The band formed in Los Angeles in the late nineties and released a CD on their friends small independent label.

They went through some line-up changes and picked up gigs around LA and Orange County. Madcap finally solidified their line-up and starting writing new songs.

At the end of 2000 Madcap signed to SideOneDummy Records and released STAND YOUR on March 21, 2001.

The record was recorded over a two-week period at Westbeach Recorders by well-known producer/engineer Donnell Cameron (Bad Religion, Offspring, NOFX.)