[5] In 1979, Dictor formed the Reejex, which morphed into a band called the Stains, with long-term musical partner Ron Posner.

The band's lyrical content expresses radical left political views and has proven influential within the punk subculture.

[10][11] MDC released material through ex-Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra's independent label Alternative Tentacles.

[13] At the 2016 American Music Awards on November 20, the band Green Day adopted the anti-Trump slogan for a controversial impromptu chant during their live on-air performance, which Dictor applauded and encouraged.

[14] The media spotlight Green Day's action put on MDC inspired the band to create new material based around the current political climate.