Artist

Onslaught
[A-1430|2011-05-31]

Thrash Metal

Bristol, England, U.K.
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Onslaught are a British thrash metal band from Bristol, England, active from 1982 to 1991 and again since 2005. The band initially drew influences from U.S. and British hardcore punk bands such as Discharge and The Exploited, as well as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM), and eventually adopted a straightforward thrash metal sound. They have been recognised as pioneers of the British thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the country's so-called "big four", along with Sabbat, Xentrix and Acid Reign.

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Power From Hell [Album]
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?? February 1985

'Power From Hell' is the debut studio album by Onslaught. Some claim the track 'Death Metal' on this album was the first time the term was used.

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The Force [Album]
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?? May 1986

'The Force' is the second studio album by Onslaught. More successful than their previous album, Power From Hell (1985), The Force is considered a thrash metal classic by fans and critics, and the band's first to feature Sy Keeler on vocals. He would depart in 1988, only to return for the 2007 album Killing Peace.

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Let There Be Rock [E.P.]
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?? September 1987

'Let The Be Rock' is an E.P. by Onslaught. The title track is a cover of the AC/DC song. It peaked at number 50 on the U.K. Singles Chart.

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In Search Of Sanity [Album]
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22 August 1989

'In Search Of Sanity' is the third studio album by Onslaught. This album was originally recorded with Sy Keeler, but London Records were not impressed with the final product from a commercial point of view and enforced a re-mix and a complete re-recording of the vocals by Grim Reaper frontman Steve Grimmett, being the only album featuring him. While the album was mostly in the same thrash/speed metal vein as The Force (1986), it contains a more polished sound than Onslaught's previous albums, acquiring a more progressive and melodic edge. Despite meeting mixed reviews by their fans, it was moderately successful, peaking at number 46 on the U.K. album charts. It was the band's last album before disbanding in 1991.

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Killing Peace [Album]
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5 March 2007

'Killing Peace' is the fourth studio album by Onslaught. It was their first album since 1989's In Search Of Sanity and the first to feature vocalist Sy Keeler since 1986's The Force.

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Sounds Of Violence [Album]
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8 January 2011

'Sounds Of Violence' is the fifth studio album by Onslaught. This was Onslaught's first album not to feature a new singer, as Sy Keeler remained with the band after their previous album Killing Peace (2007).

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VI [Album]
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13 September 2013

'VI' is the sixth studio album by Onslaught. It was their second album to have bassist Jeff Williams, third in a row to have vocalist Sy Keeler (though he would leave Onslaught once again in 2020), and only to feature drummer Michael Hourihan.

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Generation Antichrist [Album]
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7 August 2020

'Generation Antichrist' is the seventh studio album by Onslaught. It is their first studio album since 2013's VI, and the first not to feature Sy Keeler on vocals since 1989's In Search Of Sanity. As such, it is the band's first album to feature Keeler's replacement Dave Garnett, as well as two new members, James Perry (drums) and Wayne Dorman (guitar). The closing track "A Perfect Day To Die" is a re-recording of their one-off single from 2019, which had Keeler on vocals and was dedicated to Lemmy of Motorhead.

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Skullcrusher [Compilation Album]
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1 March 2024

'Skullcrusher' is a compilation album by Onslaught. It includes two tracks from their early demos, and two tracks form each of their first four studio albums.