3rd Strike
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| 3rd Strike | |
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| Origin | California, United States |
| Genres | Rap rock Nu metal |
| Years active | 1995 – 2004, 2007 – Present |
| Labels | Hollywood Records |
| Members | |
| Jim Korthe (Deceased) Todd Deguchi (Guitarist) Erik Carlsson (Guitarist) Evan Holtz (Bassist) Sean McCormick (Drummer) |
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3rd Strike is a rapcore group, started by Jim Korthe (lead singer), Todd Deguchi (guitar), Erik Carlsson (guitar), PJ McMullan (drums) and Gabe Hammersmith (bass). Their lyrics were primarily based upon the former lives of the group's members. In May, 2002, they released their debut and only album, Lost Angel. They toured with Ozzfest and Warped Tour to promote their album, but broke up shortly after. Their song "Into Hell Again" was featured on the Tomb Raider: Cradle of Life soundtrack.
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[edit] Career
Jim Korthe, lead singer for rap-rockers 3rd Strike, grew up in San Pedro, California. Along with his friend, guitarist Todd Deguchi, the two put together a makeshift lineup for 3rd Strike, but between several unsuccessful tours and Korthe's personal problems the band disbanded during the 1990s. The two musicians continued to write together, and eventually re-formed the band with guitarist Erik Carlsson, drummer PJ McMullan and bassist Gabe Hammersmith. They began recording when Pennywise guitarist Fletcher Dragge heard their demo and connected them with his management company. By the end of 2001 they had recorded their debut, Lost Angel, which was released the following May. They supported the album at both the Ozzfest and Warped tours that summer.
In January 2007, 3rd Strike posted up a message on their myspace page stating, "Hey everyone just wanted to post an update on whats going on. We've been pretty busy tigthtening up our set so we can start getting out and playing some shows. Were all really excited about getting out and playing live cause that is where all the hard work pays off. Hopefully we'll have some new pics to post up soon and some more info asap. Thanks"
3rd Strike are currently in the studio working on new material. The band posted a new demo on their myspace entitled, "Battlecry" in August of 2007. They also have made a promo for the Peaceful Valley, called "Life Goes On".
Lead singer Jim Korthe passed away in his San Pedro home on January 20, 2010. He was 39 years old.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Album
- 2002 - Lost Angel - US Billboard peak #72
- 2003 - Barrio Raid (Japan only EP)
[edit] Charting Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | |
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| US Modern Rock | US Mainstream Rock | |||
| 2002 | "No Light" | #36 | #23 | Lost Angel |
| "Redemption" | - | #40 | ||
