Band - Insane Overlords

Band

Vocals Gareth “Grave” Hargreaves Nicknamed “Grave” for his deep, funeral-like voice Lead Guitar Darren “Hex” Whitaker Known for eerie, feedback-heavy solos Rhythm Guitar Lee “Iron hand” Sutcliffe The riff machine Bass Mark “Rot” Ellison Plays with a filthy, distorted tone Drums Tony “Warhammer” Briggs Heavy hitter, big fills, no nonsense Atmosphere / Effects / Keys Simon “Ash” Crowther Handles drones, samples, industrial textures

Darren “Hex” Whitaker

Darren “Hex” Whitaker

Born in Bradford in 1973, Darren “Hex” Whitaker is the lead guitarist of Insane Overlords — a solitary figure driven by tone, precision, and total immersion in sound.

Lee “Iron hand” Sutcliffe

Lee “Iron hand” Sutcliffe

The Riff Machine of Insane Overlords Born in 1972 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Lee “Iron hand” Sutcliffe is the rhythm guitarist of Insane Overlords and one of the band’s purest engines of weight and momentum. If the Overlords hit like a wall, Iron hand is one of the reasons

Mark “Rot” Ellison

Mark “Rot” Ellison

The Low-End Backbone of Insane Overlords Born in 1970 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Mark “Rot” Ellison is the bass player of Insane Overlords and the man responsible for dragging the band’s sound deeper into the dirt. His tone is thick, distorted, and unrelenting — less clean low end than controlled

Tony “Warhammer” Briggs

Tony “Warhammer” Briggs

The Engine Behind the Chaos Born in 1969 in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Tony “Warhammer” Briggs is the drummer of Insane Overlords and the blunt-force engine behind the band’s sound. Where some drummers lean on flash, Tony leans on impact. Heavy hits. Massive fills. Relentless drive. He plays with the

Simon “Ash” Crowther

Simon “Ash” Crowther

Ash is the atmosphere—the element that turns heavy songs into something immersive and haunting.

Gareth “Grave” Hargreaves

Gareth “Grave” Hargreaves

Born in Leeds in 1971, Gareth “Grave” Hargreaves is the voice of Insane Overlords — shifting from calm control to raw force. On stage he delivers intensity and presence; off stage he remains grounded, measured, and private.