Formed in Massachusetts, Bane began as a side project between Aaron Dalbec and members of <a href="spotify:artist:7kHzfxMLtVHHb523s43rY1">Converge</a>. After contacting Aaron Bedard, a former drummer in local hardcore punk bands, the group entered the studio in December 1995. After recording a demo, Bane made their live debut in February 1996. The lineup saw the addition of bass player Pete Chilton and released a debut 7" single. In May 1997 Bane released Free to Think, Free to Be, another 7" single. Another guitarist, Zachary Jordan, was added to the group as a member of <a href="spotify:artist:7kHzfxMLtVHHb523s43rY1">Converge</a> returned to his top priority. In May 1998 another 7" single, Holding This Moment, was released and was followed by a tour with <a href="spotify:artist:5gWhlJBlLQGLOgYWO8lwCU">Saves the Day</a>. In 1999, Bane signed to Equal Vision Records and released the band's debut full-length album, It All Comes Down to This. A national and international tour with <a href="spotify:artist:6ZnqizbzAJTqXgRTje6IcF">Death by Stereo</a> ensued. The group also toured with <a href="spotify:artist:1Yunxnwa5znrQ9Ha7dZeHO">Good Riddance</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:5rWh48V4824rLBdMja6sO8">Strike Anywhere</a>. In 2001, Bane released Give Blood. They have toured throughout Europe as well as performing at various festivals, including Furnace Fest. The band returned in the spring of 2005 with The Note. A few EPs followed during the rest of the decade, although the project didn't release another album until 2014's Don't Wait Up on Equal Vision. ~ Jason MacNeil, Rovi
