Grade 8 (band)

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The correct title of this article is grade 8. The initial letter is shown capitalized due to technical restrictions.
grade 8
Origin Los Angeles, California
Country United States
Years active 1996 – Present
Genres Nu Metal
Rap Metal
Labels Lava
Sound Barrier

grade 8 are a four-piece nu metal/rap metal music group originiating from Los Angeles, California.

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[edit] Background

grade 8 formed in 1996 in the Los Angeles area. They signed with Lava Records in 2002, and released their self-titled debut album grade 8 on February 11, 2003. The band also appeared at Ozzfest that same year.

On August 13, 2006, it was reported that the band had been dropped off the remainder of the Ozzfest tour, as their label withdrew their tour support. At the time, their album had sold 9,840 copies.[1] Shortly after the band was dropped.

On August 10, 2004, the band released their second album Resurrection via "Sound Barrier Records".

The band is currently working on their third album, expected to be released late 2006.

[edit] Members

[edit] Current members

  • Ryan Tooker – Vocals
  • Dustin Tooker – Guitar
  • Stitch – Bass
  • Josh Garcia – Drums

[edit] Former members

  • Guy Couturier – Bass
  • Scotty "Kanikki" Carneghi – Drums
  • Aaron Zilch – Electronics
  • Wade Hagblom – Drums

[edit] Discography

Album Cover Date of Release Title Label
Feb 11, 2003 grade 8 Lava
Aug 10, 2004 Resurrection Sound Barrier

[edit] External links