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Joel McIver presents a more philosophical view than most of Lemmy and the band without shying away from the turbulent excesses of a life lived on the road. "Overkill" was used as the closing song for Motörhead's final tour, making it the last song the band ever played live. Long term fans will really enjoy the Live at Aylesbury Friars live cd, with songs from the ‘Motorhead ‘album, and ‘Overkill’ itself, and a smattering of choice covers that fit the band like a glove ( John Mayall’s I’m Your Witch Doctor, Johnny Burnette’s Train Kept A’ Rollin, and Hawkwind’s ‘The Watcher’). Overkill: The Untold Story Of Motrhead is based upon original interviews with those closest to the action and is packed with fresh insights. The track is notable for Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor's use of two bass drums. The song is featured as a track in the video game SSX on Tour, and was re-recorded by Motörhead to be a playable track in the rhythm game Guitar Hero World Tour. The artwork on the sleeve was created by Joe Petagno, based on his design for the album's cover. The song was a live favourite and was frequently featured at Motörhead concerts, often in an extended version.
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On 9 March 1979 the band played this song on the BBC TV show Top of the Pops to support the release of the single. The single reached number 39 on the UK Singles Chart. This album ranges from proto-thrash and speed metal to rock n roll and at times, there is a significant ammount. Early copies came with a free "Overkill" badge. Overkill is Motorhead in its classic form. It is backed with B-side "Too Late Too Late" which appears on the CD re-issues of the Overkill album. It was released in 7" and 12" vinyl pressings in 1979.
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"Overkill" is a song by the British hard rock band Motörhead.