OVERLORDE
Стиль: Heavy Metal
Страна: USA
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Cостав:
Bobby "Leather Lungs" Lucas — Vocals (2000-2007, 2009-) (Exhibition (US), Seven Witches, Morbid Sin)
Mark "M.E." Edwards — Guitar (1985-1988, 2000-) (G.W.A., Parthenon, Breaker M.E.)
John "Kong" Bunucci — Bass (1985-1988, 2000-), vocals (1985-86) (Final Plea)
Dave Wrenn — Drums (1985-1988, 2000-) (Persia)
OVERLORDE was formed in 1985 by
John "Kong" Bunucci (Bass
/ & Lead Vocals) and Mark "M.E." Edwards (Guitar & Backing
Vocals). Dave Wrenn (Drums & Backing Vocals)
joined shortly thereafter, and this "power metal" band played its first show at the SHOWPLACE in Dover, NJ that
November.
At this time in central New Jersey, the NWOBHM
(New Wave of British Heavy Metal) was reaching a peak with bands such
as IRON MAIDEN, SAXON , and DEF LEPPARD continuing their invasion from Britain. These and other bands,
such as Germany's SCORPIONS, ACCEPT , and America's QUEENSRYCHE heavily influenced OVERLORDE. Additionally, the Old Bridge Metal Militia (local New Jersey metal fans) was thriving,
Megaforce Records/ Rock and Roll Heaven had
moved from their Route -1 Flea Market Store and Seton Hall's WSOU-FM was about to switch
to an all-metal format that would have a major impact on the popularity of metal.
METALLICA, one of Megaforce Record's first artists, was about to release Master of Puppets,
so the form of "thrash metal" they made so popular was really
just beginning.
The band concentrated on originals from the
start, with John handling the Lead Vocals along with Bass guitar. The band was
joined by vocalist Pat O'Donnell in early 1986, who then took over the Lead Vocal role from John. The pace of
live shows continued with the band playing in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Venues included the STONE PONY, PARK VILLA II, ONSTAGE,
BILLY O'S, ZAFFY'S, STREETS, SPOTSWOOD LAKE, the DIRT CLUB, the
HIGH TIDE CAFE, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS, and the SHOWPLACE.
OVERLORDE recorded and released a 5 -song vinyl
EP in 1987 on their own label, STRIKE ZONE RECORDS. Recorded at Fox Studios in East
Rutherford, NJ (the same studio where HADES recorded its first
album), the EP borrowed QUEEN's concept from their Queen II album. It featured a SIDE
BLACK and SIDE WHITE. Three studio songs were on SIDE BLACK : Snow Giant, The Masque of
the Red Death (based on the Edgar Allen Poe story), and
Overlorde. SIDE WHITE included two live cuts, The Longest Day
(based on the Cornelius Ryan novel about D-Day) and Time Machine (based on the novel by H.G.
Wells). Note: All songs copyright 1985/86/87
The EP received praise overall in
publications like VARIETY, KERRANG!!!, METAL RENDEZVOUS, POWERLINE, the AQUARIAN, and the
EAST COAST ROCKER, and received airplay on metal radio such as WSOU and WDHA . However, Pat and the band parted ways around the
end of 1987, and Rod Tyler Loiza
took over the vocal duties in 1988.
A new demo was begun, and members of the band attended
the 1988 CMJ convention in NYC. While at the event, OVERLORDE was interviewed for West
German TV. But the group disbanded late that year after only a few shows with Rod
and before the demo could be fully completed.
The 1990's saw each of the original members
continue music in one form or another. John reformed his previous band FINAL PLEA,
and was involved with other local projects. Mark formed BREAKER M.E. , then went the
solo instrumental route up until he developed his voice to the point of singing lead. Dave
went on to various original and cover bands including PERSIA and
ICHABOD CRANE. John, Mark, and Dave
remained in touch, and both John and Dave have worked with Mark on musical projects in one
form or another.
OVERLORDE experienced a revival of sorts in
Europe, specifically in Greece and Germany. This was brought to the band's attention in
December 1999. The EP appeared on collector "want lists", and the band was
contacted about releasing more material. While some confusion existed with similarly
named bands, this OVERLORDE acquired the U.S. trademark and it was clear that the
demand was for the EP released on Strike Zone Records.origin
+ Return Of The Snow Giant - 2004
Треклист:
1.And The Battle Begins... — 00:39
2.Snow Giant 03:12
3.Hell Hath No Fury — 03:05
4.Starcastle — 05:30
5.When He Comes — 05:29
6.Metallic Madness — 03:46
7.Blackness — 04:17
8.Ogre Wizard — 03:39
9.Mark Of The Wolf — 08:53
10.My Disease — 04:59
11.Trapped By Magic — 06:34
12.Colossus (Island Of The Cyclops) — 06:22
13.Overlorde — 04:19
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