During the process of Endless, Chris Rybicki left the group and was replaced by John Maggard. Unearth then signed to to release in 2001 and the EP in 2002.
On the small independent label, Endless Fight Records, they released their first called in May 1999. However, when Phipps showed up to a jam session for one of Susi's side bands, Unearth was practicing instead, and Phipps agreed to join after hearing the song 'Shattered by the Sun.' The name 'Unearth' was coined by drummer Mike Rudberg as he wanted the band to 'Unearth' a new sound in the metal and hardcore world. The band attempted to recruit Phipps while he recovered from, but Phipps was reluctant to join.
The band began as Point 04 (containing McGrath, Rudberg, and Rybicki), and Susi was recruited soon afterwards.
