---
title: "3rd Strike"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/3rd-strike"
genre: "Alternative Metal"
country: "United States"
formed: 1995
disbanded: 2010
---

# 3rd Strike

**3rd Strike** is a alternative metal band, from United States, active 1995 to 2010.

3rd Strike was an American nu metal band, started by Jim Korthe (vocals), 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.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_Strike_(band)

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | 3rd Strike |
| Genre | Alternative Metal |
| Parent genre | Alternative Metal |
| Origin | California, United States |
| Formed | 1995 |
| Disbanded | 2010 |
| Releases in catalog | 3 |

## Genres

[Alternative Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/alternative-metal) · [Nu Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/nu-metal) · [Rap Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/rap-metal)

## Line-up

| Musician | Instruments | Years | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Jim Korthe](https://themetalnet.com/musician/jim-korthe) |  | 1995 to 2010 | Former |
| [Eric Carlsson](https://themetalnet.com/musician/eric-carlsson) |  |  | Former |
| [Gabe Hammersmith](https://themetalnet.com/musician/gabe-hammersmith) |  |  | Former |
| [PJ McMullan](https://themetalnet.com/musician/pj-mcmullan) |  |  | Former |
| [Todd Deguchi](https://themetalnet.com/musician/todd-deguchi) |  |  | Former |

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2002 | [Lost Angel](https://themetalnet.com/album/1a58011e-d0a6-30d2-85d6-1cac952be8b5) | Album |
| 2003 | [Barrio Raid](https://themetalnet.com/album/6f4710cb-6de5-49a8-9695-1db5a36f3163) | EP |
|  | [Untitled (Pre-label demo)](https://themetalnet.com/album/ef00564d-f878-3410-af8d-00e2a653ddaa) | Album |

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- [Static‐X](https://themetalnet.com/band/static-x) (listened together)
- [Papa Roach](https://themetalnet.com/band/papa-roach) (listened together)
- [Mudvayne](https://themetalnet.com/band/mudvayne) (listened together)
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## Official and external links

- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6b4ifCxibAxMhh8PvGzZEU

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/3rd-strike](https://themetalnet.com/band/3rd-strike). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt