Strike

Origin

Juiz de Fora, MG

Years active

2003–presente

Genres

rock, pop punk, hardcore punk, pop rock

Instruments

vocal, guitarra, baixo, bateria

Biography

Strike is a Brazilian rock band formed in 2003 in the city of Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais. The group emerged at the Colégio de Aplicação João XXIII, bringing together young musicians influenced by branches of punk rock and international pop. National consolidation came with the release of their debut album, Desvio de Conduta, in 2007, which earned a gold certification and landed major hits on the country's youth-oriented radio stations, most notably the track "Paraíso Proibido", which served as the opening theme for the soap opera Malhação. Throughout their trajectory, the group stood out for their mix of heaviness, catchy melodies, and elements of rap and raggamuffin incorporated by vocalist Marcelo Mancini.

With a discography marked by albums such as Hiperativo and Nova Aurora, the band went through several changes in their original lineup and collaborated with important names of the national scene, such as Dinho Ouro Preto, from Capital Inicial, and Alexandre Carlo, from Natiruts. The group's sound often drew parallels to the urban attitude of bands like Charlie Brown Jr., relying on lyrics focused on youth daily life, skateboarding, and street experiences. Despite pauses and hiatuses over the years, Strike maintained its relevance on the Brazilian rock festival circuit.

In the following years, the group continued releasing projects such as the EP Fenix and sought to renew their sound with Californian influences and striking productions. The current lineup features Marcelo Mancini on vocals, André Maini and Rodrigo Maciel on guitars, Tiago Hóspede on bass, and Filipe Madrum on drums, keeping alive the essence of independent Brazilian rock spawned in the interior of Minas Gerais.