This experimental flair is most apparent in his live performances, during which Sawilchik often improvises or retools his solos and riffs.

Sawilchik has finely crafted these influences over the years to create his own distinct sound evident in both his live performances and recordings with The Lovehammers.

He attended St Laurence High School then, Illinois State University where he majored in Business Marketing and Advertising.

Upon first entering the band, he split guitar duties with bandmate and guitarist Ben Kelly until his departure in 2003.

Sawilchik co-wrote the song with lead singer Marty Casey and came up with the concept while at a stripclub in Wisconsin.

Although some critics claimed that major label production had erased some of the signature raw energy of The Lovehammers,[3] the album reviews had been largely favorable, although a less stellar review cited Sawilchik's performance as a great contribution to the album's sound, referring to him as a "capable axeman".