In early 1997, Bane released Free to Think, Free to Be EP, and in 1998 the band released the Holding This Moment 7" and CD collection, and embarked upon their first US tour.
A principios de 1997, Bane lanzou Free to Think, Free to Be EP, e en 1998 a banda lanzou a colección Holding This Moment 7 "e CD, e emprendeu a súa primeira vira por Estados Unidos.