Stop by the Sonic Core GmbH booth during NAMM 2013 as Overlorde’s Mark “M.E.” Edwards demos the Cubase VST Amp Rack emulation plug-in. He will be performing a few of his original instrumental songs, and one cover tune featuring Germany’s Cinja Pausewang on vocals.
The recent Version 7 release of Cubase includes VST Amp Rack presets designed by M.E., along with presets from other guitarists including Wolf Hoffmann, Ty Tabor, Ihsahn, and Fredrik Thordendal.
The second video from M.E.’s performance at the Artmore Hotel in Atlanta, GA during PROGPOWER USA XII weekend is now posted! Featuring guest vocalist Urban breed, the song is the M.E. original titled TEARS OF ALLAH.
The video is from the Artmore Hotel, the official hotel of PROGPOWER USA metalfest, during PROGPOWER USA XII weekend in Atlanta, GA September 16, 2011.
This is M.E.’s “One Man Show”, where he performs to sequenced backing tracks that he programmed using a Roland R-70 in the 1990′s. Joining him on vocals is Swedish vocalist Urban breed.
This is M.E.’s “One Man Show”, where he performs to sequenced backing tracks that he programmed using a Roland R-70 in the 1990′s. Joining him on vocals is Swedish vocalist Urban breed. This was the first time that M.E. had performed TEARS OF ALLAH since 1991, and the two of them had no opportunity to rehearse together prior to the performance.
Per M.E.: “Urban had the burden of not only performing with me unrehearsed, but also singing around noon. Not the best time for a vocalist. I think everyone will agree, he did an excellent job on the song. Thanks Urban!”
The first video from M.E.’s performance at the Artmore Hotel in Atlanta, GA during PROGPOWER USA XII weekend is now posted. This show took place September 16th, 2011.
Mark ”M.E.” Edwards (of Overlorde)
He is performing the song BLINDER by Gary Moore as part of his unique “One Man Show”, accompanied by sequenced backing tracks that he programmed using a Roland R-70 in the 1990′s.
Be sure to check out his updated Youtube page which now has organized playlists of his solo videos, Overlorde’s videos, cool equipment videos, and more! http://www.youtube.com/MEFlyingV
On Sunday, September 18th, Atlanta’s PATHFINDER PROMOTIONS presents MARK “M.E.” EDWARDS of Overlorde and DROPDOWN SUZI at THE LOCAL at Sidelines in Marietta, Georgia. This show is in addition to M.E.’s show at the Artmore Hotel in Midtown Atlanta during ProgPower weekend.
Vocalist Urban breed (Pyramaze, ex-Tad Morose, ex-Bloodbound) will be joining M.E. for a few songs.
It is an early show. M.E. goes on first followed by local favorites DROPDOWN SUZI.
Doors open 7:30. M.E. on at 8pm. Dropdown Suzi on at 9:30.PM. Ages 18+ Admission: $5.00
Overlorde guitarist Mark “M.E’ Edwards will be joining Brooklyn’s ZO2 on Friday. August 5th at the Canal Room in Manhattan during their “ZO2 Karaoke” night. He will be performing their song DIRTY WATER, from their critically acclaimed debut CD titled “Tuesdays and Thursdays”. A night not to be missed!
Its a late show. Doors open at 11pm, show time is 11:30pm.
Facebook fans can enter to win free single tickets from PIERCING METAL by liking their Facebook page and then posting a comment asking to be entered into the ZO2 drawing. Click here to go to the Piercing Metal Facebook Page.
URBAN BREED announced to join M.E. onstage at his upcoming Atlanta solo performance during PROGPOWER USA XII weekend.
Overlorde guitarist Mark “M.E.” Edwards has announced that vocalist Urban breed (Pyramaze, ex-Tad Morose, ex-Bloodbound) will be joining him onstage September 16th at the ARTMORE HOTEL during PROGPOWER USA XII weekend.
M.E. noted: “I have attended the fest as a fan on multiple occasions and Urban has been there most of those times. So having Urban join me onstage for this performance, in addition to Paul LaPlaca, will make it a very special show”
Urban contributed the following statement: “I am going to thoroughly enjoy taking part in this unusual and thus special event.”
EVENT INFO:
The show is on Friday September 16th, 2011 at the Artmore hotel, which is the official hotel of Progpower USA XII and only a block away from the venue. It starts at noon with a free BBQ hosted by the event sponsor, DataReport Consulting LLC. Show time is 12:15. M.E.’s “one man show” consists of him on electric guitar backed by sequenced drums and bass programmed himself in a unique style. Visit www.meflyingv.com and listen to LUNCH BREAK BOOGIE for an idea. RSVP at Facebook.
Mark ”M.E.” Edwards, the guitarist for OVERLORDE, checks in with news about his upcoming solo ATLANTA show…
“Planning for my outdoor show at the ARTMORE HOTEL on the opening day of Progpower USA XII is really kicking into high gear. My set is going to be 90+ minutes, and will feature my unique “one man show”. This is my first opportunity to perform in Atlanta, and I look forward to it!”
“Besides my usual set of instrumentals, I will be joined by Paul LaPlaca (Chris Caffery Band, Ted Poley Band, October Thorns, Zandelle) on vocals. Paul has joined me onstage a few times in the NY area. Norman Skinner was also scheduled to join me onstage to sing, but unfortunately he had to bow out late last week. While this is a disappointment to me for sure, luck has it that another vocalist is coming onboard. Keep an eye out for a special announcement later this week…”
EVENT INFO:
The show is on Friday September 16th, 2011 at the Artmore hotel, which is the official hotel of Progpower USA XII and only a block away from the venue. It starts at noon with a free BBQ hosted by the event sponsor, DataReport Consulting LLC. Show time is 12:15. M.E.’s “one man show” consists of him on electric guitar backed by sequenced drums and bass programmed himself in a unique style. Visit www.meflyingv.com and listen to LUNCH BREAK BOOGIE for an idea. RSVP at Facebook.
Performance during ProgPower USA Weekend Announced. Mark ‘M.E.’ Edwards of Overlorde will be performing at the beautiful outdoor courtyard of the Artmore Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, September 16, 2011. The Artmore is the official hotel of the long running annual PROGPOWER USA power and progressive metal music festival. His performance will occur during the festival weekend, now in it’s twelfth year.
DataReport Consulting LLC is proud to announce an exclusive music-filled BBQ within the beautiful open-air courtyard at none other than the renowned Artmore Hotel on Friday, September 16th. In celebration, beginning at noon, the first 100 attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary lunch!
Guests will be treated to a special live performance by guitarist and songwriter Mark “M.E.” Edwards of the veteran U.S. Power Metal band Overlorde. The performance will feature his unique and not to be missed “One Man Show” consisting of both original and cover heavy rock & metal instrumentals. He will also be joined by singers for a number of songs. Special guest vocalists confirmed to join M.E. onstage include the acclaimed Norm Skinner (Imagika) and much-admired Paul LaPlaca (Chris Caffery Band). Some of these songs will be original music that hasn’t been performed live in 10 or 20 years.
The following video is from M.E.’s recent show opening for ZO2. Here, Paul LaPlaca comes together with M.E. to perform the FREE song “WISHING WELL”; an adaptation primarily based upon the version by the legendary Gary Moore and fatefully performed just 8 days before his passing.
Video is now available of M.E. demoing the new VST AMP RACK plugin for Cubase 6. Filmed during the NYC Club Cubase event at GUITAR CENTER on 14th street in Manhattan, M.E. is performing his instrumental ballad LOVERS. The demo features a rare public appearance of his 1968 Gibson ES-335. Thanks to Sal Pelaez of Steinberg and Club Cubase for creating the new “epic” arrangement of the backing tracks specifically for the event, as well as creating and posting the video.
Catch M.E. live at Dingbatz for the makeup of the snowed-out show with the Iron Maiden tribute band Sanctuary. The show will occur Saturday. April 23rd, 2011. M.E. and Bobby ‘Leather Lungs’ Lucas (the singer for both Overlorde and Sanctuary) will be performing some songs together. This will mark the first time they have ever performed together outside of Overlorde, and the first time they have performed together since Overlorde’s show in Chicago in May 2005. This will also be one of Bobby’s final shows with Sanctuary. So don’t miss it!
Steinberg USA has invited M.E. to design custom presets for the new VST AMP RACK plugin that comes with their new CUBASE 6 DAW software. This is a great honor for M.E. These presets will be made available via download from the Steinberg website in the coming months.
Meanwhile. M.E. will be demonstrating the VST AMP RACK during two New York City area CLUB CUBASE events during the first week of March. They will be held at GUITAR CENTER stores. Dates and information can be found at: http://www.steinberg.net/en/newsandevents/events/club_cubase.html
And a video has been uploaded to Youtube showing M.E. working on his presets with Steinberg’s Sal Pelaez at G&S Recording Studios in New Jersey. Check it out:
Screen shots from one of M.E.’s presets can be viewed at his Facebook page.
On a final, and sadder, note… below is M.E.s statement regarding the recent passing of Gary Moore.
On February 6, 2011, the world lost a legendary guitarist. Ireland’s Gary Moore. When I read the news, I was in shock.
I am a huge fan of Gary’s rock/metal work, and had the pleasure to see him live on the WILD FRONTIER tour. For about 25 years, I have been referring to Gary as “my favorite living guitarist”. He influenced me greatly. Just a week before his death, I had performed two of his tunes live. His instrumental BLINDER, and his version of Free’s WISHING WELL. And his influence from tunes like PARISIENNE WALKWAYS and THE MESSIAH WILL COME AGAIN can be found in a number of my songs, specifically LOVERS.
R.I.P. Gary Moore. We lost you far too soon….but your music will not only live on forever in your own recordings, but also in the inspiration you have given other players who will continue to speak your praises. – Mark “M.E.” Edwards Guitarist/Overlorde
