FromtheInside
From the Inside was an Australian hard rock band that played for 6 years in the Australian music scene without being signed to a major label, well known for its member hopping tenancys
History
Formation and early period
The group was formed in Melbourne in 1997 with a line-up of guitarist Ben Licht, vocalist Joey Biro, drums Luke Brown bass , Gavin Born and Andre Dumas. The group recorded and released One EP (Self Titled) untill Dumas left the band to join Vanessa Amorosi Replaced by Les Biro also known as Fez. The band started to gain a following around the turn of the milinuem though a very strong live work ethic and recorded a debut album "South of the River" intended to be released on DW Norton of Superheist's label Faultline through Shock Records in 2001.
Superheist Involvement and Line Up changes
At the end of 2001 Joey Biro was approached to take over the singing role for Superheist and Gavin Born left soon after replaced by Nathan Laidler. Adrian Addamo was hired as singer and the band released there first national EP The Level though MGM in October 2002 coincidently co-insiding with Superheists second album Identical Remote Control Reactions that featured Biro. The CD grew there fan base considerably helped along by the press from the Superheist situation and From the Inside toured nationally in support of bands such as Testeagles, Cog, and the Butterfly Effect. Les Biro left the band in 2002 and was replaced by Nathan Addamo brother of Adrian. From the Inside played the Broadford Festival and Anzac Day Anarcy during this time as well as several trips to South Australia and New South Wales.
Members
- Ben Licht, guitar 1997 - 2003
- Luke Brown, Drums 1997 - 2003
- Gavin Born, bass guitar 1997 - 2001
- Andre Dumas, guitar 1997 - 1999
- Joey Biro, vocals 1997 - 2001
- Adrian Addmo (replaced J Biro), vocals 2001 - 2003
- Nathan Laidler,(replaced Born) bass 2001 - 2003
- Les Biro, bass (replaced Dumas) 1998 - 2002
- Nathan Addamo , Guitar (replaced L.Biro) 2002- 2003
Discography
EPs and Singles:
Compilations
- The Level, Bring tha Noise 2002
- Glass Houses , PBS FM Rock'N"Heavy 2003