The Killing Kind cover

Released 30 years ago

The Killing Kind

Overkill · 1996

49 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive rhythms and sharp riffs, showcasing Overkill's signature thrash metal intensity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo aggression
  • intense rhythm-driven experience
  • focused headbanging sessions
  • cathartic release of energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of soft melodies
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 5, 1996, 'The Killing Kind' marked Overkill's eighth studio album during a time when the band sought to rejuvenate their sound. Following the more experimental 'The Last Insurrection,' this album returned to their thrash roots while incorporating elements of groove metal, reflecting a transitional phase in their career as they aimed to regain commercial momentum.
Stylistic neighbors
Testament· Anthrax· Megadeth

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Battle 4:31
  • 2 God-Like 4:11
  • 3 Certifiable 3:25
  • 4 Burn You Down / To Ashes 6:47
  • 5 Let Me Shut That for You 5:19
  • 6 Bold Face Pagan Stomp 5:42
  • 7 Feeding Frenzy 4:13
  • 8 The Cleansing 5:50
  • 9 The Mourning After / Private Bleeding 4:36
  • 10 Cold, Hard Fact 5:18

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