Over My Dead Body was a
straight edgehardcore punk band from
San Diego that featured former members from
Built To Last, Forced Life,
Palpatine,
Four Walls Falling and
Unbroken. David Kennedy of
Box Car Racer,
Hazen Street and
Angels & Airwaves fame was also in the band for a short period between replacing full-time members, but ultimately left, due to commitments regarding Box Car Racer. Along with Aaron Cooley, and Scott Lopian, Kennedy added to the Built To Last alumni. They released 3 albums, a split with
Death Threat, numerous demo recordings, and were included on 2 compilations.