Some bands are incapable of creating an original sound that defines the group and solidifies its role in the progression of recorded music. Other bands arrive at grandeur almost inadvertently; one such group is the New York alternative metal outfit Helmet. The band was formed in 1989 and has experienced a number of ups and downs during its tumultuous existence as a band. Despite breaking up in 1998, the band got back together in 2004 and has since dedicated itself to a respectable touring and recording schedule.