Eleven Songs compilation released

On October 5, 1999, Japanese record label Howling Bull Entertainment released the compact disc compilation Eleven Songs , which included a selection of the band’s recorded material from 1996–1999 (though it was technically a licensed edition of As Friends Rust with bonus tracks). As Friends Rust hoped to record a full-length album in late 1999 or early 2000, which was to include the newly written song “Shame on You,” performed during the summer 1999 tours, but was unable to compose enough new material. A split 7-inch vinyl with Good Riddance , scheduled for release through Good Life Recordings, was also abandoned due to lack of material. In December 1999, the band played Gainesvillefest in Gainesville, Florida. The festival was intended to be followed by a two-week tour with New York metalcore band The August Prophecy and Florida metalcore band Dragbody, from late December 1999 to mid-January 2000, but As Friends Rust pulled out at the last minute.