Celebrating the life and music of a truly great vocalist Steve Grimmett who passed away in 2022.
Festival to celebrate life of international heavy metal star from Swindon
The life of one of Swindon’s most famous residents will be celebrated later this year – heavy metal style.
Steve Grimmett, producer, songwriter and lead singer of the internationally renowned metal band Grim Reaper, will be remembered at the one-day Wings of Angels Festival, named after the lead track from the band’s 2018 album Walking in the Shadows.
Grim Reaper were at the forefront of the New Wave British Heavy Metal scene which took the world by storm in the 1980s.
Steve, who sold over a million albums, is considered one of the greatest heavy metal singers of all time. He gained notoriety throughout the world, with a large following in Europe as well as across the Atlantic in the USA, South America, and also in Japan. His career included numerous highly acclaimed studio albums, single releases and MTV airplay.
Steve passed away in August 2022 and his wife Millie is organising the Festival to celebrate his life, and to meet the demand from the singer’s global fanbase for a final send-off.
The Festival will include guest singers performing songs from Steve’s back catalogue, and bands from around the world with a connection to Steve and his music. Former WASP Guitarist Chris Holmes is headlining the event.