The band was formed in 2003 initially called as dethzone with a line up Guitarist Arjun, along with drummer Pradeep and with Wayne on the bass. This line up did not last for too long. The band after several attempts found themselves winning best new entry, best original composition (freedom), best drummer, and best lead guitarist at the Underground Competition at the Unwind Center. A shortwhile after their trip to SYMBIOSIS – Pune where Wayne and Arjun played an acoustic duo they were placed third. Soon Wayne was replaced by bassist Krishnan and this line up renamed nerverek played at Power chord, IITChennai, placed second and with also a good review of their show when they played at razz (Bombay)! JIPMER 2004 ended with Nerverek placing 3 rd and then Keshav (Arjun's brother) replaces Pradeep, who at the very first first show he ever played (Underground 2004) wins best drummer and Nerverek also wins best original composition (Speed Thrills…but every line kills) Keshav later on also won best drummer at the semi pro category at the IIT Saarang 2005!The latest addition to Nerverek's sound Christopher of "NO IDEA" fame on keyboards.