40 years of Power From Hell, more than four decades of history: 2025 is a definite milestone in the career of UK thrashers ONSLAUGHT, recalling their roots and their iconic debut album, which saw the light of day in 1985. Comprised on two discs, the group will now release a career-inspiring album titled Origins Of Aggression on May 23, 2025 through their new label home, Reigning Phoenix Music. Disc 1 features a fine selection of ten re-recorded tracks from ONSLAUGHT’s early days [1982-1989], while disc 2 presents a colourful bouquet of cover versions of punk and metal songs that lead fans through the range of bands – from the DEAD KENNEDYS, THE EXPLOITED and DISCHARGE to JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH and beyond – defining the group’s sound.
Also to be found on the second part of the album will be ONSLAUGHT’s adaption of Iron Fist, originally written and performed by MOTÖRHEAD, which is the first single off the forthcoming effort.
“What true metalhead doesn’t love MOTÖRHEAD? And we weren’t any different. In the early beginnings, I was still very much a novice on guitar and it was Lemmy, Phil, and Eddie that really drove our band in the metal direction from our hardcore punk roots. Myself, I actually learnt the whole “Live At Hammersmith” album – including all the solos – and it greatly improved my personal playing and knowledge of the guitar, it was a real learning curve for ONSLAUGHT and we would always jam the tracks at rehearsal and even sometimes live. So, the reason we chose ‘Iron Fist,’ apart from it being one of their heaviest, most aggressive songs, is that we got to tour with MOTÖRHEAD on the “Orgasmatron” tour in Europe 1987. We arrived at the Zurich venue, the first show for us, just as MOTÖRHEAD were about to start soundcheck. Lemmy struts out on the stage, stamps his foot four times and they crash into ‘Iron Fist’… WTAF… IT BLEW US ALL CLEAN AWAY… I’d never witnessed anything like it and that moment will never be forgotten and changed our lives as a band,” remembers founding member Nige Rockett (guitars).
Accompanied by a powerful music video, the single amplifies ONSLAUGHT’s trademark intensity and relentless energy. This ferocious cover is a nod to the band’s punk and metal roots, capturing the spirit of rebellion which is still running through their DNA.
Watch the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TChq5mvr6CU
Stream the single: https://onslaught.rpm.link/ironfistPR
Origins Of Aggression can be pre-ordered [formats: 2CD-digipak, coloured vinyl, digital] or pre-saved on your favourite digital service provider (DSP) worldwide: https://onslaught.rpm.link/originsPR
Ahead of ONSLAUGHT’s massive new release, the quintet will also kick off their 2025 world tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of their debut album Power From Hell in Scotland next month. The band’s current itinerary can be found below!
“Origins Of Aggression” – Track Listing:
Disc 1
01. Thermonuclear Devastation Of The
02. Black Horse Of Famine
03. Angels Of Death
04. Power From Hell
05. Metal Forces
06. Let There Be Death
07. Fight With The Beast
08. Thrash Till The Death
09. In Search Of Sanity
10. Shellshock
Disc 2
01. Iron Fist [by MOTÖRHEAD]
02. Holiday In Cambodia [by DEAD KENNEDYS]
03. A Look At Tomorrow [by DISCHARGE]
04. U.K. 82 [by THE EXPLOITED]
05. Freewheel Burning [by JUDAS PRIEST]
06. Wardance [by KILLING JOKE]
07. Give Me Fire [by GBH]
08. State Violence State Control [by DISCHARGE]
09. Holidays In The Sun [by SEX PISTOLS]
10. Emotional Blackmail [by UK SUBS]
11. War Pigs [by BLACK SABBATH]
12. Drunk With Power [by DISCHARGE]
ONSLAUGHT live:
19.04.2025 PT Odemira – Mira Fest
w/ TORANAGA LUXERA
24.04.2025 UK Aberdeen – Krakatoa
25.04.2025 UK Edinburgh – The Mash House
26.04.2025 UK Glasgow – Audio
w/ CRYPTOSIS
29.05.2025 DE Oldenburg – MTS Records
30.05.2025 DE Wittstock – Metal Power Open Air *
31.05.2025 DE Essen – Turock
01.06.2025 BE Diest – Hell
03.06.2025 FR Dijon – La Vapeur
04.06.2025 IT Paderno Dugnano (MI) – Slaughter Club
05.06.2025 IT Bologna – Alchemica Music Club
06.06.2025 AT Vienna – Escape Metalcorner
07.06.2025 DE Hauptmannsgrün – Chronical Moshers Open Air *
08.06.2025 AT Salzburg – Rockhouse
10.06.2025 DE Stuttgart – Schwarzer Keiler
11.06.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
12.06.2025 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
13.06.2025 PL Byczyna – Black Silesia Open Air Festival *
14.06.2025 DE Selb – Rockclub Nordbayern
* w/o CRYPTOSIS
26.07.2025 IT Bolotana – Rock and Bol Metal Fest
23.08.2025 FR Champtoceaux – Barbeuk Metal Fest
29.08.2025 GR Rethymno – Rethymno Rocks
08./09.11.2025 UK Manchester – Damnation Festival
14.11.2025 AU Perth – Rosemount Hotel
15.11.2025 AU Adelaide – Lion Arts Factory
19.11.2025 AU Canberra – The Baso
20.11.2025 AU Sydney – The Underground
21.11.2025 AU Brisbane – Soapbox Brewery
22.11.2025 AU Melbourne – Corner Hotel
Info & Tickets: https://www.powerfromhell.com/site/live
About ONSLAUGHT
ONSLAUGHT’s contribution to the thrash metal genre cannot be overstated: from their debut album Power From Hell [1985], which is being honoured with their new release, to their celebrated performances across the globe, they remain an untouchable force in the world of heavy metal. With over 40 years of history, the quintet have steadily continued to evolve, delivering relentless riffs and neck-breaking anthems, and cementing their place as pioneers of the British thrash scene.
ONSLAUGHT are:
David Garnett | vocals, guitars
Nige Rockett | guitars
Wayne Dorman | guitars
Jeff Williams | bass
James Perry | drums
More on ONSLAUGHT:
powerfromhell.com | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | RPM
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About Reigning Phoenix Music
Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme and hard music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists by offering best services and practices in the industry. RPM’s paramount goal is to help the artists amplify their music and talent to a winning formula for success. The label recently opened a new office in London, UK.
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More on RPM:
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L-R:
Nige Rockett (guitars), Wayne Dorman (guitars), Jeff Williams (bass),
David Garnett (vocals, guitars), James Perry (drums)
Photo credit: Korey Rockett & Karen George