Grade 2

Hailing from Brighton, UK, Grade 2 bring the raw spirit of punk to the metal world with unmatched energy and lyrical candour. Forming in 2013 when the band members were just fifteen years old, they honed their chops playing covers of The Jam and The Stranglers. Three years later they unleashed their first long player ‘Mainstream View’. Rooted in classic punk traditions yet building their own identity, the band’s sound is driven by fiendishly catchy riffs, uncompromising vocal delivery and a punk attitude that – naturally - refuses to conform. Their lyrics tackle social realities with sharp wit and brutal honesty, touching on class, identity and life’s absurdities. Live, Grade 2 are an unstoppable force, jumping between crowd and stage with the kind of riotous energy that keeps audiences fully immersed in the experience. If you’re looking for music that speaks truth to power while inviting singalong anthems and bold energy, Grade 2 are the perfect discovery. Punk might be in their roots but since history repeats itself, their vision feels thoroughly modern and urgent. Check out their self-titled fourth album ‘Grade 2’ (2023), a masterful blend of their British Oi! roots infused with a US punk slant. (#GMM26)