THE GRIM started in 1982 playing house parties in Woodland Hills, California, San Fernando Valley. Their music appeared on numerous compilation records released by Mystic Records, Alchemy Records, etc. In 1984 Mystic released THE GRIM self titled record known as the “Orange Album”.  You may have seen it as a back drop in the movie “PRETTY IN PINK”. THE GRIM toured the country with NOFX, Scared Straight. They played with bands like Social Distortion, Bad Religion, NOFX, Minutement, Pennywise,  The Vandals, Descendants, Face to Face, RKL, No Use for a Name, Ill Repute, Circle Jerks, and many more. The song, “Saipan Death March” was one of the most requested songs on the Rodney on the ROQ show in 1984. In 1986 Mystic Records released a Super Seven Inch record featuring four songs recorded in a television studio., “Live to Die”. In 1987 THE GRIM recorded an album which was eventually released on Alchemy Records called “Face of Betrayal.” In 1988 Mystic released the 7 inch “LIVE AT FENDERS”.  In 1989 THE GRIM song Mannequin Factory appeared on Alchemy Records – Peace Through Chemistry Compilation. The band went on hiatus in the mid 90’s as Tim was working for NOFX.  THE GRIM played some reunion shows in 2000 and 2001 including a New Years Eve show at Cox Arena (now Viejas Arena) in San Diego with Blink 182, and Weezer. Since Jordan was playing in Strung Out the reunion was short lived. Fast forward to the summer of 2010, the band reformed with three new members. The band played their first show with the new lineup opening up for The Adolescents.           In 2017 THE GRIM released a seven inch record called “COP KILLER” on Felony Records. The same year, THE GRIM were honored to be inducted into the Ventura County Music Hall of Fame. In 2018 THE GRIM’s song COP KILLER was used in a punk slasher style horror film called THE RANGER. The band were Guests of Honor at the premiere in Beverly Hills. The motion picture soundtrack was later released on limited edition “hot pink” vinyl by Creep Records. In 2019 THE GRIM released their first full length album in 30 years with NUCLEAR WORLD ORDER through Sound Speed Records. On April 2, 2022 THE GRIM released their original 4-song demo recorded in 1983. The “Orange Demo” is a limited edition 10″ orange colored vinyl record available through Sound Speed Records. There were 25 or so splattered versions black and orange vinyl for true collectors. 

Martin Ruane - Guitar, Johnny Gramercy - Bass guitar, Darrin Pfeiffer- Drums, Rick Bottrell - Vox. #theindignants

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