hardcore punk

Strike Anywhere is a melodic hardcore/punk band from Richmond, Virginia. They formed in 1999 after the demise of frontman Thomas Barnett's previous band, Inquisition. Their music is characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies, and socially conscious lyrics. They have released 4 full-length albums and are currently signed to Bridge Nine Records. Strike Anywhere is a political band, with lyrics touching on such issues as police brutality, anarchism, anti-capitalism, women's rights, animal rights, and globalization.

There are at least two bands called Trainwreck. One from Germany and one from the US: TRAINWRECK is a downtuned hardcore/screamo band from Germany. They consist of members of ex- Engrave and Eaves. They started rehearsing in octobre 2005 and in january 2006 they recorded their first 12" which was released by Yskalnari Records. Their first shows were also played in january/february 2006. They toured Europe and America after that, releasing a split LP with Comadre on React With Protest in 2007 and making another US tour.

Comeback Kid (CBK for short) is a hardcore band from Winnipeg, Canada, formed in 2002 by Andrew Neufeld and Jeremy Hiebert, who were both members of the band Figure Four, currently on hiatus. In 2003, Comeback Kid signed to California hardcore label Face Down Records, who released their debut album, Turn It Around. For their 2005 album Wake the Dead, they signed to Victory Records internationally, and to Smallman Records in Canada. Wake the Dead has now sold over 100,000 copies and was voted Alternative Press's 100 bands to know in 2005.