[3] Mark Kilpatrick and Gustavo Laureano met in Orlando, Florida where they studied sound engineering.

They soon began writing and composing their songs and started playing at local clubs in Miami and Puerto Rico.

Alvarez then introduced them to Andrés Levin, and La Secta Allstar signed a record deal with Fonovisa soon after.

Their debut album, Aniquila, was released in 1997 producing four Top 40 hit singles: "Se Acabó", "Recompensa", "Nunca Jamás" and "Bombón de Azúcar".

Bombón de Azúcar was again re-released in 2007 with the addition of "Mar y Marea" while "Si Tú No Estás" has not been rereleased.

The single "Dame Lo Que Quieras" peaked at local radio stations and won an ASCAP Award.

[11] After touring heavily for this album, the band decided to take a small break during which singer Gustavo Laureano released a solo project.