Mest is a rock band originally from Blue Island, Illinois. The band's lineup, prior to their breakup in 2006, consisted of vocalist and guitarist Tony Lovato, guitarist Jeremiah Rangel, bassist Matt Lovato, and drummer Nick Gigler. They broke up in 2006 after an eleven-year run, but reformed in California 2008 with a new lineup, featuring their original singer and a few new members, for a "final tour". Mest embarked on tours with their current members in 2012 and 2013. Their 2013 album, Not What You Expected is available for free download on their website. A 2014 tour is in the works.