Overcast was an American

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band that started in the early 1990s, but broke up in 1998 after an unsuccessful tour. The band is often regarded as pioneers of metalcore. In 2006, they reunited to play the 2006 installment of the

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, and announced that they would release a new album entitled '' Reborn to Kill Again'' with 11 re-recorded classic tracks and two unreleased tracks. In 2011, ex-Overcast bandmates Mike D'Antonio, Pete Cortese and Brian Fair announced the formation of their new side-project, Death Ray Vision.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Expectational Dilution'' (1994) * ''Fight Ambition to Kill'' (1997) * '' Reborn to Kill Again'' (2008)

Extended plays

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

Members

* Brian Fair - vocals * Mike D'Antonio - bass * Scott McCooe - lead guitar * Pete Cortese - rhythm guitar * Jay Fitzgerald - drums

References

External links

Overcast.cc website
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