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!!!Members:
* Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth – lead vocals (1980–present).
* D.D. Verni – bass, backing vocals (1980–present).
* Dave Linsk - lead guitar, backing vocals (1999-present).
* Derek "The Skull" Tailer – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2002–present).
* Ron Lipnicki – drums (2005–present).

!!!Former Members:
* Rat Skates – drums (1980–1987)
* Robert "Riff Thunder" Pisarek – guitar (1980–1981)
* Anthony Ammendola – guitar (1981)
* Dan Spitz – guitar (1981)
* Rich Conte – guitar (1981–1982)
* Mike Sherry – guitar (1981–1982)
* Joe – guitar (1982)
* Bobby Gustafson – guitar (1982–1990)
* Mark Archibole – drums (1987)
* Sid Falck – drums (1987–1992)
* Rob Cannavino – guitar (1990–1995)
* Merritt Gant – guitar (1990–1995)
* Andy Jones – drums (1992–1993)
* Tim Mallare – drums (1993–2005)
* Joe Comeau – guitar, vocals (1995–1999)
* Sebastian Marino – guitar (1995–1999)






* AnimatedMusicVideo: Some parts of "Hello from the Gutter".

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* AnimatedMusicVideo: Some parts of "Hello from the Gutter".Gutter."



* CoolOldGuy: Blitz and Verni are both in their fifties, but they're kicking more ass now than they have in years.
* CoverVersion: They have covered "Sonic Reducer" by Dead Boys, "Fuck You" by The Subhumans (the canadian one), "Frankenstein" by Edgar Winter, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" by Animals and "Under the Blade" by Music/TwistedSister.

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* CoolOldGuy: D.D. and Blitz and Verni are both in their fifties, but they're they are kicking more ass now than they have in years.
* CoverVersion: They have covered "Sonic Reducer" by Dead Boys, "Fuck You" by The Subhumans (the canadian Canadian one), "Frankenstein" by Edgar Winter, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" by Animals and "Under the Blade" by Music/TwistedSister.



* EpicRocking: "The Answer", "Overkill II (The Nightmare Continues", "Fatal If Swallowed", "End of the Line", "Playing With Spider/Skullkrusher", "Who Tends the Fire", "Years of Decay", "Gasoline Dream", "Burn You Down/To Ashes".

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* EpicRocking: "The Answer", "Overkill II (The Nightmare Continues", Continues," "Fatal If Swallowed", Swallowed," "End of the Line", Line," "Playing With Spider/Skullkrusher", Spider/Skullkrusher," "Who Tends the Fire", Fire," "Years of Decay", Decay," "Gasoline Dream", Dream," "Burn You Down/To Ashes".Ashes."



* FiveManBand:
** TheLeader: D.D.
** TheLancer: Blitz
** TheSmartGuy: The Skull
** TheBigGuy: Dave
** [[SixthRanger Fifth Ranger]]: Ron



* IntercourseWithYou: "Fatal If Swallowed", "Head First".

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* IntercourseWithYou: "Fatal If Swallowed", "Head First".First."



* LeadBassist: D.D. Verni is equal parts Type A and C; not only is he known for his aggressive and technical playing style, but he's also one of the two founding members.
* LongRunner: With 16 studio albums released (and a 17th coming in March 2014), they are one of thrash metal's longest recording bands.

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* LeadBassist: D.D. Verni is equal parts Type A and C; not only is he known for his aggressive and technical playing style, but he's he is also one of the two founding members.
* LongRunner: With 16 17 studio albums released (and a 17th coming in March 2014), released, they are one of thrash metal's longest recording bands.



* LyricalDissonance: "Hello from the Gutter" (from the third album) is an upbeat song about living in pisspoor conditions in the sewers of UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity.

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* LyricalDissonance: "Hello from the Gutter" (from the third album) is an upbeat song about living in pisspoor piss poor conditions in the sewers of UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity.



* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Due to the way their logo is styled, some people write the band's name as "Over Kill".
* SubduedSection: "In Union We Stand", "Electric Rattlesnake" (compared to the rest of the song), and "Good Night"

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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Due to the way their logo is styled, some people write the band's name as "Over Kill".
Kill."
* SubduedSection: "In Union We Stand", Stand," "Electric Rattlesnake" (compared to the rest of the song), and "Good Night"
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* CoverVersion: They have covered "Sonic Reducer" by Dead Boys, "Fuck You" by The Subhumans (the canadian one), "Frankenstein" by Edgar Winter, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" by Animals and "Under the Blade" by TwistedSister.

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* CoverVersion: They have covered "Sonic Reducer" by Dead Boys, "Fuck You" by The Subhumans (the canadian one), "Frankenstein" by Edgar Winter, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" by Animals and "Under the Blade" by TwistedSister.Music/TwistedSister.
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* HeyItsThatVoice: The song 'Skull and Bones' features the instantly recognizable [[LambOfGod Randy Blythe]].
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* LyricalDissonance: "Hello from the Gutter" (from the third album) is an upbeat song about living in pisspoor conditions in the sewers of NewYorkCity.

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* LyricalDissonance: "Hello from the Gutter" (from the third album) is an upbeat song about living in pisspoor conditions in the sewers of NewYorkCity.UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity.
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* StageNames: Several founders had stage names, all of which were references to their favorite punk acts:
** Robert Ellsworth = Bobby Blitz (reference to Johnny Blitz from the Dead Boys)
** Carlos Verni = D.D. Verni (reference to Dee Dee Ramone)
** Lee Kundrat = Rat Skates (reference to Rat Scabies from The Damned)
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** CoveredUp: Their cover of "Fuck You" is far more famous than the original.
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** CoveredUp: Their cover of "Fuck You" is far more famous than the original.
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* LongRunnerLineup: They have not had a lineup change since Ron Lipnicki joined in 2005.
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* {{Sampling}}: "The Wait/New High in Lows" from ''W.F.O.'' opens with the "Here comes the pain!" quote from ''CarlitosWay''.

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* {{Sampling}}: "The Wait/New High in Lows" from ''W.F.O.'' opens with the "Here comes the pain!" quote from ''CarlitosWay''.''Film/CarlitosWay''.
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They are releasing a new record in July 2014, which will make it their third straight album released bi-annually.

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They are releasing a new record released ''White Devil Armory'' in July 2014, which will make makes it their third straight album released bi-annually.
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* StrictlyFormula: Put in an Overkill album, and you pretty much know exactly what you're getting.
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* ''White Devil Armory'' (2014) (upcoming)

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* ''White Devil Armory'' (2014) (upcoming)
(2014)
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* InTheStyleOf: According to Blitz, the ''White Devil Armory'' bonus track "The Fight Song" is apparently very much in the vein of Music/TheRamones, Music/NewYorkDolls, and Sham 69.
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They are releasing a new record in March 2014, which will make it their third straight album released bi-annually.

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They are releasing a new record in March July 2014, which will make it their third straight album released bi-annually.




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* ''White Devil Armory'' (2014) (upcoming)
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They are releasing a new record in March 2014, which will make it their third straight album released bi-annually.
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* TitleOnlyChorus: Elimination
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* SubduedSection: "In Union We Stand" and "Good Night"

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* SubduedSection: "In Union We Stand" Stand", "Electric Rattlesnake" (compared to the rest of the song), and "Good Night"
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* SubduedSection: "In Union We Stand"

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* SubduedSection: "In Union We Stand"Stand" and "Good Night"
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* LongRunner: With 16 studio albums released, they are one of thrash metal's longest recording bands.

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* LongRunner: With 16 studio albums released, released (and a 17th coming in March 2014), they are one of thrash metal's longest recording bands.bands.
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->"Welcome to the gutter, we've been expecting ''you!'' HAHAHA!"
->-- '''Hello from the Gutter'''

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->"Welcome ->''"Welcome to the gutter, we've been expecting ''you!'' HAHAHA!"
->-- '''Hello
HAHAHA!"''
-->-- '''"Hello
from the Gutter'''
Gutter"'''
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* {{Mascot}}: Chaly, a horned skull with bat wings.

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* {{Mascot}}: {{Mascot}} / MetalBandMascot: Chaly, a horned skull with bat wings.
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* CoolOldGuy: Blitz and Verni are both in their fifties, but they're kicking more ass now than they have in years.
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* LeadBassist: D.D. Verni is equal parts Type A and C; not only is he known for his aggressive and technical playing style, but he's also one of the two founding members.
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** CoverAlbum: ''Coverkill'', natch. It features covers of [=~Motörhead~=], SexPistols, JethroTull, Music/BlackSabbath, DeepPurple, {{Kiss}}, {{Manowar}}, Music/JudasPriest, Dead Boys and TheRamones.

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** CoverAlbum: ''Coverkill'', natch. It features covers of [=~Motörhead~=], SexPistols, JethroTull, Music/{{Motorhead}}, Music/SexPistols, Music/JethroTull, Music/BlackSabbath, DeepPurple, {{Kiss}}, {{Manowar}}, Music/DeepPurple, Music/{{Kiss}}, Music/{{Manowar}}, Music/JudasPriest, Dead Boys and TheRamones.Music/TheRamones.
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* Music/{{Instrumentals}}: "Frankenstein", "Ghost Dance", "R.I.P. (Undone)" and "Feeding Frenzy"

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* Music/{{Instrumentals}}: {{Instrumentals}}: "Frankenstein", "Ghost Dance", "R.I.P. (Undone)" and "Feeding Frenzy"
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* HeyItsThatVoice: The song 'Skull and Bones' features the instantly recognizable [[LambOfGod Randy Blythe]].


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* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: Most of their stuff is around a 7 or 8, while their occasional softer songs drop down to a 5 or 6.
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* LongRunner: With 16 studio albums released, they are one of thrash metal's longest recording bands.
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* ''The Electric Age'' (2012)
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** CoverAlbum: ''Coverkill'', natch. It features covers of [=~Motörhead~=], SexPistols, JethroTull, Music/BlackSabbath, DeepPurple, {{Kiss}}, {{Manowar}}, JudasPriest, Dead Boys and TheRamones.

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** CoverAlbum: ''Coverkill'', natch. It features covers of [=~Motörhead~=], SexPistols, JethroTull, Music/BlackSabbath, DeepPurple, {{Kiss}}, {{Manowar}}, JudasPriest, Music/JudasPriest, Dead Boys and TheRamones.

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