Emerging from the heart of Boston's straightedge hardcore scene, DYS released their debut album, Brotherhood, a staple in hardcore music, in 1983. Crossing over from hardcore to a more metal sound, the band released four more albums before parting ways to work on separate musical projects. In 2010, DYS headlined a reunion tour and has played shows across the US ever since. DYS released their sixth album, More Than Fashion: LIVE From the Gallery East Reunion, in the summer of 2011 under their new label, Bridge 9.