Onslaught, is a thrash metal band from Bristol, England, active from 1982 to 1991 and and later 2005. Was founded by the guitarist Nige Rockett and drummer Steve Grice. The two musicians were working to forge an ultra-aggressive, speed metal sound that was becoming more and more popular in the days of early Slayer and Metallica. In 1985, the duo were joined by bass player Jase Stallard and vocalist Paul Mahoney. The band initially drew influence from hardcore punk bands such as Discharge, The Exploited, and GBH. Then adopted a straightforward thrash metal sound, until they started recording in 1984, to release his debut album Power from Hell. Sighing the same lyrics of the underground bands of that time, so Onslaught was not far behind. At the beginning of 1986 the band decided to start recording and finally release their second studio album the force; Onslaught had the great privilege of touring with major bands like Motorhead, Kreator, and Anthrax.