Mr. Bungle

is an American band formed in 1985 in Humboldt County, California, by Mike Patton, Trey Spruance, and Trevor Dunn. Emerging from a thrash metal background, they evolved into a genre-defying project blending metal, funk, jazz, and avant-garde influences. After releasing three albums and going on hiatus, they resurfaced decades later, reconnecting with their early roots while maintaining their unpredictable and shifting approach.