Overkill – Wrecking Your Neck Live (10 Years 1985–1995) - 2-CD Live Album

Product Information

• UPC: 5050159005222
• Format: 2-CD Live Album
• Title: Overkill – Wrecking Your Neck Live (10 Years 1985–1995)
• Label: Sanctuary Records Group Ltd
• Manufactured In: England
• Released: 1995 (Copyright ©1995 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd; further ©2001 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd)
• Recording: Live at The Agora Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
• Genre: Speed/Thrash Metal (Heavy Metal)
• Rights: All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, public performance and broadcasting are prohibited.

Overview

Celebrate a decade of relentless energy and uncompromising thrash with Overkill's iconic live album, Wrecking Your Neck Live (10 Years 1985–1995). Capturing the raw intensity of Overkill’s live performance at The Agora Theatre in Cleveland, this 2-CD set is a powerful tribute to the band’s evolution from their early punk-inflected influences to their definitive thrash metal sound. Featuring a diverse setlist drawn from classic Overkill albums—from early cuts like tracks originating on Feel The Fire and Taking Over to later masterpieces such as those from Horrorscope, I Hear Black and W.F.D.—this live recording is an essential artifact for any heavy metal collection.

Product Features

• Decade-Spanning Setlist:
  This double album encapsulates 10 years (1985–1995) of Overkill’s career, showcasing tracks that evolved from punk covers to original thrash anthems.

• Live Performance Energy:
  Recorded live at The Agora Theatre, the album delivers the ferocious, raw power and relentless aggression that defined Overkill’s shows.

• Authentic Sound & Production:
  Captured and mixed live, every track carries the unmistakable energy of a real concert, with production values that remain faithful to the band’s gritty sound.

• Collector’s Edition:
  A must-have for fans of speed and thrash metal, this release is a definitive live document featuring multiple tracks updated from various Overkill eras.

Interesting Facts

• A Live Milestone:
  In addition to serving as a ten-year retrospective, Wrecking Your Neck Live documents Overkill’s legacy as pioneers of the thrash metal scene. The setlist includes tracks with symbols such as “++++” or “++” that denote their original album source—from early releases like Feel The Fire (circa 1985), Taking Over and FUCK YOU EP (1987), through Under The Influence (1980), The Years of Decay (1989), Horrorscope (1991), I Hear Black (1993) and W.F.D. (1994).

• Band Evolution on Display:
  Overkill’s history is reflected in this release; the band—formed in New Jersey in 1980—has undergone numerous lineup changes while maintaining a signature sound. This recording features songs that became live staples and helped solidify their reputation in the heavy metal underground.

• Raw and Unfiltered:
  Tracks such as "Where It Hurts," "Infectious," "Coma," and "SuperSonic Hate" deliver a visceral live experience, while later numbers like "Gasoline Dream," "Rotten To The Core," and "Fuck You" capture the intense aggression that fans have come to expect.

• Legacy & Influence:
  Overkill, having taken their name from a Motörhead album and with roots in punk covers, redefined the thrash metal sound through relentless touring and memorable live shows—each track on this album is a testament to that enduring influence.

Track Listing

CD 1:

1. WHERE IT HURTS ++++
2. INFECTIOUS ++
3. COMA ++
4. SUPERSONIC HATE ++++
5. WRECKING CREW **
6. POWERSURGE **
7. THE WAIT/NEW HIGH IN LOWS ++++
8. SKULLKRUSHER +
9. SPIRITUAL VOID +++
10. HELLO FROM THE GUTTER **

CD 2:

1. GASOLINE DREAM ++++
2. ROTTEN TO THE CORE
3. HORRORSCOPE ++
4. ANXIETY
5. ELIMINATION +
6. FAST JUNKIE ++++
7. WORLD OF HURT +++
8. UNDER ONE ++++
9. NEW MACHINE ++
10. THANX FOR NOTHIN’ ++
11. BASTARD NATION ++++
12. FUCK YOU *

Note: The symbols (e.g., ++++, ++, , *) following the track titles indicate the original release sources of these songs (for example, from Under The Influence, The Years of Decay, etc.).

Publishers

This live recording is copyrighted by Sanctuary Records Group Ltd, with various portions recorded earlier or adapted from previous Overkill releases. Recorded live at The Agora Theatre, Cleveland, this album is distributed under strict copyright, and no copying, public performance, or unauthorized broadcasting is permitted.

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