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Hometown: Burlington, ON (Canada)

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Formed in surburban Ontario in the late 90s, the band included vocalist Kyle Bishop, guitarists Greg Taylor and Shawn Magill, bassist Matt Jones and Chris Danner. Even before they signed to Victory, the band scored opening slots with acts ranging from Fugazi, Jimmy Eat World and The Promise Ring.

After two albums for Victory, the band split up with members going on to form Somehow Hollow and The Black Maria.

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Grade Headfirst Straight To Hell

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Headfirst Straight To Hell (2001)

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Grade Headfirst Straight To Hell

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Headfirst Straight To Hell (2001)

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Grade The Embarassing Beginning

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The Embarassing Beginning (2000)

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Grade Under the Radar

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Under the Radar (1999)

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Gröezrock adds Rocket from the Crypt, Frank Turner, Samiam
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In Memoriam: Kent Abbott of Grade, Somehow Hollow (1981-2013)
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January 10, 2013
In Memoriam: Rise Against to take a break from touring before planning future albums
Rise Against will be taking a break from touring and plans to begin work on their next album after "recharging" a bit. Vocalist Tim McIlrath spoke to…
January 03, 2013
In Memoriam: Pouzza Fest 2013 announces first wave of bands
The organizers of Montreal's Pouzza Fest have unveiled some of the bands who will be playing the 2013 edition of the festival. Among those confirmed are MXPX, American Steel, Braid, Big D and the Kids…
November 14, 2012
In Memoriam: Groezrock to feature Rise Against, Bad Religion, AC4, Grade, Polar Bear Club
Belgium's Groezrock Festival has begun announcing performers for the upcoming 2013 event set for February 2013. The lineup confirmed so far includes: Rise Against, Bad Religion, Pennywise, Hatebreed,…
November 08, 2012
Punknews Podcast: The week of July 31st, 2012
This week on the Punknews Podcast Chris Moran, John Gentile and Adam White discuss the Fest XI linup additions including Latterman, Propagandhi and…
August 03, 2012
Punknews Podcast: Latterman, Propagandhi, and more added to The Fext XI lineup
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Punknews Podcast: Grade, The Fullblast plan reunion in Guelph
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Videos: The Artist Life: "Find You"
Toronto's The Artist Life, have released a new video from their 2011 debut for Underground Operations. The band includes members of Canadian hardcore outfits including…
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