Various bands with the name Overlorde:

1. American heavy metal band … Read Full Bio ↴Various bands with the name Overlorde:

1. American heavy metal band from Atlantic City, New Jersey. Formed in 1985 and were originally active until 1988. The band has reformed as of 2000.
2. Heavy Metal band from Fayetteville, North Carolina, US. Changed name to Overlord SR in 2015.

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1. 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.

M.E., Kong, and Dave (the original three founding members) met in February 2000 to discuss a possible reunion. It was decided to launch www.overlorde.com and start FORCE RECON (a metal community/fan club) to see if there was interest in an Overlorde reunion.

There certainly was, so the band reunited in July 2000. After recruiting former SEVEN WITCHES vocalist Bobby "Leather Lungs" Lucas, they recorded and released the album "Return of the Snow Giant" in 2004. It received great reviews in magazines and websistes from all over the world. In the summer of 2015, Germany's DEAF FOREVER magazine named it one of its "Top 100 U.S. Metal Albums of all time".

As of March 2017, the band had some member changes and now consists of:
Mark "M.E." Edwards - Guitar
John "Kong" Bunucci - Bass
George Janeira - Drums
George Tsalikis - Vocals

Hell Hath No Fury
Overlorde Lyrics

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Hell hath no fury
Like a craving women denied
She'll breach your defenses
And then burn you alive

Hell Hath No Fury!
You can't run you can't hide
Hell Hath No Fury!

In the eye of the storm you will fall

You can't escape it
If you're caught
You'll never return
Cause she's out to get you
In the end, her wrath will descend

Hell Hath No Fury!
You can't run you can't hide
Hell Hath No Fury!
In the eye of the storm you will fall

So beware, and heed they call
In the night, fight with all
Of your might, and you may withstand
Strength tonight, it's in your hand

Hell Hath No Fury!
You can't run you can't hide
Hell Hath No Fury!
In the eye of the storm you will fall
Hell Hath No Fury!

You can't run you can't hide
Hell Hath No Fury!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Overlorde’s “Hell Hath No Fury” describe a powerful and vengeful woman who has been wronged and denied. The singer warns of the woman’s wrath, stating that she will breach your defenses and then burn you alive. The lyrics describe her as a force to be reckoned with, stating that there is no escape from her grasp once you have been caught. The song is a warning to those who might cross this woman or those who might underestimate her abilities.

The chorus of the song is repeated multiple times throughout, emphasizing the idea that “Hell Hath No Fury” and that you cannot run or hide from the consequences of your actions. The singer warns that if you are caught by this woman, you will never return, and her wrath will ultimately descend upon you. However, the song also offers a message of hope, calling on the listener to fight with all of their might and to use their strength to withstand the storm.

Line by Line Meaning

Hell hath no fury
There's no anger more intense

Like a craving women denied
Similar to the feeling of a woman being deprived of what she wants

She'll breach your defenses
She'll find a way to get to you

And then burn you alive
And once she does, you'll experience unimaginable pain

You can't run you can't hide
There is nowhere to go, and no way to escape her wrath

In the eye of the storm you will fall
Even in the center of the chaos, you will be defeated

You can't escape it
There's no way to avoid it

If you're caught
If she catches you

You'll never return
You'll never be the same

Cause she's out to get you
She has a vendetta against you

In the end, her wrath will descend
Eventually, her anger will manifest and she'll make you pay