After being offered record deals by Atlantic, Roadrunner, and Universal Records, Hinder signed with Universal records in 2005. Although All Music Guide called 'Extreme Behavior' one of the year's worst albums, throughout 2005 the album was heavily anticipated, and Hinder won the monthly Launch "Who's Next" contest for emerging bands. Brian Howes and Mike Fraser produced album, 'Extreme Behavior,' was then set for release in the United States. The single "Get Stoned" from Extreme Behavior was also released on iTunes as a free Single of the Week in August 2005.
'Extreme Behavior' track "Shoulda" was originally written and recorded by Canadian band Social Code for their 'A Year At The Movies' album, but was scrapped when finalizing the album. The song was brought to Hinder by Universal when trying to finish up their album. They re-wrote portions of the songs to fit their sound and style and decided to use it on the album.
As a Christmas gift to their fanclub the Hinder Army, Hinder recorded "A Little Drummer Boy"
In October 2007, Hinder released their limited edition cd/dvd of Extreme Behavior entitled 'You Can't Make This Sh*t Up.'
In 2007, Hinder received Oklahoma's Rising Star Award.
Mark King, guitarist for rock band Hinder takes some time out to talk to CleveRock Music Portal backstage at Rock on the Range 2007. King discusses the band's current tour, their experience at Rock on the Range, overcoming the critics, and the band's upcoming European festival dates.
