IDM is a Ventura, California based band. In early 2002, Scott and Chris formed the ground work for I.D.M. (It Doesn't Matter). Voyaging into a journey of sculpting a unique brand of Metal, they incorporated a variety of musical genres covering the music spectrum from punk to nu-metal, and with influences such as Fear Factory, Slayer, Helmet and Bad Religion, they maintained that basic Metal backbone and found a sound that was fresh and driving. In the Summer of 2002, James joined the I.D.M. family and added an old school element to the mix. I.D.M. began recording their first album and by the Summer of 2004, they were ready to test their music on the masses. The management at the Ventura Theatre took notice of this band and invited I.D.M. to be one of the opening bands for Machine Head, Chimaira and Trivium on their Road Rage Tour 2004 on September 3, 2004 at the Ventura Theatre which was a great sucess.