1.Damnation/Onslaught (Power from Hell)
2.Thermonuclear Devastation
3.Skullcrusher I
4.Lord of Evil
5.Death Metal
6.Angels of Death
7.The Devil's Legion
8.Steel Meets Steel
9.Skullcrusher II
10.Witch Hunt
11.Mighty Empress
I was turned on to these guys by the writings of Pushead in the mid 80s. It was then that I became interested in them because of their d.i.y. roots.
Before releasing this LP, they released a slew of demos dating back to 1983.
Onslaught played an early brand of death/black metal that was compared by many to Venom, only not as catchy, and a bit faster. The band was from the U.K., and helped to set a sort of the early trend in this style of music. This was the sound track to a lot of partying, and skateboarding for me.
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both demos and this lp rules.one of the best "crossover" of metal and hc/thrash in UK scene
ReplyDeleteSaw 'em a few times, from their spiky haired punk days to the godawful surf jams later years. The Force is a cracking lp but Power.. gets top marks
ReplyDelete..my brother had a "power from hell" shirt that died a savage death after being in one too many pits. he loved that shirt!
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i got all of onsluagt's early demos and some practices from 1984 and live from 1984
Wow, yet another one I've overlooked several times on here!! Great stuff - always reminded me a bit of early Celtic Frost. I heard The Force before I heard this one and I do think thats the more "complete" record if that makes sense, but this one is great too for sure.
ReplyDeleteDid you like Anihilated?? Another UK band that made a similar transition from punk to thrash - peep their LP "Created In Hate". It has one of my very favorite album covers of all time as well..
Saw them in the late 80s possibly 86 at the Klubfoot in Camden.
ReplyDeleteI was talked into going by an old mate who collared me as I was leaving work.
They were quite possibly the loudest band I had ever heard - and I must have stood out like a sore thumb being at the back of the hall wearing a suit and tie :)
seem to recall some smashed out bloke trying to evade the onstage security by edging his way along the towering PA systems - my god he must be permanently deaf now.
It was a great night nevertheless.
Great band!! Just looking through your blog and I am digging it. I am from the SF area and I have enjoyed you writing about going to The Farm, Stone (Broadway) etc. Probably went to some of the same shows as you did in around 85-87. Just a note here, Onslaught has had an official release of their demos when they were more of a UK hardcore band. Pulverising Discharge style thrash that kills. The sound quality is awesome, you should seek it out. Great blog BTW!
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