The band was formed in 1993 under the name Grip as a five-piece band featuring former Overkill bass player Bobby Gustafson on second guitar. After Gustafson and bass player Chaz Grimaldi left the band, Grip Inc hired Jason Viebrooks (Heathen) and recorded their first album, The Power Of Inner Strength. The release of the album was followed by European tour with Motörhead and, later, with Kreator. After releasing their second album in 1997, Viebrooks was replaced by Stuart Carruthers.
The release of their third album, Solidify, in 1999 was followed by a co-headlining tour with Italian band Lacuna Coil (one of the many bands produced by Sorychta). Despite Dave Lombardo's return in Slayer in 2001, Grip Inc released a fourth album in 2004.
Since then, Sorychta founded Eyes Of Eden and Enemy Of the Sun while Gus Chamber joined Squealer A.D.. On 16th August 2008, Gus Chambers joined Enemy Of The Sun on stage for an exclusive Grip Inc. oriented set In Bochum (Germany).
Unfortunately, Gus Chambers passed away on October 13, 2008 at the age of 52. Chambers, who resided in Coventry, England, reportedly took his own life.
Discography
The Power of Inner Strength (1995)
Nemesis (1997)
Solidify (1999)
Incorporated (2004)
Guilty of Innocence
Grip Inc. Lyrics
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Born to the plague of fools
Intent on breaking all the rules
Terror crash against the skin mixing of blood
Flesh tempted against nature
Fear drips like water on glass
Born, in-bred, born, in-bred
Incest born, unnatural caresses
Black immaginations
Oppression tears away the heart and soul
Born, in-bred, born, in-bred
Midnight strikes, hunters prowl
Seeking which is forbidden
In true convict style idulgence wins
So begins mutilation
No battle was fought
The work of the beast unfolds
Keep the secret close or die
Guilty of innocence, guilty of innocence
Pure perversion
Truth kept, tightly wrapped
Shrouded in, devils breath
Trembling, twisted, trapped
The smell of torment
Fills the room
So still, deathly silence
The victims future crumbles
The lyrics of "Guilty of Innocence" by Grip Inc. paint a picture of a world entrenched in depravity, and the horrific consequences that follow when people give in to their baser instincts. The first two lines, "Guilty of innocence, guilty of innocence, born to the plague of fools," suggest that humans are inherently flawed and doomed to foolishness. The intention of breaking all the rules and giving in to desires leads to terror that results in bruises and mixing of blood.
Fear drips like water on glass as the lyrics continue to describe the result of incest born, unnatural caresses, and the impact such actions have on the future of those involved. At midnight, hunters prowl seeking what is forbidden, and indulgence ultimately wins out. The song describes the mutilation of innocent people as the work of the beast unfolds, and the secret must be kept close lest the guilty face punishment.
The song touches on themes of moral corruption, the horrors of abuse and incest, and the impact of indulging in base desires. It highlights the need for restraint and self-control if humans are to escape the "plague of fools" that they are born into.
Line by Line Meaning
Guilty of innocence, guilty of innocence
The paradox of being accused of wrongdoing despite being innocent.
Born to the plague of fools
Born into a society that lacks intelligence or wisdom.
Intent on breaking all the rules
Determined to violate societal norms and expectations.
Terror crash against the skin mixing of blood
Violence and fear bring harm and injury.
Flesh tempted against nature
The physical body is compelled to act in ways that go against natural instincts.
Fear drips like water on glass
Fear is a pervasive and constant presence.
Born, in-bred, born, in-bred
Reinforcing the idea of being stuck in a vicious cycle, perpetually repeating the same mistakes and patterns.
Incest born, unnatural caresses
The unnatural act of incest causes harm and damage.
The future screams a clear message
The consequences of actions now will reverberate in the future.
Black imaginations
The mind conjures up dark and terrifying fantasies.
Oppression tears away the heart and soul
Being subjected to oppression takes away one's humanity and essence.
Midnight strikes, hunters prowl
The darkness fuels predatory behavior.
Seeking which is forbidden
Desire for that which is off-limits.
In true convict style indulgence wins
Giving in to temptation and indulgence despite knowing it is wrong.
So begins mutilation
Actions that lead to violence and mutilation begin.
No battle was fought
Resistance is futile when faced with oppressive forces.
The work of the beast unfolds
The animalistic and monstrous side of humanity takes over.
Keep the secret close or die
The need to keep something hidden is paramount, even if it means risking one's life.
Pure perversion
Acts that are depraved and immoral.
Truth kept, tightly wrapped
The truth is hidden and concealed from others.
Shrouded in devil's breath
The truth is obscured and tainted by evil.
Trembling, twisted, trapped
Being trapped in a situation that causes fear and disturbance.
The smell of torment
The scent of pain and agony permeates the air.
Fills the room
The overwhelming presence of trauma and suffering.
So still, deathly silence
The absence of sound and movement is eerie and unsettling.
The victim's future crumbles
The consequences of being victimized destroys any hope for the future.
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