Featuring guitarist and lead vocalist Tuk, formerly of the Heart Attacks, the Biters also include Matt Gabs on guitar and backing vocals, Travis on bass and backing vocals, and Joey on drums. The Heart Attacks went on hiatus in the fall of 2008 after two albums and several years of steady touring; while Tuk and Heart Attacks bassist Mikey Portwood soon formed a new combo called Poison Arrows, it wasn't long before he began working up new material with Travis and Joey, and when Matt Gabs arrived from Baltimore in late 2009, the Biters fell into place. The group wasted no time going into the studio, releasing its self-titled debut EP in March 2010, and a second EP, It's OK to Like Biters, in July 2010. The EPs were both released through the Atlanta-based independent label Underrated Recordings, and in August 2010 the Biters hit the road for a tour of the Midwest with their labelmates the Booze. The Biters also made a memorable appearance on Now Dig This!, an online music show featuring contemporary power pop acts. ~ Mark Deming