Jackal was formed in Copenhagen in 1987 and immediately issued a self-titled demo. The act was successful and obtained a contract with EMI with a debut appearing in 1990. This album was re-issued in Asia with a different jacket. The second album was recorded in the USA with bassist Sören Hee Johansen for Rising Sun Records of Germany. Charlie Bauerfeind produced the third album. Brian Rich was replaced by Carsteen Olsen and the band changed its name to Encore. A demo was issued by a reformed act in 2003, which did not feature Benny Petersen.