1998, amidst the sweltering heat and humidity of another intolerable Virginia summer, the foundation of the State's most prolific southern-tinged metal band was being laid. Encouraged by the 3-B's (Beer, Bongs and Boredom) Ben Hogg and Vince Burke began harvesting the fruits of what was to become the mighty Beaten Back To Pure. The lineup would change over the next couple of years, even losing the entire rhythm section, but by the time their 2000 demo (Double Barrel Blasphemy) was recorded and available as a limited release, the band had solidified.

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