Named after the Hindu-then-Buddhist temple complex, they were forerunners of the hardcore punk scene that emerged from Corpus Christi in the mid-eighties.

[4] Angkor Wat was formed in 1986 by Adam Grossman, Danny Lohner, Dave Brinkman and Mike Trevino.

[5][6] A third album was recorded under the name Angkor Wat, but due to the stylistic difference from the band's previous work Lohner opted to release it as Skrew's debut.

The following day, they were honored with a star on the South Texas Music Walk of Fame in the Water Street Market.

Lohner later became known for his collaborations with acts such as Trent Reznor, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, and A Perfect Circle.