This May, British Thrash Metal force ONSLAUGHT were inducted into the „Metal Hall of Fame“, being characterized as „one of the most ferocious, explosive and controversial Metal bands ever to come out of the UK.“
2022 sees one of the most influential and respected bands of their genre, led by Nige Rockett, celebrating its 40th anniversary and is doing so in style. Today, ONSLAUGHT are re-issuing their latest three studio albums “Sounds Of Violence“ (2011), “VI” (2013) and “Generation Antichrist” (2020) as red 180 gram Vinyl editions in gatefold sleeve. ONSLAUGHT have also released a special “Anniversary Edition“ of “Sounds Of Violence”, which now comes as a 2-CD digipak including a bonus CD.
Watch the new, official music video for the band’s classic “Godhead”, now streaming HERE:
The band recently commented: “It’s great to see AFM re-releasing these albums to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band. Some new ‚Sounds of Violence‘ artwork, new videos and bonus tracks too?…yea, this is fucking killer!”
The ONSLAUGHT anniversary editions, which belong into every well-sorted Thrash Metal record collection, are now available via the AFM Records store at THIS LOCATION!
2022 is a special year for British Thrash Metal force ONSLAUGHT, one of the most influential and respected bands of their genre: The group led by Nige Rockett is celebrating its 40th anniversary and is planning to do so in style.
This May, ONSLAUGHT were inducted into the „Metal Hall of Fame“, being characterized as „one of the most ferocious, explosive and controversial Metal bands ever to come out of the UK.“
On 11 November, ONSLAUGHT will re-issue their latest three studio albums „Sounds Of Violence“ (2011), „VI“ (2013) and „Generation Antichrist“ as red 180 gram Vinyl editions in gatefold sleeve. On the same day, ONSLAUGHT will also release a special „Anniversary Edition“ of their 2011 album „Sounds Of Violence“, which now comes as a 2-CD digipak including a bonus CD.
The band states: “It’s great to see AFM re-releasing these albums to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band. Some new ‚Sounds of Violence‘ artwork, new videos and bonus tracks too?…yea, this is fucking killer!”
Fans can look forward to these special releases and more surprises to come…
British Thrash Metal pioneers ONSLAUGHT will be Inducted into the 2022 Metal Hall of Fame, during their on-stage performance at Maryland Deathfest, May 28, 2022.
“We are excited to Induct British thrash metal pioneers Onslaught into the 2022 Metal Hall of Fame during their performance on stage at Deathfest Maryland,” says Metal Hall of Fame President/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “Thrash Metal is a crucial part of the entire spectrum of Heavy Metal, and also a huge foundation for the Metal Hall of Fame. We are very proud to have Onslaught represent this genre that we all love so much.”
Nige Rockett – Onslaught guitarist / founding member comments:
Nige Rockett – Onslaught guitarist / founding member comments: “Wow, What can we say, this has come completely out of the blue…! We are truly honoured to receive this extremely prestigious recognition and join a list of so many awesome and respected names from the world of metal music. This has to be right up there with the best of accolades that this band has ever received in our in our long and illustrious career, it’s a great day for ‘Thrash Metal’ and a great day for the ‘UK Metal scene’. This award could not have arrived at a more perfect time as we celebrate ’40 years of raising hell’, it really is a true validation of ‘Onslaught’ past and present.. This one is for the fans..! Thank you all.!” Nige, Jeff, Wayne, James, Dave
Now celebrating their 40th year U.K Thrash legends ‘Onslaught ’are one of the most ferocious, explosive and controversial Metal bands ever to come out of the UK. Releasing 3 now legendary albums in the 80’s (Power From Hell / The Force / In Search of Sanity) the band marked its path to become a major influence for many metal generations to follow.
Since reforming in 2005 the band have performed countless shows in no less than 70 different countries across the globe, earning themselves the reputation as one of the very best Live Acts in the metal scene today. ‘Onslaught ’also have the enviable kudos of being the first International thrash band to perform in ‘Vietnam ’and the ‘Lebanon’ respectively.
5 critically acclaimed albums were released between 2007 & 2015 – Killing Peace / Live Damnation / Sounds of Violence / VI / Live at the Slaughterhouse – with millions of streams between them. ‘Onslaught ’ have taken their sound to a whole new level of brutality with the release of the latest opus ‘Generation Antichrist’ in August 2020. The album charted successfully in the USA, the UK, Europe and Asia. Produced by Grammy award winning Engineer ‘Daniel Bergstrand’ (Meshuggah / In Flames / Behemoth) Generation Antichrist gathered huge international acclaim, with many renowned rock and metal pundits declaring it the album of the year.
About the Metal Hall of Fame
The Metal Hall of Fame is a volunteer non-profit organization that enshrines forever, those Legendary musicians, artists, and music industry executives who are responsible for making Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they keep inspiring fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Gala every January.
The Metal Hall of Fame Voting Process is derived by fans of all genres of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, along with the Metal Hall of Fame voting committee. Fans cast their vote all year round for their favorite artists, bands, producers, and industry executives via the Metal Hall of Fame website at www.metalhalloffame.org.
UK thrash metal innovators ONSLAUGHT have presented a new guitar playthrough video for “Religiousuicide”, the first single from the band’s upcoming Generation Antichrist album, set for the release on August 7th via AFM Records.
“Probably the most intense track from the Generation Antichrist album, it’s a full-on relentless MF from start to finish,” says guitarist Wayne Dorman. “We used a cool Chromatic pattern for the main riff before the fireworks kick in on the verses. It’s a hard workout to nail it super tight and I really had to get my shit together. Dave Garnett, our vocalist, shared the solo duties with me on this one. I really dig the contrast between the two styles, it’s definitely a scorcher. I’m gonna be tabbing this one out sometime soon for this who are interested.”
“Religiousuicide” was recorded using Caparison C2 and Solar A Series guitars with the Neural DSP Fortin Cali Suite plugin for the guitar tones.
Guitarist and founding member Nige Rockett previously noted that “Religiousuicide” “is one of the most intense, hate filled songs that ONSLAUGHT has ever written and it’s definitely one for the pit!” Watch the official lyric video at https://youtu.be/jcUrQGZB_yw.
ONSLAUGHT also recently revealed the second single from Generation Antichrist, “Bow Down to the Clowns,” along with its menacing travelling circus-inspired video. Check out the video https://youtu.be/lQNNQt2wdtc.
ONSLAUGHT’s long-awaited new album was recorded at Dugout Studios in Uppsala, Sweden, with Grammy Award winning Daniel Bergstrand (Behemoth, In Flames, Meshuggah) at the helm, capturing the innovative band’s classic sound with a pristine modern production. On first listen, tracks such as the vicious album opener, “Strike Fast Strike Hard,” “Bow Down To The Clowns,” and “Religiousuicide” pin ears to the speakers and prove that a move to involve Bergstrand has given ONSLAUGHT an edge that even their definitive ‘80s years couldn’t quite capture. Generation Antichrist is the first album to feature new vocalist Dave Garnett, who has stepped in on occasion to perform live with ONSLAUGHT.
UK thrashers ONSLAUGHT have unleashed another new track from forthcoming album “Generation Antichrist”. Check out the new single and video ‘Bow Down To The Clowns’:
“Generation Antichrist” will be released via AFM RECORDS on August 7th.
The album, mixed by Grammy Award winning producer Daniel Bergstrand (Behemoth / In Flames / Meshuggah) at ‘Dugout Studios – Uppsala, Sweden is the follow up to the critically acclaimed “VI”. “Generation Antichrist” will be the first album to feature new ONSLAUGHT vocalist Dave Garnett, who has recently replaced long term frontman Sy Keeler.
“Generation Antichrist” Track Listing:
1. Rise to Power
2. Strike Fast Strike Hard
3. Bow Down To The Clowns
4. Generation Antichrist
5. All Seeing Eye
6. Addicted To The Smell Of Death
7. Empires Fall
8. Religiousuicide
9. A Perfect Day To Die
UK thrashers ONSLAUGHT have unleashed their long awaited new track! ‘Religiousuicide’, from the band’s forthcoming album “Generation Antichrist”, is now streaming on digital platforms. Check out the brutality below!
Guitarist Nige Rockett states:
“Me and the guys are so fucking psyched to finally get this track ‘Religiousuicide’ out into the public domain, it’s one of the most intense, hate filled songs that Onslaught has ever written and it’s definitely one for the pit.! When Daniel Bergstrand (producer) asked me how we wanted the mix, i said “Can you deliver us one of the most Brutal and Aggressive sounds ever heard in Thrash Metal..? He said “yeah sure man.!” I gotta say he did an awesome job.. I hope you all dig hearing it as much as we did for the first time.!”
“Generation Antichrist” will be released via AFM RECORDS on August 7th.
The album, mixed by Grammy Award winning producer Daniel Bergstrand (Behemoth / In Flames / Meshuggah) at ‘Dugout Studios – Uppsala, Sweden is the follow up to the critically acclaimed “VI”. “Generation Antichrist” will be the first album to feature new ONSLAUGHT vocalist Dave Garnett, who has recently replaced long term frontman Sy Keeler.
“Generation Antichrist” Track Listing:
1. Rise to Power
2. Strike Fast Strike Hard
3. Bow Down To The Clowns
4. Generation Antichrist
5. All Seeing Eye
6. Addicted To The Smell Of Death
7. Empires Fall
8. Religiousuicide
9. A Perfect Day To Die
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