The Metal Files

Steve Grimmett and company are on tour with their new album Walking in the Shadows.  I had just seen them the previous Sunday in Ventura, CA at Frost and Fire II.  Apparently they had some gear stolen from them at their hotel which totally sucks but as their song says, “The Show Must Go On,” right?

On my way down to SA, I stopped at Fitzgerald’s to meet Rigor Mortis and have their 3 remaining members sign The Book.  Great guys and I’ll be seeing them in Austin soon.  Their guitarist, Casey Orr who used to be in GWAR, had some prints of some of his paintings for sale and I picked up a few of those.  My pal who sings for the rebooted Syrus also bought me the large Lemmy print.  Thanks!

I arrived just as San Antonio locals Byfist were going on.  I had seen them before and while I’m not a fan, I’m happy to see them with by pal Stony on bass.  Great guy, great bassist and sounded great with them on bass and backing vocals.  Killstorm was up next and didn’t do anything for me.

By the time Grim Reaper hit the stage, there may have been 50 people there at best.  They had just played in SA in April so maybe that had something to do with the low attendance.  Didn’t matter, I was there and wanted to see them again.

They played the same set from Frost and Fire and it was solid.  The band is tight and Steve’s voice sounds great.  I picked up the new CD after the show and had the guys sign it.  When I got to Steve, he gave me a hug and thanked me for coming down to see them again.  Good dude.  Go see the tour if you can.

Stony!

Monkey Boy and Steve Grimmett