Authority Zero was started in 1994 and consisted of two guitarists Bill Marcks, Jerry Douglas (also performing vocals) and drummer J.W.

Classmate, skateboarder, and drummer Daniel Garcia fit this empty stool like a missing puzzle piece.

He brought a new charge and tempo that evolved Authority Zero's music into a faster, more complex, punk rock style.

Marcks, Douglas, DeVore, and Wood finally came upon Los Angeles native Jim Wilcox formerly of Welter/The New Militia and he completed the Authority Zero's lineup.

The album featured a blend of genres including punk rock and reggae, with obvious Spanish and Portuguese influences.

In the summer of 2006, Authority Zero released a live acoustic compilation album titled Rhythm and Booze on Suburban Noize Records.

Bill Marcks currently plays guitar in the band Cero Viejo with former Authority Zero bassist Jeremy Wood.

Authority Zero released its fourth studio album titled Stories of Survival on June 22, 2010, under management by Hardline Entertainment.

Authority Zero's veteran drummer Jim Wilcox left the band in January 2012 to focus on Blue Collar Prophet his D.J.

On March 1, 2012, the band announced Sean Sellers of Good Riddance and The Real McKenzies would be their full-time replacement behind the drums.

[3] On Tuesday March 5, 2013, Jeremy Wood announced via Facebook that he has stepped down as bassist for the band again, citing personal differences, and the urge to spend more time with family, as well as explore his roots in the local music scene.

Jeremy Wood now plays bass with his new band Cero Viejo ('Old Zero' in Spanish) with former Authority Zero guitarist Bill Marcks.

On December 2, 2016, the band announced on their Facebook page that they have entered the Blasting Room to complete their sixth record.

[5] In May 2023, Authority Zero performed on stage with Alex Etheridge, a 13-year-old Phoenix musician who wrote music about his experience with bone cancer.