The Maulers are a fictional rock & roll ban created in the early 1980's by several friends in Quincy, IL. The characters are Peter Thruster, lead vocals, brothers Eddie & Alex Vas Deferenz, lead guitars/vocals, Bitch Pastey, rhythm guitar/vocals, Slats Magnum, bass/vocals & Jim Smith, drums. The bands manager is Col. Deryk St. Derrick who holds a 50 year, unbreakable contract in which he agrees to manage the band and have complete control of their lives for 80% of their profits.