Nuclear Assault

Split Up ·1984–present ·New York, United States Thrash Metal

Last known lineup

  • Dan Lilker Bass 1984–1992, 1997–1998, 2001–2008, 2011–2022
  • Erik Burke Guitars 2002–2005, 2013–2022
  • Glenn Evans Drums 1985–1995, 1997–1998, 2001–2008, 2011–2022
  • John Connelly Vocals, Guitars 1984–1995, 1997–1998, 2001–2008, 2011–2022

Timeline

Vocals Guitars Bass Drums Live only Split up
split up split up 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030

Discography

Year Title Type Kaos Score
2015 Pounder
 ep —
2012 Atomic Waste: Demos & Rehearsals
 compilation —
2008 2 Originals of Nuclear Assault (Third World Genocide / Alive Again)
 compilation —
2005 Third World Genocide
 full length —
1997 Assault & Battery
 compilation —
1993 Something Wicked
 full length —
1991 Out of Order
 full length —
1989 Handle with Care
 full length —
1988 Survive
 full length —
1987 The Plague
 ep —
1986 Brain Death
 ep —
1986 Game Over
 full length —

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