Drown Mary was formed in January 2000. Having parted ways in late 2006 with previous vocalist and Sampler, they joined forces with long time friend and seasoned vocalist James Hilkey. James, no stranger to the music scene used to front the Seattle based bands Agony Of Deceit and Hatefist. The infamous quartet has shared the stage with Slayer, Hatebreed, Arch Enemy, Disturbed, Killswitch Engage (Direct support in Hawaii), Zakk Wylde, Bloodsimple, Type O Negative, 3 Inches Of Blood, Ill Nino, Opiate For The Masses, Asesino, Possessed, Sadistic Intent, Otep, Droid, A New Revolution, Skinlab, Vader, Kataklysm, Destruction, The Absence, Speed.Kill.Hate, Death Angel, Nevermore, Zeke, Downset, 36 Crazyfists, Dry Kill Logic, Metal Church, Fishbone, Static X, Arithmatic Of War, Soil and many more. The band has drummed up sponsorship from worldwide powerhouse Jagermeister and were invited to play on the 2003, 2006 and 2008 installment of the Jagermeister Music Tour. They were also invited to play on the WA. Date of the 1st annual Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival opening the Jagermeister stage. The band completed a successful west coast tour from August 12th thru the 23rd of 2008. Drown Mary finished a music video for the song Last Chance Given.