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Chalk up another really good effort, from this very underrated thrash metal group from New Jersey. As it pertains to their "Thrash Metal" contemporaries, Overkill has put out more albums than Metallica (9), Megadeth (15), Anthrax (11), Slayer (12), Testament (10), Exodus (10), Death Angel (8), Laaz Rockit (7) and others, but who's counting. The number of albums a band puts out isn't the measuring stick for what makes a band great, but having said that, "White Devil Armory" makes it seventeen for these hardened vets, with number eighteen rumored to be coming out later this fall. I began my my Overkill odyssey way back in 1987, with the album "Taking Over". Though I have a ton of respect for Overkill's first two releases, I feel the band the band they are today, began with "Under the Influence" (1988). Though my favorite Overkill guitarist Bobby Gustafson has been out of the band since 1990, I prefer the two guitar attack the band has incorporated since Gustafson's departure. Stability within the band has produced some really great releases over the last decade. There really isn't a bad tune on this album, but there are at least seven that really stand out, and they are "Down to the Bone", "PIG", "Bitter Pill", "Where There's Smoke", "Freedom Rings", "Another Day to Die", & "It's All Yours". They all slay, but "Bitter Pill" and "Where There's Smoke" are easily my two favorites. Though this album falls in line with everything this current lineup has done since (2007's) "immortalis", I have to say my favorite albums in order would be: 1. Ironbound (2010) 2. The Electric Age (2012) 3. White Devil Armory (2014) 4. Immortalis (2007) 4 1/4 stars out of 5
Posted by HeavyMetal1984
Overkill...yes! Even if thrash is not your thing you have to admire the wrecking crew for their consistent excellence: in a career that has spanned almost 30 years, they've been one of the few thrash bands to avoid falling into a career-killing creative slump. Even their worst albums are still pretty listenable...and that's a rare trait for a band that has been around that long. So is it any surprise that "White Devil Armory," their latest in a series of awesome records, would be nothing short of awesome? The album is almost an hour, and at no point do you feel alienated from or pulled out of what is going on. Even if the tempo slows down, the energy of the band stays pleasurably consistent. Take a listen for yourself...
Posted by mav135
Overkill is indeed a fine wine, in that they seemingly get better with age. This and Electric Age are absolutely killer, and I'm always floored with how great Blitz' voice still is, after all these years, doing what he does. The music is, as always, rock solid and there are even a couple of moments where they stretch out just a little bit, but in a good way. Bottom line, if you like Overkill, pick this up. It's a no-brainer. And go out and see 'em whenever they come through town. Their shows never disappoint.
Posted by zalant
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