Ministers of Anger was a progressive thrash project formed by Clemmons, which included future Machine Head drummer Dave McClain.
In 2013, East Coast indie label Divebomb Records released a limited-edition 14-song Ministers of Anger demo retrospective titled Renaissance.
Joining forces with Virginian schoolmates, drummer David Wright (known as Hoss) and bassist Steve Cordrey, the trio formed JUD in Los Angeles in 1995.
Relying heavily on bass, down-tuned guitars, and balancing between the brutality of Prong, the grunginess of Nirvana, and elements of spoken word, JUD created a sound uniquely their own.
Their debut album, Something Better, produced and partially mixed by Ross Robinson (known for his work with Korn, Slipknot, and Sepultura), was published by Nois-O-Lution in Europe.
JUD entered the studio in late summer 2000, with Hoss Wright rejoining the band, to record what would be their final album with the original lineup.
Following the release and tour support for The Perfect Life, Clemmons decided to explore other musical projects with different collaborators, effectively ending JUD.
David was joined by many other musicians, and the album featured a more acoustic and melancholic tone compared to JUD, heavily incorporating violin and viola.
In an interview, Clemmons stated that he wanted an outlet for more emotional and dynamic work, exploring the extremes of life and death under one artistic umbrella, which he felt The Fullbliss provided.
The next year, he released Un-Fi, a compilation of live radio and concert recordings featuring Clemmons and regular violinist Anne De Wolff.