Vocalist/guitarist Mick Leonardy and guitar player Rich Brinkerhoff set out to create a new project after breaking off from Divit (Nitro Records), an east bay punk band they started in their teenage years. Although Divit created a lot of buzz after returning to their home from the Vans Warped Tour, Mick and Rich wanted to take their hard rock/punk sound into new directions. After a few auditions it was obvious that bass player Adam Schuman, and his brother- John Schuman on drums was going to be perfect for their sound.

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