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ONSLAUGHT Celebrate 40 Years of ‘Power from Hell’ in Explosive Style!
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Venue: Audio, Glasgow – Saturday 26th April 2025
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British thrash legends ONSLAUGHT tore into Audio on Saturday night, celebrating 40 years of their landmark 1985 debut Power from Hell. From the first riff, it was clear that this was old-school thrash at its most raw, and Glasgow were ready for it!
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Blazing into the night with Onslaught (Power from Hell), the band wasted no time whipping the crowd into a wild furore. Dave Garnett’s snarling vocals and energetic stage presence was backed by the ripping riffs of sole remaining original member Nige Rockett. The pit erupted with Thermonuclear Devastation, and it was all thrashing bodies, relentless stage dives and chaotic mosh pits from there.
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The power didn’t let up as they charged through Lord of Evil and Death Metal. Jeff Williams’ bass boomed throughout the venue; he looked like he was feeding off the energy from the crowd which as evidenced by his jolly expression throughout. Wayne Dorman was clearly having a great time, raising metal horns to the crowd – his guitars added layers of raging sonics which locked in tightly with James Perry’s pounding drums.
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Angels of Death and The Devil’s Legion kept the tempo and the spirit feral. Audio’s low ceiling and close quarters only amplified the chaos. Steel Meets Steel saw the crowd in hysteria, before Witch Hunt unleashed even more carnage in the pit. The atmosphere built to a dark, glorious peak during Let There Be Death then it was a full-throttle charge through some of their most popular tracks Strike Fast Strike Hard and 6-6-Fucking-6 –classic treats in addition to playing Power from Hell in its entirety.
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Destroyer of Worlds highlighted their heavier, menacing side, before Killing Peace ignited a final surge of pit mayhem. To end the night, they launched into a roaring cover of Motörhead’s Iron Fist, a fitting tribute however one of their own songs would have produced a more fitting finale.
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It wasn’t just the electric atmosphere and classic tunage that made the night unforgettable – it was the sheer celebration of four decades of defiance, energy, and unrelenting passion. ONSLAUGHT didn’t just revisit their roots – they proved they’ve still got the fire and enthusiasm to deliver. All the more reason to look forward to their latest album Origins of Aggression, due to be released on 23rd May 2025.
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If Audio had a roof left after that onslaught (pun very much intended), it’s a miracle.
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By Smeggy McSmeggerson