Guitarist/vocalist Scott Owen (Subversion A.D., ex-Eliminate, ex-Hirax, ex-Piranha) and drummer Joe Cangelosi (Brooklyn Militia, ex-Eliminate, ex-Whiplash, ex-Kreator) have teamed-up with bassist Rich Day (Brooklyn Militia  ex-Primal Scream, ex-Whiplash) to form the new thrash metal outfit, Uncivil War.

The timeline for this union dates back to almost two months ago when they both mutually parted ways with Eliminate, who are fronted by vocalist Don Doty (ex-Dark Angel). Per both Scott Owen and Joe Cangelosi, the explanation for leaving Eliminate was the desire to write, record and perform new music.

At the current time, Eliminate are only performing songs from the two albums Don Doty helped write and record with Dark Angel, We Have Arrived (1985) and Darkness Descends (1986). They have both wished Eliminate good luck in the future as all parties involved move forward.