[1] The band was founded in 1981 as The Abusers by singer Bobby Bondage and original bassist Andy Panik after meeting at a screening of the documentary The Decline of Western Civilization.

Sonically, the band became an aggressive mix of hardcore punk and glam rock, marked by themes of rebellion, failed relationships, and the independent music scene.

Songs such as "Cinderella in Black," "Hush Child," "Dark Angels," and "Teenage Lipstick Boys" incorporate strong melodies and power chords.

[6] At the time, the band had reportedly been working on a studio album titled Devils in the Countryside due for release at the end of 2012.

Throughout its lifespan, the band toured with Joan Jett, Jimmy Page, the Georgia Satellites, and played with L.A.

Guns, Jetboy, The Zeroes, Flies on Fire, and Junkyard, and opened for Black Flag and Circle Jerks.