Against (styled as AgainST)[1][non-primary source needed] were an American crossover thrash band, formed in 2006 for the Welcome 2 Venice compilation by singer-songwriter Dan Clements, original Suicidal Tendencies members Grant Estes, Louiche Mayorga and Amery Smith and former No Mercy vocalist Kevin Guercio.
Just a few days later he met by chance with Grant Estes and Amery Smith, he told them about the project and they instantaneously accepted to join it.
Mayorga recorded some tapes and sent them to Dan Clements (Excel founding member and frontman) who called him that same night to form new band together.
At the time of going to the studio, Mayorga recruited Kevin Guercio (original No Mercy singer) as a second vocalist for the group.
After the release of the album, there were rumors about a possible Excel reunion, however Clements said he had no intentions of reforming the band, and did not want anyone to take AgainST as a return of the group.