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)
Into the Fire
Savage Grace Lyrics
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So many dreams of good men they never shall dream
Life after life has gone by, without ever taking
The road to the meaning of what, of what it all means
So don't stand in our way. Die for our sins.
Cry for our souls
We choose our own fate. Answer to none.
Defy Them all
We'll dare to go
INTO THE FIRE. INTO THE FIRE.
We show no remorse for the deeds of death and destruction
The call that we heed, let us fight without fear
The glorious victories we won can not satisfy me
For I know the next day's attack just might be my last
Too many battles I've seen, my hell never ending
So many dreams of good men they never shall dream
The glorious victories we won can not satisfy me
For I know the next day's attack just might be my last
The lyrics of "Into the Fire" by Savage Grace seem to depict the internal struggle of a warrior who has gone through multiple battles and has seen too much violence and destruction. The first verse seems to convey the sense of a never-ending hell which he has lived in, as he has witnessed too many battles and been part of them. He also seems to lament the fact that good men are unable to pursue their dreams due to the pervasive violence and chaos that surrounds them. The second verse talks about the apparent futility of life, as the singer cannot seem to find the "meaning" of it all despite having lived through life after life.
The chorus contains a call to action for the listener to join the singer in his quest by venturing into the fire. The lyrics seem to aggressively assert that the singer is not afraid to fight, and he will not let anyone stand in his way. The subsequent lines seem to suggest that no-one else will decide the singer’s fate, and they will answer to none. The final lines of the chorus contain a call for defiance to inspire his fellow fighters to muster the bravery to join him.
Interestingly, the song seems to glorify violence and, in certain ways, acts as a call-to-arms for waging war by showing no remorse for the deeds of death and destruction. The singer cries out for more battles without fear, and even the victories seem to be meaningless in the grand scheme of things, apparent by the fact that the next day's attack just might be his last.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many battles I've seen, my hell never ending
I've experienced too many conflicts, and my suffering is perpetual
So many dreams of good men they never shall dream
Many righteous individuals cannot realize their aspirations
Life after life has gone by, without ever taking
I've existed for multiple lifetimes without finding meaning
The road to the meaning of what, of what it all means
I search for an understanding of the significance of everything
So don't stand in our way. Die for our sins.
Don't obstruct us. Sacrifice yourself for our transgressions.
Cry for our souls
We require emotional support for our inner beings
We choose our own fate. Answer to none.
We're in command of our destiny, and accountable to nobody
Defy Them all
Oppose all adversaries
We'll dare to go
We'll bravely venture forth
INTO THE FIRE. INTO THE FIRE.
Into danger and conflict we enter
We show no remorse for the deeds of death and destruction
We demonstrate no regret for acts of fatal devastation
The call that we heed, let us fight without fear
Let us answer the summons we obey and combat without trepidation
The glorious victories we won can not satisfy me
Despite our triumphs, I'm not content
For I know the next day's attack just might be my last
I recognize that the upcoming assault may result in my demise
Contributed by Logan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.