GRIMPLE was formed in November 1990 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a town cradled by the Blood Of Christ Mountains. We were raised on metal and early hardcore, but we were never afraid of listening to other types of music, like the SUGAR HILL GANG. GRIMPLE moved to Oakland, CA in August of 1991.
The first GRIMPLE recording was a four song EP called, "Get Me Out Of My Van, I Have No Key." It was recorded in our Oakland practice space by Noah Landis (Neurosis) and our friend Darby. The music was melodic punk rock mixed with fast hardcore. GRIMPLE recorded its first full length LP, "Up Your Ass," in March of 1992. It was recorded by Kevin Army in San Francisco at Sound & Vision Studios, and mixed at Dancing Dog Studios in Oakland.
"UP YOUR ASS," was first released by M&E Records (Murray Bowles and Eric Yee), and It was later re-released by East Bay Menace Records. Our first LP was a success, and thousands were sold in the states, as well as Japan. We completed our first American tour in 1992, and it consisted of playing small clubs, basements, and garages. It was fun, and it was a great introduction to freedom for all of us. Both of these records are now available, once again, from Prank Records.
GRIMPLE'S next recording was a split LP with LOGICAL NONSENSE. It was recorded once more by Noah Landis in July of 1993 at Sergay's Recording Emporium. Our sound was still fast punk, but we were revealing more of our metal influences. This record was originally released by East Bay Menace records, but is now being pressed again by Prank Records in San Francisco.
-Pat Vigil
AHH THE DAYS AT THE INDY HOUSE IN PUEBLO! CHEERS! KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE FANATICS/REFORM CONTROL SPLIT LP!!!! ALL NEW SONGS!!!!!! BY THE WAY YOU GUYS FUKIN RULE! -ROB REFORM
HEY GUYS THANKS FOR THE THE GOOD TIMES BACK IN THE DAY. GRIMPLE HAD ALOT OF INFLUENCE ON DRATSAB. IM POSTING SONGS UP BY THIS WEEK .TAKE A LISTEN IF YA CAN. CHEERS TO 1996ISH!! -T0NYDISEASE.
