Formed in Richmond, Virginia in 1999, Strike Anywhere singer Thomas Barnett, guitarists Matt Sherwood and Matt Smith, bassist Garth Petrie, and drummer Eric Kane have been sharpening their distinctive brand of melodic punk rock punctuated by their 2001 debut LP, Change Is A Sound. However, while 2003s Exit English was well-received in the press and helped them reach a wider audience via appearances the Warped Tour and tours with acts like Anti-Flag, Dead FM is a return to form for the band; and with the help of longtime producer Brian McTernan, the band were able to capture the explosive energy of their live shows while also writing the strongest songs of their career. This is - Instinct, off of Dead FM. Like what ya hear? Live near San Francisco? Go head down to Slim s and check them out live tonight, January 30th, 2007. And tomorrow night. And the next night. Then head over to Fat Wreck Chords and put your money where...
