One of the last of Los Angeles's original Industrial bands, Idiot Stare's roots reach all the way back to 1989 through their former incarnation STG. Formed in 1994, Idiot Stare spent the 90's recording their first two albums, "Blinded" and "The Hate Cage." During this time members contributed songs to over 20 compilations and lent their producing talents to various recordings and remixes for other bands in the genre. Concurrently, Insight 23 was formed and released their debut album "Obsess," which was produced by Chad Bishop. Over it's existence, i23 would add new sonic dimension and depth to Coldwave music. Both bands toured extensively and gained a national reputation as being among the leaders of the west coast industrial scene.

Idiot Stare re-emerged in the fall of 2001 combining the musical talents of the original Idiot Stare, with the rhythmic and lyrical dynamic of Insight 23. Their sound remains a mix of the best that the Industrial Dance and Rock genres have to offer. Truly a reflection of the band working and melding their influences together.