description Overkill - The Electric Age Overview
The Electric Age is a 2012 studio album by Overkill, the thrash metal band formed in New Jersey. Following Ironbound, it continues the band's combination of rapid riffing, forceful drumming, groove-oriented passages, and Bobby Ellsworth's distinctive high, abrasive vocals. It is aimed primarily at listeners of American thrash metal, particularly those interested in Overkill's later-period work without a major departure from the band's established style.
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How does The Electric Age compare to Ironbound?
The Electric Age (2012) followed Ironbound (2010) and continued Overkill's late-career resurgence with similar rapid riffing, groove-oriented passages, and Bobby Ellsworth's signature high-pitched vocals. Many fans and critics view Ironbound as the stronger comeback, but The Electric Age was praised for maintaining the band's aggressive momentum.
Who is in Overkill's lineup on The Electric Age?
The Electric Age features the long-standing core of vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth and bassist D.D. Vernie, both founding members of the New Jersey band. The album's guitar duties are handled by Dave Linsk and Derek Tailer, with Ron Lipnicki on drums.
What label released The Electric Age?
The Electric Age was released on Nuclear Blast Records in 2012, continuing Overkill's relationship with the label during their late-career output. Nuclear Blast has been home to numerous thrash metal veterans releasing new material in the 2000s and 2010s.
What year did Overkill form?
Overkill was formed in New Jersey in 1980, making them one of the earliest East Coast thrash metal bands. By the time The Electric Age was released in 2012, the band had been active for over three decades with Ellsworth and Vernie as consistent members.
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