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David Ellenburg - Guitars and Vocals
Jerry Cloer - Drums, Percussion and Vocals
Dave Steelman - Bass, Assorted Acoustics, and Vocals
Influences
Black Sabbath, Pentagram, Thin Lizzy, old Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, The Obsessed, Saint Vitus, Trouble, Motorhead, GnR, ZZ Top, Rush, Sacred Reich, Opeth, AC/DC, Dio, Kiss, Voivod, Saxon, B.O.C., Cathedral, Nazareth, Candlemass, Type O Negative, Manowar, Entombed ... you get the point.
Rictus Grin has been playing together with the current line up for over 15 years. Though originally called Bad Penny in the late 80's and early 90's, they changed their name to Rictus Grin by 1995 to better suit the harder edged sound as they transitioned from hard rock into heavy metal.
While they all share vocal duties on different songs, the instumental side is as follows, David Ellenburg on guitars, Jerry Lee Cloer on drums, and Dave Steelman on bass and assorted acoustics.
Their wall of sound mixed up with their big bag of tricks, is ment to bludgeon fans and old folks alike into total oblivion.
Check out their official web site at www.thegrinyard.com...and pic up the new cd, b.o.h.i.c.a. while there!!!
Hey, check out our new single - "Pilgrimage" (Radio Edit) off our upcomming album - "Death of the Pilgrim" (September 1st). Let us know what you think and dont forget to check us out on our first US tour, details are on our page
RAT SKATES talks METALLICA on A&E, The Biography Channel
RAT SKATES is one of the featured guests on THE METALLICA STORY, a special airing on THE BIOGRAPHY CHANNEL beginning WEDNESDAY JUNE 3rd at 10:00 pm EST. The special will air for one week on BIO, followed by dates on A&E TELEVISION, the parent network.
BORN IN THE BASEMENT is available on DVD at RATSKATES.COM and at RETAILERS WORLDWIDE through The MVD Entertainment Group, http://WWW.MVDB2B.COM.
Due to the weeks missed due to events beyond the scope of humanitarian control, we’re holding a 2-Day NSW Show to make up for lost time, Both this weekend. Saturday & Sunday, April 18th & 19th, both shows starting at 1:00 PM, with the talent being required to arrive before 1:00 PM. Bookings will be made available at the show upon request. Please be sure to bring Gear, Proper Hydrations and any needed medical supplies. If you cannot make it to one or both days please inform anyone from management ahead of time. Hope to see everyone there. Thank you
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