Overkill
Motörhead · 1979
51 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · speed metal
Unrelenting riffs and gritty vocals drive a raw, high-octane sound that defines heavy metal's edge.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- unrelenting energy for workouts
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- short bursts of intensity
- headbanging anthems with friends
- late-night adrenaline rush
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer mellow, relaxed sounds
- avoid chaotic, high-energy vibes
Where this album fits
- Themes
- relentless determination· punk defiance· chaotic resilience
- Career context
- By the time of 'Overkill's' release in March 1979, Motörhead had solidified their presence in the heavy metal scene with their self-titled debut and the acclaimed 'Bomber.' This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a more aggressive style that would influence countless bands in the burgeoning speed metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· AC/DC
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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British Steel by Judas Priest — Shares a similar aggressive edge and relentless riffs, defining the sound of early heavy metal.Killers by Iron Maiden — Combines gritty vocals with fast-paced instrumentals, echoing themes of chaos and resilience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Overkill 5:12
- 2 Stay Clean 2:42
- 3 (I Won't) Pay Your Price 2:57
- 4 I'll Be Your Sister 2:55
- 5 Capricorn 4:11
- 6 No Class 2:41
- 7 Damage Case 3:02
- 8 Tear Ya Down 2:42
- 9 Metropolis 3:37
- 10 Limb From Limb 4:57
- 11 Too Late, Too Late (B-side of Overkill) 3:27
- 12 Like a Nightmare (B-side of No Class) 4:28
- 13 Louie, Louie 2:48
- 14 Tear Ya Down (instrumental version) 2:39
- 15 Louie, Louie (alternate version) 2:54
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