Grief (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Founder | Terry Savastano, Pete Donovan |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts , United States |
| Products | Sludge metal music |
Grief was a sludge metal group originating from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
History
Established in 1991 by Terry Savastano, guitarist from Disrupt, and Pete Donovan, drummer of Unleashed Anger, Grief soon expanded its lineup with Randy Odierno—who later transitioned to bass before departing to join Bane of Existence—and Jeff Hayward. The band ceased activities in 2001, primarily due to persistent difficulties with drummers and an adverse atmosphere for doom metal acts. They briefly reunited in July 2005 for a series of reunion performances.
Throughout their career, Grief issued multiple 7" records, including joint projects with Dystopia and Corrupted. In 2002, Southern Lord released a compilation titled Turbulent Times. After their positively received reunion at the New England Grind And Doom Fest in July 2005, the band conducted sporadic tours during 2005 and 2006.
In 2005, Grief's live shows took place at venues such as The Ace of Clubs and The Knitting Factory in New York City, The Khyber in Philadelphia, O'Brien's in Allston/Brighton, Massachusetts, The Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island, and Cherry St. Station in Connecticut.
Southern Lord Records issued a live album named Alive in 2006, capturing their November 2005 set at The Middle East. Their concluding performance occurred at Emissions from the Monolith 8, a sludge/doom festival held in Ohio in May 2006.
According to the Hartford Advocate, since its inception in 1991, Grief has played a significant role in blending hardcore and metal genres with a unique New England style.
The band reassembled in 2008 for tours across the United States and Europe but disbanded once more in March 2009.
In 2012, Savastano spearheaded a revival of the group under the name Come to Grief, inspired by their influential 1994 album. This moniker was retained through their headlining spot at Oakland's Deadfest in 2015.
Following Grief's breakup, former members have been involved with various bands including Consume, Deathraid, Disrupt, State of Fear, Unleashed Anger, Goff, Demonic Death Preachers, Effects of Alcohol, Noosebomb, Abhorred, Z28, Chicken Chest and the Bird Boys, Dread, and Oxblood Forge.
Members
- Jeff Hayward – vocals and guitar
- John Heidenrich – guitar and vocals
- Eric C. Harrison – bass guitar, vocals, and artwork
- Ray McCaffrey – drums and percussion
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Format | Record Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Depression | EP | Grievance Records |
| 1993 | Dismal | Full-length album | Common Cause |
| 1994 | Come to Grief | Full-length album | Vacuum Records / Century Media |
| 1996 | Miserably Ever After | Full-length album | Theologian Records |
| 1998 | Torso | Full-length album | Pessimiser Records |
| 2000 | ... And Man Will Become the Hunted | Full-length album | Pessimiser Records |
Split singles
| Year | Title | Collaborating Band | Record Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | "Lifeless" | Dystopia | Life Is Abuse/Misanthropic |
| 1993 | "Falling Apart" | 13 | Grievance Records |
| 1994 | "Pessimiser" | 16 | Theologian/Pessimiser |
| 1995 | "My Dilemma" | Corrupted | HG Fact |
| 1995 | "Green Vegetable Matter" | Soilent Green | Pessimiser Records |
| 1998 | "Bored" | 16 | Theologian/Pessimiser |
Compilation and live albums
- 2002: Turbulent Times (Southern Lord Records)
- 2006: Alive (Southern Lord Records)
- 2008: Euro Tour (Alerta Antifascista)