Recorded July–September 2009 Release date 29 January 2010 | Length 57:50 | |
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Released January 29, 2010 (2010-01-29) Similar Overkill albums, Thrash metal albums | ||
Overkill the green and black
Ironbound is the fifteenth full-length studio album by American thrash metal band Overkill, which was released on January 29, 2010 in Europe on Nuclear Blast and in the U.S. on February 9, 2010 on eOne Music. It was their first studio album in more than two years since the release of Immortalis in the fall of 2007, and their first release on their current labels Nuclear Blast and eOne Music.
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Reception
Ironbound was given highly positive reviews with vocalist, Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth, being a main point of critical acclaim. Chad Bowar of About.com states, "What makes Overkill stand out is vocalist Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth, whose high pitched singing is unique and instantly recognizable. He's able to dial it down and sing in a lower range, but can wail when it's required." A review from Blabbermouth.net says, ""Ironbound" is one of, if not the most ripping collection of tunes this legendary act has laid to tape." Exodus lead guitarist Gary Holt stated in an interview that Ironbound is "One of their best records ever; it's so good".
Ironbound was Overkill's first album to chart on the Billboard 200 in 17 years, since I Hear Black in 1993. It sold over 4,100 copies in its first week in the U.S. and over 15,000 copies in the U.S by May 2010.
Track listing
All music composed by D.D. Verni and Bobby 'Blitz' Ellsworth.
Credits
Writing, performance and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes.
Personnel
Studios
Songs
1The Green And Black8:12
2Ironbound6:33
3Bring Me The Night4:16