CoC : Overkill - Necroshine : Review

Overkill - _Necroshine_
(CMC/BMG, 1999)
by: Adrian Bromley (9.5 out of 10)

Could this be one of the best Overkill records of the '90s? It just might be. I know it's hard to match the intensity of their last effort, 1997's _From the Underground and Below_, but _Necroshine_ really grows on you -- fast! From the ball busting opener onto the powerful "Revelation", "Stone Cold Jesus" and "Forked Tongue Kiss", _Necroshine_ has the stamina and strength to please any Overkill fan. While there is some filler material (some slow segues and what have you), for the most part _Necroshine_ shines and shines like a fiery phoenix. The grooves are thicker, singer "Blitz" has never sounded so rough 'n' ready and the mood of the album is swamped within a real dark, broody atmosphere. This kicks ass and I recommend any fan of Overkill and/or just good thrash/speed metal to grab a copy and witness one of the most consistent metal acts out there. Overkill rules. Period.

(article published 14/3/1999)

CHATS
30/4/2003	A Bromley	Overkill: Alive and Breathing
9/12/1999	A Bromley	Overkill: Classic Covers From Overkill
14/3/1999	J Webb	Overkill: Still Killing

ALBUMS
31/12/2007	J Ulrey	7	Overkill - Immortalis
8/3/2005	J Smit	6	Overkill - Relixiv
11/4/2003	A McKay	9.5	Overkill - Wrecking Everything: An Evening in Asbury Park
26/3/2003	A McKay	8	Overkill - Wrecking Everything - Live
9/12/1999	A Bromley	6	Overkill - Coverkill
17/11/1997	A Bromley	8	Overkill - From The Underground And Below
12/8/1995	A Bromley	9	Overkill - Wrecking Your Neck Live: Overkill 1985-95

GIGS
9/6/1996	E Crvich	Overkill / Life of Agony	Overkilling the Masses