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, from Southern California, blends metal and hardcore, known for fierce energy and albums like *If Looks Could Kill, I’d Watch You Die*. Key members include Efrem Shulz and Dan Palmer. They’ve toured widely and were signed by Epitaph Records.