Hailing from the vibrant city of Liepāja, Overcast Rain is poised to make waves in the global metal scene once again with their highly anticipated third studio album, Black Death. Set for release on April 11, 2025, under the esteemed Brutal Records banner, this album promises to redefine the boundaries of dark metal with a sonic assault like no other.
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has emerged as a beacon of Latvia’s thriving metal scene. Over the past decade, the band has undergone remarkable evolution, marked by lineup transformations and sonic experimentation, solidifying their place as one of the genre’s most dynamic and innovative forces.
Their discography boasts two critically acclaimed albums:
- Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
- My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
These releases have earned the band significant accolades, with tracks like “All Hope Is Gone” breaking into the Destrokit Rock Chart Top 50 and securing spots on the prestigious European Metal Channel rankings. Recognized as cultural milestones, both albums are enshrined in the National Library of Latvia.
Overcast Rain finished album Black Death, a collection of 13 tracks that includes both brand-new songs and remastered fan favorites. This ambitious release showcases their relentless drive to push the boundaries of dark metal and promises to be a landmark achievement in their career.
Tracklist:
Intro
Black Death
Satanic Slut
Rain
Nightmare
Shadows
Damned
Lost
Motherland
Helloween
White Snow (feat. Artyom Kuricyn – Yomi on Flute (mokshan lang)
War (remastered)
Winter Depression (remastered)
Lineup:
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass