artist Over the Coals

Over the Coals, originally hailing from the isolated northern town of Prince George, British Columbia, pride themselves on delivering aggressive, thrash metal music in a raw and brutal form, all the while adhering to rock-based riffs and gripping rhythms. In-your-face drums, as well as burly, menacing vocals gives the music its edge and compliments a bass style that runs the gamut from Black Sabbath through Led Zeppelin to Rush and a searing guitar style that’s equally memorable whether holding a steady groove or lashing out in pure sonic chaos. Over the Coals are now showcasing their roughhewn brand of heavy metal in Vancouver, British Columbia – one of Canada's premiere cities and musical environments.

Following the release of their debut LP, entitled ‘Declaration’, Over the Coals found much success on the road through a number of gigs in bars, clubs and all age’s venues across Western Canada. The band was able to dramatically increase their fan base through touring as well as radio play in Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia, where the singles ‘Legion’, ‘Now I’ve Seen It All’, and ‘Assault & Battery’ garnered serious attention and positive feedback. Now on the heels of ‘Declaration’, Over the Coals have finished composing material for their as of yet untitled follow up LP and are currently in the studio recording the album with a spring 2008 release in their sights. The band have debuted some of the new material at select shows throughout the fall and winter, and the response has been incredible. Fans of the band are already chomping at the bit in anticipation of the next release. Having spent countless hours dissecting the highs and lows of their debut album, the band has enhanced their overall sound and performance. The new material is, as a result, much more diverse than what is found on ‘Declaration’, and elevates the elements of groove, technicality and songwriting to an intense new level.

Members James McMurtrie (vocals), Matt Starkes (guitar), Mark Moser (bass) and Max Matthews (drums) have always known hard work, determination and dedication to be the pillars of Over the Coals, and the group is confident in its ability to exceed in today’s industry by continuing to uphold these intangible values. Now armed with a more refined knowledge of the business, the band plan to further establish their name through increased retail distribution, media exposure, international radio play and above all else, rigorous touring itineraries. A blistering live act that will dominate your stereo and the stage, this is the beginning of a metal revolution - and Over the Coals is behind the wheel.