The band formed in 2007

The band formed in 2007, when Paul Cordebard wished to experiment with blending influences from pop punk with hardcore punk and heavy metal and invited his friends Bertrand Poncet and Jonathan Donnaes to form a band with him. Shortly after their formation, they asked Bertrand’s brother, Éric Poncet and close friend, Mathias Rigal who, despite having no experience as a bass guitarist, joined the band. The band name is taken from a scene in the 1985 adventure-comedy film The Goonies , in which Chunk and Sloth arrive on the scene to help their friends. Poncet describes the choice of The Goonies as a “good childhood reference” and felt the name reflected who the band members are. The band found it difficult to establish a fanbase in their native country of France as there is, in Poncet’s opinion, “absolutely no rock scene.” They found solace in playing in other countries around Asia, and especially in North America.