Punk band Grade 2 share their blistering new single ‘Cut Throat’, a hard-edged anthem about perseverance in a world that never lets up. Fueled by fierce guitars and a pounding rhythm section, the track captures the sound of a band fighting to stay one step ahead while the world tries to drag them down.
“’Cut Throat’ is about a world that takes more than it gives,” the band explains. “It’s a commentary on striving for more in situations where most people are out for themselves. It’s personal perseverance in a time that feels so empty and cold.”
The accompanying video, directed by Jason Link, with live footage by Flo Ehlich, strips everything back to black-and-white stills taken from the band’s live shows: sweat, motion, and flash-frozen defiance. It’s raw, unvarnished, and perfectly mirrors the spirit of the track—no gloss, no polish, just truth in the moment.
Grade 2 have announced a string of UK headline shows for March and April 2026, alongside their upcoming summer festival appearances.
Grade 2 Live Dates
March
28 – The Bodega Social Club, Nottingham
29 – The Key Club, Leeds
30 – The Deaf Institute, Manchester
31 – The Garage Attic, Glasgow
April
1 – Exchange, Bristol
3 – O2 Academy Islington, London
4 – Strings, Isle of Wight
June
18 – Graspop Metal Meeting Festival, Dessel (BE)
20 – Letzigrund Stadion, Zurich (CH) supporting Die Toten Hosen
For more information on Grade 2 please check their instagram and website.