Strike Anywhere

Strike Anywhere
Strike Anywhere performing in Virginia Beach on October 7, 2016.
Strike Anywhere performing in Virginia Beach on October 7, 2016.
Background information
OriginRichmond, Virginia, United States
GenresMelodic hardcore,[1][2][3] anarcho-punk,[1] punk rock[3]
Years active1999–present
LabelsPure Noise, Jade Tree, Fat Wreck Chords, Bridge Nine, No Idea, Chunksaah, Red Leader, Scene Police
MembersThomas Barnett
Matt Smith
Garth Petrie
Eric Kane
Mark Miller
Past membersMatt Sherwood
Websitewww.strikeanywherepunx.com

Strike Anywhere is an American punk rock band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1999 after the demise of frontman Thomas Barnett's previous band, Inquisition, they took their name from the Inquisition song "Strike Anywhere". Their music is characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies, and emotionally charged vocals delivered via shouting and singing.

The band received an increased amount of attention after their music appeared in three Tony Hawk video games: Tony Hawk's Underground in 2003 ("Refusal"), Tony Hawk's American Wasteland in 2005 ("Question the Answer"), and Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam in 2006 ("The Promise"). They were also featured in the documentary, Wake Up Screaming,[4] about the 2005 Vans Warped Tour.

  1. ^ a b "Strike Anywhere: The Evolution of Punk Rock Angst: An Interview by Greg Barbera". Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  2. ^ Paul, Aubin. "Exclusive: Strike Anywhere signed to Bridge 9". Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  3. ^ a b Ensminger, David (1 July 2013). Left of the Dial: Conversations with Punk Icons. PM Press. p. 370. ISBN 978-1604866414.
  4. ^ "Wake Up Screaming - Home". Wakeupscreamingmovie.com. Archived from the original on 2005-10-28. Retrieved 2011-07-18.