Editing Exit English (section)

==Release==
In April 2003, the band supported [[AFI (band)|AFI]] for a few headlining US shows,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/5424/sing-the-sorrow-formats-and-releases-new-afi-tour-dates|title=Sing The Sorrow formats and releases / new AFI tour dates|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=February 27, 2003|accessdate=March 4, 2021}}</ref> and appeared at Friendly Fest.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/5762/tours-friendly-fest-3-lineup-confirmed|title=Friendly Fest 3 lineup confirmed|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=April 9, 2003|accessdate=March 5, 2021}}</ref> On June 4, 2003, ''Exit English'' was announced for release in September.<ref name=PNannounce/> On June 27, the album's track listing was posted online.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/6406/strike-anywheres-exit-english-has-a-date-and-a-tracklist|title=Strike Anywhere's 'Exit English' has a date and a tracklist|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=June 27, 2003|accessdate=March 9, 2021}}</ref> In July 2003, the band were set to go on a tour of Japan; however, they were detained at a Tokyo airport. The band explained that their Japanese promotor had failed to acquire them visas to play in the country. As a result, the shows were cancelled, and the band was placed under house arrest. After some negotiations, they were allowed to fly to Australia to begin a tour there.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/review/2323/strike-anywhere-exit-english|title=Strike Anywhere Detained / Questioned In Japan|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=July 14, 2003|accessdate=March 21, 2021}}</ref> On July 29, 2003, "Infrared" and "To the World" were posted on the label's website.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/6694/strike-anywhere-kid-dynamite-album-info-and-songs-online|title=Strike Anywhere, Kid Dynamite Album Info & Songs Online|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=July 29, 2003|accessdate=March 10, 2021}}</ref> In August 2003, the band toured the west coast with [[From Ashes Rise]] and the Disaster.<ref name=PNannounce>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/6225/strike-anywheres-exit-english-set-for-late-september-release|title=Strike Anywhere's 'Exit English' Set For Late September Release|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=June 4, 2003|accessdate=March 8, 2021}}</ref> ''Exit English'' was made available for streaming on August 18, before being released on September 30, 2003, through Jade Tree.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/6851/stream-exit-english-at-new-strike-anywhere-site|title=Stream Exit English At New Strike Anywhere Site|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=August 18, 2003|accessdate=March 10, 2021}}</ref> Barnett explained that the title referred to English [[colonialism]].<ref name=Oxinterview/>

Between September and November 2003, the band supported [[the Bouncing Souls]] on their headlining US tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/6419/tours-bouncing-souls-summer-shows|title=Bouncing Souls Summer Shows|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=June 28, 2003|accessdate=March 9, 2021}}</ref> The stint included an appearance a ''[[CMJ]]'' showcase.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/7356/jade-tree-cmj-showcase|title=Jade Tree CMJ showcase|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=October 17, 2003|accessdate=March 13, 2021}}</ref> Following this, the band went on a European tour with [[New Mexican Disaster Squad]], which ran into December.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/7332/tours-strike-anywhere-tours-europe|title=Strike Anywhere tours Europe|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=October 14, 2003|accessdate=March 13, 2021}}</ref> A music video for "Infrared" was posted online on November 30, 2003; Barnett said the person they made it was the "Brian McTernan of film music videos", explaining that he understand the music from having a background in hardcore. He mentioned that video mainly consisted of "post-production images, images from [[1999 Seattle WTO protests|WTO police riots]], and putting together these collages of visuals".<ref name=PIinterview/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/7737/strike-anywhere-infrared-video-online|title=Strike Anywhere 'Infrared' Video Online|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=November 30, 2003|accessdate=March 14, 2021}}</ref> In February and March 2004, the band went on an US tour with Fifth Hour Hero; [[F-Minus]] and [[Silverstein (band)|Silverstein]] appeared on select dates.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/8132/tours-strike-anywhere-fifth-hour-hero-us-dates|title=Strike Anywhere / Fifth Hour Hero US dates|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=January 19, 2004|accessdate=March 19, 2021}}</ref> Following this, the band headlined the Jade Tre United Tour, which occurred in the Midwest and East Coast, and featured [[From Ashes Rise]], Challenger, [[Paint It Black (band)|Paint It Black]], and [[Breather Resist]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/8510/tours-jade-tree-united-tour|title=Jade Tree United Tour|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=February 28, 2004|accessdate=March 23, 2021}}</ref> The band headlined some shows in Europe, before touring the territory as part of the [[Deconstruction Tour]] in May and June.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/8979/tours-strike-anywhere-tours|title=Strike Anywhere Tours|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=April 21, 2004|accessdate=March 28, 2021}}</ref> In July and August, they toured the US with [[New Mexican Disaster Squad]] and [[Engine Down]], and appeared at that year's [[Hellfest (American music festival)|Hellfest]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/9556/tours-strike-anywhere-and-new-mexican-disaster-squad-on-the-road|title=Strike Anywhere and New Mexican Disaster Squad on the road|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=June 28, 2004|accessdate=October 28, 2021}}</ref> They trekked across the US again, this time as part of the [[Rock Against Bush]] tour in September and October 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/9981/tours-rock-against-bush-tour|title=Rock Against Bush Tour|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=August 17, 2004|accessdate=October 28, 2021}}</ref> They closed out the year with a tour of Germany with the [[Donots]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/10577/tours-strike-anywhere-germany-dates-with-the-donots|title=Strike Anywhere Germany dates with the Donots|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Shultz, Brian|date=October 23, 2004|accessdate=October 28, 2021}}</ref> "Two Fuses", an outtake from the album's recording sessions, appeared on the band's first compilation album ''To Live in Discontent'' in 2005.<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=To Live in Discontent|others=Strike Anywhere|year=2005|type=booklet|publisher=Jade Tree|id=JT1101}}</ref>