Originally conceived as a casual side-project in 2000, Portland, Oregon's Grails have patiently developed into a rather radical study in tension and meditation, inhabiting a netherworld where virtually all earthly and otherwordly sounds are equally explored to reflect the disparate influences of its four members.

After releasing their first two albums on the Neurosis imprint Neurot Recordings, Grails followed up with 'Black Tar Prophecies Vol's 1,2 &, 3' on Important Records before ultimately finding their home at Temporary Residence Ltd. They released Burning Off Impurities on that label in 2007, which was swiftly followed by Take Refuge In Clean Living on Important Records in early 2008.

Their latest LP is the stunning Doomsdayer's Holiday, out on Temporary Residence now.