After a 6-year hiatus Sy Keeler will hit the ground running at the BEC Arena in Manchester on November 9th for an explosive show at the UK's Damnation Festival! 

Following this Onslaught will be heading down under for the bands long-awaited Australian debut, before kicking off their freshly announced 2026 "The Force From Hell" European run!

Nige Rockett comments: "Wow, this is truly incredible having Sy back in the ONSLAUGHT camp. He has always been seen as 'THE' ONSLAUGHT vocalist and we know the fans are gonna' be blown away for sure. The band are in a truly great place right now after the success of the "Origins Of Aggression" release and this will be seen as amazing news, I'm sure.

"Sy states: "Well, that came out of nowhere! 'Sy, would you consider rejoining the band?' 'Ugh! Yes, of course, I've really missed it.' So almost 6 years on from my last gig, I'm very excited to be embarking on the 3rd chapter, looking forward to meeting old friends and of course making new ones, and of course having a few beers with my band mates. See you on the road very soon metalheads!"

Continuing the explosive success of their ongoing "Power From Hell" tour and their career-defining double-album "Origins Of Aggression" (released on May 22, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music), the band are ready to turn the pit into chaos once more with their "The Force From Hell" tour. In early 2026, they'll be bringing the ultimate thrash assault to 22 cities all over the continent - a full-on fusion of their iconic debut "Power From Hell" and the 40th anniversary celebration of "The Force

"ONSLAUGHT comment on their upcoming tour: "So looking forward to this one following on from the great success of the "Power From Hell" tour earlier this year: it's gonna be a full on combination of the best of "Power From Hell" with "The Force" [40th anniversary] to create a totally monstrous set for those who we missed out last time... Let there be thrash - see you in the pit!"

"The Force From Hell" – Europe

28.01.2026 NL Haarlem - Patronaat

29.01.2026 NL Arnhem - Willemeen

30.01.2026 DE Dusseldorf - Pitcher

31.01.2026 BE Kortrijk - DVG Club

01.02.2026 FR Paris - Petit Bain

03.02.2026 ES Madrid - ReviLive

04.02.2026 ES Barcelona - Sala Wolf

05.02.2026 FR Lyon - Rock n'Eat

06.02.2026 CH Lucerne - Musikzentrum Sedel

07.02.2026 DE Weinheim - Café Central

08.02.2026 DE Munich - Backstage

10.02.2026 CZ Prague - MusicClub Modrá Vopice

11.02.2026 PL Warsaw - VooDoo Club

12.02.2026 DE Berlin - Cassiopeia

13.02.2026 DE Hamburg - Logo

14.02.2026 DK Copenhagen - Spillestedet Stengade

15.02.2026 SE Gothenburg - Monument 031

17.02.2026 NO Oslo - John Dee

18.02.2026 SE Stockholm (Johanneshov) - Hus 7

20.02.2026 FI Helsinki - Kult

21.02.2026 FI Tampere - Kotelo

We are super stoked to announce our first show for 2026 at HRH - Spring Break..!! Great Yarmouth, UK.! This is gonna be a very very special event entitled "The Force from Hell" UK we're coming for you head on in 2026..!!!!

We are sorry to announce that due to our working visas not being issued on time, Onslaught are unable to play the Hell's Heroes festival this year. We are genuinely gutted, unfortunately it is a situation out of our control, but we will be back in the USA real soon, watch this space!

Nige, Jeff, James, Wayne and Dave

Onslaught are super stoked to announce that the band have signed a new agency deal with NAPALM EVENTS: www.napalm-events.com This is a hugely important move for the band pushing forwards and real next level news for sure, Napalm Events ticks every single box for Onslaught..More major announcements coming very soon.. NAPALM EVENTS & ROUTE ONE BOOKING JOIN FORCES! Route One Booking, the UK based independent booking agency started by Ben Ward in 2020 is joining forces with Napalm Events, the live booking division of Austrian based Napalm Records.Ben Ward of Route One Booking, and his roster of artists, that includes the likes of Fu Manchu, Voivod, Orange Goblin, Earthless, Discharge, The Sword, Shooter Jennings, Bokassa, Raging Speedhorn, Brujeria, Goatwhore and many more will be joining head agent at Napalm Events, Thorsten Harm and his roster that includes the likes of Jinjer, Infected Rain, Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons, Crypta, Die Krupps, Nervosa, Konvent, Visions Of Atlantis and more, to form an alliance that will be working together in order to create a better service for all their clients. With this combination of strength and experience, the agency can now offer full worldwide representation with years of knowledge of the live music industry, and with a strong team and office in place, the agency can start to build on its already impressive roster.

Onslaught founding member and guitarist Nige Rockett makes his return to the Live stage with the band after a 3 year stage absence following a long battle with illness, his first appearance back will be on the 70000 Tons of Metal Cruise as Onslaught kick off a year of 40th Anniversary shows celebrating the release of their debut album 'Power From Hell'.
Nige has endured 2 spinal operations (upper and lower spine) during his forced hiatus and also a number of cancer related operations / chemotherapy.

With both conditions now thankfully in full remission / recovery and continuing to heal positively the road back begins right now!!

Nige comments: It's been a kinda brutal time over the past few years but it's great to finally be back, I'm not 100% by any means and its gonna take a fair while to get the fitness back but this will help massively for sure.
Sadly no more head banging for me, the surgeons told me that it was the most likely cause of the original spinal injuries and that i must behave in the future or risk a recurrence.!

See you all very soon in the Pit.!

Power From Hell 2025 European Tour Part 1 Celebrating four decades of fury since this iconic release, fans can expect a series of bone crushing shows featuring the complete Power From Hell album played in its entirety and in album order for the first and only time, alongside a selection of classic tracks that have defined the band's legacy…See you in the pit!

29/05/25 Germany, Oldenburg, MTS

30/05/25 Germany, Wittstock, Metal Power Festival

31/05/25 Germany, Essen, Turock

01/06/25 Belgium, Diest, Hell

03/06/25 Frane, Dijon, La Vapeur

04/06/25 Italy, Milano, Slaughter Club

05/06/25 Italy, Bologna, Alchemica

06/06/25 Austria, Graz, Explosiv

07/06/25 Germany, Muhlteich, Chronical Moshers Festival

08/06/25 Austria, Salzburg, Rockhouse

10/06/25 Germany, Stuttgart, Der Schwarze Keiler

12/06/25 Germany, Leipzig, Hellraiser

13/06/25 TBC

14/06/25 Germany, Selb, Rockclub Nordbayern

AUSTRALIA - ONSLAUGHT - NOVEMBER 2025 - ALL SYSTEMS GO..!!This is the one we've been waiting for, It's going to be completely insane..!!

PERTH - 14th NOV - ROSEMOUNT HOTEL

ADELAIDE - 15yh NOV - LION ARTS FACTORY

CANBERRA - 19th NOV - THE BASO

SYDNEY 20th NOV - THEUNDERGROUND

BRISBANE - 21st NOV - SOAPBOX BREWERY

MELBOURNE - 22nd NOV - THE CORNER

More info / bands to follow:TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM

WWW.YOURMATEBOOKINGS.COM

The first date for the Power From Hell 40th Anniversary World Tour is here!.. Get in the pit!

"Sailors, prepare to Thrash Till the Death with Onslaught on deck for 70000 TONS OF METAL 2025, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise! We have a VERY special treat for you, which will only be witnessed onboard 70000 TONS OF METAL and will never be seen anywhere else!

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of its release, we will perform our debut album "Power From Hell" in its entirety for one set, and for the other set we will perform our second album "The Force" in its entirety!

ONSLAUGHT ANNOUNCE "FOUR DECADES OF FURY - FOUR DECADES OF POWER FROM HELL" PLANS FOR 2025!

Get ready to witness thrash metal history, as for the very first time throughout 2025 Onslaught will perform their ground-breaking debut album 'Power From Hell' live, in its entirety and in the original track order.

These special shows will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of this iconic and highly influential album, making it a never to be repeated global event that is not to be missed.

The countdown is on!

In addition, over the next 12 months, Onslaught will be releasing two very special albums that pay homage to their punk/thrash origins and showcase the success they have achieved throughout their profoundly impressive career.

These albums will capture the raw energy that defines Onslaught's unique levels of aggression.

Onslaught's impact on the music industry cannot be overstated. They have earned their place in the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame and have left an indelible mark on thrash metal. Their music has inspired countless generations of fans, shaping the genre and influencing legions of musicians and bands worldwide.

Prepare to be blown away by the sheer power and intensity of this brutal Onslaught We're so looking forward to next year, 2025, it's gonna be absolutely immense…

Founding Onslaught member Nige Rockett adds:

Big anniversary year for POWER FROM HELL - so we will be hitting the global road performing our debut album in its entirety for the very first time..

We just had to take this opportunity to do something very special for the fans, it was a no brainer, it's never ever happened before and it will never happen again after 2025..

These are gonna be some real killer shows, so come join the Party from Hell..!

Contact:

management [AT] onslaughtuk [DOT] com

www.facebook.com/onslaughtuk

Onslaught will be hitting the 'Blast From The Past' Festival, Kuurne, Belgium on December 2nd 2023. See you all in the pit!!! 

British Thrash Metal pioneers Onslaught received their induction to the 'Metal Hall of Fame' during their recent on-stage performance at Maryland Deathfest. (USA)

'Metal Hall of Fame' President/CEO Pat Gesualdo comments. "Thrash Metal is a crucial part of the entire spectrum of Heavy Metal, and also a huge foundation for the Metal Hall of Fame. We are very proud to have Onslaught represent this genre that we all love so much.

" Nige Rockett comments: We are so honoured to receive this amazing recognition from the Metal Hall of Fame, it's been an incredible journey for this band and to receive this award in our 40th Anniversary year is really the icing on the cake...

This is a great day for Onslaught a great day for 'Thrash Metal' and a great day for the 'UK Metal scene'. 'Onslaught' is in a very very cool place right now and I think it only right that we should also give an honourable mention to Messers Sy Keeler and Steve Grice for their immense contributions in helping us achieve this great accolade.

This one is for the fans..!

Cheerz Nige, Jeff, Wayne, James & Dave

British Thrash Metal pioneers Onslaught will be Inducted into the 2022 Metal Hall of Fame, during their on-stage performance at Maryland Deathfest, May 28, 2022.

"We are excited to Induct British thrash metal pioneers Onslaught into the 2022 Metal Hall of Fame during their performance on stage at Deathfest Maryland," says Metal Hall of Fame President/CEO Pat Gesualdo. "Thrash Metal is a crucial part of the entire spectrum of Heavy Metal, and also a huge foundation for the Metal Hall of Fame. We are very proud to have Onslaught represent this genre that we all love so much.

" Nige Rockett - Onslaught guitarist / founding member comments:"Wow, What can we say, this has come completely out of the blue…! We are truly honoured to receive this extremely prestigious recognition and join a list of so many awesome and respected names from the world of metal music.This has to be right up there with the best of accolades that this band has ever received in our in our long and illustrious career, it's a great day for 'Thrash Metal' and a great day for the 'UK Metal scene'.

This award could not have arrived at a more perfect time as we celebrate '40 years of raising hell', it really is a true validation of 'Onslaught' past and present..This one is for the fans..! Thank you all.!"

Nige, Jeff, Wayne, James & Dave

About the Metal Hall of FameThe Metal Hall of Fame is a volunteer non-profit organization that enshrines forever, those Legendary musicians, artists, and music industry executives who are responsible for making Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they keep inspiring fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Gala every January.

The Metal Hall of Fame Voting Process is derived by fans of all genres of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, along with the Metal Hall of Fame voting committee. Fans cast their vote all year round for their favorite artists, bands, producers, and industry executives via the Metal Hall of Fame website at www.metalhalloffame.org.

For more information, or to volunteer, please contact: info [AT] themetalhalloffame [DOT] org, or call 973-263-0420.

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We've got something very BIG and very EXPLOSIVE planned for you all!

Onslaught are more than delighted to announce our headline slot at the "Back From The Dead Festival" at The Underworld in Camden, August 20th. This - ladies and gentlemen - will be our one and only club show of 2021....so go crazy and see you in the pit!!!

Given the current uncertainty, initial ticket sales are being limited, with the first batch on sale now! The next batch of tickets are due to go on sale on 15 July, subject to it looking suitably clear to increase capacity. In short - don't miss out!

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/157623105953

It is a huge honour for Onslaught to be back as the first live headliners of a major rock and metal festival since the beginning of the worldwide Covid pandemic lockdowns.As always, we are more than stoked to be thrashing out at Bloodstock, but this year to mark this very special occasion - and as the opening show with our new chart breaking album, 'Generation Antichrist'- we've got something brutal, something big and something very, very explosive lined up for you all!See you in the pit!" 

Wacken 2020, this is going to be one hell of an epic show! Get in the fucking pit, lets go! 

Breaking News.!!
ONSLAUGHT - 'Rock the Castle' Italy 7th July. Amazing line up.
Let's raise Pure Hell.!!!