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.
Frontman Phil Taylor enlisted bassist Toby Cole and drummer Carl Messina for LVL IV. The trio was supported by Puddle of Mudd's Mike Flynn, whom Taylor had known before. They recorded a demo in Los Angeles, which led to Cole leaving the group due to creative differences.