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Grimfist is a Norwegian
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band from
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. Founded in October 2001, they are currently signed to
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, with whom they have released two albums.


History

The band's debut album, ''Ghouls of Grandeur'', was recorded in Abyss Studios in
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, 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,
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and
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. The collaboration was between guitarist Ole Walaunet (Deride), drummer Horgh (
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, Hypocrisy), and vocalist Frediablo (ex-
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,
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, Hemnur). Horgh left the band in 2004 to concentrate on his duties as
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's drummer. He was replaced by Christian Svendsen (aka "Anti Christian") known from bands like Tsjuder and The Cumshots. Robin Eaglestone of
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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 ''
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'' magazine. Tours with
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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 * Ole Walaunet - guitar, 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'' -
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(2003) * ''Ten Steps to Hell'' -
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(2005)


References


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* {{Authority control Norwegian black metal musical groups Musical groups established in 2001 2001 establishments in Norway Norwegian musical quartets Musical groups from Oslo Candlelight Records artists