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
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)
From: Old Bridge Township, New Jersey, US
Genre(s):
Thrash metal,
speed metal,
heavy metal,
groove metal
Active From: 1980-present
Associated Acts:
Anthrax