OVERDRIVEN — DRIVEN TO GREATNESS Page

Overdriven, an all-American Hard Rock band based out of D.C has been called Hard Working Hard Rocking This group of strong minded and dedicated musicians take their unique brand of Rock & Roll to heart and to the mean streets of the Metro D.C Area and beyond.

Overdriven is Joey Mennella on Lead Guitar, Thomas Robinson on Rhythm Guitar, JJ Mahoney on Bass Guitar, Nick Harris on Drums and the amazing vocal talents of front man extraordinaire Robert Kappler. our personal stories to produce songs that are groovin’, thumpin’, bumpin’ and, somehow, instantly familiar. Overdriven perform regularly, and have embraced the broader music community to produce joint shows, festivals and tours designed to bring American Hard Rock to the people.

Overdriven has much planned for 2022, first of which is shooting a music video for them soon to be released new single “River” is an album soon behind? We shall see.

Their story is one of hard work and triumph in the face of obstacle that would make weaker men cry, they are a band of brothers... raised apart on Heavy Metal, Grunge and Hip Hop... now bound together by a love of American Hard Rock and a mutual commitment to each other, their families, friends and fans to bring truth to every song and heart to every performance. IndiePulse Music Magazine interviewed Overdriven to get the background and more about the group and what lay in store for their fans both old and new.

IPM: Where does the band name “Overdriven” come from? What does it signify about the brand and the band?

Their Original journey started in Virginia, since 20156, and through the years that followed they have changed, grew and transformed. Overdriven is comprised of 5 individuals who are determined, dedicated, and driven to be the best professional band we can be, just a natural choice.

Each of them brings key components of music and style to the band. they learn together every day, building musicianship, exploring their musical roots and digging into

IPM: You mention a multi genre background in music that celebrates the groups diversity. What are your primary musical genres? Who are your influences?

Interview with IndiePulse Music Magazine

Our influences range from Alice in Chains, Aerosmith, Jimmy Hendricks, Pantera, Guns n’ Roses, Cream, Megadeth, ACDC, Stevie Ray Vaughn and others, really too many to list.

IPM: What do you aspire to in your musical career and where do you want it to go?

Music is our love and passion, we want to be a national act as well as Internationally known.

IPM: Do the legendary artists you’ve mentioned have a sound or style that you find particularly appealing, wish to emulate, or otherwise feel are similar to your music or the music you aspire to create? IPM: Who are the primary writers and lyricists for your music? Where do the stories/subjects of your songs come from?

We really play by feel, if it sounds good it good... We don’t say “that’s not rock enough” Our songs can be sweet and slow, then the very next riff could be HEAVY

IPM: Looking back to your early days as a musician, are your influences the same for you today as they were then?

Joey - Jimmy, Guns n’ Roses, Aerosmith, Ted Nugent, ACDC were my influences when I stared. I still love them all but I feel like I discover new music he loves all the time.

Nick – I Started with prog. Rock and metal, I like busy music like Dream Theater Now I enjoy more modern rock and less busy music. World music Sometimes even Music with no drums.

JJ – I Started with Ozzy, Black Sabbath, and Metallica. Now I love anything that is fast and heavy to chill music like Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Robby – I started with the Seattle rock scene and nothing has changed!

Thomas – I Started as a hip hop kid, 90’s and early 2000’s hip hop. Now Metallica, Guns n’ Roses and Mötley Crüe are life! We all write music as a group telling stories of old time, about sex, drugs, rock, and personal experiences. We want people to relate to what we have to say.

IPM: Lastly, is there anything else you would like us to know and to consider about you and what you intend for your band and your brand?

We believe if we write good music, do the right thing, and work hard everything else will fall into place. As long as we stay focused on the music

We want you to check out Overdriven, they are going places and making great music along the way.

http://overdrivenband.rocks

http://www.facebook.com/TheOverdriven

IPM: What did you learn/experience in the earlier days of your musical career that you think still holds merit/ wisdom for you today?

Always do the best you can, not everyone will like you, head up, and work hard. Dynamics, tempo, variety, style, originality. It is very hard to break the plateau. It’s easy to give up….. But don’t

IPM: Who do you believe is your audience today?