The British neo-progressive band Haze was formed in 1978 by Chris and Paul McMahon. The Sheffield group remained quite inconspicuous during its ten-year existence, playing all but a few dates inside the U.K. and releasing only two true albums, both of which were vinyl-only. Within Great Britain, however, Haze was popular to a small cult of fans, which followed the band for over 500 live performances -- usually reached by means of an old beat-up ambulance. Varied lineup changes kept the group from accomplishing much before 1983, but by the following year, the McMahons had set up the Gabadon label and released C'est la Vie. The following two years brought a frenzied touring schedule, and the release of two cassette-only albums, Cellar Replay (1985) and the live Wart's 'N All (1986). Haze's final album, Stoat & Bottle, was issued in 1987, and the band broke up a year later. In 1996, the Kinesis label released a best-of entitled In the End. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide After Haze, the McMahon brothers played in World Turtle, who released 2 CDs on Cyclops Records, and Chris McMahon played in Von Daniken, who released 2 CDs, one on Cyclops, the 2nd on Gabadon Records. Haze reformed for their 20th anniversary in 1998 with a concert at the Boardwalk, Sheffield, which was released as a double CD on Cyclops Records. They have since gigged intermittently, including 2 brief European tours, but band memebers are currently busy with other projects, Treebeard & The Outlandish Knights (Chris, Paul & Paul Chisnell), Silverwheel(Chris & Paul McMahon) & Strongheart (Chris McMahon). Haze are planning to get back together for a 30th anniversary concert in 2008. Chris McMahon