The development of LVL IV began with frontman Phil Taylor enlisting bassist Toby Cole and drummer Carl Messina. Financed by Puddle of Mudd's Mike Flynn, who Taylor had previously befriended, they arrived in Los Angeles to record a demo which led to Cole's departure by creative differences.
The development of LVL IV started when frontman Phil Taylor recruited bassist Toby Cole and drummer Carl Messina. Funded by Puddle of Mudd's Mike Flynn, whom Taylor had previously befriended, they moved to Los Angeles to record a demo that resulted in Cole's departure due to creative disagreements.