Former OVERKILL Drummer RAT SKATES To Release Born In The Basement DVD In Canada On November 22nd
October 31, 2007, 16 years ago
Filmaker/former OVERKILL drummer RAT SKATES will see the Canadian release of his Born In The Basement DVD on November 22nd via Universal Music/MVD. The DVD is Skates' tell-all documentary about the birth of Overkill and the Thrash scene. An excerpt from the press release reads as follows:
"This engaging documentary about the birth of Overkill and the Thrash scene is told by Overkill's founding drummer Rat Skates. In 1980, the East Coast of North America experienced a massive culture clash of punk, disco, stoner music, new wave and heavy metal. Frustrated by this suburban identity crisis and fueled by The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, a small group of energetic youths were unknowingly creating the most extreme music ever to assault global eardrums: thrash metal. One of the movements' most recognized pioneers was Rat Skates. This is a drive through his tunnel vision to success, and the philosophy that turned his dreams into reality...the "DIY" mindset! This movie boldly goes well behind the scenes, deep into the NY/NJ cover band circuit and pre-digital tape-trading underground to candidly reveal the hidden hurdles that every young musician must jump in the quest for rock stardom, the passion of their vision, and dedication to their family."
