The band unofficially started back in the summer of 2001 when Ross "Spud" Stanway, Ryan O'Meara and former singer Xandria Horton began to play music together. Unfortunately the band had already had their disagreements before a first gig, after differing opinions as to which music to play and how to stop Spud from constantly drumming. Later in the year they decided to give things another try and found bass guitarrist Aaron Mills wandering the streets (well not really but hey!). They played their first gig together under the temporary name of "Making Up Numbers" at "Battle of the Bands" at Ilfracombe College (see gigs page) with only a whole practice and a half under their belt. With Christmas looming near the band decided another gig should be played, but again differences between them caused a split and the band was left singerless.

Whilst in search of a new singer the band also began to write their own songs, and first attempts were well crap but soon things began to improve. Ian Canavan joined singing lead vocals (or possibly just going very red on stage), and new bass guitarist Jon Collins signed up when Aaron moved to second guitar. This left the band wondering on whether a new name was in order for a fresh new start. After endless lunchtimes in the common room thinking of ideas 'Self Pity' was found on a poster somewhere, and er, taken!

Before another gig could be played Ian quit! The search for a new singer is currently underway, with Aaron taking over for the moment.