description Overkill - Under the Influence Overview
Under the Influence is the third studio album by the American thrash metal band Overkill, released in 1988 through Atlantic and Megaforce Records. It was the band's first album with drummer Sid Falck, joining vocalist Bobby Ellsworth, bassist D.D. Verni, and guitarists Bobby Gustafson and Rat Skates' former bandmates. The record includes "Hello from the Gutter" and continues Overkill's combination of thrash-metal speed, heavy riffing, and Ellsworth's distinctive high, abrasive vocals.
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When was Overkill's Under the Influence released?
Under the Influence was released in 1988 through Atlantic Records and Megaforce Records as Overkill's third studio album. It followed their 1987 album Taking Over and continued the band's rapid release pace in the late 1980s thrash metal scene.
Who played drums on Under the Influence?
Sid Falck made his recording debut with Overkill on Under the Influence, replacing original drummer Rat Skates. The lineup on the album also included vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth, bassist D.D. Verni, and guitarist Bobby Gustafson.
What changed in Overkill's sound between Taking Over and Under the Influence?
With the addition of Sid Falck on drums, Under the Influence adopted a more aggressive and driving rhythm section approach than its predecessor. The album tightened the band's thrash attack and showcased Gustafson's guitar work in a more focused framework.
What record labels released Under the Influence?
Under the Influence was released jointly through Atlantic Records and Megaforce Records in 1988. Megaforce had been Overkill's label since their early days, while Atlantic handled major-label distribution as the band's profile grew in the thrash metal boom.
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