Established since 1986, the band started to play heavy metal music under the name GeNOcide and recorded 1 Mini LP & 2 CDS. In 1995 as the music was going in the direction of Australia (AC/DC, Rose Tattoo, Rhino Buckett), they decided that it was time get a new name SIDEBURN. Since that, 4 CDS have been recorded and they have played over 300 gigs in Switzerland & Europe, including opening act with top artists such as: KISS, DEF LEPPARD, MOTORHEAD, ROSE TATTOO, DIO, TED NUGENT, KROKUS, THIN LIZZY, MEAT LOAF, GOTTHARD, SLADE, DORO and more....