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Vocalist Steve Grimmett passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2022. Steve rose to fame in the early 80s with the NWoBHM band Grim Reaper. The band carried on in recent years touring worldwide and continuing to release music under his namesake, Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper.
A GoFundMe Campaign has been organized to assist his surviving widow and family.
The Hear 'n Now project's first single, "No Road to Ruin" has been made available as a free digital download in an effort to encourage Heavy Metal fans everywhere to donate to the Steve Grimmett GoFundMe Campaign. You can pick up the song here.
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| The cover of "No road to ruin". |
It is a great song that not only rocks out straight but also has a uplifting note in it. Steve Grimmett's vocal performance quickly sticked into my mind with his voice being present boldly in front and sometimes a little held in the backround.
The single has roughness and this typical 80's feeling in it at the proper moments when it sometimes feels as if the song could become a bit flat - you know it just get's a kick in with the refrain coming a little dirty.
It's also a fine track if you see the list of artists who joined the project. I'm sure you'll remember some of them you may have heard of some time ago but lost sight of. It's great to see them still being active in the music scene of today.
Steve Grimmett (vocals) of Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper
Patrick Kennison (lead guitar) of Lita Ford/Heaven Below
Chris Natalini (vocals) former Blood Feast
Ed Mischke (lead guitar) of Veronica Freeman
Danny Gomez (vocals) of Gothic Slam/Messonic
Frankie Cross (vocals) of Corners of Sanctuary
Alex Olivetti (lead guitar) of Threatpoint
Mick Michaels (rhythm guitars, keys, backing vocals) of Corners of Sanctuary
Mad T (drums) of Corners of Sanctuary
James Pera (bass) of Corners of Sanctuary
Billy Loney (backing vocals) of Keep it Metal Promotions
Written and Produced by Mick Michaels
Post-Production Producer Bill Metoyer (Slayer, Armored Saint)
