 After finishing The Cult's tour in December 1987, Warner was fired from The Cult in 1988, and later pursued his own projects and spent time in Africa playing and learning native rhythms, fusing them with his own style, and indulging his photography habit.Back in London, Warner and formed a band called The Hellfire Club with lifelong friend Paul Raven, Killing Joke and Prong bassist.In 1991, Warner relocated to New York City and announced his arrival with a guest appearance during a "Spinal Tap" performance at the Beacon Theatre.