Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth of Overkill talks music, Thrash, music business, getting paid, Metallica, vocals, drinking, drugs in the scene, New Jersey, New York, survival, and being a regular guy. Overkill were one of the bands who helped define the Thrash genre. Bobby’s voice is iconic.
Hosts: Jack Mangan and Rich Catino (MetalAsylum.net)
Lyrics Reference: Overkill
SLAM Bumper: Doro Pesch
Quotes from this episode:
-It’s almost like the secret silent killer, isn’t it?
-I’m grateful to be able to have lived my life in Levi’s and motorcycle boots.
-I was drinking with Pete Steele. I mean, what do you think’s gonna happen?
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