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)
Rusty Nail
Grip Inc. Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Conversations always failing
Look straight ahead, see only that is real
Stop the endless search for judgement
Circumstances revolve apportunities rap defying
Stabbing pressures of decision
Like stepping hard upon rusty nails
Disease flows without resistance
Provocation rules throughout
Burning with desire
Watching others fall away
Concealed always to stay
Behind the eyes of insanity
No compromise the poison flows freely
Bringing naked brutality
The will to command constant everlasting
Endless battle for recognition
Clear the warnings rampant negativity
Attrition of man explodes
The lyrics of Grip Inc.'s Rusty Nail depict a world where the search for justice and morality is hard to achieve. The opening line, "Low is easy to find, justice hard to achieve," sets the tone for a society that is plagued with challenges that make it difficult to maintain a moral compass. The conversations meant to rectify this are always failing, leading to a sense of hopelessness.
The singer then implores the listener to look straight ahead and focus only on what is real, perhaps to find some solace in this chaotic world. But the circumstances that define it can be overwhelming, leading to the pressures of decision-making. The metaphor of stepping hard upon rusty nails emphasizes the pain and discomfort of making tough decisions. Disease flows without resistance, perhaps suggesting that negative behavior and chaos spread easily, while positivity and justice face significant barriers.
The lyrics speak to a world ruled by provocation and desire, where everyone is trying to get ahead, watching others fall away. The final lines "The will to command constant everlasting, Endless battle for recognition. Clear the warnings rampant negativity, Attrition of man explodes" convey the sense of a constant struggle for power, recognition, and self-preservation in a world where negativity and brutality prevail.
Line by Line Meaning
Low is easy to find, justice hard to achieve
It's easy to feel low and defeated, but achieving justice is a difficult and uphill battle.
Conversations always failing
Despite attempts to communicate, dialogue always seems to fall apart.
Look straight ahead, see only that is real
Focus only on the tangible reality in front of you, and not on imagined scenarios or hypotheticals.
Stop the endless search for judgement
Cease the relentless pursuit of judgement or validation from others.
Circumstances revolve apportunities rap defying
Situations often present roadblocks and challenges that must be overcome to seize opportunities.
Stabbing pressures of decision
The extreme pressure that comes with making important decisions that can have a significant impact.
Like stepping hard upon rusty nails
Making difficult choices can be painful and uncomfortable, like walking on sharp nails.
Disease flows without resistance
Disease can spread rapidly and easily without any defenses to stop it.
See pole skin turning red
Witness the physical effects of disease on the human body, such as red, inflamed skin.
Provocation rules throughout
Conflict and agitation reigns supreme.
Burning with desire
Filled with intense passion and longing.
Watching others fall away
Observing others lose hope or give up under tough circumstances.
Concealed always to stay
One's true feelings and emotions are kept hidden and locked away.
Behind the eyes of insanity
Lurking behind a facade of sanity exists madness and instability.
No compromise the poison flows freely
Unwilling to compromise, a toxic environment is allowed to persist and fester.
Bringing naked brutality
Violence and cruelty are brought out into the open, exposed for all to see.
The will to command constant everlasting
Desire to remain in control and maintain power, no matter what.
Endless battle for recognition
A constant struggle and fight for acknowledgement and respect.
Clear the warnings rampant negativity
Take heed of the warning signs of a toxic and negative environment, and work to clear them.
Attrition of man explodes
The gradual wearing down and destruction of humanity erupts and escalates.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: DAVE LOMBARDO, GARY KENNETH CHAMBERS, WALDEMAR SORYCHTA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ricardo Lugo
La ley es fácil de encontrar
La justicia dura de alcanzar
Conversaciones siempre defectuosas
Miren directo al futuro
Miren solo lo que es real
Paren la interminable busqueda de enjuiciamiento
Las circunstancias revolotean
Oportunidades empacadas desafiando
Presiones acuchillantes de la decisión
Como pararse duro
Sobre clavos oxidados
La enfermedad fluye sin resistencia
Miren la piel pelada volverse roja
La provocación reina absoluta
Ardiendo con deseo
Mirando otros cayendo
Encerrados, siempre para estar
Tras los ojos de la enfermedad
No hay compromiso
El veneno fluye tan libremente
Trae brutalidad desnuda
El deseo de mandar
Constante, inacabable
Batalla interminable por el
Reconocimiento
Miren la piel pelada volverse roja
La provocación reina absoluta
Ardiendo con deseo
Mirando otros cayendo
Encerrados, siempre para estar
Tras los ojos de la enfermedad
Despejen las advertencias
Negatividad rampante
El debilitamiento del hombre
Explota
WanderAir999
La loi est facile à trouver,
la justice difficile à obtenir
Les conversations échouent toujours
Regarde droit devant, ne vois que ce qui est réel
Arrêtez la recherche sans fin de jugements
Les circonstances tournent les opportunités en défiant
Pressions poignardantes de la décision
Comme marcher fort sur des clous rouillés
La maladie circule sans résistance
Voir la peau pelée devenir rouge
Règles de provocation partout
Brûlant de désir
Regarder les autres tomber
Caché, toujours pour rester
Derrière les yeux de la folie
Pas de compromis, le poison coule si librement
Apporter la brutalité nue
La volonté de commander constante et éternelle
Bataille sans fin pour la reconnaissance
Voir la peau pelée devenir rouge
Règles de provocation partout
Brûlant de désir
Regarder les autres tomber
Caché, toujours pour rester
Derrière les yeux de la folie
Effacer les avertissements
Négativité rampante
L'attrition de l'homme explose !!!!!
Olivier Madrid
been listening again to all Grip Inc. albums. Those are real metal gems! The writing, the playing, the production. Everything is perfect! And this Rusty Nail song is just far beyond awesome.
Oderus Urungus
It's been Sevyn years, you better go back and listen again...
Jeffrey Lee DiNapoli
Grip is one of my favorite bands. Gus, RIP, was an English Punk singer before Grip and as it turns out one of the best metal vocalists of all time.
rayjay6769
His presence is awesome in this video!
Rick Animal Taylor
Totally agree buddy!!
Ethereal Catholic2
Who'd he sing for before Grip Inc?
sebastian sanchez
Definitly I agree with you, he have unique and only voice tone.
the Dawn of the Black Hearts
My favourite thrash metal vocalist. Saw them live in 1997, the best live I have ever seen, they crashed megadeth
Rick Animal Taylor
Killer tune and Lombardo has always been one of my favorite drummers!!!
UbefunkeyMC
Agreed. They were fantastic. Especially in a time where metal was so mundane, these guy really gave us something exciting to listen to for a change. Great vocals,fantastic drumming,awesome guitar riffs. This stuff just made you stand up and act like a maniac!!