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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

OVERKILL & KREATOR To Tour Together With WARBRINGER!

This just in! Thrash Metal titans OVERKILL have confirmed a massive co-headlining tour with Germany’s own KREATOR. Support for the tour will come from California’s WARBRINGER. Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth from OVERKILL comments: ”Overkill and Kreator is powerhouse combination, a serious one. Two thrash punch. This is what it’s all about! Hang on, LET’S DO THIS!”

Tickets will be exclusively available through enterthevault.com today (April 30), with general tickets going on sale May 14th. Dates will span the U.S. coast to coast with select dates in Canada.

10/30/13 Baltimore, MD – Soundstage Kreator close

10/31/13 Philadelphia, PA – The Trocadero Overkill close
11/1/13 Worcester, MA – The Palladium(MA) Overkill close
11/2/13 Montreal, QUE – Club Soda Kreator close
11/3/13 Toronto, ON – Opera House Kreator close
11/4/13 Pittsburgh, PA – Altar Bar Kreator close
11/5/13 Columbus, OH – Al Rosa Villa Overkill close
11/6/13 Joliet, IL – Mojoes Overkill close
11/7/13 Lawrence, KS – Granada Kreator close
11/8/13 Englewood, CO – Gothic Theater Kreator close
11/9/13 Salt Lake City, UT – In the Venue Overkill close
11/11/13 Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater Kreator close
11/12/13 Seattle, WA – El Corazon Overkill close
11/13/13 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre Kreator close
11/14/13 San Fran, CA – Filmore Kreator close
11/15/13 Anaheim, CA – The Grove Kreator close
11/16/13 Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre Kreator close
11/17/13 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater Overkill close
11/18/13 Dallas, TX – Trees Overkill close
11/19/13 San Antonio, TX – Backstage Live Kreator close
11/21/13 Louisville, KY – Diamond Pub & Billiards Kreator close
11/22/13 W. Springfield, VA – Empire Overkill close
11/23/13 NYC, NY – Stage 48 Overkill close
11/24/13 NYC, NY – Stage 48 Overkill close

Related links:
Overkill
Kreator
Warbringer

Monday, November 26, 2012

TESTAMENT Announces "The Dark Roots Of Thrash Tour" With OVERKILL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM & More - Full Agenda Available!

Recently, TESTAMENT picked up the "best music video" award at the American Indian Film Festival, read all about it HERE!

Today, Bay Area Thrash Metal legends, TESTAMENT, announced their first U.S. headlining tour since their phenomenal chart success with their NEW album, 'Dark Roots of Earth'. The trek promises to be one of the best Thrash Metal lineups of the year, with support coming from the world renowned OVERKILL and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, as well as Australian thrashers 4ARM.

“It’s a thrill to announce our upcoming dates with OVERKILL and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM,” commented guitarist Alex Skolnick. “It’s a tour that brings together three different metal bands from three different regions: West Coast, East Coast and Southwest. All three bands sound very different from one another yet are highly compatible. All have been around the block (and the world) a few times and all have managed to keep a sound that feels current. This tour will be a ‘must see’ for fans who remember the early days of thrash/speed metal as well as those whose age is younger than the genre itself.”

VIP packages are now available for each show but will be on a limited basis per gig. Act now before they’re all gone!

VIP ticket packages will include the following:

*Meet and Greet with members of TESTAMENT.
* Photos with members of TESTAMENT.
* Special VIP collector pass.
* 8×10 photo of TESTAMENT.
* 1 Merchandise item.
* Discount Coupon for online shopping.
* VIP purchasers will receive a raffle ticket. Two lucky raffle winners per show will get to watch a portion of TESTAMENT‘ s set side stage with the opportunity to sing background vocals on “Into The Pit!”
* All VIP purchasers will be in an end of the tour drawing for a signature Eric Peterson Dean guitar signed by TESTAMENT.

TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, 4ARM:

1/30 The Filmore – San Francisco, CA*
1/31 House of Blues – Anaheim, CA*
2/1 The Marquee – Tempe, AZ*
2/2 House of Blues – Hollywood, CA*
2/4 Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM*
2/5 Emo’s – Austin, TX
2/6 House of Blues – Houston, TX
2/7 House of Blues – Dallas, TX
2/9 Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
2/10 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
2/12 The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
2/13 Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
2/14 Best Buy Theatre – New York, NY
2/15 The Paramount – Huntington, NY
2/16 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
2/17 Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY
2/18 Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, ON
2/20 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH
2/21 The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
2/22 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
2/23 First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
2/25 The Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
2/26 In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT
2/27 Knitting Factory – Reno, NV
2/28 Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, CA
* – Denotes FLOTSAM AND JETSAM will not be playing

Related links:
Testament's Official Site

Monday, April 23, 2012

OVERKILL Release Part 1 Of Behind The Scenes Video For "Electric Rattlesnake"!

OVERKILL has revealed part one of a two part series giving fans a behind the scenes look into their brand NEW video for "Electric Rattlesnake". You can watch the video below.

Legendary Thrash Metal titans OVERKILL ignited "The Electric Age" tour this past Friday at the Trocadero Theater in Killadelphia! Joining them on what promises to be a crushing tour are: GOD FORBID, DIAMOND PLATE & SUIDAKRA.

Friday, April 20, 2012

OVERKILL, GOD FORBID, DIAMOND PLATE & SUIDAKRA Will Begin Crushing The U.S. Tonight!

Ladies and gentlemen, fasten your seat belts and prepare your eyes and ears for yet another amazing Heavy Metal tour! Legendary Thrash Metal titans OVERKILL are igniting "The Electric Age" tour tonight at the Trocadero Theater in Killadelphia! Joining them on what promises to be a crushing tour are: GOD FORBID, DIAMOND PLATE & SUIDAKRA. Here are the tour dates!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

OVERKILL Premiere Music Video For "Electric Rattlesnake" & Reveal Chart Position!

OVERKILL have debuted a brand NEW video for their hit single "Electric Rattlesnake" today. Directed by veteran Kevin J. Custer, the video is the first we've seen since the band released the "Bring Me The Night" video in 2010.

"Damn, this one BITES hard! Kevin Custer did it again! So plug us in yeah, set us free, this is a thrashing vid the way it’s supposed to be! Here we go kids ELECTRIC RATTLESNAKE!" says front man Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth.

The NEW OVERKILL record 'The Electric Age' has debuted on the BILLBOARD TOP 200 Chart at #73 with approximately 6,700 units sold. To compare, the band's last release 'Ironbound' sold roughly 4,500 copies first week and debuted at #192 making 'The Electric Age' the highest charting first week album since their 1994 record "W.F.O."

In support of 'The Electric Age', the band will head out on the "ELECTRIC AGE TOUR." Supporting will be GOD FORBID, DIAMOND PLATE and SUDIKARA. Dates will stretch coast to coast and run through April and May, click HERE for up to date ticket information.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

OVERKILL Unleashes Another Single From 'The Electric Age' - Crank It!

OVERKILL has released another single called "Wish You Were Dead" today in anticipation of their NEW record 'The Electric Age' coming out next week.

The band also recently announced NEW details around their upcoming "ELECTRIC AGE TOUR." Supporting will be GOD FORBID, DIAMOND PLATE and SUDIKARA. Dates will stretch coast to coast and run through April and May!

Will Members Of OVERKILL Be At 'The Electric Age' Listening Party Tomorrow In Gotham City?

- WHEN: Friday, March 23rd 2012
- WHERE: Three of Cups NYC - 83 First Avenue @ Fifth Street, NYC - www.threeofcupsnyc.com/
- WHO: Blitz and DD of OVERKILL
- WHY: To preview their NEW record 'The Electric Age' in full!

Facebook Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/287174424686411

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

OVERKILL Have Yet Another Video Of The Making Of 'The Electric Age' For YOUR Eyes!

OVERKILL have released yer another behind the scenes episode of the making of their new record 'The Electric Age'. In this episode, lead vocalist Bobby "Blitz" answers questions about the recording process, themes behind their new record and how they keep the process new and fresh.

OVERKILL will release their 16th full length studio album entitled 'The Electric Age' on March 27, 2012. The record will be released in Europe on Nuclear Blast Records on March 30, 2012. You can now pre-order and preview the record on iTunes.
The band recently announced NEW details around their upcoming "ELECTRIC AGE TOUR." Supporting will be GOD FORBID, DIAMOND PLATE and SUDIKARA. Dates will stretch coast to coast and run through April and May.

The band is also featured in the latest issue of Decibel Magazine, the band's legendary record "Years Of Decay" has been inducted into the Decibel Magazine Hall Of Fame.

OVERKILL leaked the first behind the scenes episode a few weeks ago. The first episode outlines the recording process they used for their upcoming NEW record. Recorded at GEAR Studios, owned and operated by bassist D.D. Verni, the video outlines specific gear and techniques used and how it had shaped the bands raw unfiltered sound over the last few releases.

Monday, February 27, 2012

OVERKILL Releases NEW Single "Electric Rattlesnake"

OVERKILL has released the first single from their highly anticipated album entitled 'The Electric Age'. Entitled "Electric Rattlesnake", the single is now available on iTunes (see the link below). The band will release their 16th full length studio album on March 27, 2012. The record will be released in Europe on Nuclear Blast Records on March 30, 2012.

OVERKILL traveled to Asbury Park, NJ this weekend to shoot a brand NEW music video for the above mentioned track locked away in the historic Paramount Theater. Snapshots from that shoot can be seen here.

The band also recently announced NEW details around their upcoming "ELECTRIC AGE TOUR." Supporting will be GOD FORBID, DIAMOND PLATE and SUDIKARA. Dates will stretch coast to coast and run through April and May!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

OVERKILL Unleash More Behind The Scenes Footage Of The Making Of 'The Electric Age'

OVERKILL have released a second behind the scenes episode giving fans an inside look into the studio during the making of their new record 'The Electric Age'. This NEW episode focuses on what mindset the band was in when they entered the studio and overall theme they wanted to capture. The band explains their theory on why they've been together so long and bassist DD Verni showcases how big of a NY Giant fan he really is.

OVERKILL will release their 16th full length studio album entitled 'The Electric Age' on March 27, 2012. The record will be released in Europe on Nuclear Blast Records on March 30, 2012. You can now pre-order and preview the record on iTunes.
The band recently announced NEW details around their upcoming "ELECTRIC AGE TOUR." Supporting will be GOD FORBID, DIAMOND PLATE and SUDIKARA. Dates will stretch coast to coast and run through April and May.
The band is also featured in the latest issue of Decibel Magazine, the band's legendary record "Years Of Decay" has been inducted into the Decibel Magazine Hall Of Fame.

OVERKILL leaked the first behind the scenes episode a few weeks ago. The first episode outlines the recording process they used for their upcoming NEW record. Recorded at GEAR Studios, owned and operated by bassist D.D. Verni, the video outlines specific gear and techniques used and how it had shaped the bands raw unfiltered sound over the last few releases.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

OVERKILL Announce "The Electric Age" Tour - Tourdates Available!

Legendary Thrash Metal band OVERKILL, has announced NEW details around their upcoming ELECTRIC AGE TOUR. Supporting will be GOD FORBID, DIAMOND PLATE and SUDIKARA. Dates will stretch coast to coast and run through April and May.

OVERKILL will release their 16th full length studio album entitled 'The Electric Age' on March 27, 2012. The record will be released in Europe on Nuclear Blast Records on March 30, 2012.

The band is also featured in the latest issue of Decibel Magazine, the band's legendary record "Years Of Decay" has been inducted into the Decibel Magazine Hall Of Fame.

The band recently revealed a behind the scenes video that outlines the recording process they used for their upcoming new record "The Electric Age." Recorded at GEAR Studios, owned and operated by bassist D.D. Verni, the video outlines specific gear and techniques used and how it had shaped the bands raw unfiltered sound over the last few releases.

Monday, February 6, 2012

OVERKILL Unleash Behind The Scenes Studio Footage - NEW Album Coming Soon!

OVERKILL have revealed a behind the scenes video that outlines the recording process they used for their upcoming NEW record 'The Electric Age'.

Recorded at GEAR Studios, owned and operated by bassist D.D. Verni, the video outlines specific gear and techniques used and how it had shaped the bands raw unfiltered sound over the last few releases.

OVERKILL will release "The Electric Age" due out on eOne Music March 27, 2012 in North America, while the record will be released in Europe on Nuclear Blast Records on March 30, 2012.

The band will tour the US this spring on their very own KILLFEST 2 this spring in support.

"Killfest 2" Tour-dates:

4/20 - Trocadero Theater - Philadelphia PA
4/22 - Lost Horizon - Syracuse NY
4/23 - Screamin WIllie's - Columbus OH
4/24 - Blondie's - Detroit MI
4/25 - Bottom Lounge - Chicago IL
4/26 - Beaumont Club - Kansas City MO
4/27 - Bluebird Theater - Denver CO
4/28 - The Complex - Salt Lake City UT
4/30 - El Corazon - Seattle WA
5/1 - Hawthorne Theater - Portland OR
5/2 - The Grand Ballroom - San Francisco CA
5/3 - Club Nokia - Los Angeles CA
5/5 - Emo's East - Austin TX
5/6 - Trees - Dallas TX
5/8 - The Club at Firestone - Orlando FL
5/9 - Culture Room - Ft. Lauderdale FL
5/10 - The Masquerade - Atlanta GA
5/11 - Jaxx Nightclub - West Springfield VA
5/12 - Best Buy Theater - New York, NY

OVERKILL is also featured in the latest issue of Decibel Magazine, the band's legendary record "Years Of Decay" has been inducted into the Decibel Magazine Hall Of Fame.

OVERKILL is Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (vocals), D.D. Verni (Bass, Backing vocals), Derek "The Skull" Tailer (Rhythm guitar, Backing vocals), Dave Linsk (Lead guitar, Backing vocals) and Ron Lipnicki (Drums).

Monday, January 23, 2012

Thrash Metal Titans OVERKILL Release NEW Album Details For 'The Electric Age'!

Legendary Thrash band, OVERKILL have announced their next full length entitled 'The Electric Age' due out on eOne Music March 27, 2012. The record will be released in Europe on Nuclear Blast Records on March 30, 2012. The band will tour the US this spring on their very own KILLFEST 2 this spring in support (tourdates below).

'The Electric Age' was recorded and mixed at Gain Studios in New Jersey, owned and operated by bassist D.D. Verni. This is the bands followup record to 'Ironbound' released in 2010 which received much critical praise. Decibel Magazine went as far to add, "Call this Thrash, or whatever: to us, it's just Metal. And damn good Metal, at that."

"Killfest 2" Tour-dates:

4/20 - Trocadero Theater - Philadelphia PA
4/22 - Lost Horizon - Syracuse NY
4/23 - Screamin WIllie's - Columbus OH
4/24 - Blondie's - Detroit MI
4/25 - Bottom Lounge - Chicago IL
4/26 - Beaumont Club - Kansas City MO
4/27 - Bluebird Theater - Denver CO
4/28 - The Complex - Salt Lake City UT
4/30 - El Corazon - Seattle WA
5/1 - Hawthorne Theater - Portland OR
5/2 - The Grand Ballroom - San Francisco CA
5/3 - Club Nokia - Los Angeles CA
5/5 - Emo's East - Austin TX
5/6 - Trees - Dallas TX
5/8 - The Club at Firestone - Orlando FL
5/9 - Culture Room - Ft. Lauderdale FL
5/10 - The Masquerade - Atlanta GA
5/11 - Jaxx Nightclub - West Springfield VA
5/12 - Best Buy Theater - New York, NY

Overkill is:

- Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth
- Dave Linsk
- Derek "The Skull" Tailer
- D.D. Verni
- Ron Lipnicki

Overkill's Discography:

- Feel the Fire (1985)
- Taking Over (1987)
- Under The Influence (1988)
- The Years of Decay (1989)
- Horrorscope (1991)
- I Hear Black (1993)
- W.F.O. (1994)
- The Killing Kind (1996)
- From the Underground and Below (1997)
- Necroshine (1999)
- Bloodletting (2000)
- Killbox 13 (2003)
- ReliXIV (2005)
- Immortalis (2007)
- Ironbound (2010)

OVERKILL is:

- Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (Vocals)
- D.D. Verni (Bass, Backing Vocals)
- Derek "The Skull" Tailer (Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals)
- Dave Linsk (Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals)
- Ron Lipnicki (Drums)

Related links:
Overkill's Official Site
Official Site of EONE Metal

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