In mid 2006 the world of Thrash Metal received a pleasant surprise with the announcement of a new San Francisco based collective project billed DUBLIN DEATH PATROL. (Dublin is a San Francisco suburb). This unit was assembled by a seasoned cast of veterans comprising TESTAMENT and RAMPAGE singer Chuck Billy, former EXODUS and LEGACY vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza, MACHINE HEAD, DEATH PENALTY, METAL WARRIOR and VIO-LENCE man Phil Demmel on guitar, bassist Willy Langenhuizen, of RAMPAGE and LÄÄZ ROCKIT repute, guitarist Andy Billy of SACRED DOG, RAMPAGE and GUILT, RAMPAGE guitarist Greg Bustamante, OUT OF CONTROL guitarist Steve Robello, bassist John Souza and drummer Danny Cunningham.

In December DUBLIN DEATH PATROL unveiled demos, included amonst which was a cover version of THIN LIZZY's 'Cold Sweat' featuring TESLA's Troy Luccketta on drums.