A pedigree Hard Rock union, initially entitled DRIVEN, signed up to the MTM Metal label comprising of DIO members guitarist Tracy G and bassist Larry Dennison, vocalist Timm Saxton and drummer Mike Terrana. The latter has credits with ARTENSION, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN as well as Germany's RAGE, SQUEALER and AXEL RUDI PELL.

A promotional video for the track 'Best Of Me' was shot utilising the services of Ray Luzier from the DAVID LEE ROTH band as stand in. The guitarist also revealed plans for a solo album comprising classic Rock cover versions and a Blues jam act to keep his hand in on the live front entitled THE COLD MONKS.

DRIVEN cut a third album for 2004 issue despite Tracy G is also being active with three other musical projects, a collaboration with former DIO and BLACK SABBATH drummer Vinnie Appice, the totally acoustic and instrumental THE NOCTURNAL GARDEN venture as well as a solo album. The band switched title to GOADED in early 2005. an announcement was made in early 2007 that the project was searching for a new singer.