A fast, raw peak that helped birth speed metal. Loud and beloved. A genre cornerstone. Released in 1979, it set the tone for everything that followed.
On vinyl: Both originals and reissues can sound excellent — the mastering matters more than the era.
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More from Motörhead — where to go next
If you have Overkill, these are the Motörhead records worth reaching for next.
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Overkill1979 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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Bomber1979 · MetalClassic
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Ace of Spades1980 · MetalClassic
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