11/02/2009 13:35

Overkill

Overkill sign with Nuclear Blast + 'Ironbound' info

New Jersey thrash metal veterans Overkill have inked a multi-album deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band's new CD, 'Ironbound' — which is described as a true "thrasher-piece" — is scheduled for release on January 29, 2010.

"Good to be with a label that understands what Overkill are about and what metal is about in 2010; exciting!" singer Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth said in a statement.

Added Nuclear Blast A&R representative Jaap Wagemaker: "Growing up with classics such as 'Feel the Fire', 'Taking Over' and 'The Years of Decay' and seeing the band countless times playing live, it is sure to say that one of our favorite bands of all time has finally found their home at the powerhouse that Nuclear Blast is today! We are very much looking forward to start working with Overkill and are eager to release their new album, 'Ironbound', to the masses! A new album on which they have returned to their old-school thrash roots!"

'Ironbound' track listing:

01. The Green and Black
02. Ironbound
03. Bring Me the Night
04. The Goal Is Your Soul
05. Give a Little
06. Endless War
07. The Head and Heart
08. In Vain
09. Killing for a Living
10. The SRC

Versions to be released:
* Limited digipak
* CD jewelcase
* LP (180g vinyl) in gatefold
* LP (180g green vinyl) in gatefold (Nuclear Blast Mailorder exclusive)
* Strictly limited mailorder edition

(source: Nuclear Blast Records)