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Onslaught emerged from the British thrash metal underground in the mid-1980s, establishing themselves as architects of punishing, technically proficient extreme metal. Power From Hell, originally released in 1985, stands as their debut full-length and a definitive statement of purpose—a record that synthesized the velocity of American thrash with the raw aggression of UK metal, influencing a generation of bands operating at the intersection of speed and brutality.

The album hits with immediate intensity: "Damnation/Onslaught (Power From Hell)" erupts with relentless double-bass drumming and jagged riffing that establishes the record's uncompromising approach. Standout cuts like "Thermonuclear Devastation" and "Skullcrusher I" showcase the band's ability to construct intricate arrangements without sacrificing forward momentum, while "Lord Of Evil" and "Death Metal" mine darker, more deliberate territories. The production captures the physicality of their live assault—distortion and percussion hit with genuine weight—while the songwriting demonstrates structural sophistication beneath the mayhem. Thematic preoccupations with apocalypse and infernal imagery permeate the record, creating an atmosphere of genuine menace rather than mere shock value.

This Back On Black reissue restores Power From Hell to vinyl with meticulous attention to the original aesthetic, complete with printed inner sleeve and insert materials that document the album's artwork and credits. The stereo pressing captures the full range of the original mix, essential for fully appreciating the dynamics and interplay between instruments that defined this era of extreme metal.

Tracklist:

A1. Damnation/Onslaught (Power From Hell)
A2. Thermonuclear Devastation
A3. Skullcrusher I
A4. Lord Of Evil
A5. Death Metal
B1. Angels Of Death
B2. The Devil's Legion
B3. Steel Meets Steel
B4. Skullcrusher II
B5. Witch Hunt
B6. Mighty Emperess
B7. Thermonuclear Devastation Of The Planet Earth
B8. Power From Hell (re-recorded 2011)