2. Savage Grace is a heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. founded in 1981 by Christian Logue. The first official line up was Dwight Cliff-Vocals, Brian East-Bass, Dan Finch-Drums and Christian Logue-Guitars.
Savage Grace performed several live shows with this lineup and recorded several demos.
One track from these early demos, Scepters Of Deceit was featured on the Metal Massacre 2 compilation album.
In 1983, John Birk replaced Dwight Cliff on vocals and Kenny Powell was added as a second lead guitarist. This line up recorded The Dominatress E.P., released on Metal Blade Records. This version of the group played live shows in Los Angeles and San Francisco thru 1983.
1984 saw new vocalist Michael Smith join the band and Kenny Powell depart to form Omen. Former Witchkiller guitarist Kurt Phillips replaced Powell for several months. This incarnation of the group played several live gigs in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas.
While recording Master Of Disguise, Kurt Phillips was sacked. Christian Logue cut all the guitars on the recording.
After the completion of recording Master Of Disguise, Mark Chase Marshall, formerly of Agent Steel was brought on board as second lead guitarist.
Shortly before the first Savage Grace tour of Europe, which included a slot on the Metal Hammer Festival in September 1985, Michael Smith left the band. Christian Logue became the new vocalist and sang on all the European dates.
In late 1985, Dan Finch left the group. He was replaced in early 1986 by Marc Marcum.
Marcum, Logue, Marshall and East recorded After The Fall from Grace in the spring of 1986.
Savage Grace did a European tour with Heir Apparent in June 1986.
Upon returning to the states, Brian East left the group. He was replaced by former Heir Apparent bassist Derek Peace. This ensemble recorded the Ride Into The Night E.P. in early 1987.
In April 1987, Savage Grace supported Motorhead on twenty dates across the U.S.
Derek Peace left the group in the summer of 1987. The band went thru several bass players from 1987-1988. Marc Marcum left the band in 1988.
In 1989, Marshall Lee Dickerson was brought in on drums. In December of 1989 the band relocated to New York after signing with a new management company. Mark Marshall chose to stay in Los Angeles.
Mike Branning joined the band on bass in December 1989. Several guitarists filled in with the band in New York and on tour dates throughout the U.S.
Savage Grace recorded ten demo tracks while in New York.
The band left New York to head back to L.A. in April 1992. The band played a handful of dates in L.A and was officially disbanded.
Founder Christian Logue is currently writing a book about Savage Grace to be published in 2014.
Discography:
1983
MINI-LPTHE DOMINATRESS-METAL BLADEMBR1006
1985
LP-MASTER OF DISGUISE-IMPORTANTIMD-004
MASTER OF DISGUISE (Picture) IMPORTANTIMPO-0041985
MASTER OF DISGUISE-BLACK DRAGONBD0011985
1986
AFTER THE FALL FROM GRACE-METAL BLADEMBR1075
AFTER THE FALL FROM GRACE-BLACK DRAGONBD012
AFTER THE FALL FROM GRACE-VAP35175-2
1987
RIDE INTO THE NIGHT-FLAMETRADER1012
Christian Logue - guitars, vocals- (1981-Present)
Dwight Cliff- Vocals-(1982)
John Birk- Vocals- (1983)
Marshall Lee Dickerson- Drums- (1988-1992)
Michael John Smith- Vocals- (1984-1985)
Keith Alexander (R.I.P.)- Guitar-(1991)
Eugene Pink- Guitar- (1992)
Michael Branning- Bass -(1989-1992)
Mark "Chase" Marshall - guitars- (1985-1989)
B. East- Bass- (1982-1986)
Neal Delaforce- Bass (1987-1988)
Derek Peace - Bass- (1987-1988)
Mark Marcum - Drums- (1986-1988)
Dan Finch- Drums- (1982-1985)
Fight for your Life
Savage Grace Lyrics
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Hear my laughter as I grow near
You'll pay the price of your crimes with your life
As I unleash my vengeance on you
For I am the slayer of every betrayer
Whose victims beg for my lance
And you'll beg and plead as I just let you bleed
Bow as I pass or be felled by my lance
If my shadow falls upon you
Feel my caress of metal through your breast
I'll be damned if I fall on to you
FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE, FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE
Who has the right to defeat royal might
I've no fear I'll slay them all
Bring on the hordes of wicked warlords
Send their souls screaming to hell
Become an ally in my war to defy
Draw your sword, join the fight
Now is your chance to destroy their advance
To live free or die like a man
FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE, FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE
The lyrics of Savage Grace's song "Fight for your Life" depict a battle between the singer and a betrayer. The singer is determined to get his revenge and make the betrayer pay for his crimes with his life. He professes to be the slayer of every betrayer and makes it clear that he has no mercy to spare. The betrayer is given the option to bow down and be spared or face the consequences and feel the singer's caress of metal through his breast.
The song exudes a sense of empowerment and encourages fighters to stand up for themselves and fight for their lives. The lyrics are poignant and evoke images of a fierce battle scene. The singer's determination and lack of mercy serve as a warning to anyone who dares to cross him. The underlying message of the song is to stay strong and fight back when confronted with threats or betrayals.
Line by Line Meaning
Run like the wind as you feel me close in
Flee as fast as you can, for I am approaching you quickly
Hear my laughter as I grow near
Listen to my amusement as I come closer to you
You'll pay the price of your crimes with your life
You will suffer the consequences of your wrongdoing and face death
As I unleash my vengeance on you
I shall release my wrath upon you
For I am the slayer of every betrayer
I am the executioner of all those who betray
Whose victims beg for my lance
Those who have suffered at the hands of the betrayer plead for me to deliver justice
And you'll beg and plead as I just let you bleed
You will cry and implore me to spare you, but I will watch you suffer
Ask no mercy for I've none to spare
Do not ask for mercy as I have no compassion to offer
Bow as I pass or be felled by my lance
Either show respect or face the consequences of my spear
If my shadow falls upon you
When my silhouette touches you
Feel my caress of metal through your breast
You will sense the touch of my weapon piercing through your chest
I'll be damned if I fall on to you
I rather face eternal damnation than be defeated by you
FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE, FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE
Struggle to live, struggle to survive
Who has the right to defeat royal might
Who is entitled to overcome the power of the monarch
I've no fear I'll slay them all
I am without fear and will eliminate all of them
Bring on the hordes of wicked warlords
Bring forth the groups of evil leaders
Send their souls screaming to hell
Send their spirits shrieking into the pits of the underworld
Become an ally in my war to defy
Join me as an accomplice in my battle to resist
Draw your sword, join the fight
Get your blade and enter the conflict
Now is your chance to destroy their advance
This is the moment for you to ruin their progression
To live free or die like a man
Either live in liberty or perish as a courageous individual
FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE, FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE
Battle for your existence, battle to persevere
Contributed by Chase A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
knarffit
This song Kicks so much ass even after 36 years!! Love this EP. one of my all time faves
Brian
de los mejores guitarros del heavy metal!
Thomas Rowan
I would like to thank No Life Till Metal. For checking this band out.
lunabranwen
Classic LA metal
Oystein Dead
kenny powell!!!!!!! de omen es una maravilla
vivendefasttrack
so grand!!!! yeah!!!!!!!!
Diablo 666
The dominatrix = Savage Grace
..BONDAGE METAL..
Lord Nessa
Bitch (Betsy) with the song “be my slave” is also fine. If you have any other suggestions, I take them all!
Black QuickSand Music
GR8