Overkill (EP)
1984 extended play by Overkill
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Overkill is the first extended play (EP) recorded by thrash metal band Overkill released in 1985 on Azra/Metal Storm records. It is the band's first album, preceding their debut studio album Feel the Fire. Released only on vinyl, the EP has been seen as a rare collector's item amongst Overkill fans, and all tracks are included on the !!!Fuck You!!! And Then Some compilation.
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| Released | 1985[1] | |||
| Recorded | October–November 1984 | |||
| Studio | Venture Sound Studio, Somerville, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Thrash metal, speed metal | |||
| Length | 24:04 | |||
| Label | Azra/Metal Storm | |||
| Producer | Mike Siegel & Vadim Rubin | |||
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All of the songs from this EP (except for "The Answer") would be re-recorded for the band's future albums; "Rotten to the Core" and "Overkill" were re-recorded for Feel the Fire, while "Fatal If Swallowed" was re-recorded for Taking Over.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Rotten to the Core" | 5:14 |
| 2. | "Fatal if Swallowed" | 6:20 |
| 3. | "The Answer" | 8:49 |
| 4. | "Overkill" | 3:41 |
| Total length: | 24:04 | |
Personnel
- Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth – vocals
- Bobby Gustafson – guitars
- D.D. Verni – bass
- Rat Skates – drums
