Strung Out

Strung Out, formed in 1989, are a California band known for blending skate punk, metal, and melodic hardcore. Signed by Fat Wreck Chords, they debuted with "Another Day in Paradise." Notable albums like "Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues" and "Twisted by Design" showcase their evolution. "An American Paradox" was their first to chart on Billboard 200. With a lineup including Jason Cruz and Jake Kiley, they continue to influence the punk scene.

Death by Stereo, a hardcore metal band from Southern California, famed for its fierce sound and resilience, debuted in 1999. Known for hits like "If Looks Could Kill, I'd Watch You Die," they've seen major lineup changes and success on Epitaph Records.