Overkill's 1987 Concert History

Overkill is an American thrash metal band, formed in 1980 in New Jersey. They have gone through many lineup changes, leaving bassist D.D. Verni and lead vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth as the only constant members. In addition to Verni and Ellsworth, Overkill's current lineup includes Dave Linsk on lead guitar, Derek Tailer on rhythm guitar and Jason Bittner on drums. Along with Nuclear Assault and Anthrax, whose one-time lead guitarist Dan Spitz was also an early member of Overkill.

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Overkill had 91 concerts in 1987

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 13, 1987
Christmas on Earth Festival
Megadeth / Kreator / Nuclear Assault / Overkill / Cro-Mags / Laaz rocket / Virus
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Queens Hall Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Oct 31, 1987
Overkill / Nuclear Assault / Anvil Bitch
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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Oct 30, 1987
Overkill / Nuclear Assault / Hades L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Oct 28, 1987
Overkill

Taking Over

The Channel Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 30, 1987
Overkill

Taking Over

Liberty Lunch Austin, Texas, United States
Aug 29, 1987
Overkill

Taking Over

Woodlawn Theatre San Antonio, Texas, United States
Aug 24, 1987
Overkill

Taking Over

Eagles Club Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Aug 23, 1987
Overkill

Taking Over

medusa's Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 22, 1987
Overkill

Taking Over

Bogart's Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Aug 21, 1987
Overkill

Taking Over

The Token Lounge Westland, Michigan, United States
Aug 19, 1987
Overkill

Taking Over

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Peabody's DownUnder Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Aug 16, 1987
Overkill

Taking Over

The Channel Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 15, 1987
Overkill / Testament Satellite Lounge Cookstown, NJ, United States
Aug 14, 1987
Overkill

Taking Over

Sundance Bay Shore, New York, United States
Aug 13, 1987
Overkill

Taking Over

Anthrax Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Aug 12, 1987
Overkill

Taking Over

The Bayou Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Aug 10, 1987
Overkill / Testament / Hallow's Eve Pulsations Glen Mills, PA
Jul 11, 1987
Overkill
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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Jul 10, 1987
Overkill

Taking Over

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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Jul 03, 1987
Overkill

Taking Over

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L'Amour New York, New York, United States

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Megadeth / Overkill on May 31, 1987 [932-small]

Megadeth / Overkill
May 31, 1987
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Megadeth / Overkill on May 31, 1987 [775-small]

Megadeth / Overkill
May 31, 1987
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Megadeth / Overkill / Necros
May 15, 1987
 Tampa, Florida, United States
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Megadeth / Overkill / Necros on May 15, 1987 [675-small]

Megadeth / Overkill / Necros
May 15, 1987
 Tampa, Florida, United States
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Helloween / Overkill
Mar 20, 1987
 Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Mar 20, 1987
 Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Megadeth / Overkill / Necros on May 28, 1987 [748-small]

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May 28, 1987
 Latham, New York, United States
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May 28, 1987
 Latham, New York, United States
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May 28, 1987
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May 28, 1987
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May 28, 1987
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Concerts Per Year:

2026 36 concerts
2025 15 concerts
2024 74 concerts
2023 44 concerts
2022 27 concerts
2021 2 concerts
2020 22 concerts
2019 64 concerts
2018 15 concerts
2017 87 concerts
2016 44 concerts
2015 63 concerts
2014 57 concerts
2013 85 concerts
2012 60 concerts
2011 35 concerts
2010 89 concerts
2009 21 concerts
2008 48 concerts
2007 40 concerts
2006 49 concerts
2005 63 concerts
2004 7 concerts
2003 45 concerts
2002 17 concerts
2001 38 concerts
2000 50 concerts
1999 59 concerts
1998 64 concerts
1997 22 concerts
1996 107 concerts
1995 34 concerts
1994 68 concerts
1993 78 concerts
1992 47 concerts
1991 40 concerts
1990 75 concerts
1989 36 concerts
1988 71 concerts
1987 91 concerts
1986 56 concerts
1985 18 concerts
1984 24 concerts
1983 7 concerts
1982 7 concerts
1981 4 concerts
1980 1 concert
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