New Haven, Connecticut Hard Rock act. On the local circuit X-FACTOR-X supported the likes of LYNCH MOB, TRIXTER, WARRANT and SLAUGHTER. The self-titled 1997 album was produced by OBSESSION, DR. SIN, L.A. GUNS, GREAT WHITE and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Mike Vescera. Drummer Tony Mei was replaced by Todd Kennedy. In 2005 singer Andre Vanchot fronted JOE STUMP's band for European tour dates.

X-FACTOR-X bassist Chris McCarvill worked with JEFF SCOTT SOTO. He would also form up the reunion line-up of Mike Vescera's OBSESSION on the 'Carnival Of Lies'. The bassist also toured with HOUSE OF LORDS and was operational with covers bands LIPLOK and BANG! Other activity for McCarvill found him contributng to TWISTED SISTER guitarist EDDIE OJEDA's solo album.