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OVERKILL – Under The Influence LP 1988 Megaforce (New York Thrash Metal)

old school thrash metal with overkill

Under the Influence is the third studio album by thrash metal band Overkill, released on July 5, 1988, through Megaforce Records. This was Overkill’s first album to feature drummer Sid Falck, who had replaced Rat Skates when the latter left the band in 1987 during the Taking Over tour. (WIKIPEDIA)


All tracks were written by Bobby Gustafson, D.D. Verni, and Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth.

No | Title | Length

1. “Shred” 4:05
2. “Never Say Never” 4:58
3. “Hello from the Gutter” 4:14
4. “Mad Gone World” 4:31
5. “Brainfade” 4:08
6. “Drunken Wisdom” 6:17
7. “End of the Line” 7:03
8. “Head First” 6:02
9. “Overkill III (Under the Influence)” 6:33


Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth – lead vocals, production
Bobby Gustafson – guitar, background vocals, production
Sid Falck – drums, production
D.D. Verni – bass, background vocals, production

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