Strung Out, an American melodic hardcore band from Simi Valley, California,
formed in 1991. The original lineup included Jason Cruz on lead vocals, Rob
Ramos on guitar, Jim Cherry on bass, and Adam Austin on drums. Their first
significant release was a self-titled 7" record in 1993, which led to their
signing with Fat Wreck Chords. The band's debut album, Another Day In Paradise,
was released in May 1994. Subsequent albums include Suburban Teenage Wasteland
Blues (1996), Twisted By Design (1998), and An American Paradox (2002). The
latter charted on the Billboard 200, marking a s...