Vocalist Vic Hix business lead several hard rock and roll and rock cover rings throughout his local of Cleveland, OH, before forming Aftershok in 1997. Accompanied by guitarist George Mihalovich, drummer George B., and bassist Nick Griska, the inspirations of Iron Maiden, Dark Sabbath, and Ronnie Adam Dio finished the quartet’s lineup and audio. By the finish of 2000, Aftershok self-released their debut full-length, Unfinished Business.