The Overseer is a Christian metal band from Bentonville, Arkansas started in 2007.[2] They released an independent EP in 2010 entitled The Overseer, and two successive studio albums with their label Solid State Records entitled We Search, We Dig (2012) and Rest and Let Go (2014).[2]
The Overseer | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bentonville, Arkansas, U.S.[1] |
| Genres | Christian metal,[2] Christian rock,[2] experimental rock,[2] hard rock,[3] metalcore[4] |
| Years active | 2007–present[2] |
| Labels | Solid State |
| Members | Anthony Rivera Darren King Bradley Riggs Abishai Collingsworth |
| Website | facebook |
Background edit
The band started in 2007, is from Bentonville, Arkansas.
Music edit
In January 2012, the band signed to their label Solid State Records.[5]
Independent albums edit
The band released their eponymously titled independent album in 2010 The Overseer.[citation needed]
Studio albums edit
The band released their debut studio album We Search, We Dig on June 19, 2012, with Solid State.[6] Their second studio LP entitled Rest and Let Go came out on March 4, 2014 again through Solid State.[7] The album charted at Nos. 44 and 47 on the Billboard Christian Albums and Heatseeker Albums charts, for the week of March 22, 2014.[8][9][10] The song entitled "Fragile Wings" peaked at No. 14 on the Christian Rock chart for the week of April 19, 2014.[11][12]
Side Projects edit
Darren King was playing guitar in the new album of the Christian alternative metal band, Project 86, Knives to the Future and became an official member soon after.[13]
Abishai Collingsworth played live for a Christian death metal band, Becoming the Archetype,[14] and is currently playing with the Christian post-hardcore band, Wolves at the Gate.[15]
Bradley Riggs also performed live with Becoming the Archetype with Abishai Collingsworth.[16]
Anthony Rivera used to perform Vocals for the Christian Hardcore band, Here I Come Falling[17] and drums for Letlive and The Ghost Inside.
Members edit
Current members edit
- Anthony Rivera – lead vocals (formerly of Here I Come Falling, The Ghost Inside, and Letlive)
- Darren King – guitar, backing vocals (currently in Project 86)
- Bradley Riggs – bass guitar (formerly a live musician with Becoming the Archetype)
- Abishai Collingsworth - drums (formerly a live musician with Becoming the Archetype, currently in Wolves at the Gate)
Former members edit
- Billiam[citation needed] - guitar
- Taylor Yokem - vocals
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US CHR |
US HEAT | ||
| We Search, We Dig |
|
— | — |
| Rest and Let Go |
|
44[8][10] | 47[9][10] |
References edit
- ^ The Overseer (July 13, 2010). "The Overseer - About". Facebook. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f Jesus Freak Hideout. "The Overseer Discography, The Overseer Artist Database, The Overseer Lyrics". John DiBiase. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- ^ NRTTeamAdmin (March 3, 2014). "Rest and Let Go by The Overseer". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
- ^ Brody B (March 1, 2014). "The Overseer – Rest & Let Go". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
- ^ Brandon J (January 17, 2012). "Solid State Records Sign The Overseer". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- ^ Reimer, Wayne (June 18, 2012). "The Overseer, "We Search, We Dig" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- ^ Weaver, Michael (March 2, 2014). "The Overseer, "Rest & Let Go" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- ^ a b Billboard.biz (March 22, 2013). "Christian Albums : March 22, 2014". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- ^ a b Billboard.biz (March 22, 2014). "Heatseekers Albums : March 22, 2014". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- ^ a b c AllMusic (March 4, 2014). "Rest & Let Go – The Overseer : Awards". Rovi. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Billboard.biz (April 19, 2014). "Christian Rock : April 19, 2014". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- ^ Billboard. "The Overseer – Chart History". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- ^ "Project 86 set to release ninth full length album". Jesus Freak Hideout. July 23, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ MetalCuresHeadaches (December 4, 2011). "Abishai Collingsworth". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ B, Brody (June 26, 2015). "Stephen Cobucci of Wolves at the Gate". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ MetalCuresHeadaches (December 4, 2011). "Bradley Riggs". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "Here I Come Falling". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 7, 2016.