The band also released a cover of Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell" for a local So-Cal Sampler, which also featured as a hidden track at the end of their self-titled EP, and an unreleased original B-side "Mannequin", was leaked onto the Internet shortly after.

While this marked the first time opening up to such a large audience, they were previously support to Avenged Sevenfold on their City Of Evil Tour.

Bullets and Octane gained a steady growing fan base, most notably in California, and also a large portion in Europe due to touring and distribution.

Bullets and Octane was released on iTunes in April 2009, returning to a sound more reminiscent of their older material than Song for the Underdog.

Gene and Kevin began focusing on their side project The Brave Ones, making 2010 a quiet year for Bullets And Octane.

After Kevin's departure from The Brave Ones, Gene started looking for brand new line-up and met Felipe Rodrigo, Taylor Sullivan and Ben Palmer from L.A.-based punk rock band Crash FistFight.

As of 2016, Gene, along with new members Felipe Rodrigo and Taylor Sullivan of The Brave Ones, and Jonny Udell of The Knives, began working on a new album and released three singles, 'Burning At Both Wicks', 'Bad Motherfucker' and 'Waking Up Dead'.

[1] In July 2016, Bullets and Octane played during the Lost Highway Motorcycle Show and Concert along with Foghat, Brantley Gilbert, Social Distortion, Eagles Of Death Metal and more.

[3] Countries included on this tour were Sweden, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary and Ireland as well as Finland and The UK, according to the band's website.