Grimfist

Grimfist
OriginOslo, Norway
Genres
Years active2001–present
LabelCandlelight Records
MembersFrediablo
Ole Walaunet
Dreggen
Christian Svendsen
Websitegrimfist.com

Grimfist is a Norwegian blackened death metal band from Oslo. Founded in October 2001, they released two albums on Candlelight Records.

History

The band recorded their debut album, Ghouls of Grandeur, in Abyss Studios in Sweden, in March 2003. Peter Tägtgren mixed it. The record was well received by critics who noted the band's mix of heavy metal, black metal and death metal. The lineup consisted of guitarist Ole Walaunet (Deride), drummer Horgh (Immortal, Hypocrisy), and vocalist Frediablo (ex-Necrophagia, Gorelord, Hemnur).

Horgh left the band in 2004 to focus on Hypocrisy. He was replaced with Christian Svendsen (a.k.a. "Anti Christian") of bands like Tsjuder and The Cumshots. Robin Eaglestone of Cradle of Filth played live bass in the band in 2005–2006.

In 2005, Grimfist released 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 quit all his musical projects and bands except for Grimfist.[citation needed] He left Grimfist in August 2006, tired of the music scene.

In August 2008, Frediablo rejoined Grimfist.

Band members

Current members

Former members

Discography

References

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  7. ↑ Nørsterud, Bjørn (2003). "GRIMFIST "Ghouls Of Grandeur"". Scream Magazine (review) (in Norwegian). No. 79. p. 31. Score: 5 out of 6
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  10. ↑ "GRIMFIST - 10 Steps To Hell". Rock Hard (review) (in German). 19 October 2005. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
  11. ↑ Oliver (6 January 2006). "Grimfist - 10 Steps To Hell". Metal.de (review) (in German). Retrieved 18 May 2026.
  12. ↑ Nørsterud, Bjørn (2005). "GRIMFIST "10 Steps To Hell"". Scream Magazine (review) (in Norwegian). No. 100. p. 48. Score: 4 out of 6
  13. ↑ Chwalek, Herbert (20 December 2005). "GRIMFIST - 10 Steps To Hell". Powermetal.de (review) (in German). Retrieved 18 May 2026.
  14. ↑ "GRIMFIST: 10 Steps To Hell". Vampster (review) (in German). 31 October 2005. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
  15. ↑ Wilkens, Daniel (5 March 2006). "Grimfist 10 Steps To Hell". Heavymetal.dk (review) (in Danish). Retrieved 18 May 2026.
  16. ↑ Tunsberg, Jørn (1 November 2005). "GRIMFIST 10 steps To Hell". Bergensavisen (review) (in Norwegian). p. 40. Score: 5 out of 6