State of Conviction formed in 1996 and is a hardcore band with a funk background. The band was spawned from the Unified Culture song "Convictions".It released a split 7" vinyl with the band Schnauzer in November 1996. SOC's side was titled "Thoughts Light Fires" (a tribute to Charles Manson).The band then released its full-length CD, A Call To Arms, in 1997. The album has samples from the moviesNatural Born Killers and Taxi Driver, as well as samples from Charles Manson.