GRIFFEN was formed in 2006 when five guys, with long individual musical background, felt that they had an urge to play, heavy melodic hard rocking metal with inspiration from the 80's, together. They have made two promos which both were received in the best possible way by both media and audiences. GRIFFEN was signed to Italian Steelheart Records 2009.

On April 9th, 2010 GRIFFEN release their debut album "Life - A Way To Die" which contains 12 powerful tracks. The album was recorded in Eskilstuna, mixed by Pelle Saether Studio Underground, Västerås and mastered by Göran Finnberg, Gothenburg.