The band was founded in early 2016, initially settling on the line-up of Al Wynter (vocals), Mark Numan (keyboards), Peter Priestley (bass), Marcus Murray (drums) and Gary Jevon (guitar). The concept for a new progressive rock band was conceived by Wynter; he had written the song that would go on to be the title track of the debut album, The Man Who Never Was, some 10 years prior to forming the band.[1] The band quickly became known to the progressive rock community after supporting popular English rock band Magnum[2] on their UK tour in July 2016. Prog Magazine issue 72's cover CD featured the song "After Tomorrow Comes" that would later appear on the first album.