While many bandmates in other bands feel a close family-like bond to each other, in Downward Spiral, this is literally true. Brothers Tim and Zack Nelson were practically destined to end up in a band with their father Steve Nelson. Jamming with his sons since they were in their early teens was always fun but it wasn't until friend Bill Dean joined in did things really click. Jams led to playing open mic jam nights and quickly to playing gigs.