Grimfist is a Norwegian
blackened death metal
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band from
Oslo
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. Founded in October 2001, they are currently signed to
Candlelight Records, with whom they have released two albums.
History
The band's debut album, ''Ghouls of Grandeur'', was recorded in Abyss Studios in
Sweden, March 2003, and was mixed by Peter Tägtgren. The record was well received by the critics, who noted the band's unique mix of
heavy metal,
black metal
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and
death metal. The collaboration was between guitarist Ole Walaunet (Deride), drummer Horgh (
Immortal
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, Hypocrisy), and vocalist Frediablo (ex-
Necrophagia
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History
Early years (1983–1997)
Necrophagia was formed by Frank "Killjoy" Pucc ...
,
Gorelord, Hemnur).
Horgh left the band in 2004 ro concentrate on his duties as
Hypocrisy's drummer. He was replaced by Christian Svendsen (aka "Anti Christian") known from bands like
Tsjuder
Tsjuder is a Norwegian black metal band founded in 1993.
Name
The name Tsjuder was picked from the Norwegian movie ''Pathfinder'' (''Veiviseren''). The Tsjuder (or Chud) was a mythical Northern Finnic tribe.
History
Originally from Oslo, Tsjud ...
and
The Cumshots
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. Robin Eaglestone of
Cradle of Filth handled live bass duties in the band for a little while in 2005/2006.
In 2005, Grimfist released their follow-up record, ''Ten Steps to Hell''. The record was praised by critics, receiving a respectable 4/5 in ''
Kerrang!
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'' magazine. Tours with
Susperia and
Red Harvest
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followed, gaining the band further admiration.
In September 2005, the band's vocalist Frediablo issued a statement saying he was quitting all of his musical projects and bands, except for Grimfist. He eventually left Grimfist as well in August 2006, because he got tired of the music scene.
In August 2008, Frediablo re-joined Grimfist.
Band members
Current members
* Frediablo -
vocals
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* Ole Walaunet -
guitar
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,
bass
* Birger Larsen - bass
* Christian Svendsen (aka Anti Christian) -
drums
Former members
* Tommy Hjelm - vocals
* Reidar Horghagen (aka Horgh) - drums
* Robin Eaglestone - bass
* Dreggen - bass
* Ares - bass (live only)
* Dustin Perle - drums
Discography
* ''Ghouls of Grandeur'' -
Candlelight Records (2003)
* ''Ten Steps to Hell'' -
Candlelight Records (2005)
References
External links
*
{{Authority control
Norwegian black metal musical groups
Musical groups established in 2001
2001 establishments in Norway
Musical quartets
Musical groups from Oslo
Candlelight Records artists