Spring 1999. Mark and Maurice decide to start a new band beside OFFICE KILLER. They ask Michael and Bas to join. The name SHIKARI (Japanese for bodyhunters) makes it appearance. Obvious musical influences from bands such as MOHINDER and URANUS.

2000. First gig in local youthcenter Simplon in January. In February the first recordings (8 songs) are made in the Kuschelrock Studio in Bremen, and are released on Deadlock Records in December as the "Robot Wars" 10".

2001. February: six songs are recorded in the Kuschelrock for a split 10" with SEEIN'RED from Amersfoort. Another 3 songs for extras (the song Biela for a Spanish compilation, an Unbroken cover and another). June: 4 songs are recorded in Kuschelrock for a 7" EP to be released on Throne Records from Spain. September: Shikari joins A