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Derelict started in 2002 with the original line up of Craig Smith on guitar, Chad OGrady on drums, Patrick Cox on bass and Arron AJ Breen doing vocals. At first, the band played Metallica covers at Rich Bitch Studios. AJ left the band in Christmas 2003, due to musical differences, Craig and Pat took over with the vocal parts and started writing their own riffs and songs. In 2004, Derelict played their first gigs at the Roadhouse Pub in Cotteridge and at Eddies in Birmingham. In October, Lee Timmins was brought in to the band to play lead guitar and Derelict got their own studio at the Music Village in Birmingham. In December of the same year, Lee left due to differences between the band. Pat left soon after to start a new band with Lee. Craig and Chad continued to write songs on their own until June 2005 when long term friend, Dave Hancock joined to play Bass. On October 1st, 2005 Matt Neenan successfully auditioned for the Lead Guitarist position in the band. In November, Derelict