In 2002, Oleander parted ways with Universal and moved to Sanctuary. Their song "Runaway Train" was featured in the Showtime film "Bang Bang You're Dead" in November that year. A music video was then shot and incorporated footage from the movie, which led to the "Runaway Train EP". By March 2003, Oleander released their third major label album, "Joyride". Considered a return to the straight forward, hard rock approach, the album featured the marginally popular single "Hands Off the Wheel." Oleander traveled to Vicenza, Italy in March and headlined a special welcome home concert for the 173rd Airborne Brigade.