Edited from Listen And Understand...
"Formed from an earlier band called 'Fuck Authority', Exit Stance stole their name from a Poison Girls poster. At first, they were heavily influenced by The Clash, but not so much by The Sex Pistols, because they could relate to the Clash's lyrics and only found the Sex Pistols to be rock stars. It wasn't until drummer Mark was replaced by 16 year old Andy Williams that the band started to get their intense mid-pace sound (Andy was more influenced by Killing Joke). Their first rehearsal space was an art room in an old rectory. They recorded their set and attempted a small tour, but were eventually banned from venues for displaying disturbing art behind themselves while performing. After the tour, they quickly received a call from Colin of Conflict, who invited them down to 'Alaska Studios' to record a track for the 'Who? What? Why? When? Where?' compilation. They managed to record their song fast enough to record several more songs in the same session, which was ultimately released as the 'Crimes Against Humanity' EP. The group then prepared for a U.K. tour with Conflict, sharing cramped space in the same van. The 'While Backs Are Turned' MLP was released in 1985, so they booked another tour to promote it. Unfortunately, they became disillusioned while on this tour, tiring of the constant criticism from the audience. They began work on another record, only to split up in the middle of rehearsing for it."
