Viking Skull were formed in Corby, Northamptonshire in 2002[ by Raging Speedhorn members Frank Regan, Darren Smith (both guitar) and Gordon Morrison (drums), along with their guitar technician Roddy Stone (vocals) and their merchandising manager Kevin "Waldie" James (bass). After playing at local shows for a number of months, the band recorded their debut (EP) Chapter one over the course of two days with a budget of approximately £500, releasing the finished product in 2003 through Grand Union Recordings.[2]Chapter One was received positively by critics, with Metal Hammer magazine awarding its first 11 out of 10 review to the EP