In 1989, shortly after changing their setlist to 20% covers and 80% originals, drummer Steve Macgregor left the band he named and formed and was replaced by Rob MacEachern.
On the strength of their original songs and live shows, they were signed to BMG Canada, after playing some key gigs in New York and Los Angeles.
As they began recording an album, the band collectively decided to fire MacEachern and hire former Billy Idol drummer Gregg Gerson.
The album included the singles and videos for "Under The Influence", "Tie Dyed Skies", "In My Garden", and the ballad, "Love Don't Live Here Anymore".
[7][8] In 1992 through 1994, the band toured Canada and the US, Germany, Belgium, Ireland and the UK, headlining and supporting acts including Wolfsbane, Foreigner, Meat Loaf, April Wine and Def Leppard.
The album, called Inwire (1995), featured guest musicians Christopher Thorn of Blind Melon,[2] and Candlebox's Kevin Martin and Scott Mercado.
[2] Old Sven Gali fans did not respond well to their change of sound, and the band were heavily criticized for what was perceived as jumping on the grunge rock bandwagon.