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in 1991 after the demise of his previous band,

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. The line-up consisted of Snider and fellow former Desperado member Marc Russell on bass, drummer

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who had played on the final

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album, ''

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'', and guitarist

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, fresh off his stint with

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. They recorded two albums and toured the country in support but ultimately disbanded.

went on to a number of other projects, including a reunion of Twisted Sister.

Members

*Dee Snider – vocals (1992–1994) *Al Pitrelli – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (1992–1994) *Marc Russell – bass, backing vocals (1992–1994) *Joey Franco – drums (1992–1994) ;Touring members *Freddy Villano - bass, backing vocals (1994)

Discography

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'' (1992) *'' Stand By for Pain'' (1994)

References

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