Double Dragon was originally formed in 2002 when upon the demise of his previous band Screwface:13, guitarist Matthew 'Roady' Johnston decided to create a new project that focused more on melody than the down tuned style of 1990s nu metal.

[citation needed] Within two months of Murphy's addition to Double Dragon, the band was joined by ex-The Undamynd frontman Lee (Liggy) Gardiner as their vocalist.

[citation needed] In between a successful CD launch and beginning to tour interstate on a regular basis, the band continued writing material for their next recording.

[citation needed] Following the success of their debut EP, Double Dragon went on to headline shows Australia wide, as well as earning the opportunity to support international tours featuring bands such as Slayer, Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquillity, The Black Dahlia Murder, Cephalic Carnage, and Mastodon.

The album's official launch show in Adelaide in July 2008 marked the farewell performance for lead guitarist Ben Murphy, who decided to leave the band to spend more time with his family.

In 2008 Double Dragon was the main support act for Australian tours by Swedish metal bands The Haunted and Soilwork, as well as opening for Carcass from the UK in Adelaide.

[citation needed] On 27 February 2009 the band performed on the metal stage at the Adelaide leg of the Soundwave tour alongside Lamb of God, In Flames, DevilDriver, Lacuna Coil, 36 Crazyfists, Every Time I Die, Poison The Well, Evergreen Terrace, Unearth and All That Remains.

After a brief hiatus beginning in July 2010 in which the band temporarily dissolved, Double Dragon reformed in September of the same year with new drummer Liam Weedall and new bass player Josh Lamont.