The Years of Decay is the fifth studio album by American thrash metal band Overkill, released on October 13, 1989. It marked a shift in their sound, incorporating more complex song structures and darker lyrical themes, while still retaining their signature aggressive style.
- The album was recorded at systems II, Long Island, New York.
- The Years of Decay was Overkill's first album to not feature any songs written by drummer Sid Falck.
- The album was the band's final release with guitarist Charliexrightarrow Belladonna.
Overkill is a thrash metal band from New Jersey, formed in 1980. The Years of Decay was released in 1989, during the band's early years on Atlantic Records.
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