ABOUT
GRAVELLE-PERINBAM
WHO WE ARE:
Based in Ottawa, Canada, Gravelle-Perinbam is the collaborative powerhouse of producer / guitar virtuoso Rob Gravelle and producer / vocalist / multi-instrumentalist John Perinbam, the masterminds behind metal legends Ivory Knight. Together, they fuse progressive rock, traditional metal, and hard rock influences into a polished, dramatic soundscape that bridges vintage riffage with modern production.
Recent releases such as the single “Beyond the Cage of Silence” showcase their ambition and willingness to cross genre boundaries while staying rooted in rock’s core energy. Diverse other works include a classical guitar instrumental “The Mad Minstrel” and rockin' covers of the classics "Manhattan Project" by RUSH and "Pleasant Valley Sunday" by the Monkees.
For those who are drawn to powerful vocals and intricate instrumentation with rich production quality, Gravelle-Perinbam represents Canada’s cutting edge in progressive rock innovation.
BIO
Gravelle and Perinbam have been collaborating on various diverse musical projects since the early 1990s.
The prodigious vocal and instrumental talents of the duo have helped their songs and videos garner tens of thousands of streams, downloads, and views.
Their latest release is a metal banger called The Abyss!
Other works include a classical guitar instrumental 'The Mad Minstrel', the epic progressive rock masterpiece 'Beyond the Cage of Silence', and the driving 'Black Veil of Silence',
They're also known for their diverse cover songs, including a rockin' interpretation of the Monkees 'Pleasant Valley Sunday', their take on the RUSH classic 'Manhattan Project', and remakes of The Monks’ Suspended Animation, Oingo Boingo’s Private Life, and Saga’s Mouse In a Maze.
Gravelle and Perinbam also recorded the KNIGHTFALL CD with Annihilator’s Jeff Waters in 2009 and have released several albums with their band Ivory Knight, which appeared in the Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles article "O Canada, Our Home and Metal Land! The List - Great White Metal A-Z;" in issue #92, among greats such as Rush, Saga, Voivod, Annihilator, Exciter, and Anvil!
Gravelle and Perinbam were also the masterminds behind alternative rock band Dr. Squish and rock / progressive / metal act Sudden Thunder.
The recent Gravelle-Perinbam collaborations started with John doing guest vocals on Rob's solo efforts outside of Ivory Knight, starting with a metal cover of the Cheap Trick classic 'Dream Police'. Later John sang and played 6-string bass on Rob's blistering rendition of Deep Purple's 'Highway Star'.
The 'official' recording duo took shape during the COVID pandemic of 2020, with Ivory Knight being unable to rehearse. Unable to remain idle, Gravelle and Perinbam continued to write and record in their individual home studios - and were blown away by the tremendous reaction to their cover songs and videos.
With the project clearly gathering steam, they made the decision to release their original compositions under the Gravelle-Perinbam banner.
JOHN DEVADASAN PERINBAM
CO-PRODUCER / VOCALS / BASS / DRUMS
John is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is also the lead singer of (Ottawa's) Enforcer and the founder and vocalist of Canadian heavy metal legends Ivory Knight.
John has been singing and composing from a very early age and after some early piano and guitar lessons, studied privately with respected vocal teacher Gloria Jean Nagy.
John's latest solo release was 2020's rock ballad 'Picture on the Wall’ on which he plays all the instruments and sings all the vocals.
John has been involved in many great bands over the years. He was the original bassist of popular cover band Raw Sugar. He played 2nd guitar and sang lead before moving to the bass guitar for Ottawa-based alternative act Dr. Squish, and was the original lead singer and founding member of Sudden Thunder.
MUSIC
LATEST SINGLE
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The Abyss 5:400:00/5:40
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The Mad Minstrel 2:060:00/2:06
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Manhattan Project 5:020:00/5:02
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0:00/9:32
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0:00/3:26
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0:00/5:53
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Mouse in a Maze 5:150:00/5:15
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Private Life 3:560:00/3:56
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Suspended Animation 5:470:00/5:47
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Highway Star 6:320:00/6:32
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Rejected - RG remix 7:180:00/7:18
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0:00/6:10
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0:00/4:55
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0:00/6:20
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0:00/4:03
INSTRUMENTAL VERSIONS
PRESS
REVIEWS
“In the realm of musical artistry, there are compositions that transcend boundaries, genres, and expectations. “Beyond the Cage of Silence,” a profound creation by the talented duo of Rob Gravelle and John Perinbam, is one such masterpiece that beckons us to explore its depths....” - Olivia Wilson
“...this song showcases the incredible talent and musical chemistry between Rob Gravelle and John Perinbam. With its driving guitar riffs, dynamic vocals, and atmospheric keys, “Beyond the Cage of Silence” creates a sonic landscape that is both intense and mesmerizing. The song’s lyrics delve into themes of breaking free from the constraints of silence and finding one’s voice in a world that often stifles expression.” - Abby
“...an epic song from a duo that has tremendous technical skill...around the three-minute mark the band goes hard in the paint with a great instrumental section. This isn't a lush breakdown however. Instead the song gets more intense culminating to a double bass drum section which leads to guitars and an Eddie Van Halen “Eruption” hammer ons. They aren’t through yet as the song reaches great heights by changing the timing and going into an ascending uphill trajectory.” - Jamie Funk
“... a knack for recreating classic rock songs with an unreal amount of depth and precision and his latest isn't lacking in any department whatsoever. "Mouse In A Maze" is an absolute masterpiece from start to finish complete with an amazing palette of guitar work riddled throughout the song's nearly perfect metal arrangement. ” - The Sounds Won't Stop
“The solo from Gravelle is speedy and fluid, Yngwie-esque in many ways. ” - Erich
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• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
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• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
Disclaimer: The fabric is slightly sheer and may appear see-through, especially in lighter colors or under certain lighting conditions.
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• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
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• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
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