{{Short description|Norwegian blackened death metal band}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Grimfist | origin = Oslo, Norway | background = group_or_band | genre = {{hlist|Black metal|thrash metal|death metal|groove metal}} | years_active = 2001–present | label = Candlelight Records | website = [http://www.grimfist.com/ grimfist.com] | current_members = Frediablo<br>Ole Walaunet<br>Dreggen<br>Christian Svendsen }} '''Grimfist''' is a Norwegian blackened death metal band from Oslo. Founded in October 2001, they released two albums on Candlelight Records.
==History== The band's debut album, ''Ghouls of Grandeur'', was recorded in Abyss Studios in Sweden, March 2003, and was mixed by Peter Tägtgren. The record was well received by the critics, who noted the band's unique mix of heavy metal, black metal and death metal. The collaboration was between guitarist Ole Walaunet (Deride), drummer Horgh (Immortal, Hypocrisy), and vocalist Frediablo (ex-Necrophagia, Gorelord, Hemnur).
Horgh left the band in 2004 to concentrate on his duties as Hypocrisy's drummer. He was replaced by Christian Svendsen (aka "Anti Christian") known from bands like Tsjuder and The Cumshots.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://vampster.com/news/grimfist-ohne-schlagzeuger/|title=GRIMFIST: ohne Schlagzeuger|date=16 June 2004|work={{ill|Vampster|de}}|language=de|access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://vampster.com/news/grimfist-neuer-schlagzeuger-neues-album/|title=GRIMFIST: neuer Schlagzeuger, neues Album|date=15 June 2005|work=Vampster|language=de|access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref> Robin Eaglestone of Cradle of Filth handled live bass duties in the band for a little while in 2005/2006.
In 2005, Grimfist released their follow-up record, ''Ten Steps to Hell''. The record received 4/5 points in ''Kerrang!'' magazine.{{cn|date=May 2026}} Tours with Susperia and Red Harvest followed.
In September 2005, the band's vocalist Frediablo issued a statement saying he was quitting all of his musical projects and bands, except for Grimfist.{{cn|date=May 2026}} He eventually left Grimfist as well in August 2006,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://vampster.com/news/grimfist-saengerlos/|title=GRIMFIST: sängerlos|last=Huguenin|first=Arlette|date=13 August 2006|work=Vampster|language=de|access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref> because he got tired of the music scene.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/grimfist-vocalist-frediablo-i-am-fed-up-as-hell-with-sh-t-regarding-metal-music|title=GRIMFIST Vocalist FREDIABLO: 'I Am Fed Up As Hell With Sh*t Regarding Metal Music|date=13 July 2006|work=Blabbermouth|access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref>
In August 2008, Frediablo re-joined Grimfist.
==Band members==
===Current members=== * Frediablo - vocals * Ole Walaunet - guitar, bass * Birger Larsen - bass * Christian Svendsen (aka Anti Christian) - drums
===Former members=== * Tommy Hjelm - vocals * Reidar Horghagen (aka Horgh) - drums * Robin Eaglestone - bass * Dreggen - bass * Ares - bass (live only) * Dustin Perle - drums
==Discography== * ''Ghouls of Grandeur'' - Candlelight Records (2003)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rockhard.de/reviews/grimfist-ghouls-of-grandeur|title=GRIMFIST - Ghouls Of Grandeur|type=review|date=17 September 2003|work=Rock Hard|issue=197|language=de|access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metal.de/reviews/grimfist-ghouls-of-grandeur-3564/amp/|title=Grimfist - Ghouls Of Grandeur|type=review|date=4 October 2003|work=Metal.de|language=de|access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=GRIMFIST "Ghouls Of Grandeur"|type=review|year=2003|magazine=Scream Magazine|issue=79|language=no|author=Nørsterud, Bjørn|page=31|quote=Score: 5 out of 6}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://powermetal.de/review/review-Grimfist/Ghouls_Of_Grandeur,2935.html|title=GRIMFIST - Ghouls Of Grandeur|type=review|last=Dorn|first=Rouven|date=16 September 2003|work={{ill|Powermetal.de|de}}|language=de|access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://vampster.com/cd-reviews/grimfist-ghouls-of-grandeur/|title=GRIMFIST: Ghouls Of Grandeur|type=review|date=12 September 2003|work={{ill|Vampster|de}}|language=de|access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref> * ''Ten Steps to Hell'' - Candlelight Records (2005)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rockhard.de/reviews/grimfist-10-steps-to-hell|title=GRIMFIST - 10 Steps To Hell|type=review|date=19 October 2005|work=Rock Hard|issue=222|language=de|access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metal.de/reviews/grimfist-10-steps-to-hell-5969/|title=Grimfist - 10 Steps To Hell|type=review|date=6 January 2006|author=Oliver|work=Metal.de|language=de|access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=GRIMFIST "10 Steps To Hell"|type=review|year=2005|magazine=Scream Magazine|issue=100|language=no|author=Nørsterud, Bjørn|page=48|quote=Score: 4 out of 6}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://powermetal.de/review/review-Grimfist/10_Steps_To_Hell,6633.html|title=GRIMFIST - 10 Steps To Hell|type=review|last=Chwalek|first=Herbert|date=20 December 2005|work=Powermetal.de|language=de|access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://vampster.com/cd-reviews/grimfist-10-steps-to-hell/|title=GRIMFIST: 10 Steps To Hell|type=review|date=31 October 2005|work=Vampster|language=de|access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://heavymetal.dk/anmeldelse/grimfist-10-steps-hell|title=Grimfist 10 Steps To Hell|type=review|last=Wilkens|first=Daniel|date=5 March 2006|work=Heavymetal.dk|language=da|access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=GRIMFIST 10 steps To Hell|type=review|last=Tunsberg|first=Jørn|date=1 November 2005|work=Bergensavisen|page=40|language=no|quote=Score: 5 out of 6}}</ref>
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Category:Norwegian black metal musical groups Category:Musical groups established in 2001 Category:2001 establishments in Norway Category:Norwegian musical quartets Category:Musical groups from Oslo Category:Candlelight Records artists