History Music / Overkill

* SpecialGuest: This was Eddy Garcia's role as a touring drummer, due to Ron Lipnicki's inability to tour. With his newfound presence in lineup photos and his participation on recording "The Grinding Wheel," he may have become an AscendedExtra, but this is pure speculation.

* CoolOldGuy: D.D., Blitz and Dave are all in their sixties, but they are kicking more ass now than they have in years.

* FiveManBand:
** TheLeader: D.D.
** TheLancer: Blitz
** TheSmartGuy: Derek
** TheBigGuy: Dave
** [[SixthRanger Fifth Ranger]]: Jason

* CoolOldGuy: D.D. and Blitz are both in their sixties, but they are kicking more ass now than they have in years.

* NamesTheSame: There was a short-lived Thrash Metal band named Overkill from Los Angeles. They were forced to change their name to Overkill LA to avoid confusion with this band.
** Also, due to them covering Motörhead's "Overkill" (which was where the band's name came from) on ''Coverkill'', they now have two songs with that exact name (five if you count {{sequel}}s "Overkill II" through "Overkill V"). There would be six, but the fourth one was called "E.vil N.ever D.ies" instead.

* CoolOldGuy: D.D. and Blitz are both in their fifties, but they are kicking more ass now than they have in years.

* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: Most of their stuff is around a 7 or 8, while their occasional softer songs drop down to a 5 or 6.

* Dave Linsk - lead guitar, backing vocals (1999-present)

* [[Music/ShadowsFall Jason Bittner]] - drums (2017-present)

** They have gotten in arguments with Music/AvengedSevenfold for their [[OlderThanTheyThink similar-looking]] Deathbat, going so far to send them shirts with Chaly and the words "Get Your Own Fucking Mascot" on them.

* AudienceParticipationSong: "We don't care what you say! ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLZPo2m2Qvs FUCK YOU!]]''"

* AngstDissonance: "Drunken Wisdom" appears to be from the perspective of someone experiencing this in real life and telling the angster where to shove it.
--> ''Why don't you get yourself a life? Just get the fuck out of here!''

* TitleOnlyChorus: Elimination

Overkill is a ThrashMetal band from UsefulNotes/NewJersey. They rose to prominence in the early 80's due to their energetic performances and speedy punk-influenced music. They are usually described as "blue-collar" and "working man's group", for their steady schedule of releasing albums and live-tours.

* {{Instrumentals}}: "Frankenstein", "Ghost Dance", "R.I.P. (Undone)" and "Feeding Frenzy"
* IntercourseWithYou: "Fatal If Swallowed", "Head First."

* LastChorusSlowdown: "In Union We Stand", from ''Taking Over''.

** Bobby Ellsworth was fired at one point, though he returned shortly after, which makes D.D. the most senior member.

** Robert Ellsworth = Bobby Blitz (reference to Johnny Blitz from the Dead Boys)
** Carlos Verni = D.D. Verni (reference to Dee Dee Ramone)

* SpecialGuest: This was Eddy Garcia's role as a touring drummer, due to Ron Lipnicki's inability to tour. With his newfound presence in lineup photos, he may have become an AscendedExtra, but this is pure speculation.

* Robert "Riff Thunder" Pisarek – guitar (1980–1981)

* Derek "The Skull" Tailer – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2002–present)

* LeadBassist: D.D. Verni is equal parts Type A and C; not only is he known for his aggressive and technical playing style, but he is also one of the two founding members.

* SpecialGuest: This is Eddy Garcia's present role due to Ron Lipnicki's current inability to tour. With his newfound presence in lineup photos, he may have become an AscendedExtra, but this is pure speculation.

* 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).
* [[Music/ShadowsFall Jason Bittner]] - drums (2017-present) .

* Anthony Ammendola – guitar (1981)
* Dan Spitz – guitar (1981)
* Rich Conte – guitar (1981–1982)
* Mike Sherry – guitar (1981–1982)
* Joe – guitar (1982)
* Bobby Gustafson – guitar (1982–1990)

* Rob Cannavino – guitar (1990–1995)
* Merritt Gant – guitar (1990–1995)

* Joe Comeau – guitar, vocals (1995–1999)
* Sebastian Marino – guitar (1995–1999)

** TheSmartGuy: The Skull

** [[SixthRanger Fifth Ranger]]: Ron

* Ron Lipnicki – drums (2005–present).

* LongRunnerLineup: They have not had a lineup change since Ron Lipnicki joined in 2005.

* CoverVersion: They have covered "Sonic Reducer" by Dead Boys, "Fuck You" by The Subhumans (the Canadian one), "Frankenstein" by Edgar Winter, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" by Animals and "Under the Blade" by Music/TwistedSister.

* LongRunner: With 17 studio albums released, they are one of thrash metal's longest recording bands.

* MetalScream: Blitz loves it.

'''Overkill''' is a ThrashMetal band from UsefulNotes/NewJersey. They rose to prominence in the early 80's due to their energetic performances and speedy punk-influenced music. They are usually described as "blue-collar" and "working man's group", for their steady schedule of releasing albums and live-tours.

'''Overkill''' is a ThrashMetal band from NewJersey. They rose to prominence in the early 80's due to their energetic performances and speedy punk-influenced music. They are usually described as "blue-collar" and "working man's group", for their steady schedule of releasing albums and live-tours.