Their first two studio releases, the EP Primitive Origins (1987) and debut studio album Force Fed (1989), were released independently and directed more towards the hardcore punk. The trio signed with Epic Records, and their first major label release, 1990's Beg to Differ, was a minor success, and received regular exposure on MTV's Headbangers Ball.
Their inaugural two studio albums, Primitive Origins (1987) and Force Fed (1989), were released independently and focused more on the hardcore punk scene. The trio subsequently partnered with Epic Records, and their first major-label album, Beg to Differ (1990), was a moderate achievement that garnered regular attention on MTV's Headbangers Ball.