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The origins of the brand new Zealand-based speed metallic band Shihad day back again to 1985, when guitarist Jon Toogood and drummer Tom Larkin formed their first group, Exit, while attending senior high school within the Wellington area. Many other aspiring music artists came and proceeded to go, but by …

Pacifier initial formed within their local New Zealand while Shihad. At that time, vocalist/guitarist John Toogood, drummer Tom Larkin, guitarist Phil Knight, and bassist Karl Kippenberger had been heavily affected by thrash, which audio dominated Devolve, their debut EP. The record was a gentle strike, and Shihad backed it with …