Overkill — Overkill (EP)

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Jul 11, 2023
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𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐘𝐏𝐓𝐒 - 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐁𝐔𝐌 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊 & 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐘 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐋…

38 years ago, Overkill were “Rotten to the Core”!

On this day (July 12) in 1985, Overkill released their first EP titled, “Overkill” via Azra/Metal Storm records.

Background:

The “Overkill” EP was co-produced by Overkill, Mike Siegel and Vadim Rubin. It was recorded at Venture Sound Studio between 10/84-11/84, and was originally intended as a demo tape. The band sold the material to Azra Records against their better judgement due to financial difficulties.

Artwork was suggested for the EP, but none was used. Overkill never received any money for the sales of this record.

“Overkill” is considered by the band as their "first album", making their debut “Feel the Fire” their second record and so forth. 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.

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”.

Links to Artists, Albums, and Music Videos:

▶ Listen to “F**k You and Then Some (featuring the “Overkill” EP)” via Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/f-k-you-and-then-some/932620669

▶ Follow Overkill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OverkillWreckingCrew

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