Podcast appearances and mentions of bobby blitz

We sit down with industry veteran Dan Lorenzo of Patriarch's in Black to discuss the band's latest album My Veneration out now on MDD Records. We discuss his time in Hades, Vessel of Light and Non-Fiction (ft. Bobby Blitz) and working with Johnny Kelly (Danzig and Type O Negative) in Patriarchs In Black. We discuss the album's single, Veneration featuring DMC of Run DMC, the global vinyl shortage, touring with Savatage, his favourite pizza and more. Listen to Veneration: https://patriarchsinblack.bandcamp.com/album/my-veneration Follow Patriarch's in Black: https://www.instagram.com/patriarchsinblack/

Overkill's Bobby Blitz joins Mike Z tonight at 10pm for "Wired In The Empire" on 96.7 KCAL Rocks. Overkill unleashed a new album earlier this year and their headline tour hits the Grove Of Anaheim on Friday, July 14th. Plus, new jams from Butcher Babies, Stitched Up Heart and Dead Groove -make sure you get plugged in every Saturday Night at 10pm

Overkill singer Bobby Blitz zoomed in to talk about their new album "Scorched" (out now) as well as their headline tour coming to the Grove of Anaheim on 7/14/23. Here's what we talked about: new album "Scorched" (0-7) Jason Bittner 2nd album on drums (7-10) 7/14/23 at Grove Of Anaheim w/Exhorder (10-13) BPMD (13-15) Motorhead (15-19) Mandatory Metallica (19-end)

Dr. West welcomes back legendary Thrash vocalist Bobby Blitz of OVERKILL to talk all things NHL Playoff Hockey...Oh and "Scorched." Their first new album in FOUR years. Available now on Nuclear Blast.

Colabora Con Biblioteca Del Metal: En Twitter - https://twitter.com/Anarkometal72 Y Donanos Unas Propinas En BAT. Para Seguir Con El Proyecto De la Biblioteca Mas Grande Del Metal. Muchisimas Gracias. La Tienda De Biblioteca Del Metal: Encontraras, Ropa, Accesorios,Decoracion, Ect... Todo Relacionado Al Podcats Biblioteca Del Metal Y Al Mundo Del Heavy Metal. Descubrela!!!!!! Ideal Para Llevarte O Regalar Productos Del Podcats De Ivoox. (Por Tiempo Limitado) https://teespring.com/es/stores/biblioteca-del-metal-1 Overkill es una banda estadounidense de thrash metal formada en 1980 en la ciudad de Old Bridge, Nueva Jersey. Es considerada una de las pioneras de este estilo, además de ser una de las agrupaciones enmarcada en el thrash metal que más álbumes ha publicado a nivel mundial. A lo largo de su carrera la banda ha experimentado constantes cambios en su alineación, siendo el cantante Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth y el bajista D.D. Verni los únicos miembros de la formación original que aún continúan en la agrupación.​ A menudo se les menciona como los "Motörhead del thrash metal".​ Al igual que otras bandas como Iron Maiden, Megadeth o los mismos Motörhead, Overkill creó una especie de mascota a la que llaman "Chaly". Se trata de un murciélago esquelético con una calavera humana como cara, cuernos, alas óseas y ojos verdes. Chaly ha aparecido en la mayoría de las portadas de sus discos. A la fecha, Overkill ha publicado 19 álbumes de estudio, uno de versiones, tres EP y tres álbumes en vivo. Fueron una de las primeras bandas de thrash metal en fimar con una discográfica importante (Atlantic Records en 1986), pero no lograron el éxito masivo de sus contemporáneos Anthrax, Exodus, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer y Testament. Sus álbumes más populares y exitosos son Under the Influence (1988), The Years of Decay (1989), I Hear Black (1993), The Electric Age (2012) y White Devil Armory (2014), los cuales debutaron en las posiciones 142.ª, 155.ª, 122.ª, 77.ª y 31.ª respectivamente en la lista de éxitos estadounidense Billboard 200.​ En 2006, Overkill había vendido cerca de 625.000 copias de sus álbumes en los Estados Unidos desde la fundación del sistema Nielsen SoundScan y cerca de 16 millones de discos en todo el mundo al 2012.​ Overkill fue uno de los primeros grupos de thrash metal en aparecer en la escena. Formados originalmente en Nueva Jersey por D. D. Verni Y Rat Skates (sus nombres reales son Carlos Verni Y Lee Kundrat), aunque bajo el nombre de "The Lubricunts". Para avanzar con el proyecto, D.D. Verni puso un anuncio en un periódico local en busca de vocalista, anuncio que respondió un tal Bobby Ellsworth, que, por aquel tiempo tocaba también el bajo. Bobby fue contratado y junto con él apareció el primer guitarrista de la banda proveniente de la anterior agrupación de Ellsworth. Durante algún tiempo la banda fue dando tumbos, al igual que su nombre, el cual cambió varias veces hasta asentarse como Overkill.​ Inicialmente se dedicaron a hacer versiones de canciones de punk de bandas como The Ramones, Aron mc Garrigle y The Dead Boys, entre otros. Luego empezaron a versionar canciones como "Overkill" de Motörhead, "Prowler" de Iron Maiden o "Tyrant" de Judas Priest. En 1981, luego del abandono del guitarrista Robert Pisarek, ingresaron otros guitarristas a la agrupación, entre ellos Dan Spitz (quien integraría Anthrax poco tiempo después), Anthony Ammendola, Rich Conte, Mike Sherry y finalmente Bobby Gustafson.​ Posteriormente la banda comenzó a escribir sus propios temas, entre esas canciones destacan "Grave Robbers" (nombrada luego "Raise the Dead"), "Overkill" y "Unleash the Beast (Within)", esta última contenida en el demo Power in Black, publicado el 14 de septiembre de 1983, y considerada una de las primeras muestras de thrash metal de la historia. Para ese entonces, Overkill inició una etapa de presentaciones en clubes nocturnos en Nueva York y Nueva Jersey. En 1983, la alineación compuesta por Rat Skates, D.D. Verni, Bobby Gustafson y Blitz publica el mencionado demo Power in Black, grabación que causaría un gran impacto entre los coleccionistas “underground”. La canción "Feel the Fire" fue incluida en el compilado New York Metal '84 y la canción "Death Rider" apareció en el quinto volumen de la legendaria serie de compilaciones Metal Massacre. Tras la repercusión del demo, la banda aseguró un contrato con la disquera Azra/Metal Storm Records, que dio como resultado el EP Overkill de 1984, el cual agotó sus existencias en poco tiempo. Jon Zazula, propietario de Megaforce Records, decidió darle un contrato a la banda luego de escuchar el EP. Con Megaforce la agrupación grabó su primer larga duración: Feel the Fire en 1985. Entre 1985 y 1986 la banda salió de gira en soporte de su nuevo álbum, inicialmente abriendo conciertos en los Estados Unidos para Megadeth (que se encontraban en ese momento promocionando su disco Peace Sells) y luego junto a Anthrax y Agent Steel en territorio europeo. 1987 marcó el lanzamiento de la segunda producción de Overkill: Taking Over, publicado por Megaforce en cooperación con Atlantic Records. Este trabajo discográfico les valió el reconocimiento inmediato, especialmente por la canción "In Union We Stand", cuyo vídeo obtuvo fuerte rotación. Siguió otra gira por Europa, en este caso junto a los alemanes Helloween. A finales de 1987 publicaron un EP titulado !!!Fuck You!!!, que consistía en un cover de la canción del mismo nombre (original de la banda canadiense Subhumans) y de algunas versiones en vivo grabadas en Cleveland ese mismo año. 1987 también trajo consigo el abandono del baterista Rat Skates. Fue reemplazado por Mark Achabal para dar algunos conciertos, y luego de manera definitiva por Bob "Sid" Falck (anterior miembro de la banda Paul Di'Anno's Battlezone). Overkill lanza Under the Influence en 1988. Producido por Alex Perialas, Under the Influence presentó un sonido mucho más agresivo que Taking Cover. La canción "Hello From The Gutter" fue publicada como sencillo, con su vídeo rotando frecuentemente en el programa Headbangers Ball del canal MTV. Overkill siguió girando alrededor del mundo de manera constante. En 1989 vio la luz The Years of Decay, producido por el famoso Terry Date (Pantera, White Zombie y Soundgarden). El álbum se convirtió en un éxito instantáneo, mezclando la agresividad de Under the Influence con elementos épicos y estructuras musicales complejas. "Elimination" fue lanzada como sencillo. La gira soporte del disco se llevó a cabo en parte en una serie de conciertos llamada "Dawn of the Decade", junto a sus compañeros de disquera Testament. En 1990, el guitarrista y compositor Bobby Gustafson abandona Overkill. Verni y Gustafson habían tenido problemas en cuanto a la dirección que estaba tomando la banda, con Blitz compartiendo la misma opionión que Verni, y pidiéndole a Gustafson que abandonara el proyecto. Se añadieron dos nuevos guitarristas a la formación, Rob Cannavino y Merritt Gant. La nueva formación graba Horrorscope, nuevamente con el productor Terry Date, en 1991. El álbum es considerado como el más pesado de su catálogo, esto influenciado principalmente por los aportes de los dos nuevos guitarristas. Sin embargo, durante la gira promocional del disco, Sid Falck abandona la formación, interesado en grabar otro tipo de música. Fue reemplazado por el baterista Tim Mallare, con el que grabaron el álbum I Hear Black, producido esta vez por Alex Perialas y lanzado exclusivamente por la disquera Atlantic Records. Nuevamente se presentó un cambio en el sonido, esta vez influenciado por el stoner y el blues rock similar al sonido de Black Sabbath. Se grabó un vídeo para "Spiritual Void", aunque no logró la rotación esperada. La gira en soporte del álbum en tierras europeas los llevó a compartir escenario con Savatage. El séptimo álbum de la banda, W.F.O., fue publicado el 15 de julio de 1994. El disco retoma el sonido rápido y agresivo de sus primeras producciones, abandonando la experimentación. El vídeo de la canción "Fast Junkie" fue prácticamente ignorado por MTV, debido principalmente al protagonismo que estaban tomando bandas como Nirvana, Alice in Chains y Pearl Jam en el canal musical.​ Todos estos factores, sumado el decaimiento del género a mediados de los años 1990, llevaron a que Atlantic Records dejara de publicar discos de Overkill. En 1995 se publica el primer directo de la banda, Wrecking Your Neck Live bajo el sello CMC International. Ese mismo año Cannavino y Gant deciden dejar la banda; Rob Cannavino para enfocarse en su pasión: las motocicletas, y Merritt Gant para pasar más tiempo junto a su familia. Se contrató a Joe Comeau, cantante de la banda Liege Lord, ahora encargado de las guitarras. Comeau trajo consigo al guitarrista Sebastian Marino (ex-Anvil), con el que había trabajado en proyectos anteriores. La nueva alineación grabó el disco The Killing Kind en 1996, producido por la propia banda y mezclado por Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, Tom Jones, Thin Lizzy y Gary Moore, entre otros). Aunque la respuesta por parte de la crítica al álbum fue generalmente positiva, una porción de sus fanáticos se vio defraudado por lo "moderno" del sonido, que incorporaba elementos del recién surgido hardcore.​ En octubre de 1997 sale a la luz From the Underground and Below, conservando la misma fórmula de su producción anterior y agregando algunos elementos de metal industrial, particularmente notorios en la canción "Save Me". Se grabó un vídeoclip para la canción "Long Time Dyin'", pero su exposición en la televisión fue prácticamente nula. En 1998 nuevamente la banda optó por hacer la gira promocional solamente en Europa, esta vez acompañados de las bandas Nevermore, Angel Dust y Nocturnal Rites. En 1998, Blitz fue diagnosticado con cáncer nasal y fue sometido a cirugía inmediatamente, logrando controlar la enfermedad. Luego de su operación, la banda empezó a trabajar en su décimo álbum, que terminó llamándose Necroshine y fue publicado en febrero de 1999. Dave Linsk ingresó en la banda en reemplazo de Sebastian Marino. Septiembre de 1999 vio el lanzamiento de Coverkill, un álbum consistente en versiones de bandas que influenciaron el sonido de Overkill en sus primeros años, como Black Sabbath, Kiss, Motörhead, Manowar, Deep Purple, Judas Priest, The Sex Pistols y The Ramones. Una gira fue llevada a cabo para promocionar Necroshine y Coverkill en el año 2000 junto a las bandas Annihilator y Dew-Scented. La agrupación retornó al estudio esta vez sin Joe Comeau, y a finales del año 2000 grabó Bloodletting, producido por la banda y mezclado por Colin Richardson. Luego de tomar un descanso de dos años, Overkill regresó a escena con Wrecking Everything, su segunda producción en vivo, grabada en el Teatro Paramount en Asbury Park, Nueva Jersey. La gira de ese mismo año en promoción de Bloodletting y Wrecking Everything vio a Blaze y Wicked Mystic abriendo para Overkill. La agrupación logró un contrato con Spitfire Records e ingresó al estudio a finales de 2002 para grabar el disco Killbox 13. A finales del año 2004, luego de una gira por Japón junto a Death Angel y Flotsam and Jetsam, la banda empezó a trabajar en otro disco en el estudio privado de D.D. Verni. ReliXIV fue publicado en marzo de 2005. Tim Mallare abandona y es reemplazado por Ron Lipnicki. Ese mismo año Overkill anuncia su primera gira por la costa oeste estadounidense en más de diez años, convirtiéndose en un éxito de taquilla. Luego de su experiencia con Spitfire, Overkill firmó un contrato con el sello Bodog Records y lanzó su decimoquinta producción, Immortalis, el 9 de octubre de 2007. El cantante Randy Blythe (Lamb of God) aportó su voz para la canción "Skull And Bones". El 30 de octubre de 2009 la banda firma con Nuclear Blast Records. El álbum Ironbound — descrito como una obra maestra del thrash metal — fue publicado el 9 de febrero de 2010.​The Electric Age (2012) y White Devil Armory (2014) fueron los siguientes discos, nuevamente producidos bajo el sello Nuclear Blast.​​ En 2013 la banda se embarca en la gira Dark Roots of Thrash junto a Testament y Flotsam and Jetsam. Sin embargo, su presentación del 15 de febrero en Huntington fue cancelada por problemas de salud de Bobby "Blitz".​ Esto ocasionó que la banda fuera excluida del resto de la gira.​ El 16 de abril de 2016 la banda dio un concierto en la ciudad de Oberhausen, donde tocaron los álbumes Feel the Fire y Horrorscope en su totalidad. El concierto fue grabado de manera profesional, y se planea utilizar el material para la edición de un DVD.​ El 11 de agosto de 2016, Bobby Ellsworth reveló en una entrevista el título del nuevo álbum de la banda, el cual llevaría por nombre The Grinding Wheel. El álbum fue publicado finalmente el 10 de febrero de 2017 por el sello Nuclear Blast.​ El 6 de mayo de 2017, Overkill anuncia la incorporación de Jason Bittner como batería para cubrir la baja de Ron Lipnicki.​ El 22 de febrero de 2019 lanzan su decimonoveno álbum de estudio de material propio titulado The Wings of War.​ En abril de 2020, D. D. Verni avanzó que están trabajando en un nuevo álbum, con 9 temas ya escritos, para lanzarlo antes de la gira europea de marzo de 2021. Estos planes han quedado en el aire debido al Covid-19.​ Pagina Oficial: https://www.facebook.com/OverkillWreckingCrew/?locale=es_ES

From the show the weekend of 4/14/23

Bobby Blitz takes no prisoners as he chats to Tom from The Razor's Edge. They talk through his influences through to the bands latest album, Scorched, the upcoming appearance at Manorfest and how he feels to be releasing the album on the same day as Metallica. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web: https://therazorsedge.rocksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocksTwitter: https://twitter.com/_therazorsedge_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therazorsedgerocks

Support Podcast Patreon Friend of the show Bobby Blitz returns for his fourth appearance on the podcast. We chat about the new Overkill album Scorched, keeping things fresh, song writing, singing and the value of the live experience. There is also a different take on the news with a lot of positivity for a change. However that does not last long and I end up tying myself in knots with the English language and reaching some important conclusions. This Is Kick Ass Bollocks. Video Interview

Overkill Frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth is my guest on this all new episode of The Jasta Show! Bobby and I discuss the new album from Overkill " Scorched" due out April 14th, The upcoming Miwakee Metal Fest and some of its history, touring with Metallica, The Big Four talk and whether it bothers him and the guys or not, and so much more! Check it out!Support Our SponsorsIndie Merch Store - https://www.indiemerchstore.com use promo code JASTA10 at check outManscaped - Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code JASTA at https://Manscaped.com. Your balls will thank you™!Martyrstore - https://www.martyrstore.net use code MM at checkoutCentury Media Store - https://centurymedia.store/MNRK HEAVY - https://mnrkheavy.com/ use promo code 666Unearth "The Wretched; The Ruinous" Single - https://centurymedia.lnk.to/TheWretchedTheRuinous-SingleSanguisugabogg "Homicidal Ecstasy" - https:/Sanguisugabogg.lnk.to/HomicidalEcstasySubscribe On GaS Digitalhttps://gasdigitalnetwork.com/gdn-show-channels/the-jasta-show/USE PROMO Code JASTA for a 1 week free trial.Follow Jamey On Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/jastaFollow The Show On Social Mediahttps://twitter.com/jameyjastahttps://www.instagram.com/jameyjasta/https://twitter.com/bmackayisrighthttps://www.instagram.com/bmackayisright/Musician, former television host, and podcaster Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed, Kingdom of Sorrow, Jasta and the former host of MTV's Headbanger's Ball) interviews your heroes every Monday and Thursday. The newest 20 episodes are always free, but if you want access to all the archives, watch live, chat live, access to the forums, and get the show a week before it comes out everywhere else - you can subscribe now at gasdigitalnetwork.com and use the code JASTA“To advertise your product on GaS Digital podcasts please email jimmy@gasdigitalmarketing.com with a brief description about your product and any shows you may be interested in advertising on”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP307 is with special guest Bobby Blitz of the legendary metal band Overkill. We talk about their newest album "Scorched" which comes out April 14th, how they keep things fresh after 20 albums going all the way back to the early 80s, taking the extra time during pandemic to expand the band's sound and their upcoming tour with Exhorder & Heathen. Cheers! Video: https://youtu.be/0gmNp8WJzj4 Follow Overkill: @overkillofficial For all things Overkill: http://wreckingcrew.com/Ironbound/ PLEASE check out the Patreon page. Support the podcast and earn exclusive content like full audio interviews from Psycho Las Vegas from acts like Andrew WK, Red Fang, CKY and more. www.patreon.com/rrbg Sponsors! Saint Joints Check out our friends at Saints Joints providing the Pacific Northwest with carefully crafted Mixed Strain Joint packs. Featuring artwork from artists such as Skinner. Thunderking Coffee The best coffee in Southern California...period. Roasted in Costa Mesa, they are huge supporters of live music, collaborate with Violent Gentlemen, great people, family owned and seriously the most delicious coffee beans you can get. Pick some up now at: www.thunderkingcoffee.com

Thrash icons Overkill's 20th album "Scorched" will be unleashed April 14th. We chat with vocalist Bobby Blitz about this landmark release, place in metal history, and the impact of Guns N' Roses in the 80s. Then, front man John Diva of John Diva & The Rockets of Love chats their new album "The Big Easy," hair metal, and love of GN'R. More info: http://wreckingcrew.com/Ironbound/ https://www.johndiva.com/home Theme music provided by Mike Squires https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcast #gunsnroses #overkill #musicpodcast

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Darren and Niclas sit down at the mics again and talk plenty of an album in their Behind the Vinyl program. todays guest i Bobby Blitz from Overkill. Rocksverige no

Today we share an interview we did with lead singer and founding member Bobby Blitz of the band Overkill. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deathbymetalmmb/support

JNQP 66 101321 Bonded Division Of The Damned Interview Interview with Guitarist Bernemann and singer Ingo talking about both albums by Bonded (Rest in Violence, and Into Blackness. We spoke about the writing of the album as well as working with guest musicians Bobby Blitz, Speesy from Kreator, and Rægina from Dæmonesq. Talk about past concerts from Assassin and Sodom was gone over and more.

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl talks about some recent Twitter and Patreon polls and talks with Munsey from Skateboard Marketing. Topics include Lemmy, Dio, Bobby Blitz from Overkill, Body Count, Black Sabbath, L.A. Guns, Yngwie Malmsteen, Johnny Cash, and more.Subscribe to Mark's email blast here: www.MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal#talkingmetal #Metallica #IronMaiden #Dio #Overkill #Motorhead

This is the audio for the last Talking Metal Live stream that took place on May 20th, 2021. Hosted by Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky. The guests are Hank Reeves from Dash Vodka, Corey Glover from Living Colour, and Bobby 'Blitz' Ellsworth of Overkill.Check out John's website: www.ostronomy.netSubscribe to Mark's email blast here: www.MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl on Twitter: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Support this show by making a PayPal donation.Get bonus content and support Mark on Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal#talkingmetal #JerseyStrong #GUITARS #MarkStrigl #heavymetal #rocknroll #LivingColour #Overkill #NewJersey #BobbyBlitz

Skateboard Marketing Ltd. Company Overview:  Skateboard Marketing Ltd. has been at the forefront of independent metal radio promotion for the past 30 years since forming in 1991. The company has worked with legendary rock and metal heavyweights such as Black Sabbath, Motorhead, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Metallica, Pantera, Soilwork, Testament, Morbid Angel, Black Label Society and Kid Rock, among countless others. Skateboard Marketing operates within North America and is located in New York. Their concept is to get radio airplay in any place that has metal or rock programming. They still believe in artist development and building a fan base for the unknown artist. Every band has their time to shine, but that takes artist development.    Skateboard Marketing Ltd owner, Munsey Ricci, is a former PolyGram Records executive who was the Director of National Metal Promotion from 1989-1991 and created the first metal department for the label and all affiliated labels, including Mercury, Polydor, RooArt, and London Records. Ricci also worked for the famed Combat/In-Effect Records in Hollis, Queens. Ricci was also on the editorial staff and collated the magazine for CMJ Media and a former syndicated radio programmer prior to PolyGram Records. Ricci spent 5 years as MD/PD for his college station WQCC while attending college.    Covering the entire spectrum of radio with syndicated, satellite, commercial, and college metal. Skateboard Marketing covers over 350 stations nationally for the US and Canada. This includes all the syndicated, commercial metal and rock specialty shows with college and public radio. "It's any outlet where a record can be heard" Artist development starts on the street, in someone's bedroom on their stereo, or even a fan listening to something new in their car. Today a new band will have 20 fans, tomorrow they will have 50. It's all a stepping stone to bring something cool to the masses.  It all applies to heritage artists as well. The only difference is they sold 2 million records to go with it. It's about creating the new fan whether it's for Motorhead and Black Sabbath, or for new artists such as Misery Kills.    The company's staple roster consists of, Overkill, Testament, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Exodus, Death Angel, Soilwork, Biohazard, Ozzy Osbourne, Doro Pesch, and Sepultura  It's a huge pleasure to be  graced by talent on all levels. There is nothing better than getting on the phones in the morning and "Making something from nothing" Music is in the blood of every band, industry executive and fan.    The companies office is based 25 minutes east of Manhattan, in Neighboring Valley Stream. They have a staff of 2 people covering syndicated, commercial , and college radio, as well as social media on board. New York-based radio promotion powerhouse Skateboard Marketing Ltd., headed by music industry veteran Munsey Ricci, is celebrating its 30th anniversary of taking heavy metal and hard rock music to the airwaves.   “It's been 30 years already,” Ricci says. “Time seems to fly when you're having fun. I've been blessed and graced to have the opportunity to work with the artist roster we have. Every morning I get up and still live to walk into the office and do this gig. I just don't get tired of it and need more!”   Founded in 1991 by the former PolyGram Records executive, Skateboard Marketing Ltd. quickly established itself as the leader in radio and artist development with a focus on all formats of aggressive music for three decades. Love of music, longstanding relationships and profound respect from colleagues and artists have earned the company a reputation as the go-to company to for national radio promotion in North America.   “Munsey and Skateboard Marketing do what they do because they LOVE IT,” says SiriusXM's Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin. “There's no one in the world that is as seasoned and dedicated to the art of metal promotion. I've been helping Munsey spread the good gospel of metal for 25 years, and we're both just getting started! Congrats on 30 f'in years of dominance!”   Syndicated radio host and author Full Metal Jackie adds, “Munsey is integral to the heavy music scene. He carries the torch proudly and at this point he is basically a de facto member of most of your favorite metal bands. Cheers Munsey & Skateboard.”   These sentiments are echoed by the artist's Skateboard Marketing Ltd. has represented, with many noting the integral part the company has played in their success.   “Skateboard Marketing has been part of my team for 20 years now,” says Megadeth bassist David Ellefson. “They understand and connect with my fans and record buying customers which makes the business of music that much better and easier. Happy 30th Skateboard and thanks for all you do!”   Says Overkill vocalist Bobby Blitz, “Congratulations to Munsey and Skateboard on 30 years of keeping the airwaves chock full of the heaviest metal! For decades now we call him the 6th member in the Overkill camp, as he has gone above and beyond to help bring our craft to those who crave it. Happy anniversary Skateboard, from Chaly and the boys!”   Singerman Entertainment's Todd Singerman notes, “Skateboard Marketing, under the enthusiastic stewardship of Munsey Ricci, has helped consistently propel Motörhead's music to the ears and hearts of thousands upon thousands of ears for over three decades.  Munsey remains that rare combination of class and action.”   Add Wendy Dio, “Munsey Ricci and Skateboard Marketing have supported every Dio record throughout Ronnie's career and continue to support us.”   While Director of National Metal Radio Promotion at PolyGram Records, Ricci created the first metal radio department for the label and all of its affiliates, including Mercury Records, Polydor Records, RooArt and London Records, where the artist roster included bands like Mortal Sin, Onslaught, Yngwie Malmsteen, Kiss, Doro Pesch, The Scorpions, Rush, Tony MacAlpine, and Vinny Moore.   Ricci also previously worked for CMJ Media and Combat/In-Effect Records, and programmed radio for five years prior to his label stint, learning and working next to some of the most influential people in the radio promotion world and leading to the success of Skateboard Marketing Ltd.   “I've had the pleasure of knowing Munsey for close to 25 years,” says Rob Rush, Program Director/PM Drive Jock 94.3 The Shark Long Island. “He is a consummate professional and has always gone above and beyond for the bands that he promotes, and the radio stations that play his bands. He is a true class act and I'm proud to call him one of my best friends! Here's to 30 more years of Munsey and Skateboard Marketing!!!”   SiriusXM Volume's “TrunkNation” host Eddie Trunk conquers. “I've known and worked with Munsey for all 30 years of Skateboard Marketing and beyond,” he says. “He's always had a great passion for rock and metal music and all the projects he works. All the best for the next 30 to all at Skateboard!”   Seeing a void for heavy music in the radio trades, Ricci launched Metal Contraband in 2016. Metal Contraband, in conjunction with Radio Contraband, fills that gap as a destination for labels, management and artists looking for accurate information, including a metal chart consisting of commercial, syndication as well as large college stations, a metal news section for up-to-date news on tours and festivals, ad dates and street dates. Also included is an overall release schedule for metal add dates at radio. Metal Contraband has become the most reliable source to gauge the success of a record at radio.   Adds Joey Z of longtime Skateboard client Life Of Agony, “It's hard to believe that Munsey and the team at Skateboard Marketing have been grinding it out for all of us for 30 years. Life Of Agony is so grateful for all the help and support the team has given us throughout the years... We wish them continued success for at least another 30!!”   “Munsey is the only metal radio game in town,” says Adrenaline PR's Maria Ferrero. “Period.”    The company's roster has ranged from the smallest to the biggest heavy metal and hard rock bands. Its staple roster consists of Motörhead, Overkill, Testament, Judas Priest, Ronnie James Dio, Black Sabbath, Exodus, Death Angel, Soilwork, Parkway Drive, Ozzy Osbourne, Sepultura, Soulfly, and many labels including Napalm, Nuclear Blast, Century Media, E- One Entertainment, Warner Music, BMG, Sony, Pavement, Metalville, Spinefarm, Fearless and Universal. Skateboard Marketing Ltd. has also worked on radio campaigns with Iron Maiden, Monster Magnet, Crowbar, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Doro Pesch, Veil Of Maya, At The Gates, Body Count, High On Fire and many others.   “Rip Magazine and Skateboard Marketing rolled loud and proud together back in the day,” says Lonn M. Friend, author of Life on Planet Rock. “Congrats to Munsey on three decades of prosperous decadence.” SKATEBOARD MARKETING online: www.Skateboard-Marketing.com www.facebook.com/pages/Skateboard-Marketing-Ltd/102440986494312 www.instagram.com/skateboardmarketing https://twitter.com/Skateboardmkt www.pinterest.com/skateboardmkt http://skateboardmarketing.tumblr.com www.youtube.com/skateboardmarketing1 METAL CONTRABAND online: http://metalcontraband.com www.facebook.com/metalcontraband www.instagram.com/metalcontraband https://twitter.com/Metalcontraband For press inquiries and additional information, please contact Adrenaline PR:  Maria Ferrero, 732-462-4262, maria@adrenalinepr.com Get your free 3 Keys to Freedom training at www.iFreedomHackNow.com  

My guest on Episode 213 of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace is a "Neighborhood guy". With roots in Brooklyn and residing in Long Island, Mark Menghi has done and continues to do amazing things. From being a regular at L'Amour to playing in local bands in venues all over New York City. He became friendly with members of legendary metal bands. He founded and put together "Metal Allegiance" with him, Dave Ellefson of "Megadeth", Mike Portnoy of "Dream Theater" and a ton of other bands and Alex Skolnick of "Testament". The even cooler thing is that they rotate guest singers and musicians. There's been appearances by Phil Anselmo, Gary Holt, Zetro, Andreas Kisser, Charlie Benante, Geezer Butler, Mark Osegueda and a ton of others. Way too many to name. He also played bass on the "BPMD" project with Bobby Blitz, Phil Demmel and Mike Portnoy as well. Super interesting guy. Much respect. Enjoy.

With 2020 behind us, let's take a listen to a few interviews from Talk Toomey. We look back at the chats with Andreas Kisser, Bobby Blitz and Mark Menghi, Jean Paul Gaster, David Ellefson and Waco Survivor David Thibodeau. Check out more episodes at www.TALKTOOMEYPOD.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cmspn/message

Mike Holmgren calls in to talk about how he'd address the events of the day with his players, plus conversation about what happens on the field as well. Are scouts not going to be allowed in Husky Stadium either? A texter says let Bobby blitz. Despite the threat of Covid affecting tomorrow's game, Ian makes a Fact or Fiction pick. Softy joins the show from Montlake.

Jerry talks with Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth vocalist for Overkill and new super group BPMD.

Show 392 featuring an interview with Overkill vocalist Bobby Blitz Ellsworth talking about the new band BPMD

Show 392 featuring an interview with Overkill vocalist Bobby Blitz Ellsworth talking about the new band BPMD

The Isolation Sessions: Volume 18!!! The last in this series that I did during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020. I close this out with the legendary Phil Demmel! Founder and guitarist of "Vio-Lence", "BPMD", ex "Machine Head", "Technocracy" and singer for "Torque". This was another one of those episodes that I never thought I'd ever have a chance to do. My teenage years (and still to this day), "Vio-Lence" was a big part of my soundtrack. We go right into the upcoming new "Vio-Lence" record. We talk about "BPMD", his side project with Bobby Blitz from "Overkill", Mike Portnoy from "Dream Theater" and Marc Menghi from "Metal Allegiance". Their debut record, "American Made" is available now. It's a record of 70's rock songs with a metal twist. We talk about his departure from "Machine Head" after a sixteen year run with them as well as him getting a text from Kerry King from "Slayer" asking him if we could fill in for Gary Holt for a few dates on their final leg of their final tour. Phil Rules. I hope you enjoy this.

Summer is here at last, and if you’re looking for the perfect soundtrack to celebrate the season, look no further: BPMD is here to provide you with the ultimate collection of American party anthems, with a killer track-list modernized for younger ears. The band is of course, the amalgamation of talents such as Bobby Blitz [...] The post BPMD / METAL ALLEGIANCE Bassist Mark Menghi Talks Debut Album: “It Was Done In the Studio. That’s Why It Has That Live Feel To It, We Were Together” appeared first on Sonic Perspectives.

Denver Thrashers Hydraform just dropped their new self-titled EP, their first new music since their last full-length album, Dark Adder! The band was just wrapping up a tour with Overkill and Exhorder when the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit, sending them home early. We talked to the entire band over zoom all about their formation, new music, opening for legends, scary stories from the road, and a hilarious story involving Bobby Blitz and Dave Linsk. Purchase and stream the new Hydraform EP now! Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 107: Hydraform Talks Thrash Metal and Their New EP appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

Bobby Blitz and Mark Menghi from supergroup metal band BPMD join our show for a good laid back ball-busting conversation about their new debut album - "American Made". The relationship between the two show the chemistry and respect they have for one another as they describe the origins of this project. Along with bandmates Phil Demmel and Mike Portnoy, BPMD have manifested the link in the chain to the 70s classic rock covers to the likes of ZZ TOP, Mountain, Ted Nugent, and many more. Dive into this episode now as they talk about how the creation of this band got to where they are today and buy/stream BPMD's newest gem "American Made" out now on Napalm Records.

On this episode of the "Into the Void" music podcast, the guys are talkin' thrash. Inspired by the recent release of the music documentary "Murder in the Front Row," an in-depth look into the birth of the thrash scene in Northern California in the early '80s, the guys talk about this doc as well as other must-see music documentaries. The "Great Debate" sees Dave, Lord Gates, Wild Bill and Jay Man reveal their top 5 thrash albums of all time, and the episode ends with an exclusive interview with the legendary Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth, frontman of Overkill and his new "cover band," BPMD. And remember, bang that head which does not bang!

On this episode of Aftershocks, Matt and Chris chat with BPMD and Metal Allegiance bassist Mark Menghi. Menghi talks about being the guy with all the famous rock friends, how the songs on the band’s new covers album were selected, and much more.

We're so excited to have legendary vocalist Bobby Blitz on the show. Bobby talked about his new project, BPMD, which also features Mike Portnoy, Mark Menghi and Phil Demmel and  their new album, American Made, out now on Napalm Records. He discusses how the band picked the covers and how it happened. We also talk to Bobby about his favorite chocolates, the time Lemmy and Motorhead invited him on stage and the next Overkill record. We spent the rest of the show discussing various reactions to COVID-19. We went over the NYC sex guidelines under COVID, protests in Orange County, California about wearing masks, and where exactly COVID can be found. Join our Patreon to get watch the video version and get a bonus episode each month, and other behind the scenes goodies. More info here. Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on: Spotify, iTunes,Stitcher, Google Play, Tunein or this RSS feed.

For our 100th Episode of the Ghost Cult Podcast, Keefy interviewed Bobby Blitz (Overkill) and Mark Menghi (Metal Allegiance, also interviewed in podcast #2) about their new band BPMD, and their debut album of covers American Made out now on Napalm Records. We talked to the guys about how the new supergroup, also featuring Mike Portnoy and Phil Demmel came together, why they chose to cover only American bands, how they chose deep cuts over popular songs, how BPMD is different than other bands that come together to create covers, what the music industry might look like after the coronavirus, whether the band will ever perform live or not and more! You can buy American Made at this link and hear our chat right now! Continue reading → The post PODCAST: Episode 100: Bobby Blitz and Mark Menghi Talk BPMD, Covers, and American Rock Bands appeared first on Ghost Cult Magazine.

Born because of an eighty-year old's idea, BPMD (Bobby Blitz, Mike Portnoy, Mark Menghi and Phil Demmel) are all set to release their first full-length, "American Made" on 12 June 2020. The album is a collection of songs by purely American bands that all members have grown up with, with a focus on the 1970's. On Horns Up, Bobby Blitz and Mark Menghi talk shop with Peter and Animesh.Catch up with Peter and Animesh at www.hornsuppod.comSubscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast player. Follow the podcast on Twitter @hornsuppod, Peter @trendcrusher and Animesh @asmoani. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Brutally Delicious Podcast we chat with Bobby "Blitz" and Mark Menghi of BPMD. Tune in to learn about this killer new star studded band and grab a few laughs along the way. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brutally-delicious/message

Bobby Blitz of Overkill and Mark Menghi of Metal Allegiance have joined forces to create BPMD. The band also features friend of the show Phil Demmel and Mike Portnoy. Bobby and Mark call into the show to discuss how the band came to be, how they picked the tunes to cover and proper eating during an interview protocol. To start the episode we have Bakko from Cobras and Fire on to talk about his latest podcast venture... Whatever, Nevermind. Bakko and I discuss the origins and format of the show. We also discuss how grunge affected us in our earlier years.3 great guests, 1 low price: FREE!!!

Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon presents BPMD's vocalist Bobby 'Blitz' Ellsworth (from OVERKILL) and bassist Mark Menghi (METAL ALLEGIANCE). Recorded May 2020. Bobby and Mark discuss their new band BPMD that includes drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, SONS OF APOLLO), and guitarist Phil Demmel (VIO-LENCE, ex-MACHINE HEAD). Their debut album, American Made, comes out in June 2020 and the guys discuss its genesis, picking the songs, the concept, and the bands they've chosen to cover. Plus, we get an update from Bobby on the upcoming new Overkill album.  Subscribe to Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon for exclusive content and interviews. Twitter: @mitchlafon Instagram: @mitch_lafon Support the show.

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Wadzilla recently sat down with Bobby Blitz of Overkill at their stop in New Orleans. Bobby and Wadzilla discussed rerecording some of Overkills earlier albums with the new lineup, how Bobby would love a duet with Halford and what it takes for new members of Overkill to buy in to what they are doing.

Phil Demmel returns to the podcast this week. While in San Francisco, I sat down with Phil at his bar "The Back Lounge". We discuss the future of Vio-lence and guitarist Bobby Gustafson. We also discuss his covers project with Bobby Blitz, Mike Portnoy and Mark Menghi. You know we get into some Raiders moving to Las Vegas talk. He also discusses growing up in Dublin, Ca and the Bay Area Thrash scene.CONTACT:Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter STORE: Talk Toomey Flaming Pentagram Tee Talk Toomey Logo Tee DONATE: Patreon Paypal

Overkill singer Bobby Blitz called in to talk about their upcoming tour kicking off at the House of Blues in Anaheim on February 26 2020. Here's what we talked about: 1st Date of Tour (0-3) Touring with Exhorder (3-4) BPMD (4-9) Metal Allegiance (9-11:30) Gigantour (11:30-13:30 Hypothetically: Would there be an Overkill without DD? (13:30-16) Flannel 5: Nirvana, PJ, STP, AIC, Soundgarden (16-end)

Special Edition Metal Mayhem ROC Bobby blitz interview May 2019 Rochester NYInfo: Robert Ellsworth, best known as Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth, is the lead vocalist of New Jersey thrash metal band Overkill. He has been the lead vocalist of Overkill since its inception in 1980, and he and bassist D.D. Verni are the only constant members. Although a bassist, he focuses on vocals in the band

Interview aired the weekend of 3/1/19

In this podcast we feature our interview with Overkill singer Bobby Blitz Ellsworth.  Overkill has a new album out February 22nd "The Wings of War" and we talk to Bobby about several songs off the album, their documentary series "Welcome to the Garden State", and their upcoming tour with Death Angel and Act of Defiance. Find out more about Overkill at wreckingcrew.com. Go to our website Musicfrenzy.net where you can view our new Youtube channel show. Follow us on social media:Twitter - @musicfrenzy_net Instagram - @musicfrenzy_net Facebook - @musicfrenzynet

Interview with Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of Overkill. Blitz called in to talk about the band's new album THE WINGS OF WAR, covering Springsteen and Bon Jovi, the impact of Jason Bittner on the band, and much more in one of the more fun interviews we've done in awhile. Catch THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW Saturdays from 9pm to 3am EST at www.theclassicmetalshow.com. www.theclassicmetalshow.com - WEBSITE www.reddit.com/r/classicmetalshow - REDDIT www.gab.com/theclassicmetalshow - GAB www.chatandkill.com - CHATROOM www.bitchute.com/channel/classicmetalshow - BITCHUTE www.facebook.com/thecms - FACEBOOK www.twitter.com/cmsrocks - TWITTER www.instagram.com/classicmetalshow - INSTAGRAM PODCAST: https://www.spreaker.com/user/cmsrocks - SPREAKER https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classic-metal-show-best-podcast/id295946198 - iTUNES https://open.spotify.com/show/5B6g73ONnQskxRk79KAJ9I - SPOTIFY https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilolxypla5l5zk7diswqfm2zae4 - GOOGLE PLAY https://www.iheart.com/podcast/139-the-classic-metal-show-26997557/episodes/ - iHEARTRADIO https://tunein.com/podcasts/Talk-Show-Replays/The-Classic-Metal-Show-p587552/ - TUNEIN https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-classic-metal-show - STITCHER

Interview with Vessel of Light guitarist Dan Lorenzo. Lorenzo called in to talk about his new project VESSEL OF LIGHT, old metal vs. newer metal, recording in the modern way and more. Catch THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW on Saturdays from 9pm to 3am EST at www.cmsradio.net. www.theclassicmetalshow.com - WEBSITE www.facebook.com/thecms - FACEBOOK www.twitter.com/cmsrocks - TWITTER www.spreaker.com/cmsrocks - PODCAST www.chatandkill.com - LIVE CHAT www.youtube.com/user/CMSClassicMetalShow - Youtube http://bit.ly/cmsiheart - IHEARTRADIO www.zazzle.com/cmsmerch - MERCH STORE

On this episode of the Talking Metal podcast we hear new interviews with Bill Temple, Dan Lorenzo and Perturbator.First up, Mark Strigl and Ian McCurdy interview longtime Vinnie Vincent roadie Bill Temple. Topics include Mark Chatfield, Wolf Hoffman, Pete Way, Vinnie Vincent's guitars, working with Vinnie Vincent, Mark Slaughter, Dana Strum, Kiss, Traci Guns and LA Guns physically attacking him, Randy Dietrick, Bobby Rock, his falling out with Vinnie Vincent and much more.Then starting 1 hour 3 mins into the podcast Mark Strigl interviews former Hades and Non-Fiction guitarist Dan Lorenzo. His new band is called Vessel of Light and their great new release is Woodshed. Buy it now using our Amazon links! Interview topics with Dan Lorenzo include the Ancient VVisdom, the new Vessel of Light album Woodshed, the Talking Metal Snowblind jam with Rob Dukes (watch it below), religion, vegetarianism, Painful Pleasures, Hustle Butter, Steppin Out magazine, the environment, Hades, the Old Bridge Militia, Scott Ian, RUN DMC, NonFiction, The Cursed, Bobby Blitz and much more.This episode's final interview is with James Kent AKA Perturbator and it was conducted by Emily Strigl at Heavy Montreal. This chat starts at the 1:58:00 mark.ollow Mark Strigl on Twitter at these accounts: @talkingmetal & @striglFollow Emily on Instagram.Follow Talking Metal on Instagram.Support Mark Strigl and his podcasts on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/talkingmetalUse the Paypal tab to make a donation (the Paypal is paypal.me/MarkStrigl), OR use this link to make a purchase on Amazon.Thanks for listening to Talking Metal!

"It has its challenges, I'll tell you that!" laughed Mark Menghi, one of four core members of all-star heavy band Metal Allegiance, when pressed on the difficulties of writing music for a band with no set frontman. "Again, it comes down to - at least for me anyway - one of the hardest parts and probably the most satisfying part at the same time, is having that ability to write lyrics for completely different singers. Say, someone like Bobby Blitz versus Troy Sanders, you couldn't get any more different vocally than those two guys and it's trying to get the correct words and phrasing that's gonna fit their vocal capabilities. It's definitely tricky, and when you perform live it's awesome because you have a whole all-star cast of characters up there but yet the music is the same and the message is different yet vastly similar so it is tricky but also pretty awesome when we complete it and we get to line up all these different singers on stage. We're a band that has a million different singers so instead of one lead singer syndrome we have about thirty (laughs)."In the full interview Mark outlines how the creative process differs writing for different vocalists, the different things he gets musically out of working with some of the best in the business, the process of selecting vocalists, which artist he fanboyed over, how they kept so many egos's in check, who he wants to work with on future albums, the possibility of an Australian tour and an in-depth analysis on each member of Metal Allegiance and what they bring to the table.

Bobby Blitz speaks to Japan Nick of the Aquarian Weekly about the album White Devil Armory.

With Overkill hitting Australian audiences with their Grinding Wheels tour later this month, HEAVY caught up with frontman Bobby Blitz to discuss the tour, the formation of the band, and many other interesting topics."We're kinda selfish when it comes to the new stuff," Blitz laughed. "We obviously realize that some of the classic, long-standing tunes have to be played but the selfish aspect comes into it and we'll play four songs or so off the new one so... it's not about mailing it in for us. We're still proud of what we do; we still think it has great value; we still try to outdo every record so I think that you're gonna see 25% of the old, 25% or 20% of the new and then some gems that we're gonna play just because we want to."'Overkill have cemented their reputation among the biggest names in thrash metal despite not quite reaching the lofty heights of some of their peers. Although perhaps not achieving the status they deserve, Blitz says from the outset the band never held delusions of grandeur or success, they were merely happy with the simple things in life that music has to offer."I never had a vision," he relayed. "This was always about chicks and beer (laughs). I could give you a long-winded, lying answer if you like (laughs). But let me tell you a funny story. I was in a school called Manhatten College and my father worked very hard to get me there. He put me through preparatory High School and the whole thing and I finally got into this great college - it was a Catholic college in New York City - and in my third year I told my dad I was leaving school because the band got a deal and he looked me right in the face and said is this about girls and drinking beer? And I said no. Twenty-five years later..."To hear the rest of Blitz's story and more about Overkill, including the bands use by date listen to the interview.

Pipeman interviews Overkill at Metal Alliance Tour at The Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale.Pipeman in the Pit is a segment of The Adventures of Pipeman (#pipemanradio) broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com), W4VET Radio, and K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Pipeman interviews Overkill at Metal Alliance Tour at The Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale.Pipeman's Power of Music is a segment of The Adventures of Pipeman (#pipemanradio) broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com), W4VET Radio, and K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Interview aired the weekend of 2/10/17

#Overkill #BobbyBlitz #FullMetalJackie

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #77: Host Bob Nalbandian features Interviews with Jack Russell from Jack Russell's Great White and Bobby Blitz from Overkill, along with newcomers Rachel Lorin and Karpis Maksudian from Lightning Strikes.

Interviews - Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of Overkill and Tony Blardo of Enemy Remains Discussion - Tours and Chicago Open Air Festival Playlist: Thy Art Is Murder – “No Absolution” Bill & Phil – “Dirty Eye” Overkill – “Our Finest Hour” Betraying The Martyrs – “Lost For Words” Aversions Crown – “Prismatic Abyss” Enemy Remains – “Divided By Hate” Lorna Shore – “Denounce the Light” Eyehategod – “Medicine Noose”

Interview aired the weekend of 7/1/16

#Overkill #BobbyBlitz #FullMetalJackie

Interview aired the weekend of 7/4-7/6/14. For more info go to fullmetaljackieradio.com

Guest : Bobby Blitz from OverkillRABID NOISE on Rabbit Radio : Metal, Rock and Everything noisy from Australia and around the world!Listen to Rabid Noise at www.rabbitradio.com.au live every wednesday night 9-11:30PMHosted by Nev PearceProudly supported by RW PROMOTION : www.rwpromotion.com.auCONTACT: rabidnoiseradio@hotmail.comRABBIT RADIO : GOLD COAST'S FIRST INDEPENDENT PROGRESSIVE RADIO STATION - Connecting the thriving cultural community of the Gold Coast via a cross platform media outlet!!listen live at rabbitradio.com.auDownload the Rabbit Radio app free or tune in with shoutcas

Guest : Bobby Blitz from OverkillRABID NOISE on Rabbit Radio : Metal, Rock and Everything noisy from Australia and around the world!Listen to Rabid Noise at www.rabbitradio.com.au live every wednesday night 9-11:30PMHosted by Nev PearceProudly supported by RW PROMOTION : www.rwpromotion.com.auCONTACT: rabidnoiseradio@hotmail.comRABBIT RADIO : GOLD COAST'S FIRST INDEPENDENT PROGRESSIVE RADIO STATION - Connecting the thriving cultural community of the Gold Coast via a cross platform media outlet!!listen live at rabbitradio.com.auDownload the Rabbit Radio app free or tune in with shoutcas

As we proved in our Best of 2013 episode, last year was a pretty cool year for hard rock and metal. That kind of standard has Aaron and Chris thinking this week of how 2014 will shape up. This week the guys play some tracks from bands/artists that are possibly releasing music this year. Tracks by Sebastian Bach, Overkill, Helix, Ted Nugent, Sixx A.M. and many more highlight this week's episode entitled Album Anticipation. Sixx A.M. continued on the tradition of creating catchy-yet-heavy rock music in 2011 with the release of 'This is Gonna Hurt.' A companion piece to the book of the same name penned by Nikki Sixx, the album combines elements of new and old. Sixx confirmed in a late-2013 interview that the band was putting the finishing touches on their new album. The Cult are on schedule to release new music in 2014. They had a very busy 2013 as they crossed the U.S. performing the classic 1987 album 'Electric' in full. We prepare for this year's new material with a track from the aforementioned 'Electric.' Ted Nugent seems to be a real lightning rod these days due to his very divisive comments that he always seems to be making in the press in regards to politics and gun laws. What do we think? Who cares? We hope for new music from Uncle Ted this year and, while we wait, blast out a track from the epic 1978 'Weekend Warriors' album. Black Label Society are slated to release 'Catacombs of the Black Vatican' this April. Zakk Wylde and company will surely continue their tradition of brutal riffs that also contain a hint of melodic sensibility. While we wait for April, Aaron spins a track from the equally heavy 2006 release 'Shot to Hell'. Formed in 1974 in Canada, Helix have been in the music industry for 40 years. While new music is scheduled for release this year, Chris plays a track from their commercial peak and the 1983 album 'No Rest for the Wicked.' One band that's definitely no stranger to the Decibel Geek podcast is Overkill. After 2012's awesome 'The Electric Age' expectations are high now that's known that Bobby Blitz and the boys will be putting out new material this year. We take a listen to a left-field track from 1997's 'From the Underground and Below.' The Darkness is a band that's been through just about every rock music cliche imaginable. The fact that they are still producing great old-school-inspired hard rock is a testament to their work ethic. The band has stated that they are working on a 2014 follow-up to their 2012 'Hot Cakes' release. Chris takes things all the way back to the 2003 debut album with a track from 'Permission to Land.' Ace Frehley finally gave KISS and guitar fans new product back in 2009 after a 20 year wait with the release of 'Anomaly.' While many remain skeptical about new music from the original Spaceman, there has been reported activity of Frehley doing some recording over the past year with some well-known musicians. The hope of new music from Ace inspired Aaron to pick a smoking track from 1989's 'Trouble Walkin.' Scheduled to release a new album entitled 'Give 'em Hell' in 2014, Sebastian Bach is expected to continue releasing solid music as his past few solo albums have proven. Closing out his picks is Chris' choice of a rocker from 2007's 'Angel Down' album. Hell seemed to freeze over in 2008 with the long awaited release of Guns N' Roses' 'Chinese Democracy.' After a ridiculous amount of lineup changes and delays, the album didn't exactly set the world on fire but did contain some notably great songs. As impossible as it seems, rumors have swirled recently from reliable sources that Axl and the gang might actually put out new material this year. Aaron closes out this week's show with the ultimate in anticipation as he spins one of the 'better' tracks from GNR's previous release. This week's show sponsor was JTB's Groovy Record Room in Cottontown, TN. If you're in the area, it is HIGHLY recommended that you check it out! Buy Music! (click artist name to purchase) Sebastian Bach The Darkness Helix Ted Nugent Ace Frehley Guns N Roses Overkill Sixx A.M. Black Label Society The Cult Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Fan Page Follow on Twitter E-mail Us Comment Below Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351

One of my all-time favorite bands. This was my biggest interview, and I had way too many questions. I didn't even get to them all, since Bobby and I talked for so long. Interesting how he and I differ on the eras of the band. BLACK NIGHT MEDITATIONS - A heathenish foray along the shining path. Aural ruminations of Black, Death, Speed, Thrash, Doom, Folk, Shred, Power, Prog & Traditional Metal. Tuesday Nights 10pm-2am e.s.t. - WSCA 106.1 FM - Portsmouth, NH USA - Listen online live! www.blacknightmeditations.com