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| origin = [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[California]], [[USA]]
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| origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| years_active = 1981–1993; 2009-2010
| years_active = 1981–1992, 2009–2010, 2020–present
| label = [[Metal Blade Records|Metal Blade]], Semaphore, [[Limb Music]]
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| past_members = '''Last known line-up:'''<br />Christian Logue<br />Mark "Chase" Marshall<br />Derek Peace<br />Mark Marcum <hr> (See:[[#Last known line-up|full listing]])
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'''Savage Grace''' was a [[power metal|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''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Savage_Grace/1260 |title=Savage Grace biography at Encyclopaedia Metallum website |publisher=Metal-archives.com |date= |accessdate=2012-05-25}}</ref> In 2010, they performed at the ''Up the Hammers'', ''[[Bang Your Head!!!]]'' and ''[[Keep It True]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/savage-grace/2010/tauberfrankenhalle-lauda-konigshofen-germany-7bd4f2d8.html |title=Savage Grace's setlist at Keep It True festival, 2010 |publisher=Setlist.fm |date= |accessdate=2012-05-25}}</ref> festivals.
'''Savage Grace''' is an American [[power metal|power]] and [[speed metal]] band formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by Chris Logue and Brian East (nicknamed "The Beast", from the Pacific Northwest band AlleyBrat), initially active between 1981 and 1993.<ref name="LarkinHM">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Guinness Publishing]]|date=1995|edition=Second|isbn=0-85112-656-1|page=312}}</ref> They reformed in 2009, and subsequently released an EP entitled ''The Lost Grace''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Savage_Grace/1260 |title=Savage Grace biography at Encyclopaedia Metallum website |website=Metal-archives.com |date= |accessdate=May 25, 2012}}</ref> In 2010, they performed at the Up the Hammers, [[Bang Your Head!!!]] and Keep It True<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/savage-grace/2010/tauberfrankenhalle-lauda-konigshofen-germany-7bd4f2d8.html |title=Savage Grace's setlist at Keep It True festival, 2010 |website=Setlist.fm |date= |accessdate=May 25, 2012}}</ref> festivals.


==Biography==
==Biography==
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Their original name was Marquis de Sade,<ref name="LarkinHM"/> named after the French aristocrat [[Marquis de Sade|of the same name]]. They would later change their name to Savage Grace after the 1970s rock band led by Ron Koss that were on Warner/Reprise Records.<ref name="LarkinHM"/> 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.


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[[Metal Blade Records|Metal Blade]] would select the song "Scepters of Deceit" from a three song demo for their 1982 ''[[Metal Massacre|Metal Massacre II]]'' compilation, with Dwight Cliff taking over vocals from Rhoads.<ref name="LarkinHM"/>
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Their original name was Marquis de Sade, named after the French aristocrat [[Marquis de Sade|of the same name]] who also lent his name to the word [[Sadism and masochism as medical terms|sadist]]. 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. While still Marqus de Sade, their first demos were recorded with Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist [[Randy Rhoads]]' brother Kelle on vocals.


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The band's 1983 debut release, ''The Dominatress'' EP,<ref name="LarkinHM"/> 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 (band)|Omen]]).
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[[Metal Blade Records|Metal Blade]] would select the song "Scepters of Deceit" for their 1982 ''[[Metal Massacre|Metal Massacre II]]'' compilation, with Dwight Cliff taking over vocals from Rhoads.


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The band's first full-length album, ''[[Master of Disguise (Savage Grace album)|Master of Disguise]]'', followed in 1985 and introduced yet another new vocalist, Mike Smith.<ref name="LarkinHM"/> The album's controversial cover depicts a police officer with red demon-like eyes keeping a topless girl [[Gag (BDSM)#Cleave|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.
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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 (band)|Omen]]).


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The second 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.<ref name="LarkinHM"/> After another tour of Europe, Beast left the band.
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The band's first full-length album, ''[[Master of Disguise (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.


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The group's final output, the ''Ride into The Night'' EP, included a cover of the [[Deep Purple]] classic "Burn". It also featured new bass player Derek Peace, a member of [[Heir Apparent (band)|Heir Apparent]].<ref name="LarkinHM"/>
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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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The band was also featured on the ''Speed Metal Hell – Vol. 1'' [[compilation album]] in 1985, with the songs "Master of Disguise" and "Fear my Way". Another song, "Mainline Lover", appeared on the 1993 compilation ''American Metal – Heavy 'N' Dirty''.
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The group's final output, the ''Ride Into The Night'' EP, included a cover of the [[Deep Purple]] classic "Burn". It also featured new bass player Derek Peace, a member of [[Heir Apparent (band)|Heir Apparent]].


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In 2010, Chris Logue reformed the band with musicians of the German band Roxxcalibur, and played a European tour in April and May in addition to festivals such as Keep It True and [[Bang Your Head!!!]]. The band split up in October 2010. The whole Savage Grace back catalog was re-released by the German label [[Limb Music]] and several live songs were set to be included on the ''Keep It True Festival 2010'' DVD. A new album was planned after the tour, but Logue mysteriously disappeared during the songwriting sessions. The new line-up decided to bring in a new vocalist and released the already finished songs in late 2013 under the moniker of ''Masters Of Disguise''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/m_2/masters-of-disguise.htm |title=Metal Temple review of "Masters Of Disguise" |website=Metal-temple.com |date= |accessdate=December 12, 2013}}</ref>
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The band was also featured on the ''Speed Metal Hell - Vol. 1'' [[compilation album]] in 1985 with the songs "Master of Disguise" and "Fear my Way". Another song, "Mainline Lover", appeared on the 1993 compilation ''American Metal - Heavy 'N' Dirty''.


On February 8, 2023, it was announced the band would be released their third album, ''Sign of the Cross'', on May 5. It is the band's first album in 37 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://myrocknews.com/savage-grace-to-release-first-album-after-1986/|title=Savage Grace – To Release First Album After 1986|website=My Rock News|access-date=February 9, 2023|date=February 8, 2023}}</ref>
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In 2010 Chris Logue reformed the band with musicians of the German band Roxxcalibur, and played a European tour in April and May in addition to festivals such as [[Keep It True]] and [[Bang Your Head!!!]]. The band split up in October 2010. The whole Savage Grace back catalog was re-released by the German label [[Limb Music]] and several live songs were set to be included on the ''Keep It True Festival 2010'' DVD. A new album was planned after the tour, but Logue mysteriously disappeared during the songwriting sessions. The new line-up decided to bring in a new vocalist and released the already finished songs in late 2013 under the moniker of "Masters Of Disguise". <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/m_2/masters-of-disguise.htm |title=Metal Temple review of "Masters Of Disguise" |publisher=metal-temple.com |date= |accessdate=2013-12-12}}</ref>


==Line-up==
==Line-up==
===Current members===
* Christian Logue – vocals (1981–1992, 2020–present), guitars (1985–1992, 2009–2010)


===2010 live line-up===
=== Past members===
* David Sandoval – guitars (2022–2024)
* Christian Logue − [[singing|vocals]], [[electric guitar|guitars]]
* Alfredo Hernández – bass (2022–2024)
* Kalli - Guitars, backing vocals
* Roger Dequis - guitars, backing vocals
* Michael Draveck – vocals (2022–2023)
* Kiko Shred – guitars (2020–2022)
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* Mario Long - bass
* Gabriel Colón – vocals (2022–2022)
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* Andreas "Neudi" Neuderth - drums

===Last known line-up===
* Christian Logue − [[singing|vocals]], [[electric guitar|guitars]] (1981–present)
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* Mark "Chase" Marshall − [[electric guitar|guitars]] (1985–1988)
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* Derek Peace − [[bass guitar|bass]] (1987–1988)
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* Mark Marcum − [[drum kit|drums]] (1986–1988)


===Former members===
===Former members===
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* Brian "Beast" East – bass (1981–1986)
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* Kenny Powell − guitars (1981–1983)
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* Kelly Rhoads – vocals (1981)
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* Brian "Beast" East − bass (1981–1987)
* John Birk − vocals (1982–1983)
* Steve Wittig – drums (1981)
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* Dan Finch III – drums (1981–1985)
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* Mike Smith − vocals (1985)
* Dwight Cliff – vocals (1981–1983)
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* Dan Finch III − drums (1981–1986)
* Dwight Cliff - vocals (1981)
* John Birk – vocals (1983–1984)
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* Kenny Powell – guitars (1983–1984)
* Kurt Phillips – guitars (1984)
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* Mark "Chase" Marshall – guitars (1984–1989)
* Mike Smith – vocals (1984–1985)
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* Mark Marcum – drums (1986–1988)
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* Derek Peace – bass (1986–1987)
* Neal Delaforce – bass (1987–1988)
* Mike Breanning – bass (1989–1992)
* Marshall Lee Dickerson – drums (1989–1992)
* Keith Alexander – guitars (1991)
* Gene Chapman – guitars (1992)

===Live members===
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* Mario Lang – bass (2009–2010)
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* Andreas Neuderth – drums (2009–2010)
* Roger Dequis – guitars (2009–2010)
* Eric "Kalli" Kaldschmidt – guitars (2009–2010)


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
===Albums===
* ''[[Master of Disguise (album)|Master of Disguise]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Master of Disguise (Savage Grace album)|Master of Disguise]]'' (1985)
* ''[[After the Fall from Grace]]'' (1986)
* ''After the Fall from Grace'' (1986)
* ''Sign of the Cross'' (2023)


===Demos/EPs===
===Demos/EPs===
* ''[[1982 Demo (Savage Grace demo)|1982 Demo]]'' (1982)
* ''1982 Demo'' (1982)
* ''[[Demo (Savage Grace demo)|Demo]]'' (1982)
* ''Demo'' (1982)
* ''[[The Dominatress]]'' (EP) (1983)
* ''The Dominatress'' (EP) (1983)
* ''[[1984 Demo]]'' (1984)
* ''1984 Demo'' (1984)
* ''[[Ride Into the Night]]'' (EP) (1987)
* ''Ride into the Night'' (EP) (1987)


===Compilations===
===Compilations===
* ''[[Metal Massacre|Metal Massacre II]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Metal Massacre|Metal Massacre II]]'' (1982)
* ''Speed Metal Hell - Vol. 1'' (1985)
* ''Speed Metal Hell – Vol. 1'' (1985)
* ''American Metal - Heavy 'n' Dirty'' (1993)
* ''American Metal – Heavy 'n' Dirty'' (1993)


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==References==
== Other bands with this name==
{{Reflist}}
There was also a band from Detroit with this same name. They existed from the late 1960s till 1972 <ref>[http://home.att.net/~s.m.geer/bands.htm#Savage%20Grace]</ref>


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== References ==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.metalforcesmagazine.com/site/feature-savage-grace-mf12/ Metal Forces Magazine profile]
* [http://www.metalforcesmagazine.com/site/feature-savage-grace-mf12/ Metal Forces Magazine profile]


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Latest revision as of 07:40, 16 November 2024

Savage Grace
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresPower metal, speed metal, heavy metal
Years active1981–1992, 2009–2010, 2020–present
LabelsMetal Blade, Semaphore, Limb Music
Past membersLast known line-up:
Christian Logue
Mark "Chase" Marshall
Derek Peace
Mark Marcum
(See:full listing)

Savage Grace is an American power and speed metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by Chris Logue and Brian East (nicknamed "The Beast", from the Pacific Northwest band AlleyBrat), initially active between 1981 and 1993.[1] They reformed in 2009, and subsequently released an EP entitled The Lost Grace.[2] In 2010, they performed at the Up the Hammers, Bang Your Head!!! and Keep It True[3] festivals.

Biography

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Their original name was Marquis de Sade,[1] named after the French aristocrat of the same name. They would later change their name to Savage Grace after the 1970s rock band led by Ron Koss that were on Warner/Reprise Records.[1] 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 three song demo for their 1982 Metal Massacre II compilation, with Dwight Cliff taking over vocals from Rhoads.[1]

The band's 1983 debut release, The Dominatress EP,[1] 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.[1] 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 second 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.[1] After another tour of Europe, Beast left the band.

The group's final output, the Ride into The Night EP, included a cover of the Deep Purple classic "Burn". It also featured new bass player Derek Peace, a member of Heir Apparent.[1]

The band was also featured on the Speed Metal Hell – Vol. 1 compilation album in 1985, with the songs "Master of Disguise" and "Fear my Way". Another song, "Mainline Lover", appeared on the 1993 compilation American Metal – Heavy 'N' Dirty.

In 2010, Chris Logue reformed the band with musicians of the German band Roxxcalibur, and played a European tour in April and May in addition to festivals such as Keep It True and Bang Your Head!!!. The band split up in October 2010. The whole Savage Grace back catalog was re-released by the German label Limb Music and several live songs were set to be included on the Keep It True Festival 2010 DVD. A new album was planned after the tour, but Logue mysteriously disappeared during the songwriting sessions. The new line-up decided to bring in a new vocalist and released the already finished songs in late 2013 under the moniker of Masters Of Disguise.[4]

On February 8, 2023, it was announced the band would be released their third album, Sign of the Cross, on May 5. It is the band's first album in 37 years.[5]

Line-up

[edit]

Current members

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  • Christian Logue – vocals (1981–1992, 2020–present), guitars (1985–1992, 2009–2010)

Past members

[edit]
  • David Sandoval – guitars (2022–2024)
  • Alfredo Hernández – bass (2022–2024)
  • Michael Draveck – vocals (2022–2023)
  • Kiko Shred – guitars (2020–2022)
  • Gabriel Colón – vocals (2022–2022)

Former members

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  • Brian "Beast" East – bass (1981–1986)
  • Kelly Rhoads – vocals (1981)
  • Steve Wittig – drums (1981)
  • Dan Finch III – drums (1981–1985)
  • Dwight Cliff – vocals (1981–1983)
  • John Birk – vocals (1983–1984)
  • Kenny Powell – guitars (1983–1984)
  • Kurt Phillips – guitars (1984)
  • Mark "Chase" Marshall – guitars (1984–1989)
  • Mike Smith – vocals (1984–1985)
  • Mark Marcum – drums (1986–1988)
  • Derek Peace – bass (1986–1987)
  • Neal Delaforce – bass (1987–1988)
  • Mike Breanning – bass (1989–1992)
  • Marshall Lee Dickerson – drums (1989–1992)
  • Keith Alexander – guitars (1991)
  • Gene Chapman – guitars (1992)

Live members

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  • Mario Lang – bass (2009–2010)
  • Andreas Neuderth – drums (2009–2010)
  • Roger Dequis – guitars (2009–2010)
  • Eric "Kalli" Kaldschmidt – guitars (2009–2010)

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]

Demos/EPs

[edit]
  • 1982 Demo (1982)
  • Demo (1982)
  • The Dominatress (EP) (1983)
  • 1984 Demo (1984)
  • Ride into the Night (EP) (1987)

Compilations

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  • Metal Massacre II (1982)
  • Speed Metal Hell – Vol. 1 (1985)
  • American Metal – Heavy 'n' Dirty (1993)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 312. ISBN 0-85112-656-1.
  2. ^ "Savage Grace biography at Encyclopaedia Metallum website". Metal-archives.com. Retrieved May 25, 2012.
  3. ^ "Savage Grace's setlist at Keep It True festival, 2010". Setlist.fm. Retrieved May 25, 2012.
  4. ^ "Metal Temple review of "Masters Of Disguise"". Metal-temple.com. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  5. ^ "Savage Grace – To Release First Album After 1986". My Rock News. February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
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