Default is a Canadian rock band formed in

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in 1999. Since forming, the band has released four albums, and has sold more than a million records. The majority of their fan base is in Canada, but they had brief mainstream success in the United States with the release of their hit single " Wasting My Time". The group disbanded in 2013 after a hiatus following the release of their fourth album, and lead singer Dallas Smith pursued a

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solo career. In 2018, Default announced that they were back together. The band also announced a tour in support of Stone Temple Pilots and Seether, and a co-headline tour with Ages of Days. No new material has since surfaced from the band, as Smith remained active with his solo endeavors. Between 1996 and 2016, Default was among the top 150 best-selling Canadian artists in Canada and among the top 50 best-selling Canadian bands in Canada.

History

Upon obtaining their demo tape,

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, the vocalist of fellow Canadian

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and

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band

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, discovered the band, subsequently lending support and co-producing their first two albums. Default's 2001 debut album, '' The Fallout'', achieved success due to strong radio play of " Wasting My Time" and " Deny". In 2002, Default won the

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for "Best New Group". On August 23, 2002, ''The Fallout'' was certified

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by Canada's CRIA, and on April 30, 2003, it was certified platinum in the United States by the

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, signifying a million records sold. On September 28, 2013, the band announced on their official Facebook page that the band were not splitting up, but taking a break and starting different projects. As of 2024, the band continues to play festivals across Canada.

Band members

* Dallas Smith – lead vocals, occasional rhythm guitar * Jeremy Hora – lead guitar * Dave Benedict – bass * Danny Craig – drums, percussion

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Promotional singles

References

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