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OVERKILL: Second Single & Lyric Video “Head Of A Pin” Released

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 20, 2019
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Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL will unleash their 19th studio record, »The Wings Of War«, on February 22nd, 2019 via Nuclear Blast.

Today, the band releases the second single entitled, “Head Of A Pin”. Watch the lyric video here:

Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth comments, “Head of a Pin” took a long time to come together, it is probably the tune that went through the most changes and the last one I finished. Looking back on it’s development, the time invested was all well worth it. The tonality of the guitar shines on it and the song goes ‘other places’, traditional with a touch of the down-low-dirty riff, and a sing-along chorus…personally, one of my favorites off The Wings of War.”

Recently, the band launched their multi-part documentary series entitled “Welcome To The Garden States”. Watch the various parts below:
Part I: Band Origin & Name
Part II: Early influences the Genre

Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes that will detail the journey to the upcoming album, »The Wings Of War«.

Watch the lyric video for the first single ‘Last Man Standing’ here:

Pre-order »The Wings Of War« now digitally and receive “Head Of A Pin” and “Last Man Standing” instantly or stream the songs: http://nuclearblast.com/overkill-thewingsofwar

»The Wings Of War« was recorded at Gear Recording Studio in New Jersey, SKH Studio in Florida and Jrod Productions with engineering handled by DD and Dave. The album was produced by the band while Chris “Zeuss” Harris.handled the mixing and mastering. Travis Smith (NEVERMORE, OPETH, SOILWORK, DEATH…) was once again enlisted to create the artwork for the album.

Below is the track listing for »The Wings Of War«:
1 Last Man Standing
2 Believe In The Fight
3 Head Of A Pin
4 Bat Shit Crazy
5 Distortion
6 A Mother’s Prayer
7 Welcome To The Garden State
8 Where Few Dare To Walk
9 Out On The Road-Kill
10 Hole In My Soul

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OVERKILL Tourdates:
»Killfest 2019«
w/ DESTRUCTION, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, MESHIAAK
08.03. I Bologna – Zona Roveri
09.03. I Fontaneto d’Agogna (NO) – Phenomenon
10.03. D Munich – Backstage
11.03. H Budapest – Barba Negra Music Club
12.03. PL Wroclaw – A2
13.03. PL Gdansk – B90
14.03. D Berlin – Columbia Theater
15.03. NL Eindhoven – Effenaar
16.03. D Osnabrück – Hyde Park
17.03. D Frankfurt – Batschkapp
18.03. CH Zurich – Dynamo
20.03. F Paris – Le Trabendo
21.03. UK London – O2 Academy Islington
22.03. UK Pwllheli – Hammerfest
23.03. IRL Dublin – The Academy
24.03. UK Glasgow – SWG3

03. – 06.07. D Ballenstedt – Rockharz Open Air

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OVERKILL Launch “Welcome To the Garden State” Documentary Series Part 1

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 5, 2019
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Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL will unleash their 19th studio record, »The Wings Of War«, on February 22nd, 2019 via Nuclear Blast.

Today, the band launches their multi-part documentary series entitled “Welcome To The Garden States”. Watch as the band details the bands beginning and how each member was introduced to the band. Check it out here:

Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes that will detail the journey to the upcoming album, »The Wings Of War«.

Pre-order »The Wings Of War« now digitally and receive “Last Man Standing” instantly or stream the song: http://nuclearblast.com/overkill-thewingsofwar

»The Wings Of War« was recorded at Gear Recording Studio in New Jersey, SKH Studio in Florida and Jrod Productions with engineering handled by DD and Dave. The album was produced by the band while Chris “Zeuss” Harris handled the mixing and mastering.

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Former Members Of HADES And OVERKILL Join VESSEL OF LIGHT

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 21, 2018
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VESSEL OF LIGHT have two releases on Italy’s Argonauta Records. Dan Lorenzo (Hades and Non-Fiction) and Nathan “Opposition” Jochum played everything on the two releases, Lorenzo handling both guitar and bass and Jochum all vocals and drum duties. VESSEL OF LIGHT played their first show September 28th opening for Life Of Agony in NYC at The Bowery Ballroom. Former Overkill drummer Ron Lipnicki played drums while former Hades bassist Jimmy Schulman played bass. After that show Lorenzo and Jochum decided to recruit Lipnicki and Schulman to join Vessel Of Light permanently for both live and studio performances. The four have started working on tracks that will become the 3rd Vessel Of Light release.

Jochum said, “I was introduced to Jimmy and Ron by Dan. I saw their rehearsal videos that Dan sent me.Then at our first show with Life of Agony they both killed and I knew right away that they were the perfect fit for VOL. I’m grateful to have them as friends and now VOL bandmates!”

Schulman stated, “For me, it was a no-brainer. Dan and I have played in bands together and been buds for over thirty years. Same with Ron for almost twenty. When I heard the Vessel of Light EP and Woodshed I thought it was genius stuff. I was honestly amazed”

Vessel Of Light will perform live for three shows in May including the New England Stoner and Doom Festival in Jewett City, CT.

For more on the band visit their Instagram @VesselOfLightMusic

Watch “Son Of Man” video here:

 

OVERKILL Unveil First Digital Single “Last Man Standing”, Pre-Order Available

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 14, 2018
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Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL will unleash their 19th studio record, »The Wings Of War« , on February 22nd, 2019 via Nuclear Blast.

Today, the band released their first single “Last Man Standing”. Check out the lyric video here:

Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth comments, “The time has come, for a first taste, ‘Last Man Standing’. This cut got the unanimous nod to open The Wings of War, all they way back to the first demos in March, so much so, it was mock titled OPENER up until the recording. Sometimes everyone is on the same page, wtf!. So dig into some old school thrash, with a side order of Jersey made, head-banging.”

Pre-order »The Wings Of War« now digitally and receive “Last Man Standing” instantly or stream the song: http://nuclearblast.com/overkill-thewingsofwar

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OVERKILL Announce New Album “The Wings Of War”, Cover Artwork & Tracklist Released

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 3, 2018
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Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL will unleash their 19th studio record, »The Wings Of War«, on February 22nd, 2019 via Nuclear Blast.

Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth comments:
“It was a blast making The Wings of War! It is something old feeling new again, as our chemistry was altered by the addition of Jason Bittner. I was curious from the get-go, how would it pan out? I think what we accomplished here is a new, upgraded Overkill that embraced the new chemistry, while taking our roots into the present. The new formula produced not only more raw power, but more places to go with melody, a win, win. The key is being not only interested in the change, but part of it. I’ll tell you what, it’s still fun as hell making Overkill records.

»The Wings Of War« was recorded at Gear Recording Studio in New Jersey, SKH Studio in Florida and Jrod Productions with engineering handled by DD and Dave. The album was produced by the band while Chris “Zeuss” Harris handled the mixing and mastering. Travis Smith (NEVERMORE, OPETH, SOILWORK, DEATH…) was once again enlisted to create the artwork for the album.

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Below is the track listing for The Wings Of War
1 Last Man Standing
2 Believe In The Fight
3 Head Of A Pin
4 Bat Shit Crazy
5 Distortion
6 A Mother’s Prayer
7 Welcome To The Garden State
8 Where Few Dare To Walk
9 Out On The Road-Kill
10 Hole In My Soul

»The Wings Of War« will be available for pre-order starting December 14th.

 

OVERKILL: Announce KILLFEST TOUR 2019

Posted by aliblackdiamond on June 29, 2018
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Legendary New Jersey thrashers, OVERKILL, released their latest live album titled “Live In Overhausen”, on May 18th, 2018 through Nuclear Blast.

Today, the band are pleased to announce an extended European tour for March 2019 in support of their upcoming, untitled new studio album. OVERKILL will be joining forces with the German cult thrash metal band and label mates DESTRUCTION, legendary thrash metallers FLOTSAM & JETSAM and up and coming Australian thrash squad MESHIAAK for the “KILLFEST TOUR 2019” .

Overkill Killfest Tour 2019
Commented OVERKILL vocalist Bobby Blitz:
“ONE MORE FUCKING TIME! Let the the shit fall away and the metal rule the day. Overkill comes to Europe in march 2019 on the release of the new album. So get your necks ready boys and girls, it’s going to be dangerous!”

Schmier from DESTRUCTION adds:
“Touring with some of the most influential American Thrash icons is always a pleasure. We became good friends over all those years, I’m happy we are ALL still around and we can thrash Europe together. Also some of the Australian boys from MESHIAAK have toured with us Down Under before with their predecessor band 4 ARM. What an intense family-reunion…hahaha!
This is undoubtedly a killer package for the enthusiastic European metal fans for sure – we will present DESTRUCTION in fantastic form and with a terrific new drummer! “

KILLFEST TOUR 2019
OVERKILL
DESTRUCTION
FLOTSAM & JETSAM
MESHIAAK

08.03. IT  Bologna – Zona Roveri
09.03. IT  Bergamo Palosco – Arcadia
10.03. DE München – Backstage
14.03. DE Berlin – Columbia Theater
16.03. DE Osnabrück – Hyde Park
17.03. DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp
20.03. FR Paris – Trabendo
21.03. UK London – O2 Academy
22.03. UK Hammerfest
23.03. IR Dublin – O2 Academy
24.03. UK Glasgow – SWG3

More info:
www.wreckingcrew.com
www.facebook.com/overkillwreckingcrew
www.nuclearblast.de/overkill

Overkill Live In Overhausen