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OVERKILL Release 19th Studio Album ‘The Wings Of War’
February 22nd, 2019

New Jersey-based thrash metal group Overkill issued 19th full-length studio album The Wings Of War on February 22nd, 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records.

The Wings Of War was recorded at Gear Recording Studio in New Jersey, SKH Studio in Florida and Jrod Productions, with engineering handled by guitarist Dave Linsk and bass player D.D. Verni. The album was produced by the band, while Chris “Zeuss” Harris handled mixing and mastering duties.

Vocalist Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth commented: “It was a blast making The Wings of War! It is something old feeling new again, as our chemistry was altered by the addition of Jason Bittner [drums]. I was curious from the get-go, how would it pan out?

“I think what we accomplished here is a new, upgraded Overkill that embraced the new chemistry, while taking our roots into the present. The new formula produced not only more raw power, but more places to go with melody, a win, win. The key is being not only interested in the change, but part of it. I’ll tell you what, it’s still fun as hell making Overkill records.”

Cover arwork was once again created by Travis Smith.

The track listing is as follows:

01. ‘Last Man Standing’
02. ‘Believe In The Fight’
03. ‘Head Of A Pin’
04. ‘Bat Shit Crazy’
05. ‘Distortion’
06. ‘A Mother’s Prayer’
07. ‘Welcome To The Garden State’
08. ‘Where Few Dare To Walk’
09. ‘Out On The Road-Kill’
10. ‘Hole In My Soul’

Overkill’s line-up is as follows:

Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth (vocals)
Dave Linsk (lead guitar)
Derek Tailer (rhythm guitar)
D.D. Verni (bass)
Jason Bittner (drums)

Directed by Tommy Jones, a music video was filmed for the track ‘Welcome To The Garden State’. In addition, official lyric videos were created for the songs ‘Last Man Standing’ and ‘Head Of A Pin’. All three clips can also be viewed below.

To promote the outing, the band released eight episodes of a multi-part documentary series entitled ‘Welcome To The Garden State’, which can be viewed below.

Eighteenth studio record The Grinding Wheel was released in February 2017 via Nuclear Blast Records.

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