Grimfist
Grimfist | |
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| Origin | Oslo, Norway |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Label | Candlelight Records |
| Members | Frediablo Ole Walaunet Dreggen Christian Svendsen |
| Website | grimfist.com |
Grimfist is a Norwegian blackened death metal band from Oslo. Founded in October 2001, they released two albums on Candlelight Records.
History
[edit]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 and death metal. The collaboration was between guitarist Ole Walaunet (Deride), drummer Horgh (Immortal, Hypocrisy), and vocalist Frediablo (ex-Necrophagia, Gorelord, Hemnur).
Horgh left the band in 2004 to concentrate on his duties as Hypocrisy's drummer. He was replaced by Christian Svendsen (a.k.a. "Anti Christian") known from bands like Tsjuder and The Cumshots.[1][2] 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 received 4/5 points in Kerrang! magazine.[citation needed] Tours with Susperia and Red Harvest followed.
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.[citation needed] He eventually left Grimfist as well in August 2006,[3] because he got tired of the music scene.[4]
In August 2008, Frediablo re-joined Grimfist.
Band members
[edit]Current members
[edit]- Frediablo - vocals
- Ole Walaunet - guitar, bass
- Birger Larsen - bass
- Christian Svendsen (a.k.a. Anti Christian) - drums
Former members
[edit]- Tommy Hjelm - vocals
- Reidar Horghagen (a.k.a. Horgh) - drums
- Robin Eaglestone - bass
- Dreggen - bass
- Ares - bass (live only)
- Dustin Perle - drums
Discography
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "GRIMFIST: ohne Schlagzeuger". Vampster (in German). 16 June 2004. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "GRIMFIST: neuer Schlagzeuger, neues Album". Vampster (in German). 15 June 2005. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ Huguenin, Arlette (13 August 2006). "GRIMFIST: sängerlos". Vampster (in German). Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "GRIMFIST Vocalist FREDIABLO: 'I Am Fed Up As Hell With Sh*t Regarding Metal Music". Blabbermouth. 13 July 2006. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "GRIMFIST - Ghouls Of Grandeur". Rock Hard (review) (in German). 17 September 2003. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Grimfist - Ghouls Of Grandeur". Metal.de (review) (in German). 4 October 2003. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ Nørsterud, Bjørn (2003). "GRIMFIST "Ghouls Of Grandeur"". Scream Magazine (review) (in Norwegian). No. 79. p. 31.
Score: 5 out of 6
- ↑ Dorn, Rouven (16 September 2003). "GRIMFIST - Ghouls Of Grandeur". Powermetal.de (review) (in German). Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "GRIMFIST: Ghouls Of Grandeur". Vampster (review) (in German). 12 September 2003. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "GRIMFIST - 10 Steps To Hell". Rock Hard (review) (in German). 19 October 2005. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ Oliver (6 January 2006). "Grimfist - 10 Steps To Hell". Metal.de (review) (in German). Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ Nørsterud, Bjørn (2005). "GRIMFIST "10 Steps To Hell"". Scream Magazine (review) (in Norwegian). No. 100. p. 48.
Score: 4 out of 6
- ↑ Chwalek, Herbert (20 December 2005). "GRIMFIST - 10 Steps To Hell". Powermetal.de (review) (in German). Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "GRIMFIST: 10 Steps To Hell". Vampster (review) (in German). 31 October 2005. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ Wilkens, Daniel (5 March 2006). "Grimfist 10 Steps To Hell". Heavymetal.dk (review) (in Danish). Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ Tunsberg, Jørn (1 November 2005). "GRIMFIST 10 steps To Hell". Bergensavisen (review) (in Norwegian). p. 40.
Score: 5 out of 6
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