The plan was to start a band that was all longtime friends. The conspirators are as follows: Matty Matheson (singer), who grew up in the Niagara hardcore scene (with his late '90s band, Hanging Hearts) and who has gone on to become a chef and restaurateur, Wade MacNeil (guitarist), an active member of Alexisonfire and Doom's Children, the Romano brothers, Daniel (guitarist) and Ian (drummer), rock 'n' roll veterans from Daniel Romanos Outfit (Tommy And The Commies), and Tommy Major (bassist) of Young Guv.

What resulted is the band Pig Pen.