Various lineup changes throughout the years have left John Gallagher as the sole remaining original member, as well as the band's driving force.

However, by spring 1997, Erik Sayenga left the band, and during a short Texas tour in May 1997, drummer Kevin Talley was located and subsequently joined full-time by the summer of 1997.

At this point, the band caught the attention of German indie label Morbid Records, who signed them early in 1998 for a one-album deal.

Subsequently, they rose to prominence with notable live performances, such as appearances at Milwaukee metalfest (1998-2000) and tours in the US and Canada in 1998 (with Deeds of Flesh) and in Europe (with Deranged).

By 2000, Dying Fetus caught the attention of another underground metal label, the indie company Relapse Records, who subsequently signed the band.

Gallagher recruited guitarist Mike Kimball,[1] singer Vince Matthews, bassist/backup vocalist Sean Beasley, and the returning Eric Sayenga on drums.

Another vehicle that led to exposure of the band was further support from Relapse Records (with acts such as Mastodon gaining popularity), as well as a full North American tour with GWAR in 2005.

However, the Stop at Nothing lineup dissolved slightly in the years that followed as drummer Erik Sayenga parted yet again,[2] and singer Vince Matthews went on to form Criminal Element.

[3] However, Dying Fetus came back yet again, bassist Beasley took over on vocals, and drummer Duane Timlin (ex-Divine Empire/Broken Hope) joined the ranks in 2006.

Themes include attacking reality TV, the war on terrorism, racial ignorance, and the flaws in the criminal justice system.

Yet another lineup change occurred on the Dying Fetus front in July 2007: drummer Duane Timlin was fired due to incompatibilities.

On November 6, 2013, Andy Copping announced on his Twitter feed that due to the internet campaign, Dying Fetus had been confirmed to be playing at the festival.