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…
During an interview with Blabbermouth, Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, ex-Machine Head) discussed his work as a fill-in guitarist. For those unaware, the musician has filled in for a number of heavy hitters in recent years including Slayer in 2018, Overkill last year, and Lamb Of God this year. Demmel said the following: “The SLAYER thing happened…
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,…
Overkill will be releasing a new box set titled “The Atlantic Years 1986 – 1994“ on October 29. The set is available to pre-order on CD and vinyl and it will feature the following records: “Taking Over,“ “Under The Influence,“ “The Years Of Decay,“ “Horroscope,“ “I Hear Black,“ and “W.F.O.“
During a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk,” D.D. Verni offered an update on the new Overkill album. According to him, the band will “probably start mixing [the effort] in the fall.” Verni said the following: “We’re still recording. The record’s done, for the most part, but we’re still recording — still…
Overkill have officially announced the rescheduled date for their show at The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, New Jersey. The event, which is now being called “609 F!!kin’ Days Later,” will take place on November 13 and it will also feature Demolition Hammer and Sworn Enemy.
Overkill bassist D.D. Verni’s swing project, D.D. Verni & The Cadillac Band, will be releasing their debut album, “Let’s Rattle,” on September 17. You can find a video for the effort’s first single, “Cadillac Man,” below: “Let’s Rattle” Track Listing: 01. “Cadillac Man” 02. “Shake It Swing It” 03. “Give Me Your Number” 04. “Olivia…That’s…
Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Dave Baksh (Sum 41), Tom Thacker (Sum 41), Danko Jones, and Jean Genus (Hank Von Hell, etc.) have joined forces for a quarantine medley of Mötorhead‘s “Overkill,“ Judas Priest‘s “Electric Eye,” and Iron Maiden‘s “Murders In The Rue Morgue.“ You can check that out below: All of the musicians commented: Dave Baksh:…
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