Often referred to as simply SC3, Secret Chiefs 3 is an experimental instrumental rock group from San Francisco that includes a wide range of styles into its sound. From surf rock to death metal, and cinematic theme music to traditional Middle Eastern sounds, the band sets no limit to its inspirations and influences, so much so that Secret Chiefs 3 is actually a general name for seven different satellite bands that are all led by guitarist and composer Trey Spruance. Secret Chiefs 3 released its debut album First Grand Constitution and Bylaws, in 1996, and has continued to offer its all-encompassing brand of avant-garde music into the 21st century. SC3 has also released a couple of albums, starting with 2004's Book of Horizons, part one of the Book of Truths trilogy, on which individual tracks are credited to individual satellite bands.
