OVERKILL

The twentieth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It is the band's first studio album in four years, following "The Wings Of War" (2019), the longest gap between studio albums for the band. The release date of "Scorched" was postponed on numerous occasions, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The album was intended to be released in April 2021, but it was soon pushed back to the summer or fall of 2021, and then later to early 2022, and finally to the spring of 2023.
As per usual, frontman Bobby "Blitz" Elsworth offers up his happy-go-lucky, sand paper scowl and inventively catchy vocal lines. Dave Linsk's guitar leads are well-sculpted, smartly phrased and fall somewhere between guitar god shred and virtuoso juke joint sloppiness. And bass players everywhere who feel misunderstood and overlooked can continue to rally around Carlo "D.D." Verni, his ball-punching tone, prominence in the mix and the way he drives many of the riffs/songs with a thick urban twang.
For four decades, Overkill have been the trailblazers in producing some of the most signature moments in the world of Metal. Today, the New Jersey Thrash legends bludgeon your ears with their twentieth studio album, entitled "Scorched"!
Nuclear Blast Records, 2023 (NBR 69571). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Scorched 6:13    
2. Goin' Home 4:31
3. The Surgeon 5:33
Side B
1. Twist Of The Wick 5:34
2. Wicked Place 5:00
Running time: 26:51 min.

SIde C
1. Won't Be Coming Back 4:30
2. Fever 5:33
Side D
1. Harder They Fall 4:23
2. Know Her Name 5:11
3. Bag O' Bones 4:37
Running time: 24:14 min.

Total playing time: 51:05 min.



Samples: https://overkillmetal.bandcamp.com

The nineteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
The band's first album to feature drummer Jason Bittner, making it their first one without Ron Lipnicki since "ReliXIV" (2005), as he had left Overkill shortly after the release of its predecessor "The Grinding Wheel" (2017).
Overkill is still relevant in the Metal scene, and their albums are always a joy to listen to. There’s no end in sight for their soon-to-be forty-year career, and their consistency is unmatched in the Thrash ranks. If you’re already a fan of Bobby and his gang, there are plenty of elements on "The Wings Of War" to enjoy. If you’re new to them, this album is quite a gateway into the realms of the band.
The album peaked at number 158 on the chart, making it Overkill's third-lowest chart position, behind "Taking Over" and "Ironbound". However, "The Wings Of War" was well-received in Europe, particularly on the German charts, where it debuted at number five, making it Overkill's highest-ever chart position.
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 2019 (NB 4407-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Last Man Standing 5:49
2. Believe In The Fight 5:03
3. Head Of A Pin 5:56
4. Batshitcrazy 4:33
5. Distortion 6:09
6. A Mother's Prayer 3:58
7. Welcome To The Garden State 4:42
8. Where Few Dare To Walk 5:25
9. Out On The Road-Kill 4:41
10. Hole In My Soul 4:46
Total playing time: 51:02 min.

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