Can you tell us about the origin of the band name, a history of the band and a little bit about the various members?

The name Overseer was chosen by Sean, the vocalist of the band, and the idea behind it is that Overseer means someone who’s in charge, who supervises, and so it reflects how to some degree we’re all subject to an authority and lack true freedom. The band line-up is:

Sean –  Vocals.

Mason – Guitar.

Ross – Bass.

Abhishek – Guitar.

Thomas – Drums.

Are you all from the same area? How did you get together as a band?

We’re all from London, although from different parts.

The band was already established some time before I joined as the drummer. The current vocalist (Sean), guitarist (Mason) and bassist (Ross) formed Overseer after collectively leaving a previous project they were in. The other guitarist (Abhishek) was brought in to play by Mason as they had a mutual connection. I found the band through a forum post and simply got in contact, told them I wanted to play, and after a first rehearsal/jam with them they were happy to bring me in.

Who are your favourite artists/bands and how have they influenced your own sound?

Each band member has their own tastes, and influences, and this reflects in the music when we get together and write.

Some main influences that are worth mentioning however include: Meshuggah, Monuments, Northlane and Gojira.

Did you always have the ambition to be a musician and in a band or did you originally have other plans?

Yes, but only after I discovered my love for metal some years after I’d already started playing drums. There’s just something special about the energy that a style like metal puts out, and being able to provide that energy live for people to headbang to and/or mosh to is extremely rewarding and fun.

What songs or albums are on your current playlist?

Currently I’m really enjoying Northlane’s “Obsidian” album, Monument’s “The Amanuensis”, and Gideon’s “More Power. More Pain”.

Do you sing in the shower?

Yes.

Do you have any plans for the band for this year and into next year?

Play live, write and release our ideas.

Do you currently have any new songs/albums ready to be released?

We are in the process of writing an album’s worth of music, which we are hoping to release by the end of the year.

As of now we have a new song fully mastered and ready to be released.

If you could play at any venue in the world where would you choose?

The Royal Albert Hall.

Do you have a favourite album? If so, what is it?

Iowa by Slipknot.

Do you have any guilty pleasure songs/albums?

Not really, I like what I like.

If you were putting together the greatest show on earth, who would be playing?

Meshuggah, early 2000s Slipknot, Karnivool, Miles Davis and Chick Corea.

Can you remember the first album you bought with your own money? What was it and do you still have it?

Slipknot’s Self-Titled album. I do still have it.

As your fans will be reading this, is there any message you would like to send out to them?

Stay hydrated.

Finally, let us know all your social media sites so your fans, old and new, can find and follow/like you!

Check us out on Instagram @Overseeruk, and Overseer on Spotify.

We, at The Metal Asylum, would like to thank you for your time. Is there is anything further that you would like to add?

Thank you for the opportunity and interest.

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