| 18 5th Street Fond du Lac WI 54935 |
| www.rictusgrin.com 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. In the early days of cavernous warehouse concerts vocals/guitarist Larry Weeks, coupled with original drummer Wade Bergeron and bassist Larry Gammill formed Rictus Grin in a state of vehement creation. The metal trio drew people toward the band with an unexpected and curious magnetism. Realizing the band induced moshing pandemonium and unforgettable emotional upheavals the act moved to perform at venues beyond the darkened recesses. Even with member changes and an evolving and growing crowd 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. Now with the unmistakable and uniquely heavy sounds of Craig Nagel on Drums, the powerful and decidedly hard hitting music of Dave Moran on bass and the grim lunacy of Larry Weeks on guitar/vocals Rictus Grin is reaching new heights of talented musically inspired pathological seduction and humor. Abiding their course they pursue unification of the scene and an ever pursuant determination to leave behind a timeless earthly immortality. 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: Dave Moran: Bass Guitar Craig Nagel: Drums Larry Weeks: 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 |
| 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 |
| Rictus Grin has Performed With: |
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| 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 |
| 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... |
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