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Overkill’s Feel The Fire at 40: Bobby Blitz Reignites the Flame
Bobby ‘Blitz’ Ellsworth and producer Carl Canedy join Metal
Mayhem ROC to celebrate 40 years of Overkill’s debut album, Feel The
Fire.
They revisit the early New Jersey club days, the Ithaca, NY
recording sessions, and the DIY hustle that helped launch East Coast thrash.
Hear behind-the-scenes stories about working with Johnny Z of Megaforce
Records, the album’s iconic cover shoot, and early tours with Anthrax and
Slayer — plus what’s next for both Overkill and The Rods.
A powerful and nostalgic look back at the spark that lit
Overkill’s unstoppable fire.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction to Bobby ‘Blitz’ Ellsworth and Carl Canedy
00:46 – Early Days and Formation of Overkill
01:37 – The Journey to Recording Feel the Fire
03:00 – Self-Promotion and Breakthrough
05:01 – Recording Challenges and Studio Stories
10:33 – Living Arrangements During Recording
14:29 – Reflecting on Iconic Tracks and Imagery
19:25 – The Iconic Album Cover
21:59 – The Mascot and Touring
25:28 – Reflecting on the Singing Style
27:44 – Band Chemistry and Songwriting
29:53 – Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
33:08 – Future Plans and New Projects
LINKS:
Metal Mayhem ROC:
https://metalmayhemroc.com/
https://metalmayhemroc.com/
Overkill Official Website:
https://wreckingcrew.com
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By Vernomatic Productions
4.8
2020 ratings
Bobby ‘Blitz’ Ellsworth and producer Carl Canedy join Metal
Mayhem ROC to celebrate 40 years of Overkill’s debut album, Feel The
Fire.
They revisit the early New Jersey club days, the Ithaca, NY
recording sessions, and the DIY hustle that helped launch East Coast thrash.
Hear behind-the-scenes stories about working with Johnny Z of Megaforce
Records, the album’s iconic cover shoot, and early tours with Anthrax and
Slayer — plus what’s next for both Overkill and The Rods.
A powerful and nostalgic look back at the spark that lit
Overkill’s unstoppable fire.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction to Bobby ‘Blitz’ Ellsworth and Carl Canedy
00:46 – Early Days and Formation of Overkill
01:37 – The Journey to Recording Feel the Fire
03:00 – Self-Promotion and Breakthrough
05:01 – Recording Challenges and Studio Stories
10:33 – Living Arrangements During Recording
14:29 – Reflecting on Iconic Tracks and Imagery
19:25 – The Iconic Album Cover
21:59 – The Mascot and Touring
25:28 – Reflecting on the Singing Style
27:44 – Band Chemistry and Songwriting
29:53 – Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
33:08 – Future Plans and New Projects
LINKS:
Metal Mayhem ROC:
https://metalmayhemroc.com/
https://metalmayhemroc.com/
Overkill Official Website:
https://wreckingcrew.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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