PRESS RELEASE: For four decades, OVERKILL have been the trailblazers in producing some of the most signature moments in the world of metal. Today, the New Jersey Thrash legends bludgeon your ears with their twentieth studio album, entitled Scorched via Nuclear Blast Records.
In celebration of the release, the band offers the music video for the title track. Check out the explosive track that encompasses the 35-year history of burnin’ things. Watch “Scorched” here:
OVERKILL Bobby Blitz comments, “Here we go, let’s call it the triple threat… New Video, New Album. New Tour! Looking forward to seeing you all on the road. Now let’s get this thing rolling!”
Today, the band kick-off their “Killfest” European Tour 2023 with HEATHEN:
APRIL 2023
14 – Zwolle – Hedon
15 – Osnabrück – Hyde Park
16 – Berlin – Huxleys
17 – München – Backstage
18 – Stuttgart – LKA
19 – Zürich – Komplex
21 – Parma – Campus Industry
22 – Fontaneto – Phenomenon Club
23 – Saarbrücken – Garage
24 – Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
25 – Vorselaar – De Dreef
26 – Paris – Trabendo
28 – Pamplona – Totem
29 – Barcelona – Razzmatazz 2
AUGUST 2023
13 – Alcatraz – Kortrijk BE
Scorched offered a new recording environment as all members were able to record on their own. The mixing of the record was handled by Colin Richardson and Chris Clancy. Johnny Rodd helped with producing vocals, and finally, Maor Appelbaum handled the mastering and adding finishing touches. The band returned to artist Travis Smith to create the album cover art.
Scorched is available in the following formats:
CD Jewel
Fluorescent Green Cassette (Limited to 400 worldwide)
Longbox (Limited to 1,000 worldwide)
CD Jewel
Button
Sticker
Double LP
Black
Aztec Gold (Limited to 2,500 worldwide)
Fresh Green (Limited to 1,000 worldwide)
Trans Amber w. Fluorescent Green
OVERKILL are expanding their reach but don’t be fooled, the band will remain the filthy, massive gutter thrashers that we all know and love.
Order Scorched in the format of your choice here: https://bfan.link/Overkill-Scorched
Below is the track listing for Scorched:
- Scorched
- Goin’ Home
- The Surgeon
- Twist OF The Wick
- Wicked Place
- Won’t Be Comin Back
- Fever
- Harder They Fall
- Know Her Name
- Bag O’ Bones
OVERKILL will be heading overseas this Spring for their “Killfest” European tour supporting the new album. The 14-day trek will kick off on April 13th and feature labelmates and Bay area legends HEATHEN. For the tour, OVERKILL will offer VIP tickets that include the opportunity to hang out with the band and take pictures. Only 20 VIP tickets will be available for each show,
General admission tickets and VIP tickets for the tour can be purchased here: https://overkill.deinetickets.de
The gentlemen of OVERKILL are:
Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth – Vocals
D.D. Verni – Bass
Dave Linsk – Lead Guitar
Derek Tailer – Rhythm Guitar
Jason Bittner – Drums
