OVERKILL Release Third Behind The Scenes Clip From The Studio

March 7, 2012, 12 years ago

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Thrash legends OVERKIL have released a third behind the scenes video clip surrounding their new record, The Electric Age, coming out March 27th. The record will be released in Europe on Nuclear Blast Records on March 30th.

In this episode, lead vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth answers questions about the recording process, themes behind their new record and how they keep the process new and fresh.

Check it out below:

A second behind the scenes video outlines the recording process they used for their upcoming new record, The Electric Age. Recorded at Gear Studios, owned and operated by bassist D.D. Verni, the new video focuses on what mindset the band was in when they entered the studio and overall theme they wanted to capture. The band explains their theory on why they've been together so long and bassist DD Verni showcases how big of a NY Giant fan he really is.

Check it out below:

A first video, which outlines specific gear and techniques used and how it had shaped the bands raw unfiltered sound over the last few releases can be seen below:

Overkill have announced dates for the upcoming Killfest 2012 tour on European soil. Commented frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth: "It's the Electric Age and you're invited! See you on tour this October, let's tear it up together, AGAIN!"

See Overkill's live schedule below.

Overkill recently released the first single, 'Electric Rattlesnake. The single is now available via iTunes. Check out 'Electric Rattlesnake', streaming below:

Overkill traveled to Asbury Park, NJ this weekend to shoot a brand new music video for the above mentioned track, locked away in the historic Paramount Theater. Snapshots from that shoot can be seen below:

Overkill have confirmed an in-store signing session at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, NJ for Tuesday, March 27th. It is due to begin at 7 PM. Go to VVinyl.com for more information and updates.

Overkill recently announced new details around their upcoming Electric Age Tour. Supporting will be GOD FORBID, DIAMOND PLATE and SUDIKARA. Dates will stretch coast to coast and run through April and May.

Dates include:

April

20 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero Theater
21 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
22 - Syracuse, NY - Lost Horizon
23 - Columbus, OH - Screamin WIllie's
24 - Detroit, MI - Blondie's
25 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
26 - Kansas City, MO - Beaumont Club
27 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
28 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
30 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon

May

1 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater
2 - San Francisco, CA - The Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center
3 - Los Angeles, CA - Club Nokia
5 - Austin, TX - Emo's East
6 - Dallas, TX - Trees
8 - Orlando, FL - The Club at Firestone
9 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
10 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
11 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx Nightclub
12 - New York, NY - Best Buy Theater

European Killfest 2012 dates include:

October

4 - Hannover, Germany - Musikzentrum
5 - Osnabrück, Germany - Rosenhof
6 - Den Haag, Netherlands - Paard Van Troje
7 - London, England - O2 Islington Academy
8 - Sheffield, England - Corporation
10 - Milano, Italy - Alcatraz
11 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
12 - Geiselwind, Germany - Musichall
13 - Straubing, Germany - Metal Invasion Festival
14 - Katowice, Poland - Mega Club
15 - Prague, Czech Republic - Meet Factory
16 - Saarbrücken, Germany - Garage
17 - Karlsruhe, Germany - Substage
18 - Antwerp, Belgium - Trix
19 - Andernach, Germany - JUZ
20 - Bochum, Germany - Zeche
21 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle

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