FAQ

Who is in the band?

David Alexander McPherson (Lead vocals and Guitar)
Born : 03/10/82
Family : Julie (Mother), Sandy (Farther) and Greg (Brother)
Pets : None
Equipment : Gibson SG guitars (Red, Black, Cherry), Marshall amps

Joseph Edward Morgan (Bass, backing vocals and violin)
Born : 19/10/82
Family : Mother unknown, Farther unknown, Daniel Larkin (Step brother)
Pets : None
Equipment : Fender Precision Bass (Black, Sunburn)

Simon Jonathon Taylor (Drums and Percussion)
Born : 21/12/83
Family : Maggie (Mother), Gary (Farther), Amy (Sister), Brother unknown
Pets : None
Equipment : Yamaha Drums (Gold), zildjian symbols and drumsticks

How did they form?

At the age of just 12, Dave McPherson and Joe Morgan decided to form a band. After messing around on just keyboards for ages, they eventyally got their hands on guitars. It wasnt until july '96 that Simon Taylor was approached by Dave's brother asking him to join the band, completing "Drowned"

Dave - "Simon was the only drummer we knew so I didnt know him very well so I sent my brother over to him and said do you wanna join Dave's band and that was that."

Joe - "It's quite a funny story actually cos Si actually thought he was getting a fight didnt you. Cos his brother actually come over n went oi!"

Simon - "My brother wants a word with you!"

Joe - "Got you in trouble mate..."

But in actual fact they just wanted you to drum?

Simon - "Yeah"

Dave - "Cos I think he would have probably of beaten me up."

Simon's dad became manager of Drowned, arranging gigs, support slots, promoting the band etc. But it wasnt until Drowned supported a band belonging to the Music For Nations called ISM, that they were under proper management. After Drowned's set got delayed due to a broken symbol, Lora Richardson from Music For Nations managed to catch the last song of their set, "Lava Twilight".

It was then that Music For Nations handed them the record contract.

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What happened next?

2002 - Drowned changed their name to InMe after discovering lots of other bands had very similar names. and Lot's of support slots were arranged. They supported bands such as Soil and Sugarcoma.

June 2002 - InMe do videos for debut single "Underdose" and second single "Firefly".
July 2002 - InMe released "Underdose", which reached number 66 in the official UK singles charts.
August 2002 - InMe's second video "Firefly" goes on air.
September 2002 - InMe do tour to promote the release of "Firefly".
September 2002 - "Firefly" reaches number 43 in the official UK charts.
October 2002 - InMe shoot third video "Crushed Like Fruit".
November 2002 - InMe do their second headline tour.
January 2003 - "Crushed Like Fruit" gets released and gets to number 25, InMe's highest chart posision yet.
January 2003 - InMe do 3rd headline tour in support of the release of "Overgrown Eden".
January 2003 - InMe's highly anticipated debut album finally get's released after months of delay and reaches number 15 in the album charts.
March 2003 - InMe do 4th video for "Neptune".
April 2003 - InMe do 4th and last tour of the year in support of the release of 4th single "Neptune".
April 2003 - InMe release "Neptune" which reaches number 46 in the single charts.
Summer 2003 - InMe play festivals all over the world.

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What records have they released?

Underdose (Single)
Produced by Colin Richardson Music For Nations

1. Underdose
2. Gelosea
3. Ruins

Firefly (Single)
Produced by Colin Richardson Music For Nations
Released on double cd

CD1

1. Firefly
2. Web
3. Miracle

CD2

1. Firefly
2. Miracle
3. Underdose (Video)

Crushed Like Fruit (Single)
Produced by Colin Richardson Music For Nations
Released on Double CD

CD1

1. Crushed Like Fruit
2. Spur Of Moment
3. Gently Hurting

CD2

1. Crushed Like Fruit
2. Deep Regret
3. May (As well kiss me)

Neptune (Single)
Produced by Colin Richardson Music For Nations
Released on Double CD

CD1

1. Neptune
2. Receipt For Life
3. Alaya

CD2

1. Neptune (Live)
2. Mosaic (Live)
3. Her Mask (Live)

Overgrown Eden (Album)
Produced by Colin Richardson Music For Nations

1. Underdose
2. Firefly
3. Wounds
4. Lava Twilight
5. Natural
6. Her Mask
7. Energy
8. Crushed Like Fruit
9. Ice Warm
10. Trenches
11. Neptune
12. Mosaic

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How were the records made?

"Overgrown Eden" was recorded at The Chapel, Lincolnshire in 2002, but kept getting put back and was eventually released 5 months later. Special limited edition cds were made that contained a free poster and were made from cardboard.

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Titles

The idea for the name Overgrown Eden was come up by Dave. It's about being trapped in his home town.

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Artwork

Overgrown Eden - The pregnant woman on the front is to represent overgrown and the apple and gates are to represent eden.Together creating the image of an overgrown eden.

Crushed Like Fruit - both artworks were designed by fans and selected as winners of a competition held by Music For Nations. CD1 is meant to be "just like a waterfall in black and white".

Neptune - Alot of questions were raised concering the reason behind the cover of CD1. But it was just a simple way of promoting the album. They wanted people to buy CD2 ahead of CD1 as CD2 contains tracks from the album.

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Drowned

How many songs did Drowned do?

Budweezer
Meningitis Capone
Fley
Powercut
Painful Words
Acid Drop
Aprilcot
Fountain Of Integrity
As Low As You Are
Alocin 200mg
Burnt Wish
Lava Twilight
Ruins
Caramel
Neptune
Web

How can I obtain Drowned stuff?

Contact me or ask around and beg the people that do have them to share

What gigs did Drowned do?

Drowned were busy working the local London Curcuit, building aloyal hardcore of fans. Those fans were known as �Squids�. Check Road reports for the list of Drowned gigs.

What songs did Drowned use to cover?

Creep - Radiohead
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Aneurysm - Nirvana
Breed - Nirvana
About A Girl - Nirvana
Negative Creep - Nirvana
Molly's Lips - Nirvana
Song 2 � Blur

When did Drowned stop playing covers?

They stopped doing covers in 2000.

What Music For Nations band were Drowned supporting when they got signed?

The band were called Ism but they have now split up.

Who managed Drowned before Music For Nations discovered them?

Simon�s dad, Gary Taylor.

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InMe

Where did the name InMe come from?

InMe wanting a name that meant something and so Joe thought to himself, �where does the music come from?� In me.

Why did they change their name from Drowned?

After Drowned got signed, and played a few showcases, it cropped up that a lot of other bands have very similar names.

What awards/polls have InMe won or been nominated for?

Kerrang � Hundred greatest singles of all time :InMe entered at number 93 with single �Firefly�.
Kerrang awards 2002 � Best new new British band : runner up
Kerrang awards 2003 � Best British band :runner up
Kerrang readers poll � Best single : 6. InMe �Firefly�
Kerrang readers poll � Male pin-up : 4. Dave McPherson
Kerrang readers poll � Best live gig � 7. InMe
Kerrang readers poll � Best band : 10. InMe
Kerrang readers poll � Best New Band : 1. InMe
Kerrang � 10 bands you have to check out : 10. InMe
Metal Hammer Awards � Best newcomer: runner up
Metal Hammer Awards � Best single: runner up for �Crushed Like Fruit�
Metal Hammer Awards � Best UK band: winner.

What does P.A stand for in Her Mask?

Planet Asylum. It is a lyric featured in the song.

What does planet Asylum mean?

That the world is an asylum and he�s trapped within it, being held back from things.

What does Alaya mean?

It stands for As Low As You Are.

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