Formed in 1987 the band were orginally called Scarecrow, but after leaving their first label was renamed to X-Marks the Pedwalk (the name coming from a short story by sci-fi/fantasy author Fritz Leiber about a future dystopia where vehicular manslaughter is considered a sport). The band was formed by schoolmates André Schmechta and Jorg Bohme, also known as Sevren Ni-Arb and Regan Eracs respectively. In 1992, after a disagreement over the direction of X-Marks The Pedwalk, Bohme left and was replaced by Sevren Ni-Arb’s brother Thorsten Schmechta (aka Raive Yarx). The blend of industrial X-Marks The Pedwalk plays is comprised of Euro-synth pop foundation over which the band layers harsh electronics.
