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The band has been on and off since it formed. Its future now seems uncertain due to drummer Dave Lombardo now returning as a full-time member of Slayer and the death of [[Gus Chambers]].
 
The band has been on and off since it formed. Its future now seems uncertain due to drummer Dave Lombardo now returning as a full-time member of Slayer and the death of [[Gus Chambers]].
  
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==Bio==
 
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In 1993, Lombardo formed Grip Inc. with Voodoocult guitarist [[Waldemar Sorychta]].
 
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The pair recruited bassist Jason Viebrooks and vocalist Gus Chambers to complete the line-up, releasing their debut record in 1995. Entitled ''[[Power of Inner Strength]]'', the album was distributed via California-based label [[Metal Blade Records]]. Prior to the album's release Lombardo described leaving Slayer as a career low, because he did not know what type of music to play.
 
  
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The band released ''[[Nemesis (album)|Nemesis]]'' in 1997; Jeffries praised Lombardo's "crushing drum work" which takes center stage on the album. Bassist Viebrooks left the band and was replaced by Stuart Caruthers in 1999. With a new bassist, the band released ''[[Solidify]]'' that same year, which was described as a step towards "progressive and exotic rhythms, structures, and instrumentation, while never compromising intensity" by Jeffries.
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Gus Chambers was found dead on 13 October 2008, his untimely death shocked and upset many fans. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest front man and lyricist of all time.  
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===Past Members===
 
===Past Members===
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Former members and short biographies for each.
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Former members W/short bio's.
  
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*'''Gus Chambers'''
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*'''[[Gus Chambers]]'''
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[[Gus Chambers]] (1958 – 13 October 2008) took over vocals in Coventry Punk band ''Squad'' (formed late 1977) from Terry Hall (who left to form ''The Specials''). They released their first single ''Red Alert'' in 1978. Terry Hall had helped pen several of the tracks on the first single before he left.
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- (1958 – 13 October 2008) took over vocals in Coventry Punk band ''Squad'' from Terry Hall (left to form ''The Specials''). They released their first single ''Red Alert'' in 1978.  
  
 
Chambers later went on to form ''Grip Inc''. in 1993 as well as ''Squad 21'' and ''Squealer A.D.'' He died on 13 October 2008 of an apparent suicide.
 
Chambers later went on to form ''Grip Inc''. in 1993 as well as ''Squad 21'' and ''Squealer A.D.'' He died on 13 October 2008 of an apparent suicide.
  
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*'''Chaz Grimaldi'''
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*'''Chaz Grimaldi'''-  bass - currently with ''The Steve Grimmett Band'' & ''Isolation''. He was with ''Unbroken'' from October 2004 to January 2008.
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Chaz Grimaldi played bass for the band, he is currently with ''The Steve Grimmett Band'' & ''Isolation'' in the U.K. He was with [[Baltimore]] band ''Unbroken'' from October 2004 to January 2008.  
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*'''Bobby Gustafson'''
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*'''Bobby Gustafson'''- guitar for the group before it really got going. There was a demo sample offered in 1993 for free that included Gustafson.
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Bobby Gustafson played guitar for the group before it really got going. There was a demo sample offered in 1993 for free that included Gustafson.
 
  
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*'''Jason Viebrooks'''
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*'''Jason Viebrooks''' - bass -  currently playing bass with ''Lorenzo''.
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Jason Viebrooks played bass before his departure. He is currently with Cincinnati outfit ''Lorenzo''.
 
  
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*'''Stuart Carruthers'''
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*'''Stuart Carruthers'''- bass-  currently playing bass with ''Golers''.
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Stuart Carruthers is a former bass player for the band and is currently playing bass with Vancouver, Canada's ''Golers''.
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==releases==
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*1995: ''[[Power of Inner Strength]]''
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*1997: ''[[Nemesis (album)|Nemesis]]''  
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*1999: ''[[Solidify (Grip Inc. album)|Solidify]]''
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*2004: ''[[Incorporated (album)|Incorporated]]''
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[[Category:Most Underrated]]

Latest revision as of 01:28, 21 July 2011

Grip Inc
Lombardo, Sorychta, Viebrooks, Chambers

Grip Inc. is a band, and side project of Slayer's drummer Dave Lombardo. The band was formed in 1993, and they are currently signed to SPV Records.

Grip Inc is another one of the MOST UNDERRATED bands in metal. For how great they are as musicians and as a band, it is a shame Grip Inc never got as far as they deserved to.

The band has been on and off since it formed. Its future now seems uncertain due to drummer Dave Lombardo now returning as a full-time member of Slayer and the death of Gus Chambers.


Gus Chambers was found dead on 13 October 2008, his untimely death shocked and upset many fans. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest front man and lyricist of all time.


Current Line-up ?

Past Members

Former members W/short bio's.

- (1958 – 13 October 2008) took over vocals in Coventry Punk band Squad from Terry Hall (left to form The Specials). They released their first single Red Alert in 1978.

Chambers later went on to form Grip Inc. in 1993 as well as Squad 21 and Squealer A.D. He died on 13 October 2008 of an apparent suicide.

  • Chaz Grimaldi- bass - currently with The Steve Grimmett Band & Isolation. He was with Unbroken from October 2004 to January 2008.
  • Bobby Gustafson- guitar for the group before it really got going. There was a demo sample offered in 1993 for free that included Gustafson.
  • Jason Viebrooks - bass - currently playing bass with Lorenzo.
  • Stuart Carruthers- bass- currently playing bass with Golers.

releases

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