To My Surprise

To My Surprise
The last active incarnation of the band. From left to right: Paul Thompson, Steven Robinson, Shawn Crahan, Dorothy Hecht, Wade Thompson, Jarrod Brom
Background information
Also known as	The Ornge (2002–2003)[1]
Origin	Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Genres	Experimental rock alternative rock indie rock
Years active	2002–2006
Labels	Roadrunner Big Orange Clown
Past members	Dorothy Hecht Jarrod Brom Paul Thompson Wade Thompson Shawn Crahan Stevan Robinson Brandon Darner

To My Surprise was an American experimental rock band formed in 2002 in Des Moines, Iowa. They are referred to as a side project of Shawn Crahan, a member/founder of heavy metal band Slipknot. In 2003 they released their debut album To My Surprise, however after losing frontman Brandon Darner in 2004 they parted ways with their record label. 2005 saw four new members join the band to begin work on a second album and in 2006 they began performing shows in the US. However, shortly after To My Surprise canceled several upcoming appearances and disbanded without releasing a second album.