StrateJacket Shares Lyric Video for “End Of Time” Out Today

JULY 26, 2024 [Los Angeles, CA] — Northern California’s favorite alt-rock/pop punk trio StrateJacket are thrilled to share the lyric video for their propulsive recent single “End of Time” (out today). The lyric video comes on the heels of the band’s debut album announcement (Bad Start out on October 11, 2024 via EDGEOUT) and ahead of the band’s weekend performances tonight (July 26) in Denver, CO and on Sunday (July 28th) in Phoenix, AZ.

Originally fashioned to showcase solos for each band member- Jackson Roemers (lead vocals/guitar, 24), Fabian Angel (vocals/bass, 23) and Nate Mangold (drums, 22) – to take their own solos, “End of Time” plays out like The Who’s “My Generation,” adding “Hey! Hey! Hey” refrains to the song. Melodic Magazine lauds that the chant-ready fight song would “definitely” be the anthem for anyone getting ready to take charge, “As we get into this hasty, take-no-prisoners spirit, lead vocalist Roemers gives us lines like, ‘If it happens again / It will happen tonight / It’s a means to an end / Grab your pitchforks, we’re going to fight.’”

The band’s debut album Bad Start follows their newly released self-titled EP StrateJacket and features singles like the shout-at-the-heavens title track “Bad Start” (originally featured on EA Sports’ NHL24 Soundtrack in tandem with NHL24’s Playlist last year), the ultra-melodic “Be My Drug,” and the new single “End of Time,” all of which overflow with dark humor and contain the sort of electric energy that has hyper-charged the Bay Area’s punk and alternative scenes for decades.

Bad Start tracklist:
(artwork TBD)
1. Bad Start
2. Be My Drug
3. End of Time
4. Living A Lie
5. Cut The Cord
6. Dreamcatcher
7. Torch
8. Watched You Go
9. Are You Tired Of Me?
10. Too Much
11. Just Like You

StrateJacket’s journey to Bad Start has been marked by unwavering determination, even during the darkest days of the pandemic lockdown. Unsure when they’d play another gig, they persevered, unsure if they would secure a record deal or make an album. Yet, they maintained optimism and hope, overcoming every obstacle. Their resilience has seen them grow from humble Bay Area venues to playing at prestigious festivals like SXSW, Welcome to Rockville, and Omaha’s KIWR’s Summer Bash in 2024. They are set to play even more festivals across the US this year, such as Sacramento’s Aftershock Festival in October. Looking back at StrateJacket’s origins, it’s clear they didn’t get such a bad start after all.

Tour dates:
July 26 – Denver, CO @ Goosetown Tavern
July 28 – Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar
August 23 – Cupertino, CA @ The X Bar
October 10 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival

StrateJacket recorded the album at Vancouver’s Armoury Studios in November of 2022. They worked with the Juno/BMI-winning Canadian producer/songwriter Brian Howes (Hinder, Skillet, Boys Like Girls) to bring their vision to life. The band also secured Grammy® winning Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Muse, Prince) to mix the tunes, ensuring a high-quality sound that matches their musical ambitions.

StrateJacket’s debut album – Bad Start – will be released on October 11, 2024 via EDGEOUT/UMG/UMe. The band’s lyric video for “End of Time” is out today.