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)
Innate Affliction
Grip Inc. Lyrics
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Pulsing through my veins
Crawls beneath my skin
Burns with no flame
Up and down my spin
Stands without form
Sanity bestowed never to appear
Innate affliction
Haunted with lament
Isolation become my relief
Unclear to others
Burning inside
From within I am crucified
Innate affliction
Innate affliction
Running scared in my mind
Innate affliction
In my mind
The lyrics of Grip Inc.'s Innate Affliction depict the pain and suffering of an individual that goes unnoticed by others. The pain is described as pulsing through the veins and crawling beneath the skin, burning without a flame. The pain stands without form, making it impossible for sanity to be restored. This innate affliction is portrayed as an isolating force that causes a haunting lament to plague the individual. The pain is real and excruciating, leading to the feelings of being crucified from within. The lyrics describe the individual as "running scared" in their own mind, trapped by the innate affliction that they cannot escape.
The lyrics of Innate Affliction provide a deep insight into the struggles of an individual with a hidden pain that others cannot understand. The song sheds light on how such afflictions can lead to emotional isolation and a sense of hopelessness. These lyrics could inspire empathy in listeners who may not be aware of what others are going through. The powerful and evocative lyrics are paired with heavy metal music that adds to the raw emotion of the song and amplifies its message.
Line by Line Meaning
Pain no one sees
I am experiencing a great amount of pain that is invisible to others
Pulsing through my veins
The pain is coursing through my body
Crawls beneath my skin
The pain feels like it's alive and moving beneath my skin
Burns with no flame
Although the pain is intense, there is no outward sign of it
Up and down my spine
The pain is felt throughout my entire body
Stands without form
The pain does not have a physical manifestation, making it difficult to describe or explain
Sanity bestowed never to appear
I fear that I may never be able to find relief or peace from this pain
Innate affliction
This pain is an inherent part of me, and likely will be for the rest of my life
Sitting in my room
I often isolate myself in an attempt to deal with the pain
Haunted with lament
The pain is accompanied by deep sadness and regret
Isolation become my relief
Being alone is sometimes the only way I can cope with the pain
Unclear to others
Those around me do not understand the extent of my suffering
Burning inside
The pain feels like it's consuming me from the inside out
From within I am crucified
The pain is so intense that it feels like torture
Running scared in my mind
I am constantly afraid that the pain will never go away
Innate affliction
This pain is a part of me, and I cannot escape it
In my mind
The pain is not just physical, but is also affecting me mentally and emotionally
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: DAVE LOMBARDO, GARY KENNETH CHAMBERS, WALDEMAR SORYCHTA
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