Onslaught

Active ·1982–present ·Bristol, United Kingdom Thrash Metal Hardcore

Current lineup

  • James Perry Drums 2018–present
  • Jeff Williams Bass 2006–present
  • Nige Rockett Guitars 1982–1991, 2004–present
  • Nik Sampson Guitars 2026–present
  • Sy Keeler Vocals 1986–1988, 2004–2020, 2025–present

Timeline

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

Discography

Year Title Type Kaos Score
2025 Origins of Aggression full length —
2024 Skullcrusher compilation —
2020 Generation Antichrist full length —
2020 Bow Down to the Clowns ep —
2016 Live at the Slaughterhouse live —
2013 VI full length —
2011 Sounds of Violence full length —
2009 Live Damnation live —
2008 The Shadow of Death compilation —
2007 Killing Peace full length —
1989 In Search of Sanity full length —
1989 Welcome to Dying ep —
1988 Shellshock ep —
1987 Let There Be Rock ep —
1986 The Force full length —
1985 Power from Hell full length —

Latest News

Onslaught drop ferocious new version of 1989’s "In Search Of Sanity"

Onslaught drop ferocious new version of 1989’s "In Search Of Sanity"

Apr 28, 2025
Onslaught celebrates anniversary with ‘Generation Antichrist’ music video

Onslaught celebrates anniversary with ‘Generation Antichrist’ music video

Jun 17, 2023

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