Overkill
Overkill is an American thrash metal band formed in 1980 in New Jersey. The band has been active since 1984, releasing 16 studio albums, 2 EPs, 2 live albums and a "covers" album. The band also has a notable mascot (named Chaly), a skeletal bat with a skull-like face, bony wings, and green eyes. It has appeared on most of their album covers. Overkill has gone through many line-up changes, with singer Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth and bassist D.D. Verni remaining the only consistent members. Along with Anthrax the band is one of the most successful East coast thrash metal bands.
Vintage Magazines with Overkill
Screamer Magazine February 1992
Screamer Magazine November 1991
Screamer Magazine October 1991
Screamer Magazine September 1991
Screamer Magazine April 1991
Screamer Magazine May 1990
Screamer Magazine January 1990
Screamer Magazine December 1989
Screamer Magazine May 1989
Articles with Overkill
Photos – The Metal Alliance Tour Wreck Necks in Dayton
Photos – The Metal Alliance Tour Wreck Necks in Dayton CLICK HERE to read a review of the show.
OVERKILL Announces New Drummer
Legendary New Jersey thrashers, OVERKILL, have kept the machine running strong in 2017 with the release of their highly-acclaimed eighteenth album, The Grinding Wheel, as well as adding another US tour under their belts. Today, the band welcomes another addition to the OVERKILL history with their new drummer, Jason “Sticks” Bittner (SHADOWS FALL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM). “OVERKILL would like to announce… Read more »
OVERKILL – Keep The Gears Grinding
Since their humble New Jersey beginnings in the early ‘80s, instilled with a solid blue collar East Coast work ethic and desire to make heavy, catchy, riff-driven thrash that crowds around the world have moshed to, Overkill vocalist Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth and bassist D.D. Verni have stayed true to themselves, their fans and their hometown… Read more »
OVERKILL & NILE – Grind Through Columbus
Ancient Egypt and East Coast Jersey invaded Columbus Thursday, February 16 as Nile and Overkill smashed through The Park Street Saloon on night three of their 26 date U.S. tour. Nile, with newly acquired vocalist and guitarist Brian Kingsland took their trademark technical death assault from the crypts to the mosh-ready minions with the full… Read more »
Photos – OVERKILL & NILE – Grind Through Columbus
Photos – OVERKILL & NILE – Grind Through Columbus CLICK HERE to read a review of the show.
OVERKILL – Third Track-By-Track Trailer For The Grinding Wheel Launched
Legendary New Jersey thrashers, OVERKILL, will unleash their upcoming studio album, The Grinding Wheel, on February 10th, 2017 via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band reveals their third and final track-by-track trailer! Check this video to get informed about “Red White And Blue”, “The Wheel” and “The Grinding Wheel” Check out the first two parts here: Track-by-track #1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye9sq74ttiE&feature=youtu.be Track-by-track #2:… Read more »
OVERKILL – Release Lyric Video For “Our Finest Hour”
Legendary New Jersey thrashers, OVERKILL, will release their brand-new single, Our Finest Hour, on November 4th through Nuclear Blast. Today, the fitting lyric video for the title track has been launched. Check it out here: The 7″ single will be available black, green, and splatter vinyl. Pre-order now: http://nblast.de/OverkillFinestHourNB “Looks like the ‘machine’ is up… Read more »
Members Of Accept, Overkill, And Metal Allegiance To Play “Rock Against Dystrophy” Benefit Show On August 21st
On Sunday, August 21st 2016 the Rock Against Dystrophy All Star Edition 2016 benefit concert will be at The Headliner in Neptune, New Jersey. The show will have TattooTony return to MC the event. The benefit will feature performances by High Octane, Broken Past, New Day Dawn, a special set from New Jersey’s metal legends… Read more »
SYMPHONY X – UNDERWORLD OUT NOW!
New Jersey’s progressive metal masters, SYMPHONY X, released their new masterpiece, Underworld, July 24th, via Nuclear Blast. Order your copy of SYMPHONY X‘ new album Underworld at the Nuclear Blast Webshop: http://nblast.de/SXUnderworldNB Amazon: http://nblast.de/SXUnderworldAMZMP3 iTunes: http://nblast.de/SXUnderworldAMZMP3 Google Play: http://nblast.de/SXUnderworldGP “Musically, Underworld has things reminiscent of the bands previous albums but this one definitely has its own individuality,” stated… Read more »
OVERKILL TO RELEASE HISTORIKILL: 1995-2007 BOX SET!
New Jersey-based thrash metal veterans OVERKILL recently inked a new worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band‘s first worldwide release on Nuclear Blast will be a special box set titled, HistoriKill: 1995 – 2007. It is scheduled to be released this fall and will include eleven OVERKILL albums on 13 CDs and a bonus… Read more »