Tag Archives: Steve Grimmett

Grim Reaper vocalist Steve Grimmett has passed away

Posted by on August 16, 2022

  We are saddened to report that Grim Reaper vocalist Steve Grimmett passed away at 62. His death was unexpected, and his family and the music community continue to grieve this tremendous loss. Grimmett’s passing was confirmed by his brother Mark Grimmett, who shared the following statement on social media:  “I don’t really know where […]

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A conversation with Steve Grimmett on new Grim Reaper album and not giving up

Posted by on October 28, 2019

Steve Grimmett has become a powerful inspiration over the last few years. Despite the unfortunate obstacle the Grim Reaper vocalist had to face back in 2017, he has proven there’s no excuse to give up on your passion. Grimmett’s leg was amputated two years ago due to an incident that took place in Ecuador, where […]

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Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper to release new album this fall, band announce North American tour dates

Posted by on July 25, 2019

Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper have announced their new album At the Gates will be released on October 11th. This marks the group’s second full-length effort since their overall return. Since these British heavy metallers resurrection, they’ve released their 2011 EP with Alive and Kicking and 2016’s Walking in the Shadows LP, which was their initial […]

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Metal Insider’s top ten 70000tons of metal 2019 performances

Posted by on April 22, 2019

70000tons of metal is quite the experience. While being trapped on a boat for four days in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with metal blasting nearly 24-hours-straight, it is one of the most memorable moments that will last a lifetime. Many cruisers countdown until the next voyage as once you experience “the boat,” it’s […]

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Watch Steve Grimmett’s inspiring performance w/ Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper

Posted by on May 2, 2018

The world can seem like it’s coming to a crippling end when we spill coffee on ourselves on a Monday morning or give up on following our dreams due to the difficult challenges of maintaining a work/life balance. And then there are people like Steve Grimmett, who doesn’t give up. Grimmett’s leg was amputated last […]

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Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper return to the stage for the first time following leg amputation

Posted by on July 17, 2017

Steve Grimmett returned to the stage this past weekend (14) for the first time since his leg was amputated earlier this year. Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper performed during Germany’s Bang Your Head festival and footage can be seen below. Getting back on the stage was what motivated the singer to get stronger each day. He […]

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Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper book additional shows following leg amputation

Posted by on June 15, 2017

One could say, Steve Grimmett is the first heavy metal frontman with a metal prosthetic leg. Over the past few months, the singer has been adjusting rather well to his new limb following his amputation after a horrible foot and bone infection that surfaced during his performance in Ecuador. We already knew about the band’s […]

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Grim Reaper’s Steve Grimmett received his new leg

Posted by on April 21, 2017

It’s been over two months since Grim Reaper’s Steve Grimmett left the hospital in Ecuador after receiving a leg amputation due to becoming ill at a show. We have been following his story and admired his optimistic outlook. Yesterday, he revealed his brand new leg. After the recent tragedies we’ve been hearing, it’s nice to […]

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Grim Reaper’s Steve Grimmett finally leaves hospital in Ecuador

Posted by on February 10, 2017

After spending nearly a month laying in a hospital bed in Ecuador, it looks like Grim Reaper’s Steve Grimmett has finally been cleared to leave. However, it looks like he is unable to fly home until Wednesday (15). Grimmett has made over $13,000 (and counting) from his youcaring site to help afford his extensive medical bills. […]

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Health updates: Yob’s Mike Scheidt and Grim Reaper’s Steve Grimmett doing ok

Posted by on February 8, 2017

  There have been a few health scares for both Yob’s Mike Scheidt and Grim Reaper’s Steve Grimmett, yet they both remain in high spirits. Scheidt has been recovering at home since his discharge from the hospital on January 30. He announced the following on his facebook: “I am being discharged from the hospital today. […]

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