Apostates formed in 1988 as a melodic Punk/Rock band. The band was started by brothers Mark Sinnis (Vocals/Bass), and Francis Xavier (Drums). In 1989 the band released a Demo and appeared on several Lower East Side N.Y.C. compliations. After the compilations Apostates released a Single, "Burning World Of Hate" on the California label, Vinyl Communications.

In 1990, after one of many line up changes, the bands primary songwriter Mark Sinnis decided to move the direction to a darker Gothic sound. In 1992 a self released full length album "In Vain" was released. Around this period Apostates also released several songs on the German label OX Records. In 1995 they released their last CD "Ashtray", but by this time Mark Sinnis was already moving into another new direction.

After ten years Apostates made their mark in the New York City Punk/Gothic scene playing everywhere from underground lower east side squats to the Limelight and CBGB'S. In 1998, after a ten year run, and numerous revolving door line-up changes, Mark Sinnis and Francis Xavier ended the band.

Mark Sinnis started Ninth House in 1998. He took many of his songs that he wrote for Apostates, and still performs them today, both solo and with Ninth House. Francis Xavier continues to play drums with him and Ninth House.

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