Asbestosdeath started life in the late 1980s[1] as a trio consisting of Al Cisneros on bass, Chris Hakius on drums, and Tom Choi on guitar.
[3][4] Choi left Asbestosdeath to form Noothgrush after the release of the second 7".
[5] The band recruited Justin Marler to replace Choi and changed their name to Sleep.
[5][6] In 2007, Southern Lord Records reissued Asbestosdeath's two 7"s on CD and 10" vinyl.
[7] The four songs on the album comprise the entirety of Asbestosdeath's recordings.