COMEBACK KID + STRIKE ANYWHERE

COMEBACK KID has spent over two decades redefining what hardcore can be — fierce, anthemic, uncompromising, yet constantly evolving. Refusing to be boxed into a single scene, the Canadian band has forged a path that's as fearless as it is authentic. Their sixth album, Outsider — and first on Nuclear Blast — captures the band at full throttle. From the pit-inciting chaos of “Surrender Control” to the melodic urgency of “Hell of a Scene,” COMEBACK KID blends thrash riffs, hardcore breakdowns, and singalong choruses with precision and intensity. Frontman Andrew Neufeld pushes his vocal range further than ever, balancing raw aggression with a new melodic edge, as he tackles themes ranging from inner struggle to societal distractions. Since their 2000 debut Turn It Around, the band has grown without losing its bite. They’ve played every major heavy music festival, toured relentlessly across the globe, and shared stages with acts from all corners of the punk and metal worlds. Whether in a sweaty club or a massive open-air stage, COMEBACK KID delivers a live show that’s nothing short of explosive. Six albums in, and the message is clear: COMEBACK KID isn’t slowing down — they’re just getting sharper. STRIKE ANYWHERE blends raw melodic hardcore with urgent, politically charged punk rock. Emerging from Richmond, Virginia in the early 2000s, the band built their sound on breakneck rhythms, anthemic choruses, and lyrics rooted in activism and resistance — drawing comparisons to acts like Bad Religion and Avail. Albums like Exit English and Dead FM captured their signature mix of aggression and melody, earning them a spot in the Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtrack and a global fanbase. After a decade of touring and silence in the studio, the band returned with Nightmares of the West in 2020 — a fierce, focused EP that shows they’ve lost none of their edge. With a sound that hits hard and speaks loud, STRIKE ANYWHERE remains one of punk’s most vital voices.