Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth-Vocals
D.D. Verni-Bass, Backing Vocals
Dave Linsk-Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Derek "The Skull" Tailer-Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals
Ron Lipnicki-Drums
Although everybody seems to have a different account of who came first in the world
of New York/New Jersey area thrash metal, it seems certain that New Jersey’s
Overkill have stayed around the longest, and have never let their fans down by
remaining musically consistent and true to their roots for over 20 years and an
unprecedented 14 full length albums. By 1987’s Taking Over, the band had worked
their way up to a deal with Atlantic Records. This relationship would last another 7
years based on the strength and consistency of Overkill’s music.
1988’s Under The Influence and 1989’s The Years Of Decay represent Overkill in
their prime. Sid Falck would replace Rat Skates on drums to bring his own brutal
percussive assault to Verni’s already powerful rhythm section. The band had already
established a rabid fan base with songs like “Rotten To The Core” and “Hammerhead”
(as well as their infamous cover of D.O.A.’s “Fuck You”), and new songs like “Evil
Never Dies” and “Hello From The Gutter” would become Overkill mainstays as well. A
video for “Hello From The Gutter” was garnering much fan response when it received
play on MTV’s “Headbangers Ball”. 1994’s W.F.O. would be Overkill’s final album with
Atlantic, as they would release their first official full-length live assault, Wrecking Your
Neck on CMC in 1995. 1996-1999 would see Overkill release 3 more full length
albums (Killing Kind, From The Underground and Below, and Necroshine). In 2000,
Overkill released Bloodletting on Metal-Is, adding guitarist Dave Linsk to the fray. The
current Overkill lineup would be completed with the release of the live album
Wrecking Everything and the addition of second guitarist Derek Tailer in 2002. Finally,
Overkill would release one of their most well-received albums to date Killbox 13 on
Spitfire Records in 2003. As fans rabidly await the imminent release of their latest
contribution on Spitfire, ReliXIV, it seems obvious that Overkill are, and always have
been, a band that knows who their fans are, knows what true metal fans expect, and
will settle for nothing but the best from themselves. An entirely self-produced album,
ReliXIV is a continuation of the Overkill legacy. Immortalis, the band..s 15th studio
album was release in October 2007 via Bodog Music.
Now with Nuclear Blast Records, it seems the band has finally found themselves a
home:
“Good to be with a label that understands what Overkill are about and what Metal is
about in 2010, exciting!” Bobby Blitz
The upcoming album features Overkill's latest lineup, which, along with founders
Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth and D.D. Verni, includes guitarists Derek "The Skull" Tailer
and Dave Linsk, as well as the newest member to join the band, drummer Ron
Lipnicki.
There are few names as well respected as Overkill, and with the resurgence of metal
in the music world, this band is poised to return to the top. Overkill are ready to show
mature metal heads they still have it and are geared up to teach the new schoolers
exactly how it's done.
“Ironbound” is one hell of a thrashing piece which leads the band back to their oldschool
roots!
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Studio Albums
1985 Feel the Fire
1987 Taking Over
1988 Under The Influence
1989 The Years of Decay
1991 Horrorscope
1993 I Hear Black
1994 W.F.O.
1996 The Killing Kind
1997 From the Underground and Below
1999 Necroshine
2000 Bloodletting
2003 Killbox 13
2005 ReliXIV
2007 Immortalis
Live Albums
1995 Wrecking Your Neck
2002 Wrecking Everything
Cover Albums
1999 Coverkill
Misc.
1984 Overkill (EP)
1987 Fuck You! (Live EP)
1996 Fuck You! And Then Some
2008 Gigantour Vol 2
Videography
1991 Videoscope
2002 Wrecking Everything - An Evening In Asbury Park
2008 Live At Wacken Open Air
2008 Gigantour Vol 2
2009 Metalmania Festival
Hi. I was bred, born and raised myself in Piscataway, NJ. I've been to many live shows - ALL great! Thank you for not deviating from your sound and for not riding on trends. See you in Hell!
Hey guys .. Thanks for adding me. I remember way back in High school my cousin introduced me to your music with "Wrecking Crew" Been a fan ever since .. of course "Hello from the gutter" has always been a favorite. It's awesome to have you guys as friends here. Joker
FUCK YEAH!!!!!!! barely on track 4, my neck cant take anymore. you guys werent fuckin around! D.D. , you are the mother fuckin shit!! cant wait to get the official release!! THIS CD HAS COME TO SHRED!!! OVERKILL FOREVER!!
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