Formed in 1983 in Bristol, Onslaught is one of the pioneering forces of British thrash metal. Initially influenced by hardcore punk, the band quickly evolved toward a more aggressive and technical sound, defining the early thrash scene of the 1980s. Their album The Force (1986) is now regarded as a genre classic.

After a long hiatus in the 1990s, Onslaught returned to the spotlight in the early 2000s with renewed energy and powerful albums such as Killing Peace and Sounds of Violence. The band has since stood as one of Europe’s most consistent and respected thrash metal acts.

Led by Nige Rockett and fronted over the years by iconic vocalists like Sy Keeler and David Garnett, Onslaught remains true to its DNA — razor-sharp riffs, uncompromising lyrics, and a proudly old-school attitude.

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