Insert (band)

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<Insert> is a Canadian progressive metal band from North Vancouver, British Columbia. Their music generally features a combination of clean and screamed vocals.

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(L-R) David, Colin, Johannes, Kevin, Erik
(L-R) David, Colin, Johannes, Kevin, Erik
Background information
Origin North Vancouver, British Columbia
Genre(s) Rock, Progressive metal
Years active 2004-present
Members
Johannes Rebane
David Whiteside
Erik Leonhard
Colin Parker
Kevin Kim
Former members
David Douglas
James Kim

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[edit] History

<Insert> performing in 2005.
<Insert> performing in 2005.

<Insert> was formed in January 2004 in North Vancouver, British Columbia when bassist David Whiteside asked lead singer Johannes Rebane if he was interested in starting a new band as they had both recently left their previous ones. After agreeing, they both began composing music and doing some home recordings of several tracks, which have evolved into some of <Insert>'s most popular songs. Their first attempt at recruiting a drummer proved to be unsuccessful, but upon their second attempt, James Kim joined them. In September 2004, they signed up Erik Leonhard, who had left his former band feeling that he was unable to musically express himself to his full potential. The band also decided to seek out a keyboardist, and after several attempts at searching, found Kevin Kim, whose training in classical music greatly helped shape the rhythm section’s feel. With a full band member complement and having performed several concerts in North Vancouver, the band decided to record a demo CD, entitled <Insert Demo Here>, featuring 5 songs. Despite band member claims that it was poorly done, it sold extremely well, and contributed towards paying for the band's new equipment. A year after the band was formed, they parted ways with James Kim for undisclosed reasons. Nonetheless, the band remains in contact with James to this day, and no hard feelings are held on either side. Without a drummer, the band felt their monumentum was slowing down; however, due to a coincidence involving parental connections, they came across Colin Parker, whom they felt was an adequate replacement. The addition of Colin Parker's musicianship to the band has allowed <Insert> to reach new heights in their music, leading to a continually-growing fan base. They have won numerous Battle of the Bands competitions throughout the Lower Mainland, and were ranked second in the Western division of a national Battle of the Bands, and first in the Lower Mainland regionals.
On May 25, 2007, <Insert> released their first full-length album, entitled Chronophobia. 100 limited-edition copies were made available, featuring exclusive album artwork and two bonus songs.

[edit] Discography

[edit] EPs

  • <Insert Demo Here> (2005)

[edit] CDs

  • Chronophobia (2007)

[edit] Current members

[edit] Ex-members

  • David Douglas - Keyboard
  • James Kim - Drums

[edit] Trivia

  • Johannes's nickname is "Yanni" when amongst his friends, and is fondly called "Jim-Bob" by David when performing on stage.
  • The lyrics to "Step Down" are inspired by conflicts between David and a former acquaintance.
  • Johannes is fluent in Estonian, English, French and Japanese.
  • Both Johannes and Colin are born on August 31st, exactly one year apart, and are the sons of pastors.
  • David recruited Kevin as keyboardist during a Biology class at their high school.
  • During the recording of their first demo, James was coughing up blood and Erik was on a combination of sleeping pills and energy drinks.
  • Colin Parker was discovered through Johannes's mother, who knew Colin's mother, and were involved with the same choir.
  • Kevin Kim is credited with all of the band's artwork.

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