Top 22 Incubus Band Facts

Incubus Band Facts: Incubus is an American rock band from Calabasas, California, formed in 1991. The band’s lineup has included Brandon Boyd (vocals and percussion), Mike Einziger (guitar), Alex Katunich (bass), and José Pasillas (drums) since their formation, with DJ Chris Kilmore (turntables, keyboards) joining in 1998 and Ben Kenney (bass) replacing Katunich in 2003.

Known for their eclectic style, Incubus blends elements of rock, funk, metal, and alternative into their music. Their lyrics often touch on a wide array of themes from spirituality and philosophy to relationships and societal issues.

Incubus Facts

1- Incubus was formed in 1991 an American rock band from Calabasas, California

2- The Band named after an evil spirit who has sex with women while they sleep

3- When Mike Einziger was 17, he auditioned to be the guitarist in Alanis Morissette’s Band

4- Incubus band members lived together during the making of Morning View.

5- Every member of the band surfs.

6- Their sixth studio album, Light Grenades, debuted at No. 1 in 2006

7- In 2003, Boyd released a book of poetry and art titled White Fluffy Clouds

8- On April 1, 2009, the band posted a fake “making of” video that was filmed on the set of “Black Heart Inertia”. On April 2, the full song was streamed on the band’s official site. The song peaked at No.7 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart, making it the band’s 15th Top 10 standing on the list.

9- Boyd and drummer Jose Pasillas drew all the artwork for the video for “Drive”

10- A Crow Left of the Murder… was released in 2004, showcasing a new turn for the band. The second single released was “Talk Shows on Mute”, featuring a video that was inspired by George Orwell’s Animal Farm.

11- Boyd’s father is Chuck Boyd, who used to portray The Marlboro Man

12- The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger, and drummer Jose Pasillas while enrolled in Calabasas High School and later expanded to include bassist Alex “Dirk Lance” Katunich, and Gavin “DJ Lyfe” Koppell.

13- Worldwide, Incubus has sold over 23 million albums

14– 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.

15- S.C.I.E.N.C.E., Incubus’ second studio album, was released on September 9, 1997. After their album release, they started opening for bands such as Korn and 311.

16- In the Middle Ages, people in Europe believed that Incubus were male demons.

17- Most of the band mates have known each other since elementary school.

18- Before each show, they do “The Claw” handshake. They all “claw” into each others hands and say, “Have a good show boys.”

19- For a while MTV was only willing to air the music video for “Megalomaniac” late in the evenings

20- After constant touring throughout 1998, and after selling over 100,000 copies of S.C.I.E.N.C.E. without the support of radio or television exposure, Incubus took a break for two years and then released their critically acclaimed third album Make Yourself.

21- Brandon Boyd and Mike Einziger’s brother play in a band called Audiovent

22- Their Influences include Faith No More , Mr. Bungle Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alice in Chains, Ani DiFranco, Stone Temple Pilots, Primus, Fishbone, Suicidal Tendencies, Beastie Boys, Soundgarden, Rage Against the Machine, The Police and Jane’s Addiction