Melodic rock band the Deuce Project was formed by childhood friends Josh McMillan and Noah Pierce in their homebase of San Antonio, TX. The pair developed their talent while rehearsing (and later performing for a small group of young fans) in the basement of their church. The Maverick label's Guy Oseary caught a show at a 2002 showcase and signed them on the strength of that performance. By May of 2003, they had their first album ( Stone Cold ) in stores.