They lived communally and, while they were known for smashing TVs on stage and opening bottles of beer with chainsaws, they described themselves as anti-drug crusaders, community activists and the neighbourhood guardians.

Alcohol was the central feature of the band's existence, and they were known for consuming vast amounts, with Steve stating that all they needed was "women, beer and weed".

[5] In 1984, their "live like there is no tomorrow, end of the world by nuclear war" attitude and lifestyle was documented in Ruth Taylor and Edward Mowbray's documentary Not Dead Yet.

[10] At this point, the band's members were Crazy Steve (vocals), Godzilla on guitar, Scumbag Merrick on bass, and drummer Mad Dog.

The lineup was Crazy Steve on vocals, al-Qaetor on bass, Adam (Fetus) and Mike Murderio on guitar, and Greg Goose on drums.