The group was formed in 1982, by The Fartz members Paul Solger and Duff McKagan, also of the Fastbacks, after original Fartz singer Blaine Cook quit due to musical differences.
The original idea was that the Fartz would simply change their name to 10 Minute Warning, but after one west coast tour with the Dead Kennedys, Blaine decided to quit and was replaced on vocals by Steve Swad (formerly of The Swads).
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The Fartz often opened for and toured with other west coast hardcore bands such as the Dead Kennedys and D.O.A. Their song "Buried Alive" appeared on the 1982 Eastern Front Vol. II punk compilation album.