Chicago-area Gorgasm, a death metal band, came together circa 1994 following the demise of Crematorium. The founding trio were at first searching for a singer, but failing that decided to share the vocal duties.
1996 brought a debut demo. Hoffman would leave the drum stools to become something of a nomad before returning to record with the group. He would also replace Fleshgrind drummer Collado in 2002. The band issued an EP called Stabwounds Intercourse in 1998 through Pulverizer Records. Bleeding Profusely would be recorded with Dave Culross who was only with the band in the studio.
Gorgasm played many shows and festivals like Milwaukee Metalfest and Ohio Deathfest over the years.
The band signed with Unique Leader in 2003 and added Garcia to the new line-up.