[1] Originally formed as a side project of Michael Bishop of Gwar,[2] the original line-up of the band also included guitarist Tim Harriss of Burma Jam and Hoi-Polloi as well as drummer Seth Harris of Honor Role.
[1] Harris left soon after to focus on environmental activism, and Ed Trask of the Holy Rollers replaced him.
[1] The three would play separately in other bands before reuniting to form American Grizzly with vocalist Bunny Wells.
Kepone opened for Lamb of God on January 22, 2012, at The National in Richmond, and Gwar on December 21, 2012, at the NORVA in Norfolk, Virginia.
Kepone has since reunited to perform on the main stage at Gwar-B-Q 2014 at Hadad's Lake in Richmond.