Often cited as one of Fat Wreck Chords’ flagship bands, STRUNG OUT have cemented their prominence in the punk scene through their influential and constantly progressive sound. Over the course of their storied 20 years as a band they have spawned countless imitators, but none have been able to emulate STRUNG OUT’s scorching blend of aggressive metal riffs and captivating melodies.

With ¾ million sales across 7 full-lengths, 2 EPs, a live album, and a B-sides album to their credit, the band’s catalogue is formidable, to say the least. With this in mind, and conscious of the fact that they are consistently welcoming new fans into the fold, STRUNG OUT decided it was high time to put together Top Contenders: The Best of Strung Out.

ENTER SHIKARI continues to defy those who would seek to pigeonhole them. Hailing from St. Albans, England, the critically acclaimed electronically influenced post hardcore band has already found much success in the UK and the world since the release of both their debut and sophomore albums entering the UK chart in the top 20 and being nominated for “Best British Band” at the 2010 Kerrang! Awards.

STPROPHETS have had a phenomenal track record. They have amassed a massive fanbase, sold millions of albums, packed out arenas globally, released a No.1 Album and have topped it off by winning ‘Best British Band’ ‘Best Single’ and ‘Best Album’ trophies at the Kerrang! Awards. By doing this, the band have crafted space for themselves, and created a sound that is essentially their own.

If you have been listening to hip-hop for any period of time chances are you have hear the work of, Kannon “Caviar” Cross.

Growing up In Southside Compton, Caviar (aka Cavie) witnessed the genesis of the gangsta rap movement firsthand. With his father locked up in the penitentiary and his mother addicted to crack, it was the big homies in the hood who Cavie looked up to. At 12 years old Cavie was blessed to be mentored by Eazy-E and was a regular in the studio when (at the time) DJ Train was working with a little known rap group called, N.W.A.