In early 2006, from the shadow of former bands, vocalist Lou Ede and guitarist Andy Stoddart set out to rebuild the band then known as Asphyxia. Previous members had departed due to other commitments, musical differences and skipping the country, leaving previous incarnations defunct, until drummer Mike Bassam joined the band after meeting through a mutual friend. Lou, Andy and Mike began writing new material (and reworking some old parts with the help of former guitarist Dan Cleary) whilst still in search of a second guitarist and bassist to complete the band. Will Hales joined the band in summer of 2006 as a makeshift bassist to add more of a rhythm to the band, only for Carl Nicholls to take over on bass a few months later, moving Will to guitar. In ealy 2007, they dropped the Asphyxia name reverting to a previous band name, Neonhalo. With a blend of 80's thrash, contempary death, rock n roll groove, neo progressive elements and heavy ass metal, Neonhalo debuted to the biggest crowd at the Oasthouse on July 14th 2007. visit NeonHalo online at www.myspace.com/neonhaloband