Justifide is a "Christcore" band that formed in 1999 and ended in 2003 when Joey Avalos left the band. The band's music dealt with hard-hitting images and real-world problems. They are not as intense as some CCM musicians (such as P.O.D.), but they have a harder edge than some other Christian bands (such as PAX217). The remaining members of Justifide, brothers Jason and Sambo Moncivaiz, re-formed into a new group, called Reform the Resistance. Beginnings Justifide began at home, with the brokenness of distressed family relations, a circumstance that eventually led to experimentation with alcohol and other drugs. While they were only in their teens, the Moncivaiz brothers lived in a house that was stressed to the breaking point, with the parents separated. The problems started to spiral downward, and the situation might have ended up much worse. But one event changed the family's direction: convinced of the family's need for God, the Moncivaizes' father became born again. That spiritual transformation turned the family's life around. Music was a natural outlet for the family, since both brothers had started learning instruments as a young age. Second Stage As a formal group, Justifide started with Ian Metzger as the vocalist, Jason Moncivaiz on drums, Sambo Moncivaiz on the bass, and Joey Avalos playing the guitar. They try to keep it real, not playing depressing songs all the time but not playing all "happy" songs either. In the words of singer Jason Moncivaiz: "We try to