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3rd Strike is a nu-metal band from America. Lead singer Jim Korhte along with guitarist Todd Deguchi put together a makeshift lineup for 3rd Strike in the 90's, but because of bad tours and Korthe's own problems they disbanded. Korthe and Deguchi continued writing together until they re-formed the band with PJ McMullan (drummer) and Gabe Hammersmith (bassist). They began recording when Fletcher Dragge heard their demo and introduced them with his management company. In Q4 of 2001 they had recorded their debut album, Lost Angel, which was released that next May. In 2003, stating personal reasons, the band disbanded once more. In 2008 the band showed some activity, but disbanded once again following the death of singer Jim Korthe on January 13, 2010 at age 39.