The group was founded in 1981 under the name “Paradox” by drummer Kelly David-Smith and guitarists Mark Vazquez and Kevin Horton, who were later joined by ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted. Jason had come to Phoenix with his band Gangster from Michigan on their way to California, but Gangster broke up while in Phoenix. Kelly and Jason (also doing the vocals) played their first professional gig as “Dredlox” together with guitarists Mark and Kevin.
But the band didn't change their name to their present name and released their debut album until 1986. Anyway now in 2013 they are back with their latest record entitled Ugly Noise. And although this is a classic band i have my doubts about this record.
It's not that i don't like their style, it's more that half of their songs don't appeal to me. But they placed their songs in such a way that i like the first, like the second one less, like the third,…..and so on. Apart from that, these guys do what they do best, make interesting music.