Grinder was a late 1980s/early 1990s speed metal/thrash metal[1] band from Germany. They released three full-length albums and one EP before disbanding. Grinder was the first international heavy metal act to play in Turkey, on May 12, 1990, at the Open Air Theater in Istanbul.

Promotional photo of the band
Poster advertising the band's gig in Istanbul in 1990

Members edit

  • Adrian Hahn – vocals (plus bass guitar on first three albums)
  • Andy – lead guitar
  • Lario – rhythm guitar
  • Andi – bass guitar
  • Stefan Arnold – drums (played in Grave Digger afterwards)

Discography edit

  • Dawn for the Living (1988, No Remorse)
  • Dead End (1989, No Remorse)
  • The 1st EP (1990, No Remorse)
  • Nothing Is Sacred (1991, Noise)

References edit

  1. ^ Stratmann, Holger. "GRINDER - Dead End". Rock Hard (in German). Retrieved 6 August 2022.

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