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GRIM REAPER – See You In Hell [Japan SHM-CD] (2022) HQ / *Exclusive*

We were about to post the just released Japanese reissue on SHM-CD of GRIM REAPER‘s debut album, 1983’s “See You In Hell“, and then read the sad news: the band’s frontman Steve Grimmett died suddenly & unexpectedly yesterday, aged 62. This serves as fitting tribute to ‘the man with the piercing head voice’ (RIP).
GRIM REAPER’s story begins in 1979 after successfully fighting off hundreds of bands in a local Battle Of The Bands competition. This win, combined with an already sizeable following, aroused the interest of Ebony Records. Signing with the small U.K. label, GRIM REAPER released three albums in rapid succession to international acclaim. Due to legal turmoil with Ebony, the original GRIM REAPER would disband in 1988. Grimmett would go on to record with ONSLAUGHT, LIONSHEART and more recently THE SANITY DAYS. His renowned vocal range remains one of metal’s most identifiable from the NWoBHM era.
“See You In Hell” deserved this pristine SHM-CD: over the years there has been poor sounding reissues. Additionally, songs like ‘The Show Must Go On’ were cut at the end. Here we find the original versions, plus a the original LP front/back artwork replica.
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Steve Grimmett’s GRIM REAPER – Reaping The Whirlwind (2022) HQ *only at 0dayrox*

GRIM REAPER is one of the most loved ’80s UK metal bands. Since 2006 founder Steve Grimmett is fronting his own version of the band – Steve Grimmett’s GRIM REAPER – and they just have released “Reaping The Whirlwind“, their first official live album.
Recorded live at British Steel Festival, Fismes, France, October 6th, 2018, the two-disc release captures Steve Grimmett’s GRIM REAPER in their element; live & loud. This great set includes tracks spanning the band’s 40 year career and, of course, includes their hit track and metal anthem “See You In Hell”. But also the great cover of DIO’s classic ‘Don’t Talk To Strangers’ worth the admission alone.
Listening these classy ’80s metal tunes by Steve Grimmett’s GRIM REAPER 2022 is very cool. The vibe at this show is really refreshing, in front of a small audience that’s respectful. Grimmett’s voice is as strong as ever…
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Steve Grimmett’s GRIM REAPER – Walking In The Shadows (2016)

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Steve Grimmett’s GRIM REAPER – Walking In The Shadows (2016)

It’s almost 30 years since the last GRIM REAPER outing, but the band returns with force and a new album to be released tomorrow titled “Walking In The Shadows“. As the band moniker makes abundantly clear – Steve Grimmett’s GRIM REAPER – the vocalist is the only original member present, but the legacy and the band’s signature sound is still...