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Overkill’s Bobby Blitz Names Metallica Album That ”Broke All The Rules”

During a conversation with Radioactive MikeZ, Overkill vocalist Bobby ”Blitz” Ellsworth was asked what Metallica album he considers to be better, 1994’s ”Ride The Lightning” or 1986’s ”Master Of Puppets”.…

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Overkill’s Bobby Blitz on ‘Scorched’, Songwriting & Upcoming World Tour

On April 14th, 2023, Overkill are set to release their 20th album packed with power and aggression called Scorched via Nuclear Blast. I’ve had the pleasure of listening to…

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REVIEW: OVERKILL – “Scorched”

Overkill, New Jersey masters of thrash metal mayhem are back with an awesome new album called Scorched. They plan to drop this bundle of napalm joy on April 14th via…

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Watch EXODUS And OVERKILL Members Cover MEGADETH’s ‘Wake Up Dead’

OVERKILL/SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has teamed up with EXODUS singer Steve “Zetro” Souza, EXODUS bassist Jack Gibson and ANGOR/ex-SHADOWS FALL guitarist Felipe Roa to record a quarantine cover version of MEGADETH‘s “Wake Up Dead”, with each musician separated in his own home. Bittner uploaded…

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INTERVIEW: OVERKILL’s Bobby Blitz on Thrash Metal: “The Excitement Is Still There. Fcing Pay Attention”

Overkill is bringing their battering ram of metal music for wrecking crews across the United States in support of their new album Wings Of War. This record finds Overkill…

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GALLERY: Overkill, Flotsam and Jetsam & Destruction Live at O2 Islington Academy, London

The massive queue outside the venue at just 6:30 pm. Patched cuts all over the shop covered in silver long hair, or the lack of it. It’s vintage Trash…

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REVIEW: OVERKILL – “The Wings of War”

New Jersey’s craziest motherfuckers are back to attack. Overkill’s longevity is enviable – especially in the thrash metal world – having released 19 albums (counting this one) in a span…

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Ex-OVERKILL Guitarist Bobby Gustafson Slams Former Bandmates, Says “Upcoming DVD Is A Piece Of S**t”

Former OVERKILL guitarist Bobby Gustafson says that fans shouldn’t buy the band’s upcoming “Live In Overhausen” DVD and Blu-Ray because he is “not getting a dime” from the release. [metalwani_content_ad] After Nuclear Blast announced the…

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OVERKILL Frontman Bobby Blitz on Slayer’s Final Tour: “If They’re Done, They’re Done”

In an interview with Sticks For Stones, OVERKILL frontman Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth says that he respects SLAYER‘s decision to call it quits, calling it an “individual choice” that is “their business” and not anyone else’s.…

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GALLERY: Max & Iggor Cavalera, Overkill, Insomnium & Deserted Fear Live at Forum O2 Kentish Town

It was that time of year again for timeless metal to hit Europe with the MTV Headbanger’s Ball. I’ve waited one whole year for this day and the 12th…

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Overkill’s Bobby Blitz Names Metallica Album That ”Broke All The Rules”

Overkill’s Bobby Blitz on ‘Scorched’, Songwriting & Upcoming World Tour

REVIEW: OVERKILL – “Scorched”

Watch EXODUS And OVERKILL Members Cover MEGADETH’s ‘Wake Up Dead’

INTERVIEW: OVERKILL’s Bobby Blitz on Thrash Metal: “The Excitement Is Still There. Fcing Pay Attention”

GALLERY: Overkill, Flotsam and Jetsam & Destruction Live at O2 Islington Academy, London

REVIEW: OVERKILL – “The Wings of War”

Ex-OVERKILL Guitarist Bobby Gustafson Slams Former Bandmates, Says “Upcoming DVD Is A Piece Of S**t”

OVERKILL Frontman Bobby Blitz on Slayer’s Final Tour: “If They’re Done, They’re Done”

GALLERY: Max & Iggor Cavalera, Overkill, Insomnium & Deserted Fear Live at Forum O2 Kentish Town

Rocker TED NUGENT Claimed He’s Been Robbed Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars

Adrian Vandenberg Reveals He Was Asked By Ozzy Osbourne To Replace Jake E. Lee

Sammy Hagar Explained How He Had Almost Left VAN HALEN Broke

John Corabi Wants To Punch Glenn Hughes In The Face

Nikki Sixx Speaks Out On MOTLEY CRUE Album With Ex-Singer John Corabi

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