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British hardcore punks Sick on the Bus got together in late 1990 following the breakup of the legendary U.K. punk outfit Varukers. Initially materializing around drummer Kev, vocalist Doug, and Varukers vets guitarist Biff and bassist Brian (who had also played together in Death Sentence), they played their first gig two months after forming, but only got through four songs before they were ordered to get off the stage and leave. Taking influence from the likes of G.B.H., U.K. Subs, and Motörhead, Sick on the Bus had recorded their first demo, Get Sick, by the year's end. It was released in early 1991, as their brash and reckless music continued to get barred from venues and rehearsal spaces alike. Kev and Doug next exited the group, and for three years, their positions remained in flux before Biff eventually decided to take up vocals himself. Second guitarist Tony joined up along with Paul behind the drum kit. With this lineup, the guys managed to tour and record the 1995 single Sca...