Railer

Tour name: RAILER RETURNS - Live in Austin

Railer - A Portland, OR born and Austin, TX reborn Alt rock band that have been compared as a mix between Smashing Pumpkins and the Pixies.

When the band first formed with the original Portland lineup (Randall Scott/vocals, Zev/bass, Andrew Wisler/guitar, Jason Sechrist/drums, Ray Rude/keys), Guns-N-Roses' former manager flew the members of Railer to Los Angeles to play for a gathering of major record labels.

Metallica's equipment was moved offstage at SIR studios, and lead singer Randall Scott proceeded to blow the the band's chances at a major label deal by lap dancing the girlfriend of the president of one of the record companies while the members of Weezer watched.

Compared to bands such as the Pixies, New Order, Smashing Pumpkins, and The Cure, the band signed with Invisible Records in 2003 for the release of their first album "Frame of Mind" (produced by Martin Atkins of Ministry / Public Image Limited fame).

Their first album "Frame of Mind" landed at number 13 on college music charts, and over the years Railer has served as an incubator for musicians, including members who went on to play in Portugal. The Man, Black Veil Brides, and Builders & The Butchers.

With the tragic death of Randall Scott’s brother, followed some years later by guitarist DD Desade, the band took a step back in 2010 and later reformed with new members to bring forth their sophomore album, "Zeroes and Ones".

Then, after the suicide of singer Randall Scott’s late wife in 2015, Randall relocated to Austin, Texas where he has reformed the band once more, this time as a smaller unit including Kevin Kelly (bass) and Chris Strom (drums).

Railer are currently working on their third album.