Overcast (band)

Overcast
Vocalist Brian Fair in 2014
Vocalist Brian Fair in 2014
Background information
OriginBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.[1]
GenresMetalcore[2]
Years active
  • 1990–1998
  • 2006–2008
  • 2014–2015
  • 2022
Labels
Past members

Overcast was an American metalcore band that formed in Boston and was initially active from 1990 to 1998. The band is often regarded as pioneers of metalcore.[3][4][5]

History

Overcast formed in 1990 in Boston.[6]

The band broke up in 1998 following an unsuccessful tour.[7] Following the disbandment of Overcast, several members would go on to join other bands. Vocalist Brian Fair joined Shadows Fall in 1999, bassist Mike D'Antonio co-founded Killswitch Engage in 1999, and guitarist Pete Cortese was briefly in Killswitch Engage from 2000 to 2001.

In 2006, they reunited to play the 2006 installment of the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, and announced that they would release a new album entitled Reborn to Kill Again with 11 re-recorded classic tracks and two unreleased tracks.[8][9] In 2011, ex-Overcast bandmates Mike D'Antonio, Pete Cortese and Brian Fair announced the formation of their new side-project, Death Ray Vision.[10]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

  • Bleed into One (1992)
  • Stirring the Killer (1993)
  • Twin Terror Split (1995)
  • Begging for Indifference (1996)
  • Overcast / Arise Split (1996)
  • In These Black Days Vol. 4 Split (1998)

Compilation albums

  • Only Death is Smiling: 1991–1998 (2015)

Members

Final line-up
  • Brian Fair – vocals[11] (1990–1998; 2006–2008; 2014–2015; 2022)
  • Pete Cortese – rhythm guitar (1990–1998; 2006–2008; 2014–2015; 2022)
  • Mike D'Antonio – bass (1990–1998; 2006–2008; 2014–2015; 2022)
  • Jay Fitzgerald – drums (1990–1998; 2006–2008; 2014–2015; 2022)
  • Scott McCooe – lead guitar (1995–1998; 2006–2008; 2014–2015; 2022)
Past members
  • Shawn Rounds – lead guitar (1990–1995)

References

  1. ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry (November 2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. Zonda Books Limited. p. 230. ISBN 0-9582684-0-1.
  2. ^ Harris, Chris; Wiederhorn, Jon (April 28, 2006). "Overcast, Black Dahlia Murder, Nevermore, D.R.I. & More News That Rules". mtv.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  3. ^ "Overcast reviews, music, news - sputnikmusic". Sputnik Music. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  4. ^ "DEATH RAY VISION: NOT QUITE AN OVERCAST REUNION, BUT PRETTY CLOSE". MetalSucks. February 17, 2011. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  5. ^ Harris, Chris (August 22, 2008). "Overcast Are Reborn On Reunion Album; Plus Killswitch Engage, Metallica & More News That Rules". mtv.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  6. ^ Rosenberg, Axl. "Every Metalcore Musician in the World Save for Alex Varkatzas Agrees: Atreyu Didn't "Invent Metalcore"". MetalSucks. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  7. ^ "Overcast - Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  8. ^ Lyford, Josh (January 23, 2014). "Overcast hits the stage hard at Ralph's - Worcester Mag". Worcester Mag. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  9. ^ "Overcast – Reborn to Kill Again". Teeth of the Divine. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  10. ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. Zonda Books Limited. ISBN 9780958268400.
  11. ^ "Shadows Fall, Killswitch Engage Members Form New Supergroup". Metal Insider. February 15, 2011. Retrieved April 6, 2018.