Brother Cane formed in Birmingham, Alabama in the early 1990s with singer/guitarist Damon Johnson and bassist Glenn Maxey.

Glick then switched back to bass guitar (his original instrument) and the band added another guitarist, David Anderson.

Slave to the System is an American alternative hard rock supergroup, formed in 2000 by Brother Cane and Queensrÿche band members.

Guitarist Kelly Gray had worked with Brother Cane on a project, and suggested to Johnson and Glick that they should get in touch with Queensrÿche drummer Scott Rockenfield.

[3] The band had a great songwriting chemistry, causing them to write, record and mix their self-titled album in just three weeks' time.