Local metal band Grit - Who are they?

Title: Local metal band Grit - Who are they?
Deck: Up and coming band plays big gig in Medford.

Photo Credit to Grit

Grit, orignally named Caducus, is making big ripples in the metal scene of Corvallis. Beginning back in 2014, singer Damion Brewer teamed up with guitarist Mike Ewing to form the first edition of Grit. They joined forces with drummer Scott Longballa, and bassist Leland Holden after gaining and quickly losing guitarist Luke Yokoyama and bassist John Pelcher. It was at this point they officially changed their name from Caducus to Grit and began making their music.

Photo Credit to Mike Ewing

Largely influenced by metal bands such as Metallica, Pantera, and Black Sabbath, Grit features the iconic fast paced beat and double bass drumming typical to thrash metal. Their only completed demo album "Warsworn" was recorded in early January when the band traveled to Pacheco, California to record with Juan Urtega. Urtega is notable for having recorded such bands as Testament, Machine Head, and Exodus.

"It was an amazing experience to hear how the tracks turned out on official recording equipment. Because of Juan, our music is now available online," said Linn-Benton student and bassist Leland Holden.

Photo Credit to Grit

Their most recent show, held at Johnny B's in Medford on Saturday the 11th was their 10th show, and was met with great reception.

"We played well. We were all on and the people loved us." Holden said after the show. "Our next show is at Bombs Away Cafe in Corvallis on March 24th. We will be playing with another local band called Minor Anomaly, and it should be a full house so we're excited."

Grit's music is available on Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and iTunes. Tickets for their show at Bomb's Away Cafe are on sale for 3$ and the show is open to people 21 years and older. Music starts at 9pm on March 24th.


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At a glance:

• Listen to Grit on Google Play.
• Download Grit on Reverbnation.
• Find Grit of Facebook.
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