Overcast - Reborn To Kill Again
 

Overcast are a band that have been around the block a few times, originally forming back in 1991 and disbanding in 1998, due to never really taking off and being screwed over by labels and promoters for far too long and never getting anywhere. They all then went on to form other various bands, some becoming more successful than others namely Brian who went on to join Shadows Fall and Mike who formed Killswitch Engage, the others in lesser known bands.

So 10 years on they find themselves with some free time on their hands and decide to resurrect their old passion. Maybe with the view that due to their greater position within the industry, that this album will do better and create and interest on their older creations. This album is comprised of 11 old tracks, which have been re-recorded and 2 unreleased tracks, which are produced by Adam D of Killswitch.

The songs are typical of the sounds that they have continued to make in their respective bands, but with a harder more punk edge and slightly more raw. It would seem that listening through there are some great chugging riffs and also some fast paced grooves. This is very much roots metal without any taint of conformity or need to commercialize. Lots of bands make the mistake of reforming and trying to create what they were doing many years before. By taking old songs and revamping them they are able to keep the sound how it was originally intended and add a bit more.

It’s a slightly different sound overall from the modern sounds of Killswitch or Shadows Fall but is a very welcomed release to anyone who simply can’t wait for their next album to come out and a worthwhile insight in to the roots of some great musicians and performers.

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