Jesuit formed in 1995 with drummer Jason Howard, bassist Brett Matthews, and guitarists Nate Newton (ex-Channel) and Kelly Posadas.
In December 1996, Jesuit embarked on a tour which took them into Canada for a week's worth of shows in Ontario with Canadian grindcore band Acrid.
Benoit performed with The Dillinger Escape Plan until severe nerve damage in his arm made it difficult for him to play his instrument.
[6] Magic Bullet Records released Jesuit's Discography in April 2011; the compilation album featured the group's two EPs, demo tape, and Black Sabbath cover in reverse chronological order.
[7] On April 9, 2011 Jesuit performed their first show in over a decade, opening for the recently reformed bands Unbroken and Indecision at the Santos Party House club in New York City.