NEWS
ARCHIVE 2002
AUGUST 2002 NEWS
METAL MINDRAGE: Due to circumstances beyond the band's control, OVERLORDE regretfully announces the cancellation of
its set at METAL MINDRAGE METAL FEST on August 10th. The result of
complications to foot surgery Bobby Lucas recently went through.
Plans had been made to celebrate Bobby's birthday
at METAL MINDRAGE. Instead, please post your birthday wishes to Bobby's section
of the OVERLORDE
EZBOARD, as well as your wishes for a speedy recovery.
METAL MINDRAGE FEST in Virginia will occur Saturday, August 10th. 13 bands total,
including OVERLORDE and fellow true-metallers OCTOBER
31 and TWISTED TOWER DIRE. And also come to help celebrate Bobby Lucas'
birthday! Contact ovrlrde@aol.com for info
on inexpensive area motels.
Since the festival will not be able to supply a free
compilation CD now to the festival attendees as originally planned, ticket
prices have dropped.Go
here for more info about the fest and to get tickets.
.
JUNE 2002 NEWS
HELLRIDE: Music's
Chris Barnes posts another cool review of OVERLORDE 2000.
SNAKENET INTERNET METAL RADIO: Overlorde
successfully battled Indie and unsigned bands to win Snakenet's
2002 INDIE BATTLE OF THE BANDS. The band thanks Snake for the great exposure
this battle generated, as well as all the Snakenet
staff and everyone who voted, participated, or competed in the battle. There
were some great bands competing and OVERLORDE is humbled to have been bestowed
this honor. Go here for the official announcement and replies (unregistered Snakenet users will need to register). http://www.snakenetmetalradio.com/heavymetallounge/4rum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6719
HEAVY METAL MANIA V: Despite the prior cancelation of
DECEASED and last minute cancelation of VYNDYKATOR (who was to provide the
equipment for the show), OVERLORDE and local boys THE SABERS pulled out all the
stops and proved that the show could indeed go on. And judging by the great
reaction, Overlorde did not disappoint. Overlorde thanks THE SABERS for filling in at the last
moment and promoter Omid (of Outlaw Recordings) for
making the best out of a bad situation.
CLEVELAND METAL RADIO: A
live on-air interview with Overlorde guitarist Mark
"M.E." Edwards aired on Bill Peter's WJCU show "Metal On Metal" Friday June 21st from approx 8:30 to 9:30 pm. It was a great
opportunity to promote Overlorde's upcoming
appearance at CLASSIC METAL FESTIVAL 2 and Overlorde
appreciates Bill's outstanding support of both the band and Classic Metal Fest
2.
SNAKENET INTERNET METAL RADIO: Overlorde
triumphed in Round 4 (the WILD CARD
round) of Snakenet.com's INDIE BATTLE OF THE BANDS
and advanced into the Final Round 5. Voting for the Final Round 5 has already started . It will run through approx. June 21st. Overlorde fans registered at Snakenet
prior to May 23rd will be eligible to vote. Those registered after
May 23rd (the start of Round 1) may be locked out of the voting. Go ahead
and try. If not, you can still help the voting
by requesting OVERLORDE songs!
To be clear, while you may only vote once PER ROUND, you may
vote in EACH ROUND. So even if you voted in a prior round, you may vote again
now in the Final Round 5 (Note- may still say ROUND 4 in the description). Once
at Snakenet.com, go to METAL LOUNGE, LOGIN, LOUNGE and the poll will be to the
right! http://www.snakenet.com
CLEVELAND RADIO: A
live on-air interview with Overlorde guitarist Mark
"M.E." Edwards will air on Bill Peter's WJCU 88.7 FM show "Metal
On Metal" Friday, June 21st, at approx. 9pm EST.
SNAKENET INTERNET
METAL RADIO: Overlorde
has entered Round 4 (the WILD CARD
round) and voting has already started. It will run through June 14th. Overlorde fans registered at Snakenet
prior to May 23rd will be eligible to vote. Once at Snakenet.com, go to METAL
LOUNGE, LOGIN, LOUNGE and the poll will be to the right!
Those registered
after May 23rd (the start of Round 1) may be locked out of the voting. Go
ahead and try. If not, you can still help the
voting by requesting OVERLORDE songs! http://www.snakenet.com
SNAKENET INTERNET METAL RADIO:
Overlorde was able to secure 2nd place in Round two,
behind SUMMER DYING and just ahead of CRUSADER (a very cool "true
metal" band). Round 3 is currently taking place. It looks good that Overlorde will advance into the 4th and Final
round. Overlorde fans registered at Snakenet prior to May 23rd will be eligible to vote. Those
registered after May 23rd (the start of Round 1) are
encouraged to request the band since you will be locked out of the voting!
Round 4 is expected to start on or
about June 10th. http://www.snakenet.com
CAFEPRESS: Overlorde
wall clocks now available from the CAFEPRESS webstore!
CAFEPRESS webstore.
THE SHRED ZONE posts a great review of OVERLORDE
2000. Check out this guitar-oriented website and the review at http://www.theshredzone.com
CAFE PRESS WEBSTORE: LICENSE
PLATE FRAMES and FRISBEES added. CAFEPRESS webstore.
MAY 2002 NEWS
SNAKENET INTERNET METAL RADIO is holding ROUND 2 of its
INDIE BATTLE OF THE BANDS. If you are a registered Snakenet
listener, vote now for Overlorde. If not, register
and then vote!
To celebrate Father's Day and congratulate Graduates,
CafePress.com is having a shipping promotion. Starting today (5/30) until June
9th, all order sover $50 will receive FREE Domestic
Shipping! Click here to access the CAFEPRESS webstore.
CLUB LUXX (Brooklyn, NY) with VYNDYKATOR and DECEASED.
This is the VYNDYKATOR CD release show.
Early show! Evening starts at 7pm and ends at 10:30pm (note 6/4/2002:
Deceased has pulled out of the show and the CD release has been delayed. New band TBA).
The show is being billed as HEAVY METAL MANIA V.
Note: Despite the last minute cancellation of VYNDYKATOR, the mighty
OVERLORDE has informed the promoter that the band WILL BE THERE. THE SABERS
(hard rock) have been added as a warmup. In case there are any last minute
"snags", check back HERE or call the club at 718-599-1000 before leaving
for the show to be safe. Click here for more info Click here to get
NJ mass transit info for Brooklyn or to hook up with other fans for a
ride into Brooklyn! http://pub58.ezboard.com/ftheoverlordeboardfrm15.showMessage?topicID=1.topic
HOLY SWORD CD-ROM-ZINE (Greece): The reviews
found in the premier issue of this Greek Language CD-rom
zine is now translated and can be found here.
Anyone wishing to see the original Greek can obtian
the zine (tons of interviews, reviews and MP3s) by e-mailing Pathfinder Antonis
Adamakos at warlordtony@yahoo.com
or visiting the Holy Sword website.
METAL FLAME: 8.5/10 review
posted last year but never announced. Reviews has
since been removed but can be found by clicking here.
Visit the current METAL FLAME website here...
INTERNET@METAL/METALIUS MAGAZINE:
Perfect 10 review! Click here for the German and here for the English.
SCREAMING STEEL RADIO SHOW: The MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH special hosted by Ranger
Christos with Overlordeian M.E. was a great success, as M.E
.talked about Edgar Allan Poe, gave some background on his story THE MASQUE OF
THE RED
DEATH, and Christos played true metal tunes of the same name by OVERLORDE,
HADES, MANILLA ROAD,
CRIMSON GLORY, and STORMWITCH.
Christo's farewell show promised a surprise
from Overlorde, and two were delivered. First, a
"Station ID" recorded by the whole band wishing him well upon his
return to Greece and also a special call-in from Overlordeian
Bobby Lucas! Ranger Christos, good luck and thank you for all your support!
FORCE RECON EUROPA: The website rec'd its 900th hit
recently. Also, Belgian Pathfinder Eddy V (Den Of
Iniquity Zine) recently submitted his exclusive FRE review of Overlorde's
set during POWERMAD. But due to technical issues it can not be posted to
the REVIEWS section and has instead been posted in the FORUM section. FORCE RECON EUROPA
MARCH 2002 NEWS
SCREAMING STEEL
RADIO SHOW: On Tuesday, April 2nd, 2002, SCREAMING STEEL
will feature a special MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH segment. Overlorde's
M.E. will join "The Avenger" on-air for the segment. SCREAMING STEEL
airs from 4:00
to 6:00pm
Eastern Time (US) and can be streamed by visiting the WLCV website.Here are some equivalent times
outside the Eastern USA:
7pm to 9pm
: German/Madrid/Paris/Rome/ time
8pm to 10pm
: Athens time
6pm to 8pm
: London time
10am to noon: West Coast USA time
COMANDO SANTA BRIGIDA ZINE (Argentina): The
September 2001 issue of this Spanish Language zine is
now translated and can be found here.
Anyone wishing to see the Spanish can purchase the magazine (34 pages of
interviews & reviews) by visiting the zine's website
and dropping them an e-mail.
UNSTOPPABLE FORCE SITE/ZINE:
8 out of 10 review of OVERLORDE 2000. Read it here.... http://www.angelfire.com/nj3/ufwz/reviews9.html. Also features a review of the entire
POWERMAD 2001 festival, including Overlorde's
performance... http://www.angelfire.com/nj3/ufwz/powermadv.html
NEW LIMITED TIME
ITEMS AT CAFE PRESS WEBSTORE: Tile
Coaster and Baseball Jersey available until April 10th only. Jersey is 2-sided. Overlorde
2000 logo on front and FORCE RECON logo on back.
Wear one of these at WACKEN and your fellow Pathfinders, Rangers, and Raiders
will be sure to find you!
FEBRUARY 2002 NEWS
SNAKENET.COM: The
entire OVERLORDE 2000 CD is available to request at the Snake. Below is a print
screen showing Overlorde getting airplay. Anyone wishing to register with SNAKENET and request Overlorde (especially FORCE RECON members), report here for further instructions.
MP3 RELEASED! : OVERLORDE
2001: New version of the song Overlorde, originally
found on the 1987 EP. It is "semi-live" and features Bobby Lucas on
vocals. This is the band's theme song and features the official FORCE RECON
motto, "Across the sea amidst the horizon, Overlorde
forever binds us".
This
track has been released via MP3.COM. Click the following link to arrive at Overlorde's new MP3.COM website. While there, be sure to
read more about this track , read the lyrics, and
check out the entire Overlorde MP3.com webpage. OVERLORDE2001 MP3
Note: If you wish
to spread the word about this MP3, please link to the above MP3.COM website
using the URL http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/367/overlorde.html
METAL UNION
FANZINE: In March 2001, the review of OVERLORDE 2000 was
posted for the upcoming premier issue of METAL UNION FANZINE. The issue was
delayed but finally went to press and was released 10/31/2001.
If you are interested in contacting the editor, Ranger Andrew Parrish , or ordering the fanzine, visit http://www.geocities.com/metalunion2.
METAL UNION also does two metal internet radio shows, including one on LIVE365
(just like HEAVY METAL AT ITS BEST).
FORCE RECON
EUROPA: Pathfinders Sascha and
Martin, and Ranger Tobi at FORCE RECON EUROPE have
ended the polling and have announced the
"offical" name for their website. FORCE RECON EUROPA! All FORCE RECON
members, European or not, are encouraged to visit the website and submit your
FAN PROFILE (see FANS link once you get there).
http://www.metalprovider.com/overlorde
FORCE RECON MORALE
BOOSTERS: FORCE RECON BEER STEIN (yes, some still available)!
FREE OVERLORDE FORCE RECON WINDOWS SCREEN SAVER!
Click here for more info.
Overlorde's CAFEPRESS webstore now has year-round items like mugs,
jerseys, mouse pads, and hats. Starting early April, womens
tank tops and men's Golf shirts will also be available. Some items feature the
FORCE RECON logo, some with a revised version of Bobby's Overlorde
2000 logo. 2000 logo further revised by Overlorde's
own (drum) head banger Dave Wrenn.
Some items come
with both (2-sided). Click here to access the CAFEPRESS webstore.
E-mail Overlorde at ovrlrde@aol.com
to get info about obtaining the OVERLORDE 2000 CD ,
limited edition Force Recon Beer Stein, or a re-issued 1988 T-Shirt (items NOT
sold at the Cafepress webstore)
JANUARY 2002 NEWS
CLASSIC METAL FEST
II is really coming together and the promo is kicking in.
Listen for Overlorde
(and request if you can) on various Cleveland area metal radio
shows promoting the fest!! These stations include WJCU, WRUW, WCSB and WMMS.
FORCE RECON members planning to attend are encouraged to hit any and all FORUMS
you frequent to talk up the fest!
Latest news , hotel listing, and schedule can be found at http://metal-music-foundation.com
Being held this year in Cleveland, Ohio at the Phantasy Night Club. The date of the fest is July 11th
thru 13th 2002, with Overlorde performing on the 13th
(a Saturday). Advance tickets are on sale now, so be sure to order as
only 400 tickets will be sold(*).
A mighty "huzzah" to Ranger Damian Smolko
(FRP#107-R) who designed this year's excellent CMF2 logo and banner ad! If you
need some computer-generated artwork done for your band or website, e-mail Ranger Damian.
Use the below to
link to CMF from your website!
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HREF="http://metal-music-foundation.com"> <IMG
WIDTH="460" HEIGHT="60" BORDER="0"
SRC="http://home.globalcrossing.net/~medwards/cmfanibanner.gif"></A>
ROCK HARD: The
February issue (#177) of Germany's ROCK HARD has been released. Within the
magazine is an interview with M.E. and, more importantly, a CD compilation
featuring Overlorde's song BLACKNESS
will accompany the magazine.
Titled BEST OF THE
UNSIGNED BANDS, ROCK HARD subscribers will receive
the CD in the mail with the magazine. Those buying the magazine at stores can mailorder the CD for a small 3 Euro Shipping & Handling
fee. All hail to Rock Hard's Boris Kaiser and Thomas Kopfer (OFR#229-RDR) for making this happen.
HEAVY METAL AT ITS
BEST: has added a second LIVE365 station. Originally on
Destiny Radio, HEAVY METAL AT ITS BEST[2] plays new
and return metal bands only and is playing Overlorde
extensively. they have also added a custom Overlorde promo and a poll title WHAT NEW METAL BAND ROCKS?
So be sure to visit and vote for OVERLORDE!. Visit HEAVY METAL AT ITS BEST[2]
to see it, hear it, and take the poll!
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