TSOL formed in 1979 in Huntington Beach, California. The original lineup consisted of Jack Grisham (vocals), Ron Emory (guitar), Mike Roche (bass), and Todd Barnes (drums). And it doesnt changed since then. Except Drummer Todd died in 1999 ( R.I.P.) and was replaced by quite a few since then. Starting out as a politically-tinged hardcore punk band, the group moved towards horror themes and are considered by some as an influence on the early deathrock scene.