Savage Grace (metal band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1981 in Los Angeles, United States |
| Founder | Chris Logue, Brian East |
| Defunct | 1993 (initially) |
| Fate | Reunited in 2009, disbanded again in 2010 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Savage Grace is a power and speed metal group from the United States, established in Los Angeles in 1981 by Chris Logue and Brian East, known as "The Beast." The band was initially active until 1993 before reuniting in 2009, when they released the EP The Lost Grace. In 2010, they took part in several festivals such as Up the Hammers, Bang Your Head!!!, and Keep It True.
Biography
The band originally operated under the name Marquis de Sade,[1] before changing to Savage Grace, a moniker inspired by a 1970s rock band signed to Warner/Reprise.[1] Early recordings featured Kelle Rhoads on vocals, while Randy Osbourne was responsible for suggesting the Savage Grace name.
Their track "Scepters of Deceit," with Dwight Cliff on vocals, was included by Metal Blade Records on the 1982 compilation Metal Massacre II.[1]
In 1983, they issued their debut EP, The Dominatress, which was recorded with Logue on guitar, East on bass, Dan Finch on drums, John Birk providing vocals, and Kenny Powell on guitar, who soon departed to form Omen. Their first full-length album, Master of Disguise (1985), introduced vocalist Mike Smith. Notably, the album featured a provocative cover showing a police officer restraining a topless woman. Logue performed all guitar parts on this record. After touring across Europe, the lineup shifted with Mark "Chase" Marshall joining as guitarist and Mike Smith leaving the band.
The subsequent 1986 release, After the Fall from Grace, showcased Logue taking on both guitar and lead vocal duties, East remaining on bass, Marshall continuing on guitar, and Mark Marcum handling drums.[1] Following another European tour, East exited the group.
Their last release was the Ride into The Night EP, which contained a cover version of Deep Purple’s "Burn" and introduced Derek Peace from Heir Apparent as the new bassist.[1]
Savage Grace contributed "Master of Disguise" and "Fear My Way" to the Speed Metal Hell – Vol. 1 compilation in 1985. Additionally, "Mainline Lover" appeared on the 1993 compilation American Metal – Heavy 'N' Dirty.
In 2010, Logue revived Savage Grace alongside members of the German outfit Roxxcalibur for a European tour and festival performances. The band dissolved again later that year. Limb Music re-released their earlier works, and their live set was captured on the Keep It True Festival 2010 DVD. Plans for a new album were halted when Logue vanished during songwriting sessions; however, remaining members completed and released these tracks in 2013 under the title Masters Of Disguise.[2]
On February 8, 2023, Savage Grace revealed their upcoming third studio album titled Sign of the Cross, scheduled for release on May 5. This marks their first studio album in over three decades.[3]
Members
Present lineup
- Chris Logue — guitar, vocals
- Tasos Lazaris — lead vocals
- Dan Baune — guitar
- Cristian Blade — bass guitar
- Hugo Terva — drums
Previous members
Studio albums
- Master of Disguise (1985)
- After the Fall from Grace (1986)
- Sign of the Cross (2023)
Demos and EPs
- 1982 Demo (1982)
- Demo (1982)
- The Dominatress (EP) (1983)
- 1984 Demo (1984)
- Ride into the Night (EP) (1987)
Compilation appearances
- Metal Massacre II (1982)
- Speed Metal Hell – Vol. 1 (1985)
- American Metal – Heavy 'n' Dirty (1993)
External links
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