Overkill is an American thrash metal band, formed in 1980 in New Jersey. They have gone through many
line-up changes, with singer
Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth and bassist D.D. Verni remaining from the original lineup.
Along with
Anthrax,
whose one-time lead guitarist Dan Spitz was also an early member of Overkill,
the band is one of the most successful East Coast thrash metal bands.
-Wikipedia
From:
Old Bridge Township, New Jersey, US
Genres:
Thrash metal, speed metal, heavy metal, groove metal
Years active:
1980-present
Associated acts:
Anthrax
Members:
Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth -
lead vocals (1980 - present)
D.D. Verni - bass, backing vocals
(1980 - present)
Dave Linsk - lead guitar, backing vocals
(1999 - present)
Derek "The Skull" Tailer -
rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2002 - present)
Ron Lipnicki - drums (2005 - present)
Past members:
Dan Spitz - guitar (1980 - 1981)
Robert "Riff Thunder" Pisarek - guitar (1980 - 1983)
Rat Skates - drums (1980 - 1987)
Rich Conte - guitar (1981)
Bobby Gustafson - guitar (1981 - 1990)
Mark Archibole - drums (1987)
Sid Falck - drums (1987 - 1992)
Rob Cannavino - guitar (1990 - 1995)
Merritt Gant - guitar (1990 - 1995)
Andy Jones - drums (1992 - 1993)
Tim Mallare - drums (1993 - 2005)
Joe Comeau - guitar, vocals (1995 - 1999)
Sebastian Marino - guitar (1995 - 1999)
Mascot:
The band has a notable mascot named "Chaly", a skeletal bat with a skull-like face, horns,
bony wings, and green eyes. Chaly has appeared on most of their album covers.
Tour Dates: