Grave Maker

Grave Maker

Grave Maker is a hardcore punk and crossover thrash group associated with the United States in the supplied facts, though its early activity is described as beginning in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The band plays beatdown and newschool hardcore as well, and it grows out of the hardcore scene.

Early activity and live work

The group makes a rapid start, playing more than 100 shows in its first six months. It operates without label support, management or a booking agent at that stage, and builds its profile through touring rather than online promotion. The members are described as friends with shared ideas about the direction of the band and a desire to leave routine work for life on the road.

Releases and collaborators

Grave Maker debuts with Bury Me At Sea, a full-length release produced by Roger Camero, who works with The Warriors and No Motiv. The album includes guest appearances by Andrew Neufeld of Comeback Kid and Rick Jimenez of This Is Hell and Soldiers. The group later signs to Victory and records Ghosts Among Men.

Members and background

Among the musicians mentioned is Bailey, the bassist, who is also a member of Figure Four on Solid State Records. The band is presented as comprising musicians with long roots in hardcore, and it is described as a North West act in the context of its touring and debut release.