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Title:HEAVY_METAL - Talent Round-Up DayDay
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Created:Thu May 05 1988
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1238
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1088.0. "GRIP inc" by KAOFS::C_MENENDEZ (CARLOS, SOO ONT MCS (705)945-7862) Fri Jul 07 1995 11:11

    	I checked the SLAYER note ans saw no reference to this, so I think
    I'll kick in...
    
    	I can't believe no one has written about GRIP inc. formed by Dave
    Lombardo, ex Slayer.
    
    	If you like Slayer, then you' ll like this too. 
    
    	IMO this is a little more intelligent music, seems like the songs
    have a better structure, and the drummer just pounds it all CD long!!
    
    	I would recommend it without hesitation.
    
    	Carlos
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1088.1Sounds goodPOLAR::LYLEThu Jul 13 1995 13:003
    Anyone else in the band noteable?
    I'm a big Slayer fan, but i've never heard of these guys before.
    Any other info on them?
1088.2Buy itKAOFS::C_MENENDEZCARLOS, SOO ONT MCS (705)945-7862Fri Jul 14 1995 13:0622
    	This is not Slayer. This band takes it IMO to a new level. The
    songs are a little more melodic, better structured, but the pounding
    by this drummer is there.
    
    	A guy called Waldemar Sorychta plays guitar and the other 2 guys
    are Gus Chambers and Jason Vielbrooks. The CD was recorded in Germany
    and the souns is awesome.
    
    	If I were you I would take my chances. I read quite a few reviews
    before buying it and I'm not dissapointed at all.
    
    	I like Slayer a lot, but to me these guys take the concept to a new
    level. Slayer seems to be a little repetitive, while these guys play
    a much broader spectrum of music.
    
    	The CD opens up with some drum sequences, but immediately the
    guitar comes up with an opening augmented further by the pounding
    drums. After that, the CD takes off..
    
    	Buys it. You'll not be dissapointed.
    
    	Carlos
1088.3Its a deal.POLAR::LYLEFri Jul 14 1995 16:342
    OK I'll take your word and Dle's word on it. I'll let you know what I
    think on Monday...
1088.4Grip inc. X-cellent!!POLAR::LYLEMon Jul 17 1995 12:3313
    Well, it's Monday.
    
    I have to say that Grip inc. is a very good album. The drumming is very
    good as is the music as a whole. Like stated previously, the songs are
    quite intelligent, kinda eerie in a way with regards to the Pediphile
    song (track 3?).
    Anyways I know it's a good CD, but does anyone know why Lombardo was
    dumped from Slayer? Or did he leave on his own? He still can pound
    those skins!!!
    Again guys, you were right, this is a real f@$%#ing good album.
    
    Dave
     
1088.5Glad you liked it....KAOFS::C_MENENDEZCARLOS, SOO ONT MCS (705)945-7862Mon Jul 17 1995 18:0621
    	Dave:
    
    	I read a couple of interviews about the Slayer-Lombardo thing.
    Slayer said that Lombardo couldn't do it anymore.
    
    	Lombardo seems to be a little more political about the whole thing.
    He said the musucal differences were too big now to be playing
    together.
    
    	Both interviews hint though, the 2 sides would not work together
    again, so there had to be a split.
    
    	In a way I'm glad, bacause I think GRIP Inc hada heck ofa debut.
    The last Slayer was that, same old Slayer. It's nice to see new bands
    like this come up every now and then.
    
    	I don't know if you have heard this CD, but if  you liked GRIP Inc
    you will like all DEATH albums. Also, I suggest you give Machine Head
    a serious listen. These guys also rock!!
    
    	Carlos
1088.6LETS TALK 'BOUT DEATHBSS::SMITH_SWed Oct 25 1995 21:484
    DEATH!!!! NOW THERES A BAND!
    ALL HAIL CHUCK SHULDINER
                         -SS
    
1088.7What?POLAR::LYLEGrip you ...from belowThu Oct 26 1995 09:226
    		
    			
    			HUH?
    
    
    
1088.8TPLAB::VLASIUSorin Vlasiu - Brussels, BelgiumFri Jun 07 1996 07:244
I have listened a song from Grip Inc. on a compilation and it was really
impressive. I'll check for these guys at the occasion.

Sorin
1088.9POLAR::LYLEI dig Fidel Castro and his beardFri Jun 07 1996 07:275
    
    Which track? Is it a new song or from Power of Inner Strength?
    
    Dave
    
1088.10from PoISTPLAB::VLASIUSorin Vlasiu - Brussels, BelgiumWed Jun 12 1996 09:127
Re. Dave

It was a song from Power of Inner Strength.
On the same CD there was a great song (Cold Prejudice) from the first album
of a band named Deviate.

Sorin
1088.11Power of Inner StrengthTPLAB::VLASIUSorin Vlasiu - Brussels, BelgiumFri Sep 20 1996 11:446
1088.12NemesisAXPLAB::VLASIUSorin Vlasiu - Brussels, BelgiumMon Mar 17 1997 10:268
    The new "Nemesis" CD is even better than PoIS. Heavier and with even
    greater punch. Eleven songs lasting almost 40 mins. Very tight playing,
    powerful vocals not to mention Lombardo's drumming. "Rusty nail" is a
    really killer song .. and it's not the only one. Great production from
    Waldemar Sorychta (who is also part of the band as guitarist).
    Highly recommended !
    
    Sorin 
1088.13New Grip Inc very good!!KAOFS::C_MENENDEZCARLOS, SOO ONT MCS (705)945-7862Tue Mar 25 1997 16:5514
    	For the Slayer/lombardo fans, NEMESIS by Grip Inc is out now. I got
    a chance to hear this copy about 3-4 weeks ago from my local dealer who
    in turn got his directly from Metal Blade as a promo.
    
    	A bit different from their first effort, but for all those into 
    Waldemar Sorchyta's magic as a composer and producer this is a good
    one.
    
    	Lombardo plays the drums very nicely, and Chambers sings better
    (IMO) than in their debut.
    
    	All in all, I think this is a very good CD.
    
    	Carlos
1088.14Grip ThisCANING::pkodhcp-125-24-167.pko.dec.com::lookup::clelandWed May 21 1997 10:319
http://www.chopshop.com/pros/artist/dave.html

Artist Interview

  GRIP THIS!!

  Dave Lombardo's Thoughts on Drums and Life
  interviewed by Chuck Silverman