Ignite, an alternative-rock four-piece hailing from Orange County, California, formed in 1993 with frontman Zoli Teglas as the chief force behind the band's post-grunge-pop sound. Teglas' brother is a wildlife preservation veterinarian; therefore, Teglas has taken account to such issues as environmental concerns and vegetarianism -- common topics found on the band's 2000 release, A Place Called Home. Representing earth-minded organizations such as Earth First, Doctor Without Borders, and Sea Shepherds, Ignite has played several benefit shows with proceeds going to these particular groups. 30 Day Break appeared in spring 2001. br /br /Ignite released a handful of singles and two full-lengths -- 1995's Call On My Brothers and 1996's Past Our Means -- before making their TVT label debut with A Place Called Home. Achieving a dedicated following overseas, Ignite toured extensively throughout the late '90s, including European dates played on the Vans' Warped Tour, UK's Reading Festival, Hungary's Pepsi Sziget Festival, and the Hultsfred Festival in Sweden as well as sharing dates with Pennywise and Sick of It All. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide