An Overdose of Death...

by Toxic Holocaust

Overview

Just take a gander at their name, their logo, and the album cover art of their 2008 release, Overdose of Death. Yep, Portland, OR's Toxic Holocaust certainly have a soft spot for vintage '80- era thrash metal. And although thrash bands are usually comprised of several members, Toxic Holocaust is one of the few (only?) thrash bands that is led by a single, multi-instrumental gentleman, who "pulls a Prince," and supplies everything but the drums -- Joel Grind. Overseen by renowned producer Jack Endino, Overdose of Death is custom-made for the cut-off denim jacket/white high top/mullet-wearing set, as it's loaded with speedy riffs, shouted/growled vocals, and lyrically, all the prerequisite topics for '80s thrash are touched upon (armageddon, nuclear holocaust, death, etc.). As with all great thrash bands, just pick the most "colorful" song titles, and be prepared to get throttled -- "Nuke the Cross," "In the Name of Science," and "Feedback, Blood, and Distortion" are all rapid-fire screecher-keepers. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	09/02/2008
Label:	Relapse Records
UPC:	0781676611027
Rank:	7609

Tracks

1. Wild Dogs
2. Nuke the Cross
3. Endless Armageddon
4. Future Shock
5. War Game
6. In the Name of Science
7. March from Hell
8. Gravelord
9. War Is Hell
10. The Lord of the Wasteland
11. Feedback, Blood & Distortion
12. Death from Above
13. City of a Million Graves

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Toxic Holocaust   Primary Artist
Donny Paycheck   Drums
Joel Grind   Guitar (Bass),Vocals,Guitar,Bass

Technical Credits

Jack Endino   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Joel Grind   Composer
Scott C. Kinkade   Photography