Iron Front (album)

This article is about the Strike Anywhere album. For the German paramilitary organization, see Iron Front.

Iron Front is the fourth studio album by American punk rock band Strike Anywhere. The album was released worldwide on October 6, 2009.

Iron Front
Studio album by Strike Anywhere
Released	October 6, 2009
Recorded	May–June 2009
Genre	Melodic hardcore, hardcore punk
Length	31:35
Label	Bridge 9
Strike Anywhere chronology
Dead FM (2006) Iron Front (2009)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Punknews	[2]

Background

On May 20, 2009, Punknews.org reported that the band had signed to Bridge 9 Records. Founder Chris Wrenn had been a long-term fan of the band since their debut EP. Barnett said the label had a "cool combination of hardcore roots and culture, a love for the life and message", which was what caught their attention of the label.^[3] The following week, the band started recorded their next album at Salad Days Studios with producer Brian McTernan.^[4] The process wrapped up in June 2009.^[5]

Release

In June 2009, the band toured Canada and the US Midwest with Propagandhi.^[5] On July 3, 2009, Iron Front was announced for release in three months' time. Alongside this, "Hand of Glory" was posted on the band's Myspace profile.^[6] On July 29, 2009, the album's artwork and track listing were posted online.^[7] They later appeared at the Resurrection Festival in Spain in August 2009.^[5] On September 21, 2009, "I'm Your Opposite Number" was posted on Myspace.^[8] Following this, they went on a US tour in October and November 2009, with Crime in Stereo, Polar Bear Club and Ruiner.^[9] During this, they performed at The Fest.^[10] They closed out the year with a UK tour with Propagandhi and a European tour alongside Dead to Me.^[11][12] In January and February 2010, the band supported Four Year Strong on their headlining US tour and then appeared at Harvest of Hope Fest.^[13][14] During this trek, a music video was released for "I'm Your Opposite Number"; it was directed by Justin Staggs and was filmed several months earlier in Minneapolis, Minnesota.^[15] They performed the song for a BBC Radio 1 session shortly afterwards.^[16] In April 2010, the band appeared at the Groezrock festival in Belgium and then embarked on a European tour with Pennywise and A Wilhelm Scream.^[17][18] Following a few West Coast and Midwest US shows with Lowtalker, the band went on a Canadian tour with Bane, Touché Amoré and Lowtalker throughout June 2010. In July 2010, they toured Australia and New Zealand with Paper Arms, and then performed at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in the UK.^[19][20]

Track listing

1. "Invisible Colony" – 1:22
2. "I'm Your Opposite Number" – 2:20
3. "South Central Beach Party" – 2:28
4. "Failed State" – 2:31
5. "Hand of Glory" – 1:43
6. "The Crossing" – 2:54
7. "Spectacular" – 1:50
8. "Blackbirds Roar" – 2:19
9. "Omega Footprint" – 2:12
10. "Summerpunks" – 2:09
11. "First Will and Testament" – 2:53
12. "Western Scale" – 3:18
13. "Postcards From Home" – 2:58

Personnel

Band

• Thomas Barnett - Vocals
• Matt Smith - Guitar, Vocals
• Garth Petrie - Bass
• Eric Kane - Drums
• Mark Miller - Guitar, Vocals

References

1. allmusic review
2. Punknews review
3. Paul, Aubin (May 20, 2009). "Exclusive: Strike Anywhere signed to Bridge 9". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
4. Paul, Aubin (May 18, 2009). "Strike Anywhere to record next week". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
5. Yancey, Bryne (June 15, 2009). "Strike Anywhere completes recording". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
6. Paul, Aubin (July 3, 2009). "Strike Anywhere: 'Hand of Glory'". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
7. Shultz, Brian (July 29, 2009). "B9 updates: Strike Anywhere, Ruiner, Polar Bear Club". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
8. Paul, Aubin (September 21, 2009). "Strike Anywhere: 'I'm Your Opposite Number'". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
9. Shultz, Brian (July 7, 2009). "Strike Anywhere / Crime in Stereo / Polar Bear Club / Ruiner". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
10. Paul, Aubin (July 21, 2009). "The Fest 8 announces lineup". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
11. Paul, Aubin (September 16, 2009). "Strike Anywhere / Dead To Me (Europe)". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
12. Paul, Aubin (September 25, 2009). "Propagandhi / Strike Anywhere / Protest The Hero (UK)". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
13. Yancey, Bryne (January 14, 2010). "Harvest of Hope Fest to feature Billy Bragg, forgetters, Leatherface, more". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
14. Paul, Aubin (November 17, 2009). "Four Year Strong / This Time Next Year / Title Fight with The Bled, Strike Anywhere". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
15. Paul, Aubin (February 2, 2010). "Strike Anywhere: 'I'm Your Opposite Number'". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
16. Yancey, Bryne (February 19, 2010). "Strike Anywhere: 'I'm Your Opposite Number' (acoustic)". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
17. Yancey, Bryne (January 14, 2010). "Pennywise / Strike Anywhere / A Wilhelm Scream (Europe)". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
18. White, Adam (December 10, 2009). "AFI, Pennywise, Agnostic Front, Bouncing Souls at Groezrock 2010". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
19. White, Adam (May 26, 2010). "Bad Religion, Alkaline Trio lead Mike Davies' Lock-Up Stage at Reading and Leeds". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
20. White, Adam (April 6, 2010). "Strike Anywhere touring Canada and Australia this summer". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 17, 2022.

External links

• https://web.archive.org/web/20160404153553/http://www.bridge9.com/disco/151