 This early material was put out on Snuff Records, which was run by Roderic and Didier.In 1998, Knut released their first full-length, "Bastardiser", which showcased a sharper and more focused aggression, combining heavily distorted guitars, odd-time signatures, use of discordance and repetition, and harsh vocals.The band started touring Europe and shared the stage with bands like Zeni Geva, The Young Gods, Blockheads, Voivod and Neurosis.