Grade were a key part of Victory Records' late-90s surge, blending hardcore intensity with emotional depth and forward-leaning songwriting. Their music felt restless and urgent, pushing beyond genre lines without losing the raw energy that defined the scene. Releases like Under the Radar and Headfirst Straight to Hell helped bridge hardcore, post-hardcore, and early emo influences at a pivotal moment. Though their time was brief, Grade left a lasting imprint on the Victory era by proving heaviness and vulnerability could coexist.

I got Greg on the Zoom and this is what we chat about

• Almost being a pro BMX rider
• Calling themselves Rebirth for a hot second
• Not being as big as some people thought
• Almost getting on Revelation Records
• Victory Records
• Under the Radar
• Inner band turmoil
• The A Year in the Past... Video
• The story behind the album cover
• Why Kyle won't talk about the band
• Kyle's current voice issues
• And a ton more

Lastly I'm opening my skills back up to graphic and video offerings to the following:

Design support includes:

• Branding and visual identity
• Marketing and campaign design
• Social, print, and digital assets

Video work includes:

• Podcast video clips
• Short-form content for Reels, Shorts, TikTok, and ads
• Long-form edits for interviews, webinars, and YouTube
• Sizzle reels and brand videos
• Explainer and marketing video edits
• Captioning, on-screen text, and light motion graphics

If any of this lines up with something you need, email mike@drive80.com