Announced in early 2008, New Jersey's FULL SCALE RIOT proved to be a new band featuring Tim McMurtrie on rhythm guitar, an original member of M.O.D. and associated with PRO-PAIN, Rob Moschetti on lead vocals and lead guitar, ex-PRO-PAIN, Dave Urban on bass guitar, ex-25 TA LIFE, and Rob Youells on drums, of DIRT CHURCH. Demos were swiftly capitalised on by debut album sessions held in June.

In late December 2009 FULL SCALE RIOT parted ways with Rob Moschetti due to "differences" and swiftly teamed up with Kevone, of BULLDOZE, on lead vocals.