Formed in a dilapidated downtown New York City of the late 1980s under the regime of tyrannical Ed Koch, one of New York City's least attractive mayors, Unsane's imposing presence and influence remain as diverse and expanding as the seldom dull or predictable crowds at their powerful live sets. Coming from the same pre-Quiznos East Village music scene which spawned many acts pigeonholed into what was called noise rock, Unsane always separated itself by performing and producing sounds with an urgency and sincerity without peer even among strong contemporaries such as early Helmet, Cop Shoot Cop and Pussy Galore.

The band's self-titled debut was released in 1991 and was known for its harsh music and gruesome cover art: a photo of a decapitated man on a New York City subway track, his body still wearing a Members Only jacket.

Original drummer Charlie Ondras died of a heroin overdose in 1992, and was replaced by Vinny Signorelli (formerly of Foetus and NY icons Swans). In 1994, Shore departed the band and was replaced by Dave Curran.

Unsane toured heavily, and signed to Atlantic Records, who released Total Destruction in 1993 -- it was Unsane's only major-label release. Amphetamine Reptile issued the band’s third album: Scattered, Smothered and Covered. The music video for the single "Scrape" was made for a mere $200, yet earned significant play on MTV. Not since Black Flag, has any band had such an arresting and consistent visual style: from Unsane's true gore album covers to their legendary wince inducing "Scrape" video clip - a watershed marriage of low-tech and high concept.

They continued touring heavily (including a stint opening for metal icons Slayer), but did not release a new album until 1998's Occupational Hazard (Relapse Records). Seeming to fulfill the album's title Spencer was attacked by four people while in Vienna, Austria. He ended up in hospital suffering internal bleeding and underwent major surgery. As a result of Spencer's injury, and touring over ten months of the year, the band decided to take a break in 2000.

During the interim, Spencer relocated to California where he and Dave Curran formed a new band, The Cutthroats 9. They released one album on Man's Ruin Records. Curran also started a band called The J.J. Paradise Players Club and Signorelli opened a tattoo shop in Brooklyn.

Unsane reformed in 2003 upon Spencer's return to New York, and released a greatest hits record, Lambhouse. The band got back to touring and soon after released Blood Run (Relapse Records).

The Unsane’s legendary trademark sound stamps the trio’s new release. Visqueen will wow fans and garner new ones. More diverse than past releases, this is by far our favorite! Bigger, better and as always, IN YOUR FACE. Look for them this spring extensive touring will follow the release.