Steve Grimmett, lead vocalist for New Wave of British Heavy Metal pioneers Grim Reaper, has died at the age of 62. He was born on 19th August 1959 and he died on August 15, 2022, four days befpre his 63rd birthday.
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Steve’s passing was confirmed by his brother Mark Grimmett, who wrote on social media:
“I don’t really know where to start so I guess I will just come right out with it. It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that I have to tell you all as many of you know him my very talented brother Steve Grimmett very sadly passed away today, my heart goes out to Millie his wife my Mum and Dad, Russell , Sami and Ethan . I will miss you more than words will ever say , love you bro xx”.
A cause of death was not revealed by Mark.
Grim Reaper achieved major success worldwide with three highly acclaimed studio albums along with single releases and MTV airplay.
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The group formed in 1979, with Grimmett joining the lineup as their vocalist in 1982. The group disbanded 9 years later, in 1988.
After disbanding in 1988, the band reformed in 2006 around Grimmett, and due to legal issues surrounding the rights to the original band name, they now go by Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper.
Two albums under the latter name have since been released: Walking in the Shadows (2016) and At the Gates (2019).
At the time of his passing, he was the longest tenured member within the group. Over the course of the band’s career, he appeared on five studio albums.
The first three – See You in Hell, Fear No Evil and Rock You to Hell – were recorded between 1982-1988.
The last two – Walking in the Shadows and At the Gates – were recorded in 2016 and 2019 respectively.
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