Onslaught - 'Thermonuclear Devastation Of The Planet Earth'

It steps out of its vessel
And stares in horror
This planet stinks
It stinks of death

Thermonuclear devastation of the planet earth!

Piles of rubble
Where cities once stood
Flesh decaying
Where men once fell

Thermonuclear devastation of the planet earth!

A last glance
The barren waste
Artificial disease
Strikes the visitor down

Thermonuclear devastation of the planet earth!

Τον Φεβρουάριο του 1985 κυκλοφορούσε (μετά από επτά demos) το ντεμπούτο των Onslaught "Power from Hell". Φέτος οι Άγγλοι metallers συμπληρώνουν σαράντα χρόνια στην δισκογραφία και το γιορτάζουν με επετειακή κυκλοφορία. "Origins of Aggression" ο τίτλος και κυκλοφορεί ήδη σε διπλό cd και σε διπλό βινύλιο μέσω της δισκογραφική εταιρείας Reigning Phoenix Music. Ο πρώτος δίσκος αποτελείται από επανηχογραφήσεις δέκα τραγουδιών τους και ο δεύτερος από (δώδεκα) διασκευές που έχουν επιχειρήσει κατά καιρούς...

Δελτίο τύπου: «"Origins Of Aggression" will be a very special double album to celebrate the formation of the band and the 40th anniversary of Onslaught's debut album "Power From Hell". "Origins Of Aggression" will contain a total of 22 tracks in a double album format.

Disc 1 contains ten re-recordings of the most important Onslaught tracks from the early years, while disc 2 consists of twelve punk and metal cover versions that have made Onslaught the band they are today: Songs that were jammed during rehearsals, songs that inspired the musicians to play an instrument. A fascinating musical journey through the band's origins.»

Παρακολουθούμε το lyric video με την επανεκτέλεση του τραγουδιού "Thermonuclear Devastation Of The Planet Earth", το οποίο γνωρίσαμε στον δίσκο των Onslaught "Power from Hell" που κυκλοφόρησε τον Φεβρουάριο του 1985 (όπως και στο demo του 1983 "What Lies Ahead"), με το Αγγλικό συγκρότημα να μας λέει σχετικά:

«"Is the very first song myself and Paul Hill ever wrote for Onslaught when we formed the band in 1982 and it's still a very important / integral part of the live show right upto this day, it never fails to induce complete chaos within the crowds.

One real highlight i remember was performing 'Thermo' at the 'Katacombs (RIP)' venue in Montreal, Canada. I kid you not, every single person in the venue turned the place into one awesome / brutal circle pit, it was absolutely insane. We still get one massive buzz playing this song live, it has such an incredible energy and a very cool back story to go with it!»

Band: Onslaught
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Location: Bristol, South West England
Formed in: 1982
Genre: Thrash Metal
Lyrical themes: Death, Violence, Satan, Metal, Insanity, Society
Years active: 1982-1991, 2004-present

Lyric video: "In Search Of Sanity"
Video by: Very Metal Art
Music by: Nige Rockett
Lyrics by: Paul Hill

Album: "Thermonuclear Devastation Of The Planet Earth"
Type: Full length
Release date: May 23rd, 2025
Label: Reigning Phoenix Music
Format: 2CDs, 2 12" vinyls

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Track listing:

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CD 1:
01. Thermonuclear Devastation Of The Planet Earth (Re-recorded 2025)
02. Black Horse Of Famine (Re-recorded 2025)
03. Angels Of Death (Re-recorded 2025)
04. Power From Hell (Re-recorded 2025)
05. Metal Forces (Re-recorded 2025)
06. Let There Be Death (Re-recorded 2025)
07. Fight With The Beast (Re-recorded 2025)
08. Thrash Till The Death (Re-recorded 2025)
09. In Search Of Sanity (Re-recorded 2025)
10. Shellshock (Re-recorded 2025)

CD 2:
01. Iron Fist (cover version Motörhead)
02. Holiday In Cambodia (cover version Dead Kennedy's)
03. A Look At Tomorrow (cover version Discharge)
04. U.K. 82 (cover version Exploited)
05. Freewheel Burning (cover version Judas Priest)
06. Wardance (cover version Killing Joke)
07. Give Me Fire (cover version GBH)
08. State Violence State Control (cover version Discharge)
09. Holidays In The Sun (cover version Sex Pistols)
10. Emotional Blackmail (cover version UK Subs)
11. War Pigs (cover version Black Sabbath)
12. Drunk With Power (cover version Discharge)

Band members:
Nige Rockett - Guitars (rhythm)
Jeff Williams - Bass
James Perry - Drums
Wayne Dorman - Guitars (lead)
David Garnett - Vocals

Miscellaneous staff: Jacob Hansen - Recording, Mixing, Mastering