The band started out in 1989, consisting of vocalist Aaron Stauffer, guitarist Clint Werner, guitarist Wade Neal, bassist John Atkins, and drummer Bob Bulgrien. All five members were still attending high school at the time, and most of them were already active in other local bands. Their early influences included a wide variety of bands, such as Soundgarden , Dag Nasty , Minor Threat , Black Flag , Hüsker Dü , Soul Asylum , Iron Maiden , the Beatles , Misfits , 7 Seconds , Melvins , Screaming Trees , Beat Happening , and Nirvana .
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