OVERHATE

Artist Information

Biography

The thrash metal genre has been spinning its wheels for a few years. However, Venezula’s Overhate adds some much-needed polish to the style. Relentless is Our Strength is their latest album, and it pushes the boundaries about what metal (and thrash specifically) can be. The disc begins with When Nothing Is Mine, an utterly relentless sort of track. Each member of Overhate gives it their all, meaning that the drums, guitars, bass, and vocals immediately will be smashing listeners. Guitars blend together hints of Megadeth and Slayer, while the vocals are at a Sepultura or Black Label Society level.

The production unites these elements, creating a song that will get a pit whipped up after the first minute. None of the tracks on Relentless is Our Strength are short – With Us Or Against Us blasts past the seven-minute mark – but Overhate continually innovates and keeps things lively. International Slavery Song soars on the backs of sizzling guitar work and speedy drum rolls.

The band loves to go balls out with each track, meaning that listeners will be only able to bleed during the brief interludes (the bass line during The Consuming Element, for example). Each track on Relentless is Our Strength adds to the mythos that is Overhate; the act simply does not give up. Rather, they blast through the final track (Holiday in Wasteland). I really want to hear these guys live; I have little doubt in my mind that all of the fury and power present here would be amplified in a live setting. Check out this album today and see if they are coming to your country in the months to come.

Instrumentation

Giancarlo Vettor - Vocals, Guitar
Erick Machado - guitars
Humberto Ortega - Bass
Joseph Ortiz - Drums

Discography

God in a Trench (2007)

Relentless is Our Strengh (2011)

Official Website

http://www.overhate.com

Links

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Audio

• When Nothing Is Mine
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• Overhate - No Change Today
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• In This Disgusting Planet
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• Blind War
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• Straight to Hell
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• Forgiveness
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Lyrics

• No Change Today

Video

No Change Today

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Press

• OVERHATE Featured at Pens Eye View.com
  

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• OVERHATE - Mission Acomplished - [+ Show ]
  

  OVERHATE: Mission Accomplished At the beginning of the "80 's", so named in the history of Metal, t...OVERHATE: Mission Accomplished
  At the beginning of the "80 's", so named in the history of Metal, the first traces of what it described as a mixture of Punk speed and the weight and influence of the Metal riffs started to brew around. Few could have imagined the transcendence of what would be later called "Thrash Metal". A group of energetic Californians had found it ludicrous to think that the concept and philosophy of music they just conceived in 1980 would be preserved as solid more than 30 years later. THRASH METAL is now, a globalize phenomenon. In every direction of music, the THRASH METAL evolution that has occurred and is spawning riffs far from Thrash Metal to Country, Reggae and just about every other genre. Many fans started to listen to Thrash Metal during its germination or early days and strongly criticize the new waves of bands of the style, as "repetitive of what has previously been". And, in fact, there are plenty of bands that focus on the "Thrash Sound", so they do sound very close to their teachers from the 80's. Why not, if they (OVERHATE) do a cover band? It would be much easier for them to sneak into an already crowded market.
  
  But, it is worthwhile to take a look at a small group of bands, who have dedicated themselves to build a custom sound, an identity, with intention to innovate. With property, in our country, you can talk of OVERHATE as part of that group.
  
  OVERHATE begins his adventures in the year 2003, in the midst of a period in which the Thrash Metal world was struggling to re-emerge. Its line-up, a quartet that has remained stable since the beginning of the band, with the exception of a change of bassist. Giancarlo Vettor (guitar and vocals), Joseph Ortiz (drums), Erick Machado (guitar) and Humberto Ortega (bass).
  
  In 2007, OVERHATE released their debut album, called “God in a Trench” which consists of 14 tracks that sung a message of "Anti-War". A Thrash Metal that would be displayed with a message of profound background and an authoritarian attitude. The album received rave reviews.
  
  Shortly after their debut release, the band toured Venezuela and had the chance to open for the Greek Black Metallers Rotting Christ and also tour their neighbor country of Columbia. The song “Blind War” appeared in about 9 compilations, several Venezuelan, several from around the world. It is considered a classic and is still being covered by many bands.
  
  By the end of 2010, the band would begin recording "Relentless Is Our Strengh" with the help of Luis Vázquez at Rock & Folk Studios. This work would be edited by Philipp Sheer at his own Black Star Studio and mixed by Felipe Gruber at Audioline Studio. Mastering would be carried out in Sydney (Australia), by Hellmut Wolf. In addition, they would have the work of Sandra Hultsued (Sweden) for the Cover Of The Album. Finally, "Relentless Is Our Strengh", whose chosen song is to serve as a single would be "No Change Today" was released in May of 2011. It was be released independently in Venezuela, by WOA Records in India and digitally worldwide Through Wolf Entertainment.
  Breaking schemes to their first record, "Relentless Is Our Strengh" marks an evolution in OVERHATE and perhaps a genre definitive album. Technically there has been a significant improvement and professionalism in execution. The second album of the Quartet contains 10 songs, with an approximate average of almost six minutes per topic, something definitely uncommon in Thrash Metal. And now, to call OVERHATE´s simply thrash metal would be unfair. The amount of sounds that mix, most characteristic and original touch of the band give a particularly hybrid sound. Sometimes the music sounds industrial, to others Raw American or just Thrash Metal raw and direct, IN YOUR FACE! This album really calls to attention, and not to mention their live performances, which are a discharge that raises energy levels that few can reach.
  From beginning to end Relentless Is Our Strengh gives us very little time to digest it's impact. "When Nothing's Mine" opens this album, with varied structures, voices of discharge and an enviable instrumental performance, the band delights us with a work that very few lovers of the "Metal old school" could despise. The weight and presence that generates the combination of guitars of Giancarlo and Erick is vital in the band. To that, we add the good base that brings Humberto´s bass and the vigorous and flashing drumming of Joseph. A very good equation, that no doubt, derives a compact and solid sound. The excellent work of this team effort, attests to the belief in the talents of all persons involved in the recording and editing of the Album. All tracks have an "epic" essence and are perfectly set with the lyrical content, which goes beyond simply "Wars and Atomic Bombs", as defined some average Thrash Metal lyrical content.
  The complete work is masterfully done as a colossal grouping independent themes on the album, without saturation. OVERHATE forces its THRASH METAL sound to the listener and plunges the conception of each of the songs. This is the music that you listen to over and over and find something new, each time. Topics such as "From The Shadows", "4204 (A Soldier's Tragical Ending)", "No Change Today", to mention a few, are tracks that everyone has to take a listen to, no doubt. The entire album is a cumulative effort, some issues stand out more than others, there is not a moment without the spark of ingenuity and originality..
  All of the title songs, have something special, something that makes this record really worth it to push "PLAY" and not to stop until it has ended. Then, to hear it again and make the attempt to hear the parts of each individual instrument, if you can keep up! Definitely an aggressive, moving and electrifying work with a level of professionalism that is worthy of admiration and praise. A musical and artistic background concept very well elaborated and authentic. Mission accomplished: OVERHATE!!!!!
  This review was written by La Movida Metal´s very own Reinaldo Brando, Special Thanks goes to Duguel Mendoza! Re-edited by Andrew Earl Singer of International Talent Magazine Inc.

• Here Comes the Mighty Overhate!
  

  OVERHATE Highwire Magazine Interview, Please surf into th elink below!

• OVERHATE "Relentless Is Our Strength" Music Review
  

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• Venezuelan rockers surprisingly show range and heart in 10-track CD.
  

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• Overhate - Relentless Is Our Strength
  

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• Overhate – Relentless Is Our Strenght [+ Show ]
  

  Reseña hecha por la web Venezolana "La movida Metal" (Review donde by Venezuelan Website "La movida ...Reseña hecha por la web Venezolana "La movida Metal" (Review donde by Venezuelan Website "La movida Metal")
  
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• CD REVIEW: Overhate - Relentless Is Our Strength
  

  New Album Review done by Cyrus Rhodes for Musesmuse. Please surf into the link below!

• ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES PRESENTS: VENEZUELAN SLASH METAL BAND OVERHATE AND THEiR NEW RELEASE RELENTLESS iS OUR STRENGTH
  

  Album Review and Podcast for Rockwired radio.- Please surf into the Link Below

• Overhate, Relentless Is Our Strength
  

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• Overhate – Relentless is Our Strength (CD)
  

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• Overhate – Relentless is Our Strength (CD) [+ Show ]
  

  The thrash metal genre has been spinning its wheels for a few years. However, Venezula’s Overhate ad...The thrash metal genre has been spinning its wheels for a few years. However, Venezula’s Overhate adds some much-needed polish to the style. Relentless is Our Strength is their latest album, and it pushes the boundaries about what metal (and thrash specifically) can be. The disc begins with When Nothing Is Mine, an utterly relentless sort of track. Each member of Overhate gives it their all, meaning that the drums, guitars, bass, and vocals immediately will be smashing listeners. Guitars blend together hints of Megadeth and Slayer, while the vocals are at a Sepultura or Black Label Society level.
  
  The production unites these elements, creating a song that will get a pit whipped up after the first minute. None of the tracks on Relentless is Our Strength are short – With Us Or Against Us blasts past the seven-minute mark – but Overhate continually innovates and keeps things lively. International Slavery Song soars on the backs of sizzling guitar work and speedy drum rolls.
  
  The band loves to go balls out with each track, meaning that listeners will be only able to bleed during the brief interludes (the bass line during The Consuming Element, for example). Each track on Relentless is Our Strength adds to the mythos that is Overhate; the act simply does not give up. Rather, they blast through the final track (Holiday in Wasteland). I really want to hear these guys live; I have little doubt in my mind that all of the fury and power present here would be amplified in a live setting. Check out this album today and see if they are coming to your country in the months to come.
  
  Top Tracks: When Nothing Is Mine, Holiday in Wasteland
  
  
  

• Know Your Artists #3 OVERHATE
  

  WOA Records "Know You Artist" Episode dedicated to us, please surf into the link below.

• Overhate to tour The Ecuador and India [+ Show ]
  

  The Caracas Based Thrash Metal Band OVERHATE writes history in national metal by being the first ven...The Caracas Based Thrash Metal Band OVERHATE writes history in national metal by being the first venezuelan band to play in India, after their next presentation which takes place at the "Guayaquil Rock Fest 2011" to be held in the city of Guayaquil, in the Ecuador.
  Overhate is a Caracas Based Thrash Metal band that consists of Giancarlo Vettor on Guitar and Vocals, Humberto Ortega on Bass, Erick Machado on Guitars and Joseph Ortiz on Drums, that are starting to reap what they´ve sewn with the release of their new album "Relentless Is Our Strength". In Caracas, netx october the 30th, OVERHATE will be one of the opening acts to perform at the legendary New York Thrash Metal Band OVERKILL at their very first show in caracas.
  Venezuelan Metal is going to be very well represented by this guys!"

• OVERHATE releases "Relentless Is Our Strength" [+ Show ]
  

  OVERHATE el cuarteto caraqueño de thrash metal edita su nueva producción discográfica RELENTLESS IS ...OVERHATE el cuarteto caraqueño de thrash metal edita su nueva producción discográfica RELENTLESS IS OUR STRENGTH. El disco fue editado por Philipp Scheer (Sibelius) en el Black Star Studios, grabado y mezclado en Audioline Studios por Felipe Gruber y masterizado por Hellmut Wolf en Sydney, Australia, para Wolf Entertainment.
  
  OVERHATE actualmente formado por Giancarlo Vettor en la guitarra y voz líder, Humberto Ortega en el bajo, Erick Machado en la guitarra líder y Joseph Ortiz en la batería, trae un disco lleno de fuerza, con una producción impecable, donde navegan por las diferentes escuelas del thrash metal con el cual superan a su aclamado álbum debut “God In A Trench” (2007) con el cual se ganaron el favor de la crítica, la participación en importantes festivales y la aparición en varios CD compilados.
  
  Solos de guitarra bien afilados de alto nivel, riffs endemoniados y consistentes, bases rítmicas de bajo que despliegan fuerza y un trabajo de batería virtuoso y completo le dan forma a los 10 temas de Relentless is our strength. Los fanáticos de Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Overkill, Testament, Exodus y Kreator podrán ahora disfrutar del mejor thrash hecho en Venezuela, con personalidad propia y calidad de sonido.
  
  “La intención fue hacer un segundo disco que incluyera todo lo que hemos superado y mejorado desde que el debut salió a la luz. El segundo disco siempre es muy importante teniendo en cuenta que es el que te solidifica con el público y es la placa que crea tu identidad musical como banda. Siempre en el primer álbum se notan de sobra las influencias, en el segundo ya se puede evidenciar hacia donde se dirige la banda. Éste disco en particular tiene mejor desarrollado e identificado nuestro estilo, porque siempre hemos enfocado todo nuestro esfuerzo en desarrollar conceptos musicales propios”, expresó OVERHATE.
  
  Relentless Is Our Strength posee temas que superan los seis minutos, con toques del metal progresivo y un trabajo de guitarra ambicioso y complejo como When nothing’s mine e Inernational slavery song.
  
  “Hay temas largos, otros más cortos y no obedece a ninguna razón en particular. Al momento de escribir el tema, no nos ponemos límites en absoluto. Simplemente las canciones están listas cuando tengan que estar listas, con lo necesario para que estemos todos completamente satisfechos”, explica la banda.
  
  Pero también hay temas rápidos y directos que pueden recordarte a Slayer como From the shadows o In this disgusting planet con la escuela de Kreator. Independientemente de la mixtura que ofrezca cada corte, las 10 canciones tienen un denominador común: el buen sonido y en este sentido la banda comenta que no escatimaron tiempo, recursos y energías necesarias para conseguir un excelente sonido y producción.
  
  “Especialmente en la edición y la mezcla del disco se dio un cuidado especial al orden y a los detalles de cada uno de los temas. Se dejo que cada tema tuviera su propia identidad, lo que ocasiona el orden que tienen en el disco y los momentos que crean en el. Desde nuestra perspectiva siempre es bueno entrar al estudio con una idea muy clara de lo que se quiere. El tener un buen trabajo de pre producción de los temas a todo nivel y cubriendo el mas mínimo detalle”, enfatiza la agrupación al hablar sobre el trabajo de grabación y producción.
  
  La temática del contenido lírico no decepciona, más bien habla de una banda no solo pendiente de hacer música, también de transmitir un mensaje. Para OVERHATE el disco contiene letras con una visión enfocada desde el sarcasmo. Los temas principales son: el cambio (No Change Today), el progreso y el desastre que este ha creado gracias a su propia avaricia (Figure of Deception), el dinero contando su historia en primera persona (The Consuming Element), la libertad y la esclavitud representando su rol en la mente de las personas (International Slavery Song), el estar bien con uno mismo (When Nothing´s Mine), el planeta y sus diatribas (In This Disgusting Planet), el control sobre otros (With or Against Us). El tema 4204 es una adaptación acerca de la historia del hermano de Joseph quien falleció en Octubre del año 1998.
  

• OVERHATE to open OVERKILL´S Caracas Show [+ Show ]
  

  Aleindigo Producciones se complace en anunciarles que las bandas que estarán como soporte nacional p...Aleindigo Producciones se complace en anunciarles que las bandas que estarán como soporte nacional para el show de Overkill en Caracas serán las excelentes agrupaciones Natastor, Nada y Overhate.
  
  Estas increíbles agrupaciones estarán junto a OVERKILL este próximo domingo 30 de octubre en las instalaciones del Núcleo de Desarrollo Endógeno Cultural Nuevo Nuevo Circo desde las 05:00pm. Cerraremos con broche de oro la visita a Venezuela de la primera banda de Thrash Metal del mundo con un mega evento que dejará a más de uno boquiabiertos. Pero primero, es nuestro deber darte a conocer un poco más sobre estas agrupaciones nacionales que de seguro harán volar tu cabeza con su talento. En breves momentos te las daremos a conocer más a fondo, de momentos te recordamos que los boletos para este show siguen a la venta a un costo de Bs.250 y puedes adquirirlos en nuestros puntos de venta oficiales:
  
  CARACAS:
  
  Comegato Store II (C.C. City Market. Tlf: 0212.762.95.87)
  Tiendas Esperanto (C.C. San Ignacio y C.C. El Recreo)
  Acid Tattoo (Av. Universidad, esquina La Bolsa, C.C. Plaza Capitolio. Piso 2 Local C1-40 Tlf: 0212.925.87.82)
  STANDS DE TICKETMUNDO EN CARACAS:
  
  C. C. El Tolón (Nivel PB, Plaza Norte, frente a Friday´s y KIA´S)
  C.C.C.T. (Nivel C2, frente a la tienda Gina)
  C.C. El Hatillo (Nivel 3, frente al Banco de Venezuela y Cantv)
  C.C. Sambil (Nivel Acuario, Plaza La Fuente)
  MARACAY:
  
  Toys & Collectibles (C.C. Las Américas Av. Las Delicias. Tlf: 0243.216.02.55)
  VALENCIA:
  
  Música Cósmica (C. C. Shopping Center. Av. Andrés Eloy Blanco. Sector Prebo. PB. Local #103. Tlf: 0241.822.63.40)
  Tattoo Galery Family (Urb. Camoruco, C.C. Los Tres Hermanos local 4, 2001. Tlf: 0241.711.50.95)
  BARQUISIMETO:
  
  Castillo Tattoo (Centro Comercial Capital Plaza. Av. Vargas entre calles 19 y 20. Local 115. Tlf: 0416.815.71.02)
  PUERTO LA CRUZ:
  
  Advertencia (Centro Comercial Plaza Mayor. Lechería)
  MARACAIBO:
  
  Maracaibo Alterno (www.maracaiboalterno.com – Responsable: Ricardo Salvador. Tlf: 0414.904.07.18)
  VENTAS ON-LINE:
  
  www.ticketmundo.com
  

• Overhate Vent`s Magazine Interview
  

  A good Interview from these days!!!!! http://ventsinterviews.blogspot.com/2010/09/overhate.html

• Overhate is Nominated as "Best Metal band of the Year" at DistroXion Magazine Awards!!!!!! [+ Show ]
  

  Overhate Nominated in the category of "Best Metal Band Of Teh Year" by www.distorxion.com Be sure t...Overhate Nominated in the category of "Best Metal Band Of Teh Year" by www.distorxion.com
  Be sure to share some votes, so get the award!!!!!!

• CCS Weekly, Venezuela [+ Show ]
  

  http://www.somosccs.com/pdf/160.pdf With that link you acces the E-version of the paper. Page 9 i...http://www.somosccs.com/pdf/160.pdf
  
  With that link you acces the E-version of the paper. Page 9 is overhate´s press review.
  Since it´s in Spanish, here´s the Translation:
  
  "This progressive thrash Metal Quartet had their beginings known as Mermelada Maker, but afer some line ups changes they decided to be reborn as Overhate.
  
  Giancarlo Vettor handles Bass and Vocals, Chapa lara and Erick Machado are responsible for the fast and contundent guitar riffs and in drums we have Joseph Ortiz. "Since our foundation, we´ve always looked foward to create an honest and contundent style, in wich we can paste a strong message" Giancarlo tells us. The lyrics in their songs always share a point of view, but leave the listener to make his own.
  
  Despite their thrash Metal style the band has a wyde expectre of influences, in the likes of Slayer, Kreator, Exodus, Testamen, Megadeth, Dream Theater, Sepultura, Cannibal Corpse, Among Others.
  
  By the end of 2007 they released "God in a Trench" 14 tracks that speak about hatred and depise for human being. This band´s might is witnessed in every of their live shows, where an interaction with the crowd experience is lived.
  
  "Overhate is a machine fueled by the actual situation, where inspiration to keep creating this type of music is found", says Giancarlo to wrap this interview.
  
  www.myspace.com/overhate1

• Killing Fest [+ Show ]
  

  This Link: http://www.alondra.com.ve/resenas.php?modo=ver&id=34 Leads to the show review this pas...This Link: http://www.alondra.com.ve/resenas.php?modo=ver&id=34
  
  Leads to the show review this past february in Maturín, Monagas State, Venezuela.
  
  There are photos and all that, and this is what they had to say about Overhate:
  
  "Then Overhate jumped into the stage, from Caracas, and this being the fourth time they are in the city, and this time around, they where the best of the night. A band that wo the local crowd instantly, exposing their profesionalism and experience, now more than 8 years making music and nowadays, with their first album on their belts, wich was sold that night.
  
  

• God in a Trench [+ Show ]
  

  This Link: http://difusionmetalera-la.blogspot.com/2007/11/overhate-de-caracas-venezuela-nos.html ...This Link: http://difusionmetalera-la.blogspot.com/2007/11/overhate-de-caracas-venezuela-nos.html
  
  Leads to a little press info about the band´s first album, when it got released.

• Overhate Sings With WOA International
  

  http://www.metallife.com/news/display_news.php?id=97

• WOA International + Overhate
  

  WWW.WOARECORDS.COM WWW.OVERHATE.COM

• WOA Records, re-releases Overhate´s "God in a Trench" [+ Show ]
  

  http://www.prlog.org/10397280.html WOA Records has released Overhate´s first album, God in a tre...http://www.prlog.org/10397280.html
  
  WOA Records has released Overhate´s first album, God in a trench in india and dubai territories, withan international release thru digital download stores for the rest of the world. Follow the Link to go to the article!!!!!

• WOA records Inks deal with Venezuela´s OVERHATE
  

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This is to be negotiated. We can play sets that vary from 30 mins as to an hour and a half!

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