Hot Leg was formed by Darkness vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Justin Hawkins in 2007. The group, which also includes guitarist Pete Rinaldi, bass player Samuel SJ Stokes, and drummer Darby Todd, released the "single only" "Heroes" in early 2008 as a free download, followed by "Trojan Guitar," the first cut from their forthcoming debut later that year in anticipation of their Hands Up Who Loves Hot Leg summer tour.