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". Three of the songs from this demo ("Overkill", "There's No Tomorrow" and "Raise the Dead") were re-recorded for Overkill's debut Feel the Fire, while "The Beast Within" and "Death Rider" have never been re-recorded on future albums.

Power in Black
Studio album (Demo) by Overkill
Released	1983
Recorded	March–September, 1983
Genre	Thrash metal, speed metal
Length	18:06
Label	Self released
Producer	Overkill
Overkill chronology
Power in Black (1983) Overkill (1985)

Track listing

Side one

1. "Overkill" – 3:23
2. "The Beast Within" – 4:05
3. "There's No Tomorrow" – 3:35

Side two

1. "Death Rider" – 3:50
2. "Raise the Dead" – 3:13

Personnel

• Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth – vocals
• Bobby Gustafson – guitars
• D.D. Verni – bass
• Rat Skates – drums

External links

• Official OVERKILL Site