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'''3rd Strike''' was an American [[nu metal]] 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 (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. |
'''3rd Strike''' was an American [[nu metal]] 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=3rd Strike Biography, Songs, & Albums |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/3rd-strike-mn0000566525/biography |access-date=2022-08-22 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}</ref> In May 2002, they released their debut and only album, ''[[Lost Angel (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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The earliest incarnation of 3rd Strike was formed by vocalist Jim Korthe and his childhood friend, guitarist Todd Deguchi, in 1988. Under the moniker [[Dimestore Hoods]], the band also consisted of second guitarist Tom McNerney, bassist Joe Puccio and drummer Mike Russo. Dimestore Hoods were picked up by [[MCA Records]] in 1995 and subsequently released their one-and-only album, the self-titled ''Dimestore Hoods''. During the supporting tour, MCA requested they return home to write a new album. In response, the band asked to be released from their contract, to which the label agreed and compensated the band accordingly.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=KNAC.COM - Features - An Interview With 3rd Strike V |url=http://www.knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=753 |access-date=2022-08-22 |website=www.knac.com}}</ref> |
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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. In 1996 Korthe and Deguchi released one album under the moniker [[Dimestore Hoods]], consisting of vocalist Jim Korthe, guitarists Todd Deguchi and Tom McNerney, bassist Joe Puccio and drummer Mike Russo. |
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Dimestore Hoods went through several lineup changes, but the core duo of Jim Korthe and Todd Deguchi remained intact. Eventually, the band was renamed as 3rd Strike with the lineup consisting of Korthe and Deguchi alongside guitarist Erik Carlsson, drummer PJ McMullan and bassist Gabe Hammersmith. The name itself relates to the [[Three-strikes law|three strikes]] law in the US and members of Korthe's former gang, who were serving time for a third strike offence.<blockquote>"This has to do with the ‘three strikes you’re out’ felony law. Three felonies mean life in prison. I used to run with a gang here in LA from about ’88 to ’95 and a lot of my friends are down on their third strike doing a lot of time for it. I have seen a lot of people going down for their third strike for like smoking a cigarette in county jail, that’s a felony… that’s why we named the band that." - Lead vocalist Jim Korthe on the meaning behind the band's name.<ref name=":0" /></blockquote>3rd Strike began recording demos in a studio owned by [[Pennywise (band)|Pennywise]] guitarist [[Fletcher Dragge]], who previously knew Korthe and Deguchi from their days in Dimestore Hoods. Impressed by what he heard, particularly with the song ''No Light'', he handed the band's demo to his manager, who subsequently signed the band. A matter of weeks later, the band were performing a showcase for several different labels at the [[Whisky a Go Go]] club in Los Angeles. One of the labels in attendance was [[Hollywood Records]], who visited the band's rehearsal space and offered a recording contract after witnessing the performance of several songs.<ref name=":0" /> |
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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 (band)|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. |
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With famed producer [[Andrew Murdock|Mudrock]] at the helm, 3rd Strike spent the latter half of 2001 recording their debut album, ''[[Lost Angel (album)|Lost Angel]]''. After the band had initially thought they'd finished recording the album, Hollywood Records stepped in and requested the band record a cover of the [[Black Sabbath]] song ''[[Paranoid (Black Sabbath song)|Paranoid]]'' for the film ''Ultimate X''. The band re-entered the studio, only this time with [[Toby Wright]] handling production. Coincidentally, Wright was the band's original choice for producing their album, but scheduling conflicts had initially stopped this from happening and forced them to work with Mudrock. The ''Ultimate X'' soundtrack ended up using the original version of ''Paranoid'' in its soundtrack, but the band and label were impressed enough with their cover version that it became a last-minute addition to the album.<ref name=":0" /> |
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May 2002 saw the release of ''Lost Angel'', supported by the singles ''No Light'' and ''Redemption''. The band toured the US on both the [[Warped Tour]] and [[Ozzfest]] that summer before heading to Europe for additional dates. |
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Songs by 3rd Strike were featured in the PlayStation title ''[[Delta Force: Urban Warfare|Delta Force Urban Warfare]]'' in 2002. An instrumental version of Flow Heat in the main menu and a looped and sped up version of Redemption in the game's first mission near a car. |
Songs by 3rd Strike were featured in the PlayStation title ''[[Delta Force: Urban Warfare|Delta Force Urban Warfare]]'' in 2002. An instrumental version of Flow Heat in the main menu and a looped and sped up version of Redemption in the game's first mission near a car. |
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By 2004, the band had broken up.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-01-18 |title=Local rocker Korthe dies at 39 |url=https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/general-news/20100118/local-rocker-korthe-dies-at-39 |access-date=2022-08-22 |website=Pasadena Star News |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In January 2007, 3rd Strike posted the following message on Myspace, "Hey everyone just wanted to post an update on whats going on. We've been pretty busy tightening 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. Thanx." |
In January 2007, 3rd Strike posted the following message on Myspace, "Hey everyone just wanted to post an update on whats going on. We've been pretty busy tightening 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. Thanx." |
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 3rd Strike, 2002. Left-right: Todd Deguchi, Gabe Hammersmith, Jim Korthe, Erik Carlsson, and P.J. McMullan. | |
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| Origin | California, United States |
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| Labels | Hollywood |
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3rd Strike was an American nu metal 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.[1] 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.
Career
The earliest incarnation of 3rd Strike was formed by vocalist Jim Korthe and his childhood friend, guitarist Todd Deguchi, in 1988. Under the moniker Dimestore Hoods, the band also consisted of second guitarist Tom McNerney, bassist Joe Puccio and drummer Mike Russo. Dimestore Hoods were picked up by MCA Records in 1995 and subsequently released their one-and-only album, the self-titled Dimestore Hoods. During the supporting tour, MCA requested they return home to write a new album. In response, the band asked to be released from their contract, to which the label agreed and compensated the band accordingly.[2]
Dimestore Hoods went through several lineup changes, but the core duo of Jim Korthe and Todd Deguchi remained intact. Eventually, the band was renamed as 3rd Strike with the lineup consisting of Korthe and Deguchi alongside guitarist Erik Carlsson, drummer PJ McMullan and bassist Gabe Hammersmith. The name itself relates to the three strikes law in the US and members of Korthe's former gang, who were serving time for a third strike offence.
"This has to do with the ‘three strikes you’re out’ felony law. Three felonies mean life in prison. I used to run with a gang here in LA from about ’88 to ’95 and a lot of my friends are down on their third strike doing a lot of time for it. I have seen a lot of people going down for their third strike for like smoking a cigarette in county jail, that’s a felony… that’s why we named the band that." - Lead vocalist Jim Korthe on the meaning behind the band's name.[2]
3rd Strike began recording demos in a studio owned by Pennywise guitarist Fletcher Dragge, who previously knew Korthe and Deguchi from their days in Dimestore Hoods. Impressed by what he heard, particularly with the song No Light, he handed the band's demo to his manager, who subsequently signed the band. A matter of weeks later, the band were performing a showcase for several different labels at the Whisky a Go Go club in Los Angeles. One of the labels in attendance was Hollywood Records, who visited the band's rehearsal space and offered a recording contract after witnessing the performance of several songs.[2]
With famed producer Mudrock at the helm, 3rd Strike spent the latter half of 2001 recording their debut album, Lost Angel. After the band had initially thought they'd finished recording the album, Hollywood Records stepped in and requested the band record a cover of the Black Sabbath song Paranoid for the film Ultimate X. The band re-entered the studio, only this time with Toby Wright handling production. Coincidentally, Wright was the band's original choice for producing their album, but scheduling conflicts had initially stopped this from happening and forced them to work with Mudrock. The Ultimate X soundtrack ended up using the original version of Paranoid in its soundtrack, but the band and label were impressed enough with their cover version that it became a last-minute addition to the album.[2]
May 2002 saw the release of Lost Angel, supported by the singles No Light and Redemption. The band toured the US on both the Warped Tour and Ozzfest that summer before heading to Europe for additional dates.
Songs by 3rd Strike were featured in the PlayStation title Delta Force Urban Warfare in 2002. An instrumental version of Flow Heat in the main menu and a looped and sped up version of Redemption in the game's first mission near a car.
By 2004, the band had broken up.[3]
In January 2007, 3rd Strike posted the following message on Myspace, "Hey everyone just wanted to post an update on whats going on. We've been pretty busy tightening 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. Thanx."
By August 2007 the band debuted the new single "Battlecry" on Myspace followed by a promo for the Peaceful Valley, "Life Goes On".
In June 2008 drummer Sean McCormick was replaced by Nick Manning on drums. Later that year the group debuted the new song, "Revolution" taken from a 3 song Pre-Production demo of a new album.
Lead singer Jim Korthe died in his San Pedro home on January 13, 2010 at the age of 39 years old.. According to local news, he had fallen ill around Christmas time and was under the care of a doctor. His cause of death was never announced, and neither were his toxicology reports.[4]
Discography
Albums
- 2002 – Lost Angel – US Billboard peak No. 72
Charting singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | |
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| 2002 | "No Light" | No. 36 | No. 23 | Lost Angel |
| "Redemption" | — | No. 40 | ||
References
- ^ "3rd Strike Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "KNAC.COM - Features - An Interview With 3rd Strike V". www.knac.com. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- ^ "Local rocker Korthe dies at 39". Pasadena Star News. January 18, 2010. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- ^ "Local rocker Korthe dies at 39". Daily Breeze. January 18, 2010. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
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