The Heroine Sheiks emerged as a formidable force in the post-punk and noise rock scene, known for their intense energy and provocative themes. Fronted by the charismatic Shannon Selberg, formerly of the noise rock band The Cows, the Heroine Sheiks formed in the late 1990s in New York City. Their sound is a combustible mix of punk, garage rock, and avant-garde dissonance, characterized by Selberg's unique vocal style, which ranges from spoken-word to frantic screams, and his often confrontational stage presence.

The band has released a string of albums that showcase their raw and unrelenting style. "Rape On the Installment Plan," released in 2000, served as a gritty and unapologetic debut that shook the foundations of the underground rock scene. "Out of Aferica," a wordplay on the title of the famous memoir and film "Out of Africa," continued their trend of challenging music and titles in 2005. The releases "Siamese Pipe" and "Best Enemies" further cemented the Heroine Sheiks' reputation as a band that wasn't afraid to push boundaries both musically and thematically. Despite never achieving widespread mainstream success, the Heroine Sheiks have maintained a dedicated cult following, with their albums being praised for their originality and visceral intensity.