Beginnings (2009–2013) During lead vocalist Dereak Messer's high-school career in Iowa, he performed with local bands. After high school, the singer moved to Dallas to engage in a professional music career. Upon Dereak's move to Texas, he met Javier Contreras, who performed in bands named Mudflap and Pimpadelic. When looking for a hair stylist, Dereak entered bassist Maddox Messer's Hair salon, at which time they began to talk about music. During drummer Kenny Youngar's drive from Canada to
Arizona, his automobile malfunctioned near Dallas. Youngar ended up spending the night, and joined a band named Strangleweed (who made an appearance on
Eye for an Eye). After the band heard about this, Kenny was invited to join the group. Following the formation of the quartet, tattoo artist Donnie DeVille and the ensemble exchanged music after which time DeVille rounded out the quintet. While touring with a multitude of notable music ensembles, the group caught the eye of
music producer Chad Gendason, who produced the debut album from the group.
Self-titled debut album and Make This Life Tour (2013–2018) In 2013, the group released two singles entitled "Whisky" and "Simple Man". In early April 2018, "Make This Life" peaked at Number 28 on
Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs. In March and April 2018, the ensemble toured with
Lacey Sturm,
Red and Righteous Vendetta. On April 20, 2018, the group released via MaddPants Records their self-titled debut studio album, with three July stops in Texas to perform on the 2018
Vans Warped Tour. On August 7, 2018, the band released their music video for "Save Myself", the second single from their self-titled album. In late August 2018, the group plans to perform throughout the United States with American
heavy metal band
Gemini Syndrome. In October and November 2018, the group toured with American rock bands
Royal Bliss and Joyous Wolf. In January 2019, the ensemble filmed their music video for "Simple Man", one of the two first singles from their debut album. In April 2019, the group plans to perform multiple shows with
Pop Evil and
Memphis May Fire, followed by a mid 2019 United States tour with
Scott Stapp of American rock band
Creed. == Reception ==