SPAWN released a brace of self financed ultra- heavy albums. 'Round 2' is produced by none other than JUDAS PRIEST vocalist 'Ripper' Owens and also saw the addition of new drummer Patrick Garrett. The band have supported the likes of TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, JUDAS PRIEST and MERCYFUL FATE. Guitarist John Comprix, also involved with 13 FACES, would work with Ripper Owens once more on solo material in 2004.