In late 1999, brothers Rob and Mark Lind found themselves in an unusual situation; both of their bands (Blood For Blood and The Ducky Boys, respectively) went on indefinite hiatus and they were without bands for the first time in 5 years. Since they first picked up their instruments, they had always talked about starting a band together. After years of planning and scheming, they met up with Anthony Papalardo (founding member of hardcore legends Ten Yard Fight and In My Eyes).