Formed in Massachusetts,
Bane began as a side project between
Aaron Dalbec and members of
Converge. 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
Converge returned to his top priority. In May 1998 another 7" single, Holding This Moment, was released and was followed by a tour with
Saves the Day. 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
Death by Stereo ensued. The group also toured with
Good Riddance and
Strike Anywhere. 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