Edge of Mortality (R.I.P.) was formed around 1996, went through numerous member changes, and found a solid line-up in 1998 consisting of Matt Taft, vocals; Jasun Krebs, guitar; Miguel Ramirez, bass; and Jordan Mancino, drums. Edge of Mortality then started working on a full length album "World Hate" completed in 1999, released on the San Diego based label Warfare Records. During this time, Edge of Mortality played shows with bands such as No Innocent Victim, Point of Recognition, Zao, Overcome, xDisciplex A.D., Extol, The Deal, Noise Ratchet, Dogwood, Born Blind and The Frontline. In late 2000, Edge of Mortality recorded what they decided to be their final effort, a three song self-titled EP that was to be released as a split with "Liar" on the European label Sobermind Records. The band decided to turn down the offer and instead do the release on Warfare, but that label soon folded and the EP was never released. After playing a few "last" shows, Edge of Mortality played their last show in January of 2001. Members of Edge of Mortality went on to join "AS I LAY DYING", and "A MIDDAY ATLANTIC".