Can you tell us about the origin of the band name, a history of the band and a little bit about the various members?
Insurrection is a metal band from Gatineau, Quebec. Formed over 20 years ago (2003), the band is known for their intense and energetic performances. Their sound is a unique twist of groovy death metal mixed with a healthy dose of thrash energy. . The band has released several albums, including “Prologue” (2008), “Fracture” (2010), “Prototype” (2013), and “Extraction” (2017). Their music often addresses social and political themes through bilingual lyrics in both English and French. The band has gained a notable reputation on stage throughout Canada with tours covering coast to coast, including performances at festivals such as Montebello Rockfest, Trois-Rivières Metalfest and Decimate Metalfest.
Are you all from the same area? How did you get together as a band?
We are all around the Gatineau/Ottawa region. The local scene is small, so everybody knows each other. Everyone in the band has played with one another in another band in the past so we already knew each other.
Who are your favourite artists/bands and how have they influenced your own sound?
Misery Index, Testament, Nevermore, Bloodbath, Decapitated. Just some good groovy death metal!
Did you always have the ambition to be a musician and in a band or did you originally have other plans?
I always jammed with friends or bands. As soon as I touched my first guitar, my buddy in high school got himself a drum kit and we started a band. Soon after I joined another band and a couple years later, I started jamming with my guys in Insurrection!
What songs or albums are on your current playlist?
I’ve been listening to some cheesy 80’s rock this summer. Whitesnake, H.E.A.T. self-titled and the new Unleash the Archers album were all on repeat for a couple of month.
Do you sing in the shower?
Yes. All the time.
If you could play at any venue in the world where would you choose?
We played Club Soda a while ago which is a big venue in Montreal. I would definitely love to play there again!
Do you have a favourite album? If so, what is it?
Abbey Road. I love the Beatles. But who doesn’t?
Do you have any guilty pleasure songs/albums?
My guilty pleasure is Rap. I’ve been listening to Killer Mike’s new album while writing this interview.
If you were putting together the greatest show on earth, who would be playing?
The Beatles featuring Dr Dre
Can you remember the first album you bought with your own money? What was it and do you still have it?
Ride the Lightning and yes, it’s in a box somewhere in my dad’s attic.
As your fans will be reading this, is there any message you would like to send out to them?
Just a huge thank you for always showing up and supporting us throughout all the years!
Finally, let us know all your social media sites so your fans, old and new, can find and follow/like you!
Website
https://insurrectionmetal.com/
https://facebook.com/insurrectionmetal
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https://twitter.com/InsurrectionCAN
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/insurrectionCAN
https://www.instagram.com/insurrectionmetal
Bandcamp
https://insurrectioncanada.bandcamp.com/
iTunes
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/insurrection/1266049641
We, at Metal Planet Media, would like to thank you for your time. Is there is anything further that you would like to add?
Just another big thank you to everyone who’s ever taken the time to support us one way or another!!! Hope to see you all on the road this fall!
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