Overkill formed during 1980 in New Jersey. The band has been active since 1984.
Their mascot is named Chaly.
Members
Current members
- Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth – Lead vocals (1980–present)
- Dave Linsk – Lead guitar, Backing vocals (2000–present)
- Derek "The Skull" Tailer – Rhythm guitar, Backing vocals (2000–present)
- D.D. Verni – Bass, Backing vocals (1980–present)
- Ron Lipnicki – Drums (2005–present)
Former members
- Rat Skates – Drums (1980–1987)
- Bobby Gustafson – Guitar (1981–1990)
- Sid Falck – Drums (1987–1992)
- Rob Cannavino – Guitar (1990–1995)
- Andy Jones - Drums (1991–1992)
- Merritt Gant – Guitar (1990–1995)
- Tim Mallare – Drums (1992–2005)
- Joe Comeau – Guitar,Vocals (1995–1999)
- Sebastian Marino – Guitar (1995–2000)
- Dan Spitz – Guitar (1980-1981)
- Robert "Riff Thunder" Pisarek - Guitar (1980-1983)
- Rich Conte - Guitar (1981)
- Mark Archibole - Drums (1987)
discography
Studio albums
| Year of Release |
Title |
Label |
U.S. Chart Position |
Top Independent Albums |
Line-up |
| 1985 |
Feel the Fire |
Megaforce |
- |
- |
Ellsworth, Gustafson, Verni, Skates |
| 1987 |
Taking Over |
Megaforce |
191 |
- |
Ellsworth, Gustafson, Verni, Skates |
| 1988 |
Under the Influence |
Atlantic |
142 |
- |
Ellsworth, Gustafson, Verni, Falck |
| 1989 |
The Years of Decay |
Atlantic |
155 |
- |
Ellsworth, Gustafson, Verni, Falck |
| 1991 |
Horrorscope |
Atlantic |
|
- |
Ellsworth, Cannevino, Gant, Verni, Falck |
| 1993 |
I Hear Black |
Atlantic |
122 |
- |
Ellsworth, Cannevino, Gant, Verni, Mallare |
| 1994 |
W.F.O. |
Atlantic |
- |
- |
Ellsworth, Cannevino, Gant, Verni, Mallare |
| 1996 |
The Killing Kind |
CMC |
- |
- |
Ellsworth, Comeau, Marino, Verni, Mallare |
| 1997 |
From the Underground and Below |
CMC |
- |
- |
Ellsworth, Comeau, Marino, Verni, Mallare |
| 1999 |
Necroshine |
CMC |
|
- |
Ellsworth, Comeau, Marino, Verni, Mallare |
| 2000 |
Bloodletting |
Metal-Is |
- |
- |
Ellsworth, Linsk, Verni, Mallare |
| 2003 |
Killbox 13 |
Spitfire |
- |
31 |
Ellsworth, Linsk, Tailer, Verni, Mallare |
| 2005 |
ReliXIV |
Spitfire/Regain |
- |
- |
Ellsworth, Linsk, Tailer, Verni, Mallare |
| 2007 |
Immortalis |
Bodog |
|
33 |
Ellsworth, Linsk, Tailer, Verni, Lipnicki |
| 2010 |
Ironbound |
Nuclear Blast |
192 |
24 |
Ellsworth, Linsk, Tailer, Verni, Lipnicki |
Extended plays
| Year of Release |
Title |
Label |
| 1984 |
Overkill EP |
Azra/Metal Storm |
| 1987 |
!!!Fuck You!!! |
Megaforce |
| 1992 |
Live To The Core |
Live albums
| Year of Release |
Title |
Label |
| 1990 |
Hello From the Gutter |
Atlantic |
| 1995 |
Wrecking Your Neck |
CMC |
| 2002 |
Wrecking Everything |
Spitfire |
| 2002 |
Extended Versions |
BMG |
Compilations
| Year of Release |
Title |
Label |
| 1996 |
!!!Fuck You!!! and Then Some |
Megaforce |
| 2000 |
The Masters Of Destruction: Live From The Longhorn |
Scullcrusher Productions |
| 2002 |
Hello from the Gutter: The Best of Overkill |
Steamhammer/SPV |
| 2002 |
Then and Now |
Sanctuary Records |
| 2005 |
Fuck You And Then Some / Feel The Fire |
Megaforce Records |
Other albums
| Year of Release |
Title |
Type of Release |
Label |
| 1983 |
Power in Black |
Demo |
Self Released |
| 1999 |
Coverkill |
Cover |
CMC |
Videos / DVD
| Year of Release |
Title |
Type of Release |
Label |
| 2002 |
Wrecking Everything - An Evening in Asbury Park |
DVD |
Spitfire |
| 2008 |
Live at Wacken Open Air 2007 |
DVD |
Bodog Music |
