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)
We Came We Saw We Conquered
Savage Grace Lyrics
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We are the knights shining in armor
Satisfying desire
A hole in the soul of millions unknown
Void of the feelings we' ve never known
As we look to the stage into heaven
We gaze and our world of pain fades away
To bear all the might that their lies can buy
[Chorus:]
And we came, we saw, we conquered
And our call to arms rings on
And we came, we saw, we conquered
And the fire from cities ablaze won't die away
[2nd Verse:]
Power and the glory rits of the holy mesmerize
The masses
Seduced by it all awaiting the call we feel
The essence embrace our soul
In the guys that we take there can be no mistake
We are more than a great escape
None should fear what they know
Nor believe what they' ve told
Let the light of your truth take hold
[Chorus:]
[Bridge:]
We came to know just we can do when
We let go of our fear
Chant: Have no fear, have no fear
We' ve let our rights be taken away
We believed in their lies
Chant: Give no more, give no more
But we won't let lies stand in our way
And we won' t be bound to any law that fear
Makes us obey
[Lead Break]
[Repeat end of the 1st Verse]
[Chorus:]
Savage Grace's "We Came We Saw We Conquered" speaks of a group of knights who satisfy their individual desires by pursuing their mission despite the opposition they face. They believe that they have the power to conquer and that they are more than just an escape for their audience. But they face a challenge from those who fear their crusade and to counter it, these fearful forces deploy their might and lies.
The song is a commentary on how people can be seduced and controlled by power and glory, and how it is easy to be swayed by the essence of the moment. The chorus reflects the knights' belief in their ability to conquer through their call to arms that rings on and the fire from cities that won't die away. They are able to do this when they let go of their fear and refuse to believe in the lies they have been told. The bridge chants of how they won't let lies stand in their way or be bound to any law that fear makes them obey.
The song's theme speaks of the universal struggle for power, and the importance of individual agency in standing up to oppression. It reminds listeners of the need to exercise caution in seeking power and glory, as well as the need to be vigilant in identifying and actively countering lies and propaganda disseminated by the powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
We are the knights shining in armor
We are the embodiment of valor
Satisfying desire
We seek fulfillment and satisfaction from our actions
A hole in the soul of millions unknown
We fill a void in the hearts of those who are lost and forgotten
Void of the feelings we've never known
We lack emotions that have never been experienced by us
As we look to the stage into heaven
We derive inspiration from a higher power
We gaze and our world of pain fades away
Our troubles dissipate as we immerse ourselves in our purpose
But the powers that fear our crusade bring
Our detractors use all means to undermine us
To bear all the might that their lies can buy
They use deception and falsehoods to oppose us
And we came, we saw, we conquered
We faced our challenge, triumphed over it and emerged victorious
And our call to arms rings on
We urge others to join us in our cause
And the fire from cities ablaze won't die away
Our passion and drive will not be extinguished
Power and the glory rits of the holy mesmerize
Religious traditions awe and entice the masses
The masses Seduced by it all awaiting the call we feel
People are susceptible to persuasion and await our direction
The essence embrace our soul
We are imbued with the true nature of our being
In the guys that we take there can be no mistake
We conduct ourselves with utmost certainty
We are more than a great escape
We are not mere diversion or entertainment
None should fear what they know
No one should be afraid of what they have knowledge of
Nor believe what they've told
Nor should they blindly accept what they're told
Let the light of your truth take hold
Let your own knowledge and wisdom be your guide
We came to know just we can do when
Our goal is to discover our true potential
We let go of our fear
We overcome our doubts and apprehension
Have no fear, have no fear
We chant words of encouragement to ourselves
We've let our rights be taken away
We have allowed others to restrict our freedoms
We believed in their lies
We had faith in untruths propagated by others
Give no more, give no more
We refuse to be taken advantage of any further
But we won't let lies stand in our way
We will not be impeded by falsehoods
And we won' t be bound to any law that fear
We will not be constrained by laws based on intimidation
Makes us obey
That aim to control us through fear
Contributed by Landon T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fabiano Santos
Perfeito...A tantos anos ainda acho perfeito!!!!!!!!!!!
Zk Aranha
after all this years still sounds badass power classic metal
Edson Pereira
Eu ainda tenho essa obra em vinil!!!
skoschi
Still a very nice track! Thanks for upload!
Zk Aranha
This is good stuff!!
Rafael Arruda
Muito foda essa musica pqp
bluecollarman2007
i still have this on cassette
Jay Meadors
Remembering back in 1987 laying down listening to midnight express on 91.5 in Evansville indiana jamming to this my first time
sataky
immensi
Ronald van Bruggen
Also a nice album, but not as good as Master and surely the vocals on After contribute to that coz' imo they are horrible.