Grendel was formed in 2000 by JD Tucker (aka VLRK) and released its first promo CD, which included the European dance hit, "Strangers".

Grendel was signed by the German record label NoiTekk — a sub-division of Black Rain — which released their first studio album, Inhumane Amusement, an expanded and remastered version of their demo CD.

This album marked new territory for the band, with a more matured sound and style, gaining more support and success & taking them to the top of the genre[citation needed].

[4] This album is both a return to their signature sound and taking on various influences from contemporary EDM styles, such as Trance, Complex Electro and House.

In July 2013, Grendel performed at the Amphi Festival in Cologne, Germany along with the likes of Funker Vogt, Suicide Commando and VNV Nation.

In 2014, Grendel continued to play shows across Europe, before heading to the United States for a monthlong tour for the first time in many years.

In 2017 Grendel released the "Age of the Disposable Body" album, on Infacted & Metropolis Records, which was followed up by a 34 gig tour of North America in 2018 and various European shows.

In 2019 Grendel released the 'Ascending The Abyss' album on Infacted & Metropolis Records, which was preceded by a 38 gig tour of North America that same year.