Overcast is a band that was once one of the pioneers of the now ever-popular Metalcore scene mixing elements of thrash metal and hardcore scenes as one and splitting in 1998 before they really made their mark on the scene.  

They are now back together after eight years apart, during which time erstwhile Overcast alumni spawned the likes of Killswitch Engage and Shadows Fall and the revamped  line up on new album Reborn To Kill Again features Killswitch bassist Mike D'Antonio, former KsE guitarist, Pete Cortese, and Shadows Fall vocalist Brian Fair. It was also produced by KsE’s Adam Dutkiewicz. 

This is an album of 11 “classic” songs re-recorded along with two previously unreleased tracks, and it is obvious from listening that these tracks are from an earlier age and perhaps would no longer stand up along side modern metalcore acts that have raised the standards of the genre incredibly. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad album, but it is definitely naively nostalgic, and aimed at old skool fans and pales in comparison with the bands that followed and doesn’t instantly grab you. 

Standout tracks are Spun and Your (Destructive) Self but, with a lack of variety, it all merges into one long track. An album for original Overcast fans and KsE/Shadows Fall completists.