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RSI formed in Christchurch, New Zealand in June 2000 originally under the name "Uncle Slam", but were forced to change their moniker when it was discovered an American thrash band shared the name. RSI played their first gig, fittingly enough given their emo/hardcore sound, at a skate park, before going on to gigs all over the South Island with bands such as Kitsch, Clowndog, Minus Title, Molly Says Go and American act The Ataris. The band began their first venture into the world of recording at Blast Studios under the watchful eye of engineer Spencer Fairhust in October 2000. The result was a four-song demo entitled Indecisive, recorded in four hours flat, which was released in April 2001 and went on to secure local Christchurch airplay on RDU and Channel Z. They also have a track included on the Smalltime Records compilation, Punkemon. RSI have since self-released their debut album, and have relocated north to a new home base of Wellington. Members: Lance Guyatt (bass) Nathan Neumann (vocals, drums) Marcus Logan (guitar) Jolan Kilkelly (guitar, vocals)