In a recent interview with The Chicago Tribune, Overkill frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth revealed that Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, ex-Machine Head) will be filling in for guitarist Dave Linsk on the band's upcoming U.S. tour with Prong, which kicks off this Thursday (March 3rd) in Poughkeepsie, New York. Demmel had previously filled in for Linsk (who has been unable to perform for personal reasons) at Overkill's first show in over a year in New Jersey last November. The band plans to tour for most of this year and their highly-anticipated 20th studio album is expected to drop very soon.

Ellsworth explains: "We've used Phil in the past when we've had issues. We're prepared. We're ready. It's not about the strength of the individual but about the strength of the unit. We found that out with Phil when he stepped in. It's just nice to be able to do what you do whether you're the concertgoer or whether you're the concert performer. Let's get back to normal. Let's do what we do best. Let's have a little bit of fun.

Source:	chicagotribune.com
Band profile:	Overkill