In late 2011 ex-Dead Sea Armada guitarist and drummer, Mac Joiner and Chris Eaton started playing and writing with their friend Chuck Bacon on vocals. With the addition of Scott Hiner, they were able to develop their sound and solidify their place in local music, however, differences in musical direction lead to Scott's departure in August 2012. After a brief search, hip hop bassist Nick Laramie was added, bringing a new influence to the sound and pushing in new directions.