18 5th Street
Fond du Lac WI 54935
Fond du Lac WI 54935
www.rictusgrin.com
rictusgrinforever@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/rictusgrin
(920) 923-2770
rictusgrinforever@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/rictusgrin
(920) 923-2770
Band Biography
Rictus Grin Translated means the
grotesquely askew smile on the face of a
corpse. In this spirit of arcane morbidity
the story begins. Through the chaos of
underground warehouse parties to the
staggering heights of European tours and
mainstage mayhem Rictus Grin remains a
true and grim force. Ascending from the
tombs of the underground metal scene
their steadfast focus lies in not only
showcasing their own dark creations, but
also unearthing other local talent and
unifying the scene one show at a time.
Rictus Grin continues to easily cross the
lines between unforgettable underground
parties and rabidly intense shows. Now
that their reputation has spread, the metal
community expects from Rictus Grin an
unconventionally gripping and unique
performance and a stage show that evoks
pits, body passing, and band-encouraged
prop demolition. Remembering their
goals to reach beyond themselves, Rictus
Grin organizes an annual Doomsday
metal festival to showcase the talents of
underground bands from all over the US,
a festival that has occurred annually in
the dead of winter for 10 years. Also
always immersed in the scene, Rictus
Grin vigilantly books WI show dates for
touring acts from all over the world.
Upcoming Events:
Booking National Mini Tours 2008
Booking European Tour (with the help of
Alin of Gothic and Loudrage)
Writing new material for the next EP
Members:
dezzz : Bass Guitar
Sean : Drums
Larry: Guitar, Vocals
Discography:
Resurrection 2007
Living the Dream 2005
Taste the Steel 2003
The Truth of Darkness 2002
No Regrets 2001
Life Without Frown 1999
grotesquely askew smile on the face of a
corpse. In this spirit of arcane morbidity
the story begins. Through the chaos of
underground warehouse parties to the
staggering heights of European tours and
mainstage mayhem Rictus Grin remains a
true and grim force. Ascending from the
tombs of the underground metal scene
their steadfast focus lies in not only
showcasing their own dark creations, but
also unearthing other local talent and
unifying the scene one show at a time.
Rictus Grin continues to easily cross the
lines between unforgettable underground
parties and rabidly intense shows. Now
that their reputation has spread, the metal
community expects from Rictus Grin an
unconventionally gripping and unique
performance and a stage show that evoks
pits, body passing, and band-encouraged
prop demolition. Remembering their
goals to reach beyond themselves, Rictus
Grin organizes an annual Doomsday
metal festival to showcase the talents of
underground bands from all over the US,
a festival that has occurred annually in
the dead of winter for 10 years. Also
always immersed in the scene, Rictus
Grin vigilantly books WI show dates for
touring acts from all over the world.
Upcoming Events:
Booking National Mini Tours 2008
Booking European Tour (with the help of
Alin of Gothic and Loudrage)
Writing new material for the next EP
Members:
dezzz : Bass Guitar
Sean : Drums
Larry: Guitar, Vocals
Discography:
Resurrection 2007
Living the Dream 2005
Taste the Steel 2003
The Truth of Darkness 2002
No Regrets 2001
Life Without Frown 1999
Major Achievements:
Toured the US Independently
Toured Iceland in June 2005
Toured Romania October 2006
Opened for Lividity and Fecal Corpse
Opened for Goatwhore and Anal Blast
Opened for Thor and Zolar X
Opened for Motorhead and COC
Voted as a Sickmetal.com Metal Band Contest Semi-Finalist!
"Living the Dream" Voted One of Metal Net Radio's top 10 Indie
Albums of 2005
Opened for Obituary, Napalm Death and Dead to Fall at The Rave
Opened for Therion at House of Blues in Chicago
Opened for Metal Church and 3 Inches of Blood
Supporting Act for Ministry, Thrill Kill Kult
Summerfest 2004 Opening for Damageplan
Performed at Minneapolis Mayhem with Morbid Angel,
Suffocation, and Satyricon
Performed with Iced Earth, Exodus, King Diamond & Anthrax
Performed with Meshuggah & Strapping Young Lad
Headlined Tony's Annual Birthday Bash 2004, 2005, 2006
Performed LSMF 2K3 Fest
Performed and Setup Allenton 2003 (we hit 1000 people)
Performed and Setup Doomsday 2004 w/Novembers Doom
Performed at Summerfest 2002 Opening for Judas Priest
Performed at Funky 420 Metal Meltdown at Vnuks 2003
Featured on Descent's Last Show Comp
Featured on AFB Indie Promotions Sounds from the Ground
Volume 1 Comp
Performed at Eardrum Armageddon IV 2002
Toured Iceland in June 2005
Toured Romania October 2006
Opened for Lividity and Fecal Corpse
Opened for Goatwhore and Anal Blast
Opened for Thor and Zolar X
Opened for Motorhead and COC
Voted as a Sickmetal.com Metal Band Contest Semi-Finalist!
"Living the Dream" Voted One of Metal Net Radio's top 10 Indie
Albums of 2005
Opened for Obituary, Napalm Death and Dead to Fall at The Rave
Opened for Therion at House of Blues in Chicago
Opened for Metal Church and 3 Inches of Blood
Supporting Act for Ministry, Thrill Kill Kult
Summerfest 2004 Opening for Damageplan
Performed at Minneapolis Mayhem with Morbid Angel,
Suffocation, and Satyricon
Performed with Iced Earth, Exodus, King Diamond & Anthrax
Performed with Meshuggah & Strapping Young Lad
Headlined Tony's Annual Birthday Bash 2004, 2005, 2006
Performed LSMF 2K3 Fest
Performed and Setup Allenton 2003 (we hit 1000 people)
Performed and Setup Doomsday 2004 w/Novembers Doom
Performed at Summerfest 2002 Opening for Judas Priest
Performed at Funky 420 Metal Meltdown at Vnuks 2003
Featured on Descent's Last Show Comp
Featured on AFB Indie Promotions Sounds from the Ground
Volume 1 Comp
Performed at Eardrum Armageddon IV 2002
Featured as 'Band of the Month' on AFB Indie
Promotions Site
Voted 'Most Helpful Member' AFB Indie
Promotions Site
Originators of Annual Doomsday Event at The
Rave 2000-2006
Performed Death Denied Benefit Show
Featured on Metal Harmonies Magazine in
Belgium 2000
Featured as 'Band of the Week' on WLZR
Lazer 103 Site
Endorsed by Coors Company
Promotions Site
Voted 'Most Helpful Member' AFB Indie
Promotions Site
Originators of Annual Doomsday Event at The
Rave 2000-2006
Performed Death Denied Benefit Show
Featured on Metal Harmonies Magazine in
Belgium 2000
Featured as 'Band of the Week' on WLZR
Lazer 103 Site
Endorsed by Coors Company
Rictus Grin has Performed With:
Thor, Goatwhore, Anal Blast, Lividity, Fecal Corpse, Motorhead,
Corrosion of Conformity, Obituary, Napalm Death, Dead to Fall,
Therion, Metal Church, 3 Inches of Blood, Ministry, Thrill Kill Kult,
Judas Priest, Anthrax, Exodus, Meshuggah, Strapping Young Lad, King
Diamond, Damageplan, Mudvayne, Iced Earth, Children of Bodom,
Evergrey, Morbid Angel, Suffocation, Satyricon, Entombed, E-Town
Concrete, Novembers Doom, Lockjaw, 7 Plagues, Hebron, Weaponry,
Scofflaw, Kaos, Sketchy, Avenger of Blood, Nocturne, Dark Shift, From
Alice to Ocean, Repeated Trauma, Eternus Litis, Prey on Hope, Silence
All, Of her Blood, Lost in Blue, Pist, Mongo7, Twelfth Gate,
Nailwounds, Siebn Sept, Askew Demise, The Carbon Parlor, Begin the
End, Katella, Muzzy Luctin, D.O.T.A.C., Underthreat, Morta Skuld,
Stageseven, Onus, Dominion, Play Dead, S.O.R.E., White Kunckle Trip,
Roast, Bastard Sun, Snooky, Atomic Number 9, Swamp, Putrid Pile,
Putrid Dissentary, Descent, L.O.W., Hangman, KOOK, A Shroud Cast
Over, World Asleep,9MM Solution, Dark Fate, Fake Healer, Lee Harvey
Oswald, Man Bites Dog, HateFightHate, Planet Delirium, Stasis, Octane,
Razorblade Smile, Siliditi, Orion Nine, Disinformation Machine, Skitzafit,
GLTL, Degeneritz, Stygian, Poor Me, Bound to One, Unbecoming U,
Destiss, Stone Misery, Trauma Concept, Crepitus, Trauma Sponge,
Emotional Flatline, Boxhead, Figure H8, and many more
Corrosion of Conformity, Obituary, Napalm Death, Dead to Fall,
Therion, Metal Church, 3 Inches of Blood, Ministry, Thrill Kill Kult,
Judas Priest, Anthrax, Exodus, Meshuggah, Strapping Young Lad, King
Diamond, Damageplan, Mudvayne, Iced Earth, Children of Bodom,
Evergrey, Morbid Angel, Suffocation, Satyricon, Entombed, E-Town
Concrete, Novembers Doom, Lockjaw, 7 Plagues, Hebron, Weaponry,
Scofflaw, Kaos, Sketchy, Avenger of Blood, Nocturne, Dark Shift, From
Alice to Ocean, Repeated Trauma, Eternus Litis, Prey on Hope, Silence
All, Of her Blood, Lost in Blue, Pist, Mongo7, Twelfth Gate,
Nailwounds, Siebn Sept, Askew Demise, The Carbon Parlor, Begin the
End, Katella, Muzzy Luctin, D.O.T.A.C., Underthreat, Morta Skuld,
Stageseven, Onus, Dominion, Play Dead, S.O.R.E., White Kunckle Trip,
Roast, Bastard Sun, Snooky, Atomic Number 9, Swamp, Putrid Pile,
Putrid Dissentary, Descent, L.O.W., Hangman, KOOK, A Shroud Cast
Over, World Asleep,9MM Solution, Dark Fate, Fake Healer, Lee Harvey
Oswald, Man Bites Dog, HateFightHate, Planet Delirium, Stasis, Octane,
Razorblade Smile, Siliditi, Orion Nine, Disinformation Machine, Skitzafit,
GLTL, Degeneritz, Stygian, Poor Me, Bound to One, Unbecoming U,
Destiss, Stone Misery, Trauma Concept, Crepitus, Trauma Sponge,
Emotional Flatline, Boxhead, Figure H8, and many more
Venues:
The House of Blues Chicago,
Lazer Rock Stage Summerfest,
The Rave Mainstage, The Main
Stage @ The Quest Club
(Minneapolis), The Rave Bar,
The Dr's Office, The Reverb
(IA), Station 4 (MN), Canopy
Club (IL), Grand Rokk
(Iceland), Club Hellrion
(Iceland), Barock (Petrosani,
Romania), Rock, Blues, Jazz
Club (Deva, Romania), Metal
Box (Timirsoara), Utopia Club
(Bucharest Romania), The Stage
Club, (Sibiu, Romania), Globe
East, Reed Street Station,
Vnuk's, Scott Street Pub, Zodiac
Motorcycle Club, Cackle Jack's,
RD's Retreat, Mr Z's, Illusions
hall, Timmy G's The Rage,
Turner Hall, Casa Mexico,
California Dream Inn, Who's On
First, Globe West, Nieners
(Missouri), Scores, The Rage ,
Redmont Inn (IL), Triggers,
Villager, Iron Horse, etc...
Lazer Rock Stage Summerfest,
The Rave Mainstage, The Main
Stage @ The Quest Club
(Minneapolis), The Rave Bar,
The Dr's Office, The Reverb
(IA), Station 4 (MN), Canopy
Club (IL), Grand Rokk
(Iceland), Club Hellrion
(Iceland), Barock (Petrosani,
Romania), Rock, Blues, Jazz
Club (Deva, Romania), Metal
Box (Timirsoara), Utopia Club
(Bucharest Romania), The Stage
Club, (Sibiu, Romania), Globe
East, Reed Street Station,
Vnuk's, Scott Street Pub, Zodiac
Motorcycle Club, Cackle Jack's,
RD's Retreat, Mr Z's, Illusions
hall, Timmy G's The Rage,
Turner Hall, Casa Mexico,
California Dream Inn, Who's On
First, Globe West, Nieners
(Missouri), Scores, The Rage ,
Redmont Inn (IL), Triggers,
Villager, Iron Horse, etc...
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