Ironbound is the fifteenth full length studio album by American thrash metal

Thrash metal

Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...

 band Overkill

Overkill (band)

Overkill is an American thrash metal band, formed in 1980 in New Jersey. They have gone through many line-up changes, with singer Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth and bassist D.D. Verni remaining from the original lineup. Along with Anthrax , the band is one of the most successful East Coast thrash metal...

, which was released on January 29, 2010 in Europe on Nuclear Blast Records  and in the U.S. on February 9, 2010 on E1 Music. It is their first studio album in more than two years since the release of Immortalis

Immortalis (album)

Immortalis is the fourteenth studio album by American thrash metal band Overkill.The title of this album follows a pattern that includes the album number in the album title, starting with Killbox 13 and continued with ReliXIV ; "Immortalis" can be read as "Immortal15".-Track listing:* All songs...

in the fall of 2007, and their first release on their current labels Nuclear Blast and E1 Music. This was Overkill's first album to chart on the Billboard 200

Billboard 200

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 in 17 years, since I Hear Black

I Hear Black

I Hear Black is the sixth studio album by thrash metal band Overkill in 1993 on Atlantic Records. It was the band's first to feature drummer Tim Mallare.-Overview:...

in 1993.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by D.D. Verni and Bobby 'Blitz' Ellsworth.

1. "The Green and Black" - 8:12
2. "Ironbound" - 6:33
3. "Bring Me the Night" - 4:16
4. "The Goal Is Your Soul" - 6:41
5. "Give a Little" - 4:42
6. "Endless War" - 5:41
7. "The Head and Heart" - 5:11
8. "In Vain" - 5:13
9. "Killing for a Living" - 6:14
10. "The SRC" - 5:08

Reception

Ironbound was given highly positive reviews with vocalist, Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth, being a main point of critical acclaim. Chad Bowar of About.com

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 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

Blabbermouth.net

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 says, ""Ironbound" is one of, if not the most ripping collection of tunes this legendary act has laid to tape."

Charts

Chart (2010)	Provider	Peak position	Certification	Sales/ shipments
German Albums Chart	IFPI/Media Control	31	-	-

Credits

• Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth - Lead vocals
• Dave Linsk - Lead guitar, Backing vocals
• Derek "The Skull" Tailer - Rhythm guitar, Backing vocals
• D.D. Verni
  D. D. Verni
  D.D. Verni , is an American bassist, best known as founding member and longtime bassist/songwriter of thrash metal band Overkill.-Early years:...
  
  - Bass, Backing vocals
• Ron Lipnicki - Drums