The Forces of Evil have come to breathe new life into the Orange County ska scene. Aaron Evil had a plan and he knew just where to go to make it happen. It was January of 2001 when Jeffries Fan Club played their last show, leaving many to wonder what would happen to the Orange County ska scene. This is where Aaron's plan came to fruition. "I like the old ska scene. I miss it and I want to bring it back," says Aaron. So armed with an idea, Aaron approached the Jeffries Fan Club drummer, bassist and trombone players at the show and asked if they still wanted to play ska with him. The three said yes and the Forces of Evil were born.
After that, Aaron set out to put together a talented group of friends and ended up with a who's who of Orange County ska in the band: Justin Evil (Jeffries Fan Club, Longfellow) on the drums, Chris Evil (JFC, the Specials) on trombone, Derek Evil (JFC) bass, Jay Evil (the Scholars) on trumpet, Jonny Evil (Lone Raspberry) on the trombone and Aaron (Reel Big Fish) singing and playing guitar. Trumpet player John Evil, a childhood friend of Derek and Justin's, completed the line-up of this ska super group.
Once the Forces of Evil were complete, the band embarked on a mission to bring the same light, bouncy, horn-infused ska music that they had been playing for years to a new generation and they're proud of it. "We're just doing our part in the fight to keep ska music alive," says Aaron. "I just do what I'm best at in Forces of Evil and write fast, upbeat, hyper ska songs," "I like ska because it's fun. It's always cool to see a crowd constantly moving and bumping around all the time," adds Chris.
Before the release of a five song EP in June of 2002, the band played numerous live shows and captivated audiences with songs like "Vague Love Song" and "My Life" as well as covers like Van Halen's "Dance the Night Away" and "Go to Hell" by Suburban Rhythm. With a full-length album on the way, look for the Forces of Evil to invade a town near you.