Overload

Overload formed in London in the early 2000s, with Alex Hunter on vocals and guitar, Nick Carter on drums, and James Cox on bass. They started playing hard rock with a straightforward approach, avoiding the more theatrical elements some of their peers favored.

Their debut album was called 'Black Out,' and the title track became their most recognizable song. It had a raw, driving energy that caught attention, though the band never seemed interested in chasing mainstream radio play. They worked with a direct, guitar-heavy sound that didn't bother with much studio polish.

Later on, they released an album called 'Anthem of the Lost' that dealt with some darker themes, which stirred up a bit of talk at the time. They kept playing and recording, eventually adding a guitarist named Chris Bl to the lineup. Their music stayed grounded in that basic rock setup, guitar, bass, drums, vocals, without much expansion into other genres.