Holy Grail (band)
| Holy Grail | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Sorcerer (founding name) |
| Origin | Pasadena, California, United States |
| Genres | Heavy metal |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Labels | Nuclear Blast, Prosthetic Records |
| Associated acts | Bonded by Blood, Jet Fuel, White Wizzard |
| Website | holygrailofficial |
| Members | Alex Lee James Paul Luna Tyler Meahl Blake Mount Eli Santana |
| Past members | Eric Harris James J. LaRue Jessie Sanchez Ian Scott |
Holy Grail is an American heavy-metal band, founded in Pasadena, California, in 2008.
Holy Grail was formed in 2008 as Sorcerer by singer James Paul Luna, guitarist James J. LaRue and drummer Tyler Meahl, all ex-members of White Wizzard. They recruited bassist Eric Harris (formerly of Skeletonwitch) and guitarist Eli Santana to complete the lineup. Before Holy Grail recorded their first extended play, bassist Blake Mount replaced Harris.
In 2009, the band released their first EP, Improper Burial, on Prosthetic Records. They went on to release their first full-length album, Crisis in Utopia, in 2010, to critical acclaim. The cover art for Crisis in Utopia was created by Andrei Bouzikov.
The band toured heavily from 2009 to 2012 in support of their first album. In November 2009, they supported 3 Inches of Blood and Saviours on a North American tour. In April 2010, they supported Amon Amarth on their North American tour. In June, they performed at the UK's Download Festival. In July 2010, bassist Jessie Sanchez took Blake Mount's place in the band; in October of that year, Mount returned to the band and Sanchez left. In August, the band performed at Germany's Wacken Open Air Festival. They then began their third North American tour, supporting Exodus.
In October 2010, the band parted ways with LaRue, replacing him with guitarist Ian Scott for the next few months. Scott's first performance with the band took place at Japan's Loud Park Festival. In December, the band toured North America for the fourth time, this time supporting Blind Guardian. In February 2011, the band toured North America again, supporting Eluveitie alongside 3 Inches of Blood. In March, the band embarked on a headlining tour of the UK, supported by Revoker.
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