Power in Black
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Power in Black is the first demo
from American thrash metal
band Overkill
in 1983, although some songs had been recorded previously, such as The Beast Within.
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
from 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...
in 1983, although some songs had been recorded previously, such as The Beast Within.
Band members
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– Drums - Bobby Gustafson – Guitar
- D.D. Verni – Bass
- Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth – Vocals