With the members of These 5 Down putting behind their excess lifestyle of sex, drugs and felony charges behind them, the message of sobriety and God comes before the music. But with their fuel of metallic hardcore to enforce their Christian straight-edge message, Andy Hittle (drums), Brandon Whitlock (guitar), Nathan Bauman (guitar), Justin Bauman (vocals) and Rob Brunell (bass) signed on to Absolute Records. Through the financial backing of this Christian label, These 5 Down eventually debuted with the first self-titled full-length in 2000. ~ Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide