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A JAR Special: Super Judgmental Bros: OverKill – Scorched (2023)

Since the JAR is from Jersey, OverKill is a band that couldn’t be missed. One of the original thrash bands, holding down the scene and the sound 40 years into their career. So with all the Jersey synergy, it makes sense that AJ would want to get in on this too. Welcome to the gutter, we’ve been expecting you!

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Since the JAR is from Jersey, OverKill is a band that couldn’t be missed. One of the original thrash bands, holding down the scene and the sound 40 years into their career. So with all the Jersey synergy, it makes sense that AJ would want to get in on this too. Welcome to the gutter, we’ve been expecting you!

AJ: It’s been a while since we did one of these, ey big broder? I got the notification on social media that one of the major bands Andrew got me into had a new album coming out so I pitched a group review, he obliged and now we have this Mean, Green Balaz Machine for another review. Now, if you are a fan of thrash metal and never heard of Overkill… that’s fair but you’ve been under a rock for about 40 years. Damn Metallica taking the spotlight… Andrew can take care of that next one. Anywho… you can take the Jersey Boy to Utah but you can’t take the Jersey Thrash Metal out of him, even Shantel likes them a lot too.

OverKill is: Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth (Vocals), D.D. Verni (Bass), Dave Linsk (Lead Guitar), Derek Tailer (Rhythm Guitar), Jason Bittner (Drums)

  • Artist: OverKill
  • Album: Scorched (2023)
  • Label: Nuclear Blast
  • Total Track Time: 51:10

 

I know the Warchief has his way of doing stuff but, we need a little phenomenal flair to it so here are the three songs that I think are the best from Scorched.

Wicked Place – 5:01

This was one of the singles they gave out early and to me personally, this is what reminds me of the Overkill I was introduced to. Heavy on the drums by Jason Bittner and the iconic, most likely never going to be replicated voice of Blitz along with the minute long guitar solo that always slaps. It has everything you need for an Overkill song. It reminds me more of Necroshine or Horrorscope than anything if it went to another album but all in all it’s a great song to me. Even after the whole album was released, I gave this the instant thumbs up, listen to it when I can and it never brings me down.

If you like metal gym songs, this would probably be up there for a good pump or even if you want an inner theme song in your head. This song will get your day going every time in my opinion.

Fever – 5:33

It doesn’t sound like the normal Overkill but it does at the same time. Heavier tones than usual and it reminds me more of Evil Never Dies from the Years of Decay album. The nice slow start of the guitar with Blitz gently coming in before it gets the true vocals in and progressively getting heavier and heavier as the song goes along. It works so well with the soft, subtle tones before the drums and guitar kick in half way through, few more vocals and then go into a nice drum and guitar solo to finish off the song.

Something different is always fun in my opinion and this threw a very interesting loop into the album. Definitely another banger but I just have a little bit lower than Wicked Place. It’s not bad by any means, my second favorite and something you should listen to, especially in a relaxed and chilled environment.

Twist of the Wick – 5:35

Going back to something that sounds older Overkill, Twist of the Wick gives me Bats in the Belfry mainly with the sped up instrumentals and getting the vocals copied over and over. Bats was one of my favorite songs when I was introduced to Overkill so hearing something somewhat similar to it is definitely a smiling moment in my eyes. I didn’t know what I was going to put as number three honestly and this slipped under the radar for me. Listening to the full album, this is when the songs pick up more and more with a more thrash vibe. Definitely something to listen to when just wanting to jam out, pretend you are the drummer and go absolutely nuts.

AJ’s Judgment: 7.25/10

It was different with some old school tones in the middle and end but, the opening songs dropped it a lot for me. Scorched is an okay opener I suppose but The Surgeon was meh at best and Goin’ Home felt like it would be better around the end instead of after Scorched. It was a heavier Old School. Old School was the end song in Relix for their origins and Goin’ Home seems like it could have ended the album or been behind Bag O Bones.

 

Andrew: Well I suppose I’ll just go with the format AJ mixed things up with so this doesn’t look like a failed DBZ fusion dance. Now its time for me to cherry pick a few highlight songs and drop an opinion!

Fever – 5:33

Fever brings huge Black Sabbath vibes. Its like Who Tends the Fire and Spiritual Void had a baby. Its got a great slower down tuned groove, and the verses are sung clearly but the bridge and chorus just smashes your teeth in and drags your face across the rainbow. You get plenty of bluesy breakdowns, pounding drums and the way Blitz’s voice rings through the song fits perfectly. It may not be a great thrash song, but its an amazing metal song.

Harder They Fall – 4:23

This song picks up the pace nicely and also gets across something I noticed in the early songs. A lot of this album reminds me of Bloodletting (2000), and it could be because Colin Richardson mixed both of these albums. So this song is very reminiscent of Bleed Me, because it just attacks and while simple, it keeps the blood pumping because all it does it attack. This is the perfect song to get the mosh pit hyped up and then go into Bold Faced Pagan Stomp or a little bit of Fuck You.

Bag o’Bones – 4:37

I know AJ seemed less than enthused with it as the closing song, but it brings the album full circle kind of nicely. It has a crazy rhythm and bass riff that makes it nearly danceable, like Moto Psycho by Megadeth levels of surprisingly danceable. However, its not without some comparison to older songs, immediately Battle comes to mind with the staccato chug riff and how the lyrics are paced. Since the whole album was a fusion of their groove heavier years and some of their unabashed attacking thrash, this feels like a nice note to end the album on.

Andrew’s Judgment: 7.45/10

I’m fairly sure my rating came in a touch higher because over the years I’ve developed a love for Bloodletting (2000) and always really dug I Hear Black (1993). So when I hear little pieces of those older sounds, or even older since Who Tends the Fire is off of Years of Decay (1989), it ranks higher for me. You may be thinking that’s driven off of nostalgia, but that’s not really the bias. I will always give a band credit for staying true to their sound, even if it was something they experimented with and wasn’t as popular as their original sound. Many people put bands in a corner and say they’re one thing and reject any coloring outside of the lines. I always personally encourage it, even if it kinda sucks (looking at you Risk by Megadeth and Reload by Metallica), you don’t learn or get better by staying safe in your lane.

Speaking of sounds, if you’ve never heard OverKill before, Blitz’s voice is somewhat unique but not without comparison. Brian Johnson from AC/DCUdo Dirkschneider most known for Accept, and Dan McCafferty from Nazareth come to mind immediately. It’s a bit nasal and gruff, but they’ve all had a ton of success…so there has to be some merit to it.

Final Judgment: 7.35/10

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Mitchell’s Hyrule Puro-Resu News Report! (5/9/25)

June will be electric!

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Prepare for the most electrifying even of the HPW calendar!

While the stage is set for Blood & Thunder 4 and the HPW World Trios Championships, HPW must also address the return of KAGE!

 

Thundra Plateau is ready.

Wrestling is Life, but life has its stormy weather. The rain is going to be hot in June, but will the reign continue through the Summer? The Dark Forces may have failed to take the Undisputed Triforce World Championship from Zelda, but they still have the World Trios Championships. Harlequin, Lupay & Glutko will step inside the double ring, double cage to defend their gold. On one side, Arrow Club’s special combination of Fin Balure, Torbevito & Bad Croc Scaly. On the other, a new combination of its own in Cia, Lana & Midna.

 

Speaking of Cia, Lana & Midna…

The three of them are together, dressed in workout attire, in what appears to be a dance studio. This is a collaboration stream for Midna and Lana as they’re both big presences on the internet, aka “influencers.” Lana and Midna wave and say hi, and they give introductions, including Cia, who is reluctant to be standing there. Cia doesn’t know why they need to do this. Lana says they have to improve their teamwork. They may have won against Los Taros Locos, but it was really sketchy there for a second. Midna adds that doing a dance routine together is great for their timing and coordination.

Cia says she didn’t mean that, she meant having to stream it! Oh, well obviously, combining Midna’s viewing audience with Lana’s, and HPW’s overall, this makes huge numbers! So? And huge money…! Cia raises her eyebrow and says, “Oh really?” The trio sets up, and Lana says obviously they first have to learn the steps. Midna brings up, “Wait, what song are we dancing to?” Oh, good point. Lana was thinking something from Lulu. Cia asks, “Lulu? From the Indigo-Go’s?” Midna says Lulu’s got a great solo album. Lana agrees! That’s so great that they like the same music. Cia isn’t as familiar with her solo stuff, so she’ll rely on them for this.

Lana suggests they go with Energetic Me. For one, it has the most energy, duh. And it still has a dance vibe, which is the whole point. Midna says she might’ve gone with Royal Discotheque or Ten Outta Ten, but she sees Lana’s point. Lana shows them the dance moves she has in mind. Left arm up, bent at the elbow, and the hand up against the side of the chest. Then they switch so the right arm goes up to mirror that position while the left hand goes back to the hip. Maybe add a little hip pop as that happens. Do that a couple times, and then turn to the right. This puts the left hand on the back of the hip, right hand on the back of the neck for a sexy pose.

Then you turn to flip it the other way, then do a 360 with a big neck whipping, hair flipping move. Then finish with feet apart and double V’s up by the eyes, maybe with a wink. Cia says, “Yeah, okay…” while Midna says, “I like it!” Midna says she’ll set up in the middle. Cia asks why Midna is in the middle, and Midna says it’s symmetry. She’s the tallest, Cia and Lana are about the same, it makes sense. Yeah, but it also means Midna is the center of attention. Well, that’s just coincidental. Lana says it doesn’t matter, the point is them doing it all in synch. Cia sighs and says, “Fine.” Midna is in the middle, Cia is on her right, and the music plays.

Left arm, right arm, left arm, right arm, pose to the right, pose to the left, 360 spin and neck whip, then double V. Midna nailed it, but Cia was lagging. Cia defends she was not, but Lana says it’s alright, they’ll just keep trying. They run through it a couple more times, they do tighten it up, and all three feel really good about how that went.

The Dark Forces are watching.

They aren’t impressed by the “little dance party.” Harlequin says the Faces of Evil are way better anyway. Especially with the classics like the Thriller dance and Macarena. Zant says, “The Macarena? Pfft, and people think I’m a dork…” Harlequin says, “Don’t you dare mock the Macarena!” Harlequin changes tabs on the computer and starts playing the song! After the introduction, he lifts his right arm up flat, then his left. Then he turns the right hand up, the left hand up, puts his right hand on his left shoulder, left hand on right shoulder, then moves right hand up behind his head, and then his left.

Now his arms crisscross, right hand on left hip and left hand on right hip, to then switch so right hand on right hip and left hand on left hip. And of course, he swivels his hips in one big circle to go with “HEY~ Macarena! AIGHT!” Zant rolls his eyes while Harlequin keeps going, jumping 90 degrees to his left. Ganon walks in, Ghirahim following behind, and he tells Harlequin to “turn that crap off.” Harlequin pouts but he does as told. Ganon seethes as he takes a seat in his big arm chair. “Needless to say… Wrestling is Life didn’t go how I’d hoped. What was Kage even doing there?! Did either of you have any idea he was going to betray us?!”

Zant and Ghirahim are a bit flustered. Zant isn’t even sure Kage was part of The Dark Forces at the time Ganon took ownership. He’d kinda gone rogue at some point, didn’t he? Ghirahim agrees, it didn’t seem like he was even aligned with Cia and the others. All the more reason for Kage to keep his nose out of Ganon’s business! If Kage cared about the Dark Forces, then he would’ve helped them fight back at HyruleMania, or any time since. Kage clearly just wants the title, same as Ganon, so he’s a dead man walking. Speaking of that… Where’s Kevin? He came back in April, why isn’t he here?

 

Somewhere dark and spooky…

Heavy footsteps can be heard echoing as Kevin Gibdo moves down the hallway. He speaks with a low, airy voice, “Majora… Your madness… spread like wildfire… You thought by setting me ablaze… I would crumble into ash… You were wrong! Instead, I have been purified…! Purged of flaws and weaknesses… I now come forth… as gold!” There’s a light at the end of the hall, and Kevin enters a grand hall, with treasure gleaming in the light. At the center is the sarcophagus. Kevin walks up to it, opens it, and then his burnt and tattered bandages fall away before he steps inside. The sarcophagus closes, then the eyes on it begin to glow… Then the entire thing glows!

The glowing becomes a shining light, and that shining becomes so bright that nothing can be seen. It is clear things between Kevin and Majora are not over. Will the Masked Monster even stand a chance once the Gibdo of All Gibdos is restored to full strength?

 

Back to the Dark Forces…

Shabonne says, “I’m sure Kevin is just fine doing whatever Gibdos do on their time off.” Tali says, “What matters is what I’m about to do to that tiny little weasel with the Goddess Championship. If The Dark Forces is gonna have all the gold, then I need to squash her like a bug and take that title off of whatever’s left!” Ganon nods and says he likes the initiative. Tali will start on her own Triple Crown as the Dark Forces will make Hyrule Pro-Wrestling their kingdom! The group cheers while raising a toast! And then Harlequin gets Glutko and Lupay to join in on the Macarena, to which Ganon groans and facepalms.

 

And so, the ThunderStruck card is set!

The double ring, double cage will rattle with Blood & Thunder as the HPW World Trios Championships are on the line! The Gerudo Ace looks to settle a grudge with the Hero’s Shadow! And now, the Million Rupee Championship and HPW Goddess Championships will also be on the line! Will the Dark Forces absolutely dominate the Summer? Be ready to endure the heat on Friday, June 20th!

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Bandwagon Nerds #287: Filling A Void

The Nerds review Thunderbolts*, check out the latest trailers, and celebrate Star Wars Day as only they can!

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The Bandwagon is stripped down this week as Dave and PC Tunney helm the ship for a big week in the Nerdosphere. Naturally, we are covering Thunderbolts as Dave, Tunney (and the rest of the Bandwagon, for that matter) all saw the latest entry into the MCU. What was the consensus, and did the longest post-credit scene in MCU history push the Universe in the right direction? In other MCU News, we discovered why Hawkeye had no second season. From there, the guys head into the Trailer Park to look at the latest, including a sizzle reel for Netflix’s TUDUM event, Dwayne “The Rock ” Johnson’s latest movie, The Smashing Machine, and a very creepy look at Weapons. GTA 6 got delayed, again….but could that be a blessing in disguise? But this Episode was recorded on Star Wars Day, and to commemorate the event, Dave tries his best to convince Tunney to watch Andor, while Tunney tells Dave what he likes most about one of the most successful franchises of all time. All that, plus Dave tells you why The Last of Us is the best show anywhere on TV. Dave & Tunney cover a lot of ground in an action-packed episode of BWN, so make sure you tune in!

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