Onslaught - The Sounds Of Violence (2011)

In the '80s British thrash was given a hard time and never reached the dizzy heights of the US and some of the European bands. Now however the UK scene is a real force, and veterans Onslaught, with their last two albums, this, and 'Killing Peace', have really found their niche and simply blow away anything the new wave of US thrash acts are doing at the moment. There is something so monstrous about the strains of 'Born For War', and the nuclear 'Hatebox', a furious mix of clear production, fiery guitars and aggressive vocals. If this was an American band it would be up there with the last batch of Exodus and Overkill albums, the monolithic 'Code Black' showing how Slayer should have thrashed in the '90s, hell, even Pantera sneak into a few of the riffs and vocal growls. It's great to hear the bands of old showing the new kids how its done, and that initial groove on 'Godhead' is pure maniacal magic with a lashing of thrashing Slayer. Violent sounds indeed. "Children of good you're fucking eviiiilll.....AAARRRGGGHHHH!"

8/10