Beginnings Unified Theory began to form in early 1998. After the initial idea to continue
Blind Melon with a new lead vocalist did not work out, Smith and Thorn decided to start a new band. Thorn discovered Shinn on a scouting mission in Los Angeles.
Unified Theory was originally called Luma, they issued a four-track CD through their website in 1999. After they were signed to
Universal Records later that year, they changed their name to
Unified Theory after the theory
Albert Einstein was working on when he died.
Debut and demise In August 2000 the band issued their self-titled debut album. While working on tracks for a second album, delays set the band back, and Krusen grew somewhat frustrated and left to join Nickelback on their first major North American tour as a touring musician, ultimately leading to Unified Theory's eventual breakup.
Brief reformation The band have since announced plans to release a new album consisting of the recorded material for the second album (some of which has never been heard) as well as songs from the Luma period. No timetable has been set for this release. Unified Theory has recently filmed a music video for the song "15 Hits", a song set to be released on their upcoming album. The group played a reunion show on August 4, 2010, at the King King in Hollywood. == Live ==