ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT toured America supporting THE FOO FIGHTERS upfront of the release of their Kevin Shirley produced 'R.F.T.C.' album.

Vocalist John Reiss also goes under the name of 'Speedo' and also operated DRIVE LIKE JEHU and in 1999 BACK OFF CUPIDS.

During 2000 Speedo was as industrious as ever releasing solo product under the guise of the SULTANS 'Ghost Ship' album, HOT SNAKES 'Automatic Midnight' the BACK OFF CUPIDS eponymous debut.