Chicago-based alternative metal ensemble Soil formed in 1997 around the talents of vocalist
Ryan McCombs, drummer
Tom Schofield, bass player
Tim King, and guitarists
Adam Zadel and
Shaun Glass. They released their debut EP, El Chupacabra!, in 1998, followed by the full-length Throttle Junkies in 1999. Their sophomore release ( Scars) found success both nationally and internationally through two strong singles, "Unreal" and "Halo." It was followed in 2001 by an eponymous EP, and later in 2004 with re.de.fine.
McCombs left the fold that year, eventually joining
Drowning Pool. He was replaced by
A.J. Cavalier on their 2006 debut for DRT, True Self.