In early 1997 the Munich Thrash Metal band "Hateful Agony" was founded by Matt and Tom, in autumn'98 after a few line-up changes Michi became the second guitarist. In spring 99 they went to the No Studio to record some songs, (at this time without a bass player this job takes their "producer" Martin). A friend took this tape to Andreas Bauer from At War Records (underground metal distribution. R.I.P.) He was so enthusiastic about it that he published the Songs as a regular Demo Tape called Alcoholocaust. Read more on