In Defiance of Empty Times
Strike Anywhere is a melodic hardcore band from Richmond, Virginia. They fo… Read Full Bio ↴Strike Anywhere is a melodic hardcore 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. They have also contributed tracks to political benefit albums, such as a live version of "Sunset on 32nd" for 1157 Wheeler Avenue: A Memorial for Amadou Diallo and "To the World" for the Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1 album. According to the liner notes for their album Change is a Sound, they support "the vegetarian lifestyle, the living wage movement, and the fight against corporate globalization".

Current Members:

* Thomas Barnett - Vocals
* Matt Smith - Guitar/Vocals
* Garth Petrie - Bass
* Eric Kane - Drums
* Mark Miller - Guitar/Vocals

Former:

* Matt Sherwood - Guitar/Vocals (1999-2007)
ALBUMS TRACK LIST SIMILAR ARTISTS
Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Search results not found
Song not found

In Defiance of Empty Times
Strike Anywhere Lyrics


Chorus Of One To live in discontent Anti-establishment Since the day we we…
Extinguish Wrap these silences around me With the darkness all that I…
Hollywood Cemetery You were there Down by the water on that ambush night When…
I'm Your Opposite Number Lower the flags, raise up the earth Freedom 'till death, de…
Infrared Are we running so far from facing the numbers who…
Postcards From Home If you could see in the dark, hallway's old lights…
Prisoner Echoes Take the banner Hang it upside down This country's in distre…
Sunset on 32nd When they broke down the door And put their guns in…
Timebomb Generation Your children are shooting up society 'Cause you made money …


More Versions