Overkill (song)
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"Overkill" is a song by the heavy metal band Motörhead. It was released in 7" and 12" vinyl pressings in 1979. It is covered with (B-side's) "Too Late, Too Late" which appears on the CD re-issues of the Overkill album. Early copies came with a free 'Overkill' badge.
On March 9, 1979 the band played this song on the BBC TV Top of the Pops show, to support the release of the single.
A song that induces mixed feelings at live concerts, "Overkill" is usually played as the last 'encore' and normally represents the very last chance for fans to 'strut their stuff' at a live gig.
The artwork on the sleeve was created by Joe Petagno, based on his design for the album's cover.
Single track listing
Personnel
- Guitars, vocals - Fast Eddie Clarke
- Drums - Philthy Animal Taylor
- Bass, lead vocals - Lemmy
- Photo - Allan Ballard
External links
- [Sample of the song at the Motörhead Official Site] (RealPlayer required).
| Motörhead |
| Members |
|---|
| Lemmy Kilmister - Phil Campbell - Mikkey Dee |
| Former members: Larry Wallis - Fast Eddie Clarke - Brian Robertson - Wurzel |
| Lucas Fox - Philthy Animal Taylor - Pete Gill |
| Discography |
| Albums: On Parole - Motörhead - Overkill - Bomber - Ace of Spades - No Sleep 'til Hammersmith - Iron Fist - Another Perfect Day - No Remorse - Orgasmatron - Rock 'n' Roll - No Sleep at All - 1916 - March ör Die - Bastards - Sacrifice - Overnight Sensation - Snake Bite Love - Everything Louder Than Everyone Else - We Are Motörhead - The Best Of - Hammered - Live at Brixton Academy - Inferno - BBC Live & In-Session - Kiss of Death |
| EPs - Singles - DVDs |
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