The brainchild of Trey Spruance, best known as the guitarist for the legendary and infamous Mr. Bungle, Secret Chiefs 3 is an avant-garde band combining Middle Eastern-flavored experimental music, atmospheric soundscapes, death metal, and whatever else comes to Spruance’s venturesome mind. Along with Mr. Bungle bandmates Trevor Dunn on bass and Danny Heifetz on drums, the band released their debut album, First Grand Constitution and Bylaws, in 1996. Their subsequent recordings and tours have featured multifarious lineups as Spruance continues to reshape the ensemble to realize his musical vision.