Found in Los Angeles during 1984. The 1988 'Liberal Animation' album featured guitarist Dave Castias. With NOFX's appeal now becoming global the first two albums were given a British release in 1992. Steve Kidwiler (a.k.a. Al Bino & Izzy Drew Lynn) later journeyed through INCREDIBLE SEA MONKEYS, TWISTER NAKED and SIDESHOW WORSHIP before creating SPEEDBUGGY with ex-SUGARTOOTH frontman Tim Gruse and ex DECRY, JUNKYARD and SUCKERPUNCH drummer Pat Muzingo for the 'Hardcore Honky Tonk' album.

Melvin also formed part of the 1998 PUNK ROCK KARAOKE kickabout Punk tribute act along with BAD RELIGION's guitarist Greg Heston, former MINUTEMEN vocalist MIKE WATT and drummer Derek from SOCIAL DISTORTION.

The band would be announced as heading up the American leg of the June 2002 'Vans Warped' tour commencing in June billed alongside the MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES and BAD RELIGION.