Album: The Force by Onslaught (1986)
Genre: Thrash Metal | Style: Metal
Format: Album

Description: The Force is the second studio album by English thrash metal band Onslaught, released in May 1986. More successful than their previous album, Power From Hell, The Force is considered to be a Thrash classic by fans and critics. It was re-issued in 2002 by Blackend Records and received a full Remaster by Jacob Hansen for the 2013 release on AFM records with revamped artwork with liner notes by Nige Rockett.

Artist Background: Onslaught are an English thrash metal band from Bristol, England. Initially active from 1983 to 1991, they reformed in 2004. The band initially drew influence from second wave punk rock bands such as Discharge and The Exploited, and then adopted a straight forward thrash metal sound. Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Thrash Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Destruction, Exumer, Death Angel, Exodus

Music Scene: Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Thrash Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Thrash Metal, Metal, 1980s, Album

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The Force is the second studio album by English thrash metal band Onslaught, released in May 1986. More successful than their previous album, Power From Hell, The Force is considered to be a Thrash classic by fans and critics. It was re-issued in 2002 by Blackend Records and received a full Remaster by Jacob Hansen for the 2013 release on AFM records with revamped artwork with liner notes by Nige Rockett.

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