Following their first gig, in November '98, they began a hectic live schedule notching up over 60 shows by the end of '99. During this time they travelled interstate for an appearance at the 'Blackstump' festival in NSW and also had a short visit to Melbourne. The band's first recording, a tape called Middle Man, was recorded during this time and sold around 400 copies.

In February 2000, the band embarked on their first overseas tour and visited New Zealand with Sydney hardcore band Ceasefire. They performed at the Parachute festival and at all the main, North island cities. On their return to Australia they received their first major support, playing with Millencolin to a 1500 strong crowd.

August of 2001, the band's drummer Craig Bemaes decided to leave the band to travel around the world. The void he left was filled by Joel Bourne who at the time was playing in No Questions Asked. In September the band released their debut EP, titled When Words Fail. The CD debuted at number one in the SA charts where it remained for 5 weeks, selling out of its first pressing in less than a month. During this time the band also made a second appearance at the Blackstump festival in NSW and visited Melbourne 3 times within as many months.

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