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Formed in Miami, FL in 1988. Released eponymous debut album in 1991 to much critical acclaim, but went largely unnoticed by the public. Their sound was described as heavy metal-meets-Beatles-harmony, as their music was crunchy and heavy, while many of their vocal arrangement were greatly harmonized. They flourished during the grunge era without playing grunge music. Released The Lizard in 1992, which gave them a hit song in “Love Is on the Way“, eventually reaching # 12 on the charts.

Bassist DeFile left before the release of Water in 1993, as did vocalist Matt Kramer. Guitarist Jason Bieler then handled the vocals for Water as well as the 1994 release Devil in the Details. Bastards followed in 1998.

Jason Bieler eventually left to form his own group called Super TransAtlantic, while the other original three reunited at one point for some live shows featuring ex-Slaughter guitarist Jeff Blando. Drummer Phil Varone took over in Skid Row in 2003, while Matt Kramer is pursuing a solo career.

In 2012 the band announced that the original line-up had reunited for some live shows, and possibly some new music. Tom DeFile has since abandoned the project due to continuing drug addiction and the band will carry on with Chris McLernon on bass.