Hailing from Los Angeles, California, The Havoc formed in the Fall of 2001, with the intent of making a name for themself in the rapidly growing street punk scene in America. They wasted no time writing and recording six songs for what would become their first 7″ EP, entitled Who’s Gonna Die? After self releasing it in the Spring of 2002, the band began playing local shows. During this time they caught the attention of Mike Virus. He invited the band to perform at an upcoming show in San Diego that he was booking for The Virus and his new band, Cheap Sex. At this show, members of The Virus offered to pass off the Who’s Gonna Die? EP to Jake Kolatis for consideration of joining Charged Records. However, while on a self booked, 2 week US tour later that Winter, the band was contacted by Dave Amcher of Punkcore Records instead. To their surprise, he had been given a copy of their EP by members of The Virus and was told he should consider signing them. This began the bands correspondence with Punkcore Records and their eventual signing with the label.

After returning to LA from being on the road, the band began writing sessions for their Punkcore debut. After several months, they completed work on the twelve songs that would make up their first LP, Our Rebellion Has Just Begun. The record was released on August 23rd, 2003 and subsequent tours followed to promote it. Many dates included shows with fellow punkcore alums: The Virus, A Global Threat, Lower Class Brats, Cheap Sex, Clit 45, Action, Cropknox, The Scarred, Career Soldiers, Monster Squad, and Damage Case. As well as fellow Punk Rock veterans and peers, Abrasive Wheels, D.I., The Exploited, The Unseen, The Riffs, Endless Struggle, Whiskey Rebels, and more.

While on a break from touring, writing sessions began for their next record. Not wanting to lose momentum, they decided to release an EP before continuing work on another full length album. Pushing for a heavier and more UK 82 influenced sound, the Road Warrior EP was the result. Released on January 8, 2005 – The effort featured the 2 new songs Road Warrior and Arson Attack, as well as a cover of The Partisans 17 Years of Hell. It also included live versions of the Our Rebellion Has Just Begun tracks, We’re All To Blame, Worthless Words, and Live Or Die. The latter three being recorded at the bands favorite hometown venue and punk rock haven, The Allen Theatre. The year concluded with more touring to promote the EP and saw them return to stages with many of the previously mentioned artists.they have since been writing and recording new material to release.