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Overkill - Horrorscope

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Horrorscope is the fifth studio album by New Jersey thrash metal band Overkill, released in 1991. It was the band's first album after the departure of guitarist and songwriter Bobby Gustafson, with Merritt Gant and Rob Cannavino forming the new two-guitar lineup. The record combines compact thrash songs, heavier mid-tempo riffing, and a cover of Edgar Winter's "Frankenstein," serving listeners of forceful early-1990s American metal.

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Why did Overkill use two guitarists on Horrorscope?

Bobby Gustafson left after The Years of Decay, and Overkill replaced the single-guitar role with Merritt Gant and Rob Cannavino. Their two-guitar lineup gave the 1991 album a thicker and more layered riff sound.

Which Overkill album has Coma and the Edgar Winter cover Frankenstein?

Both appear on Horrorscope. "Coma" is an original Overkill track, while the instrumental "Frankenstein" reworks the Edgar Winter Group hit with the band's new dual-guitar lineup.

How does Horrorscope compare with The Years of Decay musically?

Horrorscope is generally tighter and more immediately riff-driven, with the two guitars creating a dense stereo attack. The Years of Decay contains more extended atmospheric passages, especially in its title track and "Playing with Spiders/Skullkrusher."

Is Horrorscope part of Overkill's classic Atlantic Records period?

Yes, it was released during the band's Atlantic-era run in 1991. It followed The Years of Decay and preceded I Hear Black, making it a key transition between Overkill's 1980s thrash sound and its later experiments.

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