How it started: Guitarist Lou Cuello, drummer Denny Carvell, and bassist Kyle "Shell" Shellhammer decided to return to their rock roots after touring together in a variety of metal bands. Without a singer or a rhythm guitarist, the three sought out an unconventional last resort in the form of an advertisement on Craigslist. The response? One message from "JB" that simply stated, "I'll sing my ass off". The band now had a singer, and when JB brought guitarist Mike Matranga along, The High Court were complete.