[3] In May 1993, Melt-Banana played a show opening for KK Null of Zeni Geva fame, who was impressed enough to immediately offer them a deal with his label, and would later introduce them to Mark Fischer of Skin Graft Records and Steve Albini.

[10][11] In late 2019, during an interview conducted on tour, with Louder magazine, the band stated they would record a new album.

[18] Melt-Banana has cited The Sex Pistols,[19] Einstürzende Neubauten,[20] Masonna, Violent Onsen Geisha,[18] Aphex Twin and Atari Teenage Riot[21] as influences, as well as the compilation album No New York.

[22] Agata also gets inspiration from the feelings of excitement, triumph and peril he experiences when playing video games, and interpreting that musically.

[24] Games he has cited as an inspiration include Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Ecco the Dolphin,[23] Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus.

Onuki originally sung in Japanese, but quickly changed to English, believing that it was better suited to her style of singing.

[25] In writing a song, Onuki typically starts with particular words and then works backwards, the content of which comes from what she "see[s] and feel[s] in [her] usual life".

[24] Agata is noted for his distinct style of guitar playing that involves heavy use of effects and pedals.

Melt-Banana was inspired to do so after touring with Mr. Bungle and seeing them perform several cover songs, and thinking it would be fun for both the audience and the band themselves.

[31][32] Melt-Banana have worked with a diverse range of artists, including Merzbow, John Zorn, Agathe Max, Mike Patton, and Discordance Axis.