3rd Strike (band)
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3rd Strike was a 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. 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
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 1 CD under the name of Dimestore Hoods.
The lineup of Dimestore Hoods consisted of:
Jim Korthe on vocals and drums
Todd Deguchi on guitar
Tom McNerney on guitar
Joe Puccio on bass
Mike Russo on drums
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.
Songs by 3rd Strike were featured in the PlayStation title Delta Force Urban Warfare in 2002.
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"[citation needed]
The band posted a new demo on their myspace entitled, "Battlecry" in August 2007. They also have made a promo for the Peaceful Valley, called "Life Goes On".
In June 2008 Sean McCormick was replaced by Nick Manning on Drums and posted a new song, Revolution from a pre-production demo of 3 songs in the works for a new album with the final line-up on their myspace page.
Lead singer Jim Korthe died in his San Pedro home on January 13, 2010.[1] He was 39 years old.
Discography
Album
- 2002 - Lost Angel - US Billboard peak #72
- 2003 - Barrio Raid (Japan only EP)
Charting singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Modern Rock | US Mainstream Rock | |||
| 2002 | "No Light" | #36 | #23 | Lost Angel |
| "Redemption" | - | #40 | ||
References
- ^ "Local rocker Korthe dies at 39". The Daily Breeze. Retrieved 2010-11-04.