AFI (A Fire Inside) formed in Ukiah, California in 1991, with Davey Havok and Adam Carson as original co-founders. The band's core lineup solidified in 1998 with the addition of Jade Puget and Hunter Burgan. AFI's sound evolved from skatepunk and melodic hardcore roots into a gothic-tinged alternative rock style. Their 2003 major label debut Sing the Sorrow achieved platinum certification in the U.S. and Canada, followed by Decemberunderground in 2006, which reached similar commercial success. The band gained mainstream visibility through MTV exposure and hit singles including "Girl's Not Grey" and "Miss Murder," winning multiple MTV Video Music Awards. AFI's discography spans diverse sonic territories, from their early punk work through horrorpunk experimentation to later post-punk influences.