Brain Drill

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Originally meant to be a side project, Brain Drill was formed in 2005 by guitarist Dylan Ruskin after parting from his main band Burn at the Stake. Dylan began looking for drummers, eventually finding Marco Pitruzella (former drummer of Vile, Vital Remains, The Faceless and other extreme metal bands). After a few months of jam sessions, vocalist Steve Rathjen joined the band. The trio entered Castle Ultimate Studios with producer Zack Ohren and recorded their six-track EP, dubbed The Parasites, during March and May 2006. In the meantime, Rathjen left the band being replaced by former Dead Syndicate singer Andre Cornejo. Former Vile bassist Jeff Hughell was added to the band as the new and permanent member. Rathjen then reunited with the band upon the departure of Cornejo.

In a 2007 interview, Cannibal Corpse's Alex Webster recommended Brain Drill to Metal Blade label, who signed the band later that year. The band again entered at Castle Ultimate Studios with the producer Zack Ohren, this time to work on their debut full-length, recorded during August 2007. Brain Drill's follow-up to 2006 EP, Apocalyptic Feasting was released in February 5, 2008 by Metal Blade.

After release Apocalyptic Feasting, both members Marco Pitruzzella and Jeff Hughell left the band due to touring complications. Based on a statement from guitarist Dylan Ruskin that was posted on the group's MySpace page, appeared that Brain Drill had split up. Soon after, the rumors were denied, and the band started looking for a new drummer.