In their short career Defenestration played over 300 shows across the UK and Europe, gigging & touring with the likes of Raging Speedhorn, Will Haven, Lostprophets, Napalm Death, Earthtone9, Stampin' Ground, Biffy Clyro, The Wildhearts, Alkaline Trio, Mendeed, Gutworm, Queenadreena, Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction, Skindred, Orange Goblin, Atomic Bitchwax, Spunge, Therapy?
Career highlights included the band's shows at the 2001 Reading and Leeds Festivals[3] as well as opening the Wembley Arena leg of the 2001 'Tattoo The Planet Tour' whose line-up also boasted such acts as Cradle of Filth, Biohazard and Slayer.
[4] Throughout 2001 the band's debut album 'One Inch God' received much attention and praise in the British music media with reviews and features appearing in magazines such as Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, Rock Sound, NME, Revolver and Q.
2002 saw the release of a split e.p with fellow Kettering sludge band Scurge, as well as a UK headline tour and support shows with Will Haven.
The gig, supporting Raging Speedhorn, was to raise money for record producer Russ Russell who was unable to work due to illness.