Former Overkill and Anvil guitarist Sebastian Marino has sadly passed away. He was 57 years old. Marino’s friend Bruce Pilato issued the following statement: “FAREWELL to my dear friend Sebastian Marino, who died suddenly in the early hours of today after being rushed to a hospital while doing a sound job on New Year’s Eve…
During Overkill’s December 9 set at the Ruhrpott Metal Meeting festival in Oberhausen, Germany, the band performed a new song titled “Wicked Place.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below. The track will appear on the group’s upcoming album “Scorched.”
Overkill have announced an April European tour. The band will be touring in support of their new album “Scorched.” Tour Dates: 04/13 Bochum, GER – Zeche 04/14 Zwolle, NET – Hedon 04/15 Osnabrück, GER – Hyde Park 04/16 Berlin, GER – Huxleys 04/17 München, GER – Backstage 04/18 Stuttgart, GER – LKA 04/19 Zürich, SWI…
Overkill’s Jason Bittner has confirmed that the band’s upcoming album will be called “Scorched.” The drummer said the following: “Last one of the year!!!! See you in 2023 with ‘Scorched’ – the 20th album in the OVERKILL catalog! Night all!!! Back on a plane home in less than 8 hours, and my weekend is farrrr…
Overkill have cancelled their upcoming UK/European dates. The band commented: “Due to unforeseen circumstances we are sorry to announce that we are having to cancel our UK/Ireland and Essen Dates. We will hopefully be able to make it up for those shows in 2023.”
During a recent interview with Hardrock Haven, Overkill bassist D.D. Verni talked a bit about the band’s new album. According to him, the effort will be “a little bit more doomy.” Verni said the following: “All the drums are done. All the guitars are done. I still have to do the bass. Blitz [Bobby Ellsworth,…
During a recent interview with 69 Faces Of Rock, Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth offered an update on the new Overkill album. According to him, the band are tentatively planning to release the effort in April 2023. Ellsworth said the following: “We didn’t record all the parts yet. We like to keep it as fresh as possible.…
Overkill guitarist Dave Linsk will be missing the band’s spring tour due to “personal reasons.” During his absence, Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, ex-Machine Head) will be filling in. Frontman Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth told the Chicago Tribune the following: “We’ve used Phil in the past when we’ve had issues. We’re prepared. We’re ready. It’s not about the…
Overkill have announced a March headlining tour. Prong will serve as support. Here’s the dates: 03/03 Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance 03/04 Worcester, MA – The Palladium 03/05 Pittsburgh, PA – Jergels 03/06 Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues 03/07 Columbus, OH – The King Of Clubs 03/08 Detroit, MI – Harpo’s 03/09 Ft. Wayne,…
Overkill have revealed that guitarist Dave Linsk will be sitting out their November 13 show at The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, NJ. During his absence, Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, ex-Machine Head) will be filling in. Frontman Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth commented: “We had a few issues getting this rescheduled show together. But to hell with the issues,…
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