Burn Unit

Location: Orlando
Years Active: 2008-2009
Website: www.myspace.com/burnunithc

Another project from the mind of Matt Pickler, Burn Unit began late in 2008. A lot heavier than previous Pick bands, Burn Unit features Khann guitarist Andrew and drummer Josh (who also played with Pick in Make or Break) and first time vocalist Jack. The band played a few shows around Central Florida and put out a seven song demo in 2009. Unfortunately, like most bands from the area, Burn Unit did not live up to their potential and parted ways. Jack moved to Philadelphia. Andrew and Josh are busy writing a new record for Khann. Pick will more than likely appear in another band soon. Download the demo if you can.

Strike Out

Location: Orlando
Years Active: 2001-2002

Website: www.myspace.com/strikethefuckout

Back in 2001 the Florida Hardcore scene consisted of kids with black hair and tight jeans...spockers...not us. Ben the Skin (a New England deadbeat) came to us (Mike C. & I) with the idea of starting a straight-forward hardcore band - no metal chug, no cheesy breakdowns, no crying, etc. Mike C.'s friend Graham had a drum set and a place we could practice, so he jumped on board.

We took influences from Bad Brains, Warzone, Black Flag & Right Brigade and got busy writing songs for a demo. Recorded it at the legendary Reel Sound in Daytona and were surprised at how decent it sounded compared to our previous efforts recording in other bands (see Bet My Life & Hell II Pay). Stardom and credibility in the hardcore arena was just a few shows away. Unfortunately after realizing that the only shows we could play were with As I Lay Dying (pre-Revolver cover boys), A Jealousy Issue and bands of that ilk, members decided to part ways. The scene at that point in time consisted of about five people who knew who the Cro-Mags were and then about thirty-forty who cared more about their hair than the message behind "Life of My Own." Ben also had a habit of breaking cameras at shows, hence the lack of pictures.

Associated Acts:

Mike C. [Guitar] - Bet my Life, Make or Break, Tigerstyle

Matt P. [Bass] - Hell II Pay, Make or Break, Strike a Chord, Rockfist (somewhat)

Graham [Drums] - Nothing that I know of, but he is punk as fuck so that's cool

Ben [vocals] - Slow Dance Kings

- Matt Pick