Artist: OVERKILL
Album: THE WINGS OF WAR VINYL (2LP BLACK)

Release date: 22.02.2019
EAN/UPS: 727361440718
Media type: LP

New frontiers aren’t often conquered in the modern world of heavy metal, yet OVERKILL remain unfazed by the growing presence of social media, modern internet, a demand for streaming services, and a general sense of competition between the sea of other metal bands trying to make a name for themselves, today.

    It’s with over 30 years under their leather belts that these New Jersey natives are prepared to unveil their latest offering: »The Wings Of War«. With 10 tracks and fifty one minutes long, their 19th full length album is the ultimate combination of sickening brutality and addictive melody. It was yet another incredible album cover design by Travis Smith that sparked the idea of what to name this next album. With 5 of the iconic Overkill winged skulls brooding powerfully around the table seemingly prepared for battle, »The Wings Of War« simply rolled off the tongue.

    With the fresh addition of seasoned drummer Jason Bittner (ex-Shadows Fall, Flotsam And Jetsam, Stigmata), OVERKILL is experiencing a new chemistry this time around, truly giving the record a unique feel. The writing was funneled through its familiar foundation, but now had a fresh influence and energy that inspired the entire band. “We’ve never had an identity crisis,” says frontman Bobby Blitz, “but we still like raising an eyebrow from time to time!” Morphing into the modern day and taking advantage of the convenience of technological advances, this old school group of guys utilize technology for its instantaneous qualities that help fuel their momentum, and prevent the build up of stagnant ideas.

    Although Bassist DD Verni and guitarist Dave Linsk have their own recording set up, OVERKILL goes out of house for their drum recording to longtime friend Joe DeMaio of Shorefire Studios in Long Branch New Jersey, and for their vocals to Johnny Rod of Rockland County New York. The the real guitar work gets accomplished at DD’s studio, Blitz absorbs the sounds and fills in the guts with melodies, phonetics, dirty-sweet lyrics, and the songs develop organically.


2LP (33 rpm):

Side A
01. Last Man Standing
02. Believe In The Fight

Side B
01. Head Of A Pin
02. BatShitCrazy

Side C
01. Distortion
02. A Mother’s Prayer
03. Welcome To The Garden State

Side D
01. Where Few Dare To Walk
02. Out On The Road-Kill
03. Hole In My Soul


LINE UP:

Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth - vocals | D.D. Verni - bass, backing vocals
Dave Linsk - lead and rhythm guitars | Derek Tailer - rhythm guitars, backing vocals
Jason Bittner - drums