Overkill – The Electric Age

OVERKILL – “THE ELECTRIC AGE”
NUCLEAR BLAST (2012)

Overkill is one of the greatest thrash bands of all-time. Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth is the best thrash frontman. Period. There is no one better than him. His voice is powerful and unique, his presence on stage is unrivaled, and his love for his fans knows no bounds. As far as I’m concerned I’d rather they be a part of The Big Four than Metallica. I understand why Metallica are there, but Overkill has consistently put out better music over the years than Metallica. I will concede that it should be The Big Five and Overkill, hands down, would take that fifth spot.

The Electric Age, the bands 16^th album, out now on Nuclear Blast, is outstanding. Since Feel the Fire in 1985 until now, the band has put out some of the most blistering trash metal known to man and continues to be just as hard, heavy, and unapologetic as they were when they were young, pissed off, and looking to make a name for themselves. This is why they are the best: they don’t cater to bullshit trends or do what label suits want them to do. They play the music that comes straight from the heart and do exactly what the fans want, play honest, pure, straight forward heavy fucking metal! With classic mind-blowingly savage tracks like “Electric Rattlesnake,” “Black Daze,” “Drop The Hammer Down,” and “Old Wounds New Scars” the band adds 10 more songs to an already powerful catalog. With ever-present mainstay DD Verni on bass, adding to the metallic mayhem of The Electric Age are guitarists Dave Linsk and Derek Trailer, plus Ron Lipnicki on the drums. Though the band has been through some line-up changes over the years (except Blitz and DD) clearly the heart and soul of the band lies in the two originals as no matter who is backing them, the band still sounds like they always have from day now.

If you’re looking for old school, fast paced, neck snapping thrash metal, look no further than Overkill and The Electric Age. As has been the case for nearly 30 years, Overkill is the real deal and makes being a metal fan worth every second. I give it 10 out of 10.

Chris Martin
Rating: ***** (5.0/5.0)

Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK

Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions,

Check out radio stream repeat on Tuesday 8th (16:00 GMT) and Thursday 10th April (21:00 GMT)
Next Session: Sunday 4 May

Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio

David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 GMT, repeated on Mondays and Fridays), when he invites listeners to ‘Assume The Position’. The show signposts forthcoming gigs and tours and latest additions at getreadytorock.com. First broadcast on 2 March 2025.

UK Blues Broadcaster of the Year (2020 and 2021 Finalist) Pete Feenstra presents his weekly Rock & Blues Show on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT as part of a five hour blues rock marathon “Tuesday is Bluesday at GRTR!”. The show is repeated on Wednesdays at 22:00, Fridays at 20:00). This show was first broadcast on 4 March 2025

How to Listen Live?

Click the programming image at the top of the page (top right of page if using desktop)

Get Ready to ROCK! Radio is also in iTunes under Internet Radio/Classic Rock
Listen in via the Tunein app and search for “Get Ready to ROCK!” and save as favourite.

More information and links at our radio website where you can listen live or listen again to shows via the presenter pages: getreadytorockradio.com

Power Plays w/c 7 April 2025

SEVEN BLOOD To The Unknown (indie)
FROM FALL TO SPRING Incomplete (Arising Empire)
POP EVIL Side Effects (MNRK Heavy)
ERJA LYYTINEN Abyss (Tuohi Records)
SKY VALLEY MISTRESS Too Many Ghosts (New Heavy Sounds)

Featured Albums w/c 7 April 2025

09:00-12:00 The Best of 2003 – 2024 (Melodic Rock)
12:00-13:00 The Best of 2003 – 2024 (Melodic Hard Rock)
14:00-16:00 The Best of 2003 – 2024 (Singer Songwriter)

Our occasional Newsletter signposts latest additions to the website(s). We also include a selection of recent top albums, based on GRTR! reviewer ratings. The newsletter is sent out a few times a year.

If you’d like to register to receive this occasional mailing please complete the form:

If using a smartphone/tablet please tap here or re-orientate your device

(Note that this registration is separate from site registration which allows you to leave comments and receive daily emails about new content. If you wish to register for this – in addition or separately – please click or tap here – for more information – the form is at the foot of each page. Please read our privacy policy when opting-in to receive emails.