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
Trapped by Magic
Overlorde Lyrics
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Entranced, my soul, it has been
A cloudy haze still hangs around me
But he has gone forever, not a dream
Now to you I'll tell my story
And weave a tale
I ventured on a moonlit evening
He bid me stay and greet the day
A lame old man in ragged clothing
Proceeded on to cast a spell
Trapped by Magic! (4 times)
The world spread out so strange before me
Felt the blood within me boil
Realms of gold would stand before me
And with his words then turn to dust
A lonely woman softly crying
But I couldn't stop the tears
There came a shout from the sky
And what appeared before my eyes
A thousand Angels sweetly singing
The woman showed a little smile
What was this that I was seeing
Then back I came, the old man gone
Trapped by Magic! (4 times)
Trapped by Magic! (4 times)
The lyrics to Overlorde's song Trapped by Magic tell the story of a person who has encountered a mysterious man who casts a spell on them, leading to a journey through strange and mystical realms. The opening verse sets the scene for the tale, with the singer seeing a "faded presence" that leaves a "cloudy haze" around them. The story then unfolds as the singer encounters the old man by a river and is drawn into his spell. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery, with the blood in the singer's veins boiling and realms of gold turning to dust at the old man's words.
The chorus of the song, "Trapped by Magic", is repeated four times, emphasizing the power of the spell and the hold that it has on the singer. There is a sense of both wonder and fear as the story progresses, with the singer encountering a thousand angels and a lonely woman softly crying. The final verse sees the old man disappear and the singer return to reality, but it is clear that they have been changed forever by the magic that they encountered on their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
My eyes have seen a faded presence
I have witnessed something that is now fuzzy and unclear in my memory.
Entranced, my soul, it has been
My spirit has been captivated or hypnotized by something.
A cloudy haze still hangs around me
I am still confused and uncertain about what I experienced.
But he has gone forever, not a dream
The person or thing that entranced me is not a figment of my imagination and is now gone permanently.
Now to you I'll tell my story
I will now share my experiences with you.
And weave a tale
I will tell a story using creative and imaginative language.
I ventured on a moonlit evening
I went out at night when the moon was bright and full.
And came across him by a river
I stumbled upon the person I encountered while I was near a body of water.
He bid me stay and greet the day
He requested that I remain with him and welcome the upcoming morning.
A lame old man in ragged clothing
The person I met was an elderly and physically disabled man who wore worn-out garments.
Proceeded on to cast a spell
The old man then began to perform a magical incantation.
Trapped by Magic! (4 times)
I was ensnared by the power of magic that the old man cast upon me.
The world spread out so strange before me
The environment around me seemed unfamiliar and bizarre.
Felt the blood within me boil
I experienced intense and overwhelming emotions.
Realms of gold would stand before me
I witnessed visions of places that seemed to be made of precious metal or wealth.
And with his words then turn to dust
The idyllic images he described faded away almost instantly by his words.
A lonely woman softly crying
I observed a woman who appeared unhappy and was weeping quietly.
But I couldn't stop the tears
I, too, began to cry and could not stop.
There came a shout from the sky
Suddenly, a loud noise from above caught my attention.
And what appeared before my eyes
Then, something or someone materialized in front of me, which I could see.
A thousand Angels sweetly singing
There were an immense amount of angelic beings who sang beautifully.
The woman showed a little smile
Finally, the sad lady I had previously noticed began to look a bit happier, even if only a little.
What was this that I was seeing
I was bewildered and confused by everything that had occurred.
Then back I came, the old man gone
Afterall, I 'returned' to the current moment leaving the mysterious person when I had come to them, and they had disappeared.
Trapped by Magic! (4 times)
The magical power had left a lasting impression on me and had managed to trap me in its hold.
Trapped by Magic! (4 times)
The song repeats this line to emphasize the hold that magic had on the individual.
Contributed by Emma L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nephii Monterroso
No sé si entiendes español pero gracias de verdad por compartir estos temas uff me liberan... Me llevan a otro mundo 🙌
Overlorde
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Caio One007
Amazing Song. This álbum is so Good. This was a Good surprise. Thanks. All álbum is very Good.
Overlorde
Thank you, Caio! If you'd like to follow the band, please subscribe to our youtube page or the other social media / email lists at www.overlorde.com/interact