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However, in 1982, Stevens decided to independently create a new brand of mallets ("Malletech"), collaborating with percussionists Bob Becker, David Friedman and Dave Samuels.
The group played its first shows in early 1993 and quickly released Self Will Run Riot, a five song 7", after being approached by Bob Becker of Fearless Records at their second show.