)" (2017) "SAD!" (XXXTentacion cover)" (2018) "Anaraak (feat. Ronnie Canizaro)" (2019) "Noodles" (2020)
"Phoenix" (2020) "Demure (feat. Lukas Magyar)" (2021) "UVB-76 (feat. CJ McMahon)" (2021) "Delight (acoustic)" (2022) "Gambit (feat. Adam Bentley)" (2022) "Libertad (feat. Michael Barr)" (2022) "Temperatura" (2023) "SAD! (Cover)" (2023) (re-recorded with Diego Silva's vocals) "Restart" (2025)
Videography + List of music videos, showing year released and director Title Year Director(s) "Mystery" 2016 Aleksey Misyurov "Vivacious" Vyacheslav Kavlenas, Aleksey Misyurov "Spotlight" 2017 Aleksey Misyurov "Delight" Vladimir Repin "E.M.O.J.I.Q.U.E.E.N. (feat. Jared Dines and TWild)" "SAD!" 2018 Igor Khramkov "Anaraak (feat. Ronnie Canizaro)" 2019 Alexander Ivanov "Reminiscent (feat. Natly)" "Noodles" 2020 "Phoenix" "Delight (Acoustic)"SHREZZERS – Delight (Acoustic) – YouTube 2022 "UVB-76"SHREZZERS – UVB-76 ( official video ) – YouTube 2025 Ave Senshi
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