OverEncumbered

OverEncumbered is an American metal band formed in New Austin, Texas in 2290.


 * Lead Singer/Rhythm Guitarist: Wesley Byrne
 * Lead Guitarist: Steve "Scumbag" Saxon
 * Bass Guitarist: Malcolm Scott
 * Drummer: Phil Whack

After half the band met in prison at Convict Hill Penitentiary and the other half in a slave camp, a predictably dark and aggressive music was born from the minds and souls of the four men who make up the band. Most of their songs deal with events that have happened directly to them or to those around them, and often deal with issues such as substance abuse, trauma, and recovery from tragedy.

After a legendary show at The Continental Club and an unprecedented turnout at their first show at Erwin, the band's popularity began to extend out of New Austin and soon after an official holotape release and tour was announced, first of New Austin's concert halls, then onto any other venues left in the country that will take them.