Conversation so far:
When was the band formed?
In 1996.
Who were the founding members?
lead singer and guitarist Matt Hammitt met guitarist Chris Rohman.
How did they get their start?
lead singer and guitarist Matt Hammitt met guitarist Chris Rohman when they were both tenth graders attending Toledo Christian School in Ohio.
What was one of their first songs?
They released a six-track demo tape in August 1997, and a five-track EP titled All This Talk of Aliens in January 1998.
Did they tour?
Sanctus Real toured areas of the United States.
How were they portrayed in the media?
CANNOTANSWER.
Were their songs successful?
Sanctus Real's full-length studio album Message for the Masses was released.

Question: Did they sign with a record label?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Sanctus Real sign with a record label?