Band:

Griffin

BiografieGriffin was formed in late ‘98. We started playing around, just having fun.

However, after just a couple of rehearsals, we realized that this was not just another project. Based on our love and passion for the same music style, we decided to pursue our mutual dreams and ambitions by making a 100% effort and commitment to Griffin. The only kind of devotion this band deserves.

We grew up listening to the masters of metal from the 70’s and 80’s, and our goal will always be to focus on the energy and vitality of the best bands from that era, both visually and musically. The classic heavy metal from Norway has never received much attention, because of the massive exposure of Black Metal. We wanted to change that!

After two demos recorded in 99, we got French label Season Of Mist’s attention, and they released our first, two full length albums; Wasteland Serenades (2000) and The Sideshow (2002). During the period between the two releases, we added a second guitar player(Marcus Silver), in order yo focus more on melodies and guitar harmonies. Silver was headhunted for the job because of his world class axework! Both of the albums, and especially the second one, have received critical acclaim worldwide. After the release of The Sideshow, our singer at the time, Tommy Sebastian, left the band, and was replaced by Peter Beck. In 2003, we inked a deal with the Norwegian label FaceFront, who released our third album entitled No Holds Barred in September the same year. This album was co-produced by Alexi Laiho from Children Of Bodom and Sinergy. He also contributed with some guitar and back-up vocals. A Japanese label, Spiritual Beast, bought the distribution rights for the Asian market for that particular recording. Once again the album got standing ovations from the press, who claimed that Griffin was on the very edge of conquering the Norwegian metal throne! We recorded a professional video for the first time with the song The Sentence. This video has since then had massive airplay on Norwegian television, and was a among the top 5 requested tracks on a national metal video show for more than six months! For the fourth album, Griffin signed a worldwide deal with Spiritual Beast (excluding Norway which is still FaceFront’s area). This album, entitled Lifeforce, was produced by legendary King Diamond guitarplayer, Andy LaRocque. The band is once again ready to hit the stage and tour again..

In 2000, we toured Europe supporting Norwegian black metal act Mayhem, and in the autumn of 2002, with the new singer Peter Beck, we hit the road again with Finnish metallers Sinergy and Swedish death metal legends Dark Tranquility. After the release of No Holds Barred in September 2003, we did a Scandinavian tour with Einherjer, Lumsk and Scariot. In audition to touring, we’ve also done numeral single gigs and festivals, including scoring a spot at Wacken Open Air 2004, and supporting W.A.S.P!
Quelle: http://www.griffin.no/Discografie2005 Lifeforce

2003 No Holds Barred

2002 The Sideshow

1999 Wasteland Serenades
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Reviews

Lifeforce - Cover
GRIFFIN kommen aus dem norwegischen Trondheim und legen mit "Lifeforce" ihr viertes Album seit der Bandgründung 1998 vor.