A union of vocalist PAUL SHORTINO and lead guitarist JK NORTHRUP, a former member of KING KOBRA and CAGE. Characteristic vocalist Paul Shortino made his name serving with distinction fronting ROUGH CUTT. The man would also front up the short lived BAD BOYZZ and take the lead vocal role with QUIET RIOT for one album. The pair had been working with each other since a 1994 album 'Back On Track', credited to PAUL SHORTINO FEATURING JEFF NORTHRUP.

The SHORTINO/NORTHRUP 'Afterlife' record of 2004, released through MTM Music, featured the XYZ credited keyboard player Nir Averbuch. Also guesting in the studio would be the FOREIGNER and NORTHRUP credited Johnny Edwards delivering backing vocals on 'Crazy Mind' and Swedish guitarist TOMMY DENANDER of RADIOACTIVE and PRISONER repute on the song 'Feel Again'. That same year the singer made time to front a HEAVEN AND EARTH album 'Screaming For Redemption'.