Hail Mary

Former OVERKILL Members BOBBY GUSTAFSON And SID FALCK Join Forces With RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER

HAIL MARY is a project and the brainchild of former OVERKILL guitarist Bobby Gustafson, formed for the purpose of writing, recording and releasing a single tentatively titled "To Hell and Back", with 100% of proceeds going to The Cheri Pogue Medical Fund.

On July 11, 2015, Cheri (Goodale) Pogue was enjoying a charity motorcycle ride with her husband, Steve Pogue (guitarist of INFECTUS 13, which also features former OVERKILL and BATTLEZONE drummer Sid Falck) and friends, when tragedy struck. Cheri was involved in an accident that severed her left foot. Eventually, her left leg was amputated below the knee.

Explains Gustafson: "I have gotten to know Steve and Cheri through Sid, and it absolutely broke my heart what happened to Cheri.

"Over the years, Sid and I have entertained the idea of doing something together again, but since we have both been busy with our own respective projects, the time was never right. However, I thought about it and felt…What could possibly be more special than to collaborate again on something that could help someone who has always been the first to help others? So I contacted Sid and told him what I wanted to do, and when the conversation came to whom else to ask, John's [Gallagher, RAVEN bassist/vocalist] name was the first that came to mind. Not only is John a pioneer in the NWOBHM, he is also a former labelmate, and an extremely talented musician and songwriter, so we contacted John, and he committed as soon as he heard why we wanted to do this "

Gallagher adds: "I've known Sid since his BATTLEZONE days... We did a blues session back in the '90s, causing the producer much consternation by playing RAINBOW songs! When he approached me for this project, I immediately wanted in as it's for a damn good cause... And with Bobby on board, it's gonna kick ass! "

The plan is for everyone involved — from recording studios, mixing, mastering — to donate their services, so that 100% of sales will go to Cheri's medical fund.

Writing is scheduled to begin in November 2015, with a tentative early 2016 release date.

40+ views and no takers, huh? I thought the mere mention of Bobby Gustafson would get some Overkill fans interested. And John Gallagher of Raven? No?

Pfft. Posers.

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40+ views and no takers, huh? I thought the mere mention of Bobby Gustafson would get some Overkill fans interested. And John Gallagher of Raven? No?

Gimme a break, I haven't logged in here since yesterday morning.

I'm a major Overkill and Raven fanboy so obviously a combo of the two interests me.

I'm just jealous that the discussion on the proper pronunciation of NWOBHM is on it's 2nd page already and my post's just twisting in the wind.

I'm a fan of Bobby's and also John Gallagher....and now I'll be back when there's something to listen to.

Settle down, MG. Get a foothold of yourself.

I read this is a band put together just to release one song to raise money for a friend. If the song ends up being good, I hope the band makes a full length album.

Just read this.

Bobby's back?? It's about freaking time! Pretty benevolent maneuver, too. I'm with TZ; I hope it goes beyond just the one song. Bobby needs to be back in action.

What a blithering moronic Heavy Metal band name.
What was their logic and reasoning behind it ?
Is that the prayer they say at church - hoping the band makes money ?
Everyone high fived each other, Spinal Tap style, and said cool !!!

I remember Vivian Campbell calling his band TRINITY - what an idiot -

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What a blithering moronic Heavy Metal band name.
What was their logic and reasoning behind it ?
Is that the prayer they say at church - hoping the band makes money ?
Everyone high fived each other, Spinal Tap style, and said cool !!!

I remember Vivian Campbell calling his band TRINITY - what an idiot -

It's also a football term.