Formed in 1985, Bay Area band Insanity were inst… Read Full Bio ↴1. Insanity (U.S.A)
Formed in 1985, Bay Area band Insanity were instrumental in metal's evolution from thrash to death metal. Drummer Bud Mills was a big reason why, as his so-called "1-1" beat presaged the modern blastbeat. The band's sound more than lived up to its name. Not only did it crank thrash up to frenzied warp speeds, it also displayed chops well ahead of its time. Insanity were legendary worldwide in the '80s metal tape trading circuit, with members of Carcass and Napalm Death citing them as an influence. However, the band never achieved proper success due to various misfortunes. Insanity's inaugural lineup comprised vocalist Joe DeZuniga, guitarist Dave Gorsuch, bassist Keith Ellison, and drummer Bud Mills. Their 1985 rehearsal demo, recorded with a Walkman and a stereo microphone in a garage, gained global renown in the metal underground. Napalm Death later covered "Fire Death Fate" on Leaders Not Followers, Pt. 2, and Snakepit magazine reissued the demo on 7" with its 15th anniversary issue. Insanity made its storied live debut on October 19, 1985, opening for Death in Bay Area metal hotspot Ruthie's Inn. However, two events derailed the band's rising career. The first was Mills' incarceration for ten months; the second was DeZuniga's death from heart disease on May 16, 1987.
After DeZuniga's passing, the band struggled to maintain a consistent lineup. A debut full-length, Death After Death, ensued in 1994 on German label M.B.R. Gorsuch was the only founding member still in the lineup, which included Matt Janko on guitar, Joe Landers on bass, and Prakash Sharma on drums. However, Sharma developed back problems and Insanity disbanded in 1994. In 1997, the band re-formed, with Lou Gilberto on bass and Mills on drums, and reworked Death After Death with new vocals and guitar tracks. This lineup yielded the three-song Sacrifixion EP, but the group folded in 2001.
This hiatus proved temporary also, as Insanity re-formed to play a mini-tour in California in 2005. That year also saw the release of From the Grave, a compilation on Parasitic Twin Productions, which collected the 1985 demo, Death After Death, and various 8-track demos. Napalm Death's Barney Greenway and Exhumed's Matt Harvey supplied liner notes for the compilation. Mills rejoined the band in early 2007 to play the Los Angeles Murderfest alongside fellow death metal pioneers Repulsion, Atheist, and Obituary. However, in September, Mills was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, and he passed away on November 14, 2007. At the time, the band was working on an album titled Visions of Apocalypse, and elected to soldier on using Mills' pre-production drum tracks. ~ Cosmo Lee, All Music Guide
Insanity has now reformed, is writing new material and will be touring more than ever in 2011!
2. Insanity (Slovenia)
Insanity was a thrash metal from Koper (Slovenia) active between 2000 and 2005.
Confined
Insanity Lyrics
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Confined to this eternal end
My life stands still
I try to born again
Trapped in my iron grave
Waiting my cure or my last breath
With hopes in the future
Technology, regression of humanity
Technology, regression of humanity
It’s cold, so cold
I feel darkness following me
And everything seems so strange
No movements, no life
I feel my life meaningless
I pray without hope
I’m suffering in silence
I want to cry, but who can hear me?
I’m dying now to live one day
Rotting here, I can’t fight
Confined in freezing, wait and agony
Maybe I would better die
Technology, regression of humanity
Technology, recreation of humanity
The lyrics of "Confined" by Insanity reflect the feelings of entrapment and helplessness of a person who has been confined to a cold, isolated place. The singer does not know what he/she has done to deserve this eternal end, but is aware that his/her life has come to a standstill. The lyrics express the feeling of being trapped in an "iron grave" and waiting for a cure or for the end to come. The singer feels as if he/she is frozen in a cage, but still has hope for the future.
The lyrics also touch on the themes of technology and its impact on humanity. The repeated phrase "technology, regression of humanity" emphasizes the idea that technological advancements are contributing to the decline of human values and qualities.
The feelings of loneliness and despair are prevalent in the lyrics. The singer feels the darkness following him/her and everything seems strange. The absence of movement and life makes the singer feel as though his/her life is meaningless. The singer is suffering in silence, feeling helpless and alone, and even praying without hope.
The lyrics suggest that the only way to escape this suffering is through death. The singer is dying to live just one day and feels that it might be better to die than to remain confined in freezing agony.
Overall, the lyrics of "Confined" express the feelings of loneliness, despair, entrapment, and helplessness that arise from confinement in a cold, isolated place.
Line by Line Meaning
I don’t know what I have done to be
I am unsure of what actions I have taken to deserve this confinement.
Confined to this eternal end
I am trapped in this state forever.
My life stands still
I am stuck in one place and unable to make progress.
I try to born again
I am attempting to start anew and escape my current situation.
Trapped in my iron grave
I am confined to a seemingly inescapable prison.
Waiting my cure or my last breath
I am hoping for a way out, but may not survive long enough to find it.
Frozen here in this cage
I am completely trapped and unable to move.
With hopes in the future
I am holding on to the possibility of change.
Technology, regression of humanity
Technological advancements have caused the downfall of human society.
It’s cold, so cold
The environment around me is extremely bleak and chilly.
I feel darkness following me
I am consumed by feelings of gloom and despair.
And everything seems so strange
The world around me appears unfamiliar and foreign.
No movements, no life
There is no activity or vitality around me.
I feel my life meaningless
I believe my existence to be without purpose or significance.
I pray without hope
I still seek salvation, despite an overwhelming feeling of hopelessness.
I’m suffering in silence
I am in pain, but have no one to confide in or help me.
I want to cry, but who can hear me?
I long to release my emotions, but am isolated and unheard.
I’m dying now to live one day
I am willing to endure pain and hardship if it means eventually finding a way out of my confinement.
Rotting here, I can’t fight
My body is deteriorating and I am unable to resist my circumstances.
Confined in freezing, wait and agony
I am trapped in a frigid environment and suffering immensely while I wait for a resolution.
Maybe I would better die
Death seems like a better alternative to my current existence.
Technology, regression of humanity
Once again, I reflect on how technological progress has led to a decline in humanity's current state.
Technology, recreation of humanity
Despite the negative effects, technology could potentially help restore the future of humanity.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alberto Lopes Serra, Bruno Gabai, George Augusto Frizzo
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Scott Johnson
Vocalist of Broken Down here!
Massive shout out and thank you to everyone who's checked out the single!❤
Mitchell C.
Scott Johnson Fucking good debut man! Reminds me of Drowning, which is always a good thing in my books.
Ewan Fraser
Fucking sick mate. Such a clawhammer sound, I’m in love. Need guest vocals hit me up boi ! X
YourNameHere
❤!
Hannibal Wolfgang
Yesss lad
Jordan Rochester
Scott Johnson , fucking loving this, riffs for days
PeripheralPurity
Alex made this 1000x better than it was on the demo, fuck man. <3
CARBINE
Big up lads! Some of the nicest dudes. Gassed for the full release.
JimmyBoeh
Carbine HC release some of that gas its healthy
G Mann
Fucking brutal guys keep it up!! 🤘