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
hardcore punk bands such as
Discharge and
The Exploited, and then adopted a straight forward thrash metal sound. To date, Onslaught have released six studio albums, one compilation, four singles and two live recordings: a live album and DVD.