Hot Cross was a
post-hardcore band from
Philadelphia. They were signed to Hope Division Records /
Equal Vision Records. The band was composed of former members of such bands as
Saetia (vocalist
Billy Werner and drummer Greg Drudy, who was also a founding member and the original drummer of post-punkers
Interpol), Off Minor (bassist/guitarist Matt Smith), You and I (guitarist Casey Boland),
Neil Perry, The Now and Joshua Fit For Battle (bassist/guitarist Josh Jakubowski). Their songs are composed of intricate (and in the beginning of their career, dueling) guitars heavily influenced by
Drive Like Jehu.