Matt Byers, formerly of Baltimore's Severed Head, is influenced by the likes of Derek Roddy and Kevin Talley.



His talents were first displayed on the Misery Index's US tour in summer 2002, replacing original drummer Kevin Talley.



In March 2004 Matt Byers decides to part ways with the band in order to "move on and do other things in life".



Former drummer Kevin Talley is filling in for upcoming shows only while the rest of Misery Index is searching for a permanent replacement on the drum stool.



In April 2005 Byers announced a new band featuring vocalist Vince Matthews (ex-Dying Fetus) and guitarist Bruce Greig (also ex-Dying Fetus, ex-Misery Index): Covenance.