Mannequin City began as a solo project for Mathias Riffman after the dissolution of his previous band, Omega Weapon. After being burnt out on metal, Riffman used Mannequin City as an opportunity to express himself without the restrictions of being tied to one genre in particular.

"The Setbacks EP" was quickly written, recorded, and released in early 2009. Although it is rough around the edges, and is without a proper mix, it served as a blueprint for future releases.

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