English thrash metal legends, Onslaught, return in full force with their blistering new release, Origins Of Aggression, out now via Reigning Phoenix Music.
Leading the charge is the newly recorded version of “Thermonuclear Devastation Of The Planet Earth” – a scorched-earth anthem packed with apocalyptic riffage. First appearing on the band’s debut album Power From Hell, released in 1985, the track has been re-recorded for Origins Of Aggression to mark the 40th anniversary of Onslaught’s explosive entry into the metal scene. Four decades later, its message feels just as urgent and relevant as it did back then – if not more so.
Watch the new lyric video below.
Nige Rockett comments: “‘Thermo…’ 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 up to this day as it never fails to induce complete chaos within the crowds. One real highlight I remember was performing it at the Katacombes [R.I.P.] 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…!”
Origins Of Aggression is a 22-track double album that dives deep into Onslaught’s history, delivering fierce new takes on early classics alongside covers of key influences such as Motörhead, Dead Kennedys, and Discharge. To support the release, Onslaught will hit the road again next week as part of a global tour, with confirmed dates across Europe, the UK, Mexico, and Australia.
Order/stream Origins Of Aggression here.
CD tracklisting:
CD1:
“Thermonuclear Devastation Of The Planet Earth” (Re-recorded 2025)
“Black Horse Of Faminev (Re-recorded 2025)
“Angels Of Death” (Re-recorded 2025)
“Power From Hell” (Re-recorded 2025)
“Metal Forces” (Re-recorded 2025)
“Let There Be Death” (Re-recorded 2025)
“Fight With The Beast” (Re-recorded 2025)
“Thrash Till The Death” (Re-recorded 2025)
“In Search Of Sanity” (Re-recorded 2025)
“Shellshock” (Re-recorded 2025)
CD2:
“Iron Fist” (Cover version Motörhead)
“Holiday In Cambodia” (Cover version Dead Kennedy’s)
“A Look At Tomorrow” (Cover version Discharge)
“U.K. 82” (Cover version Exploited)
“Freewheel Burning” (Cover version Judas Priest)
“Wardance” (Cover version Killing Joke)
“Give Me Fire” (Cover version GBH)
“State Violence State Control” (Cover version Discharge)
“Holidays In The Sun” (Cover version Sex Pistols)
“Emotional Blackmail” (Cover version UK Subs)
“War Pigs” (Cover version Black Sabbath)
“Drunk With Power” (Cover version Discharge)
“In Search Of Sanity” video:
“Iron Fist” video:
Find Onlaught’s tour itinerary and ticket links here.
(Photo – Reigning Phoenix Music)
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Leading the charge is the newly recorded version of “Thermonuclear Devastation Of The Planet Earth” – a scorched-earth anthem packed with apocalyptic riffage. First appearing on the band’s debut album Power From Hell, released in 1985, the track has been re-recorded for Origins Of Aggression to mark the 40th anniversary of Onslaught’s explosive entry into the metal scene. Four decades later, its message feels just as urgent and relevant as it did back then – if not more so.
Watch the new lyric video below.
Nige Rockett comments: “‘Thermo…’ 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 up to this day as it never fails to induce complete chaos within the crowds. One real highlight I remember was performing it at the Katacombes [R.I.P.] 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…!”
Origins Of Aggression is a 22-track double album that dives deep into Onslaught’s history, delivering fierce new takes on early classics alongside covers of key influences such as Motörhead, Dead Kennedys, and Discharge. To support the release, Onslaught will hit the road again next week as part of a global tour, with confirmed dates across Europe, the UK, Mexico, and Australia.
Order/stream Origins Of Aggression here.
CD tracklisting:
CD1:
“Thermonuclear Devastation Of The Planet Earth” (Re-recorded 2025)
“Black Horse Of Faminev (Re-recorded 2025)
“Angels Of Death” (Re-recorded 2025)
“Power From Hell” (Re-recorded 2025)
“Metal Forces” (Re-recorded 2025)
“Let There Be Death” (Re-recorded 2025)
“Fight With The Beast” (Re-recorded 2025)
“Thrash Till The Death” (Re-recorded 2025)
“In Search Of Sanity” (Re-recorded 2025)
“Shellshock” (Re-recorded 2025)
CD2:
“Iron Fist” (Cover version Motörhead)
“Holiday In Cambodia” (Cover version Dead Kennedy’s)
“A Look At Tomorrow” (Cover version Discharge)
“U.K. 82” (Cover version Exploited)
“Freewheel Burning” (Cover version Judas Priest)
“Wardance” (Cover version Killing Joke)
“Give Me Fire” (Cover version GBH)
“State Violence State Control” (Cover version Discharge)
“Holidays In The Sun” (Cover version Sex Pistols)
“Emotional Blackmail” (Cover version UK Subs)
“War Pigs” (Cover version Black Sabbath)
“Drunk With Power” (Cover version Discharge)
“In Search Of Sanity” video:
“Iron Fist” video:
Find Onlaught’s tour itinerary and ticket links here.
(Photo – Reigning Phoenix Music)
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Submit your info: https://forms.gle/j8wygtJjnv429GzJ6
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