Their musical style is a combination of hard rock, prog rock and metal instrumentals, with high vocals.
The Early Years
INCURA formed in Lethbridge, Alberta. Original guitar player Gatlin Fitzgerald attended Wilson Jr High School with bass player Jono Olson, and Lethbridge Collegiate Institute with Kyle during their high school years. All three musicians were heavily involved in the local music scene; Gat and Jono played in a band called Last in Line while Kyle performed with a band called Dislexic. After being introduced by mutual friends from the Lethbridge scene, the trio began to jam together on a regular basis. Drummer Adam Rosner, who also attended LCI, was invited to join in on these sessions, and the group began writing music under the name Invein.
INVEIN
In 2003 the original band lineup recorded an EP, titled A Way Out. The recording process was productive for the quartet — while Fitzgerald, Gruninger, Olson and Rosner were relatively happy with the tracks, they did not feel that A Way Out best represented the band artistically. Over the course of the next two years the quartet worked out their creative vision, inviting keyboard player McLaren to join the group during the recording process of their next EP, 2005's Is Everyone Ready to Face What We're Fighting For?.
Similarly, the band grew tired of the name INVEIN after the release of their 2003 EP. Though it had the right vibe for the band's new music, many other groups also used it as a moniker. The material generated for the 2005 EP by Fitzgerald, Gruninger, Olson and Rosner was highly original, and the addition of McLaren's keyboard playing marked a genre shift for the band away from more conventional metal. The group decided to change their name keeping the IN and adding CURA — a healing spell from the Final Fantasy RPGs.
In that moment INCURA was born.
Start As INCURA
In 2006 all five of the members of INCURA moved to Vancouver, British Columbia. The quintet spent the next several years playing extensively and became staples in the BC hard rock scene. They recorded another EP, swords.souls.secrets in 2007, and shortly after its release Rosner left the group.
He was replaced by a friend of the band from Lethbridge, Jeff Arnold.
In 2008 INCURA competed in the CFOX-FM Vancouver Seeds music competition. They were ultimately awarded the top, Platinum, prize, joining the ranks of past winners like Bif Naked, Matthew Good, Gob and Faber Drive. As a part of the Platinum prize the band opened for Sloan and the Stone Temple Pilots on Aug 30, 2008.
2009 was another big year for the quintet. The band attended Canadian Music Week in Toronto, Ontario, and generated a great deal of buzz for their unique sound. Following the success of their stay in Toronto INCURA recorded a seven track EP titled The Lost. Shortly after its June release drummer Jeff Arnold left the group and Phil Gardner joined the band.
Manager Rob Lanni had mentored the members of INCURA as part of their prize package from the 2008 FOX Seeds competition. As the band's fan base grew, so did the interest of various record labels in their music. It was around the time of Gardner's joining the group that INCURA was approached by Lanni's company, Coalition Music (formerly Coalition Entertainment). The band signed to Coalition Music (Records)/Warner Music Canada late in 2009.
INCURA After Signing To The Label
The three years after The Lost EP marked the longest break from recording in the band's history. The band gigged extensively in Vancouver and abroad with their new tunes, most notably opening for Apocalyptica in May 2012 and playing the huge club-run Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg, Germany in September 2012. They continued to write new material and in 2012 they recorded and released a six-song self-titled Incura EP. Because of the band's heavy performance schedule and their use of the new material in their 2012 shows, their self-titled EP became known by the members and their fans as The Tour EP.
Long-time guitarist Gatlin Fitzgerald left the band near the end of 2012, after the tracking of the band's self-titled, full-length release from Coalition Music (Records)/Warner Music Canada. Fitzgerald was replaced by Royce Whittaker, whose former band had shared a jam space with INCURA in Vancouver.
In January 2013 INCURA launched a national Canadian tour, dubbed the Theatre of Anarchy Tour in advance of their full-length debut with Coalition Music (Records)/Warner Music Canada. Their tour-mates included 40 Sons and Six Side Die.
In 2014 INCURA signed a deal with Inside Out/Century Media and released their self-titled record across Europe/UK on February 26th 2014. After a 2-year hiatus Gatlin rejoined the band as lead guitarist.
They started recording for the new album and in 2017 it was released under the name Incura II.
Decide
Incura Lyrics
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Don't hide, cuz there's so much left to find
Every hour, upon the hour
Strike again, feel it Strike again
Now don't go losing you mind
Don't run away from it, turn away and get left behind
Cuz this life's what you make of it
There's just so much more
So much to live for,
oh
So take your time to clear
And strike again, feel it strike again
You'll see you're missing out on
Everything that you know deep inside that you need
You don't see? You don't see?
So Decide
Don't run way from it, turn away and get left behind
This life's what you make of it
What you make of it all, all
There's just so much more
So much to life for
There's just so much more
So much to live for
You can't get everything you want to
You gotta be willing to bleed through
Step inside and see the bright light shine in you
There's just so much more
There's just so much more
So much to live for
There's just so much more
So much to live for
(There's just so much more)
(So much to live for)
(There's just so much more)
(So much to live for)
The lyrics of Incura's "Decide" urge the listener to take control of their life and decide what they truly need. The song opens with a call to action, encouraging the listener to make a decision about their life's direction. The lyrics suggest that the listener should not hide from the challenges or opportunities that life presents, but instead embrace them and move forward with confidence. The chorus repeats the message that there is so much more to life and that the listener needs to decide if they are willing to go after it.
The second verse of the song continues to emphasize the idea of taking control of one's life. It encourages the listener to clear their mind and refocus on the things that truly matter. The lyrics suggest that the listener may be missing out on important experiences, and that they need to make a decision to pursue them. The bridge of the song is particularly powerful, suggesting that while the listener may not get everything they want, they need to be willing to work hard and make sacrifices to achieve their goals.
Overall, the lyrics of Incura's "Decide" are an inspiring call to take control of one's life and pursue the things that truly matter. The song encourages the listener to be proactive and make decisions about their future, rather than simply letting life happen to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Decide if this is what you need
Take a pause and think about whether this is really what you want and need
Don't hide, cuz there's so much left to find
Don't let fear or insecurities hold you back from exploring and discovering all the possibilities that life has to offer
Every hour, upon the hour
Time keeps moving forward and each passing moment is an opportunity to make a choice or a change
Strike again, feel it Strike again
Embrace the feeling of taking action and making progress towards your goals or desires
Now don't go losing you mind
Don't let stress or anxiety consume you, stay focused and positive
Cuz this life's what you make of it
Life is what you make of it, and it's up to you to create the experiences and outcomes you desire
what you make of it all, all
Everything in life, including success and happiness, depends on your attitude and the choices you make
So take your time to clear
Take your time to reflect and ensure that you're making well thought-out decisions
You'll see you're missing out on
If you don't take action and make changes, you may not realize what opportunities you're missing out on
Everything that you know deep inside that you need
Trust your instincts and listen to what your heart truly desires, and make decisions based on that
You don't see? You don't see?
If you're not able to recognize the opportunities that are available to you, it may be time to re-evaluate your perspective or approach
You can't get everything you want to
You may not be able to have everything you want in life, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't make the effort to achieve your goals and desires
You gotta be willing to bleed through
Achieving your goals may require hard work, perseverance, and sacrifice
Step inside and see the bright light shine in you
Look within yourself and recognize your own potential and strengths, and use them to pursue your passions and desires
There's just so much more
Life is full of endless possibilities and opportunities, and there's always more to experience and discover
So much to live for
There's so much to enjoy and appreciate in life, and it's important to never lose sight of that
Contributed by Annabelle V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.