Savage Grace (metal band)
| Savage Grace | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Power metal, speed metal, heavy metal |
| Years active | 1981–1993; 2009-2010 |
| Labels | Metal Blade, Semaphore, Limb Music |
| Past members |
Last known line-up: Christian Logue Mark "Chase" Marshall Derek Peace Mark Marcum (See:full listing) |
Savage Grace was a power/speed metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed by Chris Logue and Brian East (nicknamed "The Beast", from the Pacific Northwest band Alleybrat), active between 1981 and 1993. They reformed in 2009, and subsequently released an EP entitled The Lost Grace. In 2010, they performed at the Up the Hammers, Bang Your Head!!! and Keep It True festivals.
Their original name was Marquis de Sade, named after the French aristocrat of the same name who also lent his name to the word . They would later change their name to Savage Grace after the great 70's rock band led by Ron Koss that were on Warner/Reprise Records. Their first demos were recorded with Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist Randy Rhoads' brother Kelle on vocals. Randy had suggested the name Savage Grace to Kelle.
Metal Blade would select the song "Scepters of Deceit" from a 3 song demo for their 1982 Metal Massacre II compilation, with Dwight Cliff taking over vocals from Rhoads.
The band's 1983 debut release, The Dominatress EP, was recorded with Logue on guitar, Brian "Beast" East on bass, Dan Finch on drums, John Birk on vocals and new guitarist Kenny Powell on guitar (who would soon leave to form his own band, Omen).
The band's first full-length album, Master of Disguise, followed in 1985 and introduced yet another new vocalist, Mike Smith. The album's controversial cover depicts a police officer with red demon-like eyes keeping a topless girl cleave gagged and handcuffed to his motorcycle. The album was also recorded with only one guitar player, Chris Logue handled all guitar duties. During its release Grace were joined for a short period by Kurt Phillips of Canadian band Witchkiller and then Mark "Chase" Marshall. Later Mike Smith was fired and after touring Europe Dan Finch left the band.
The sophomore album, 1986's After the fall from Grace, was recorded by Chris Logue on guitars and lead vocals, Brian East on bass, Mark "Chase" Marshall on guitar and Mark Marcum on drums. After another tour of Europe, Beast would leave the band.
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