They were labeled as a metal band thanks to Ozzfest They existed as a band for some time before they gave themselves a name, having only chosen the band’s name “Incubus” when required to supply a band name for an upcoming show.Ĩ. Brandon Boyd’s father, Chuck Boyd, is the Marlboro ManĬhuck Boyd describes himself according to CNN as “one proud father” and it seems that charisma runs in the family.ħ. They have voiced feeling that being in close proximity to one another is important during the writing and recording process.Ħ. The band believes in a very close knit recording process and lived together while recording Morning View and recorded Megalomaniac in lead guitarist, Mike Einziger’s, living room. The band lived together during the recording of Morning View This was not the case for Incubus as front man, Brandon Boyd started going to school for art, drummer, Jose Pasillas was starting a family and guitarist Mike Einziger decided to study composition.ĥ. In 2008 the members needed a break and sometimes when bands need a break they don’t take it and it leads to the band breaking up. Incubus had one of the most logical hiatuses If you consider that the Internet wasn’t really a big thing back then like it is now, that’s pretty damn impressive if you ask me.Ĥ. This album was released in 1997 and the band toured extensively to promote it. S.C.I.E.N.C.E sold over 100,000 copies without radio or television support Their 1999 release Make Yourself has been certified as double platinum.ģ.
Their first album release was 1995’s Fungus Amongus. To date the band has released 8 studio albums and have sold more than 23 million records. The band later expanded to include bassist Alex “Dirk Lance” Katunich, and Gavin “DJ Lyfe” Koppell both of whom were eventually replaced by bassist Ben Kenney and DJ Kilmore.Ģ. The band was formed in 1991 by lead vocalist Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger and drummer Jose Pasillas when they were still attending high school in Calabasas, California. Incubus have been around for longer than you think Here are 10 Incubus Facts you may not have known 1.
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