Onslaught release thrashed-up version of Motörhead’s ‘Iron Fist’; worldwide “Origins Of Aggression” pre-orders launched

40 years of “Power From Hell,” more than four decades of history: 2025 is a definite milestone in the career of UK thrashers Onslaught, recalling their roots and their iconic debut album, which saw the light of day in 1985. Comprised on two discs, the group will now release a career-inspiring album titled “Origins Of Aggression” on May 23, 2025 through their new label home, Reigning Phoenix Music. Disc 1 features a fine selection of ten re-recorded tracks from Onslaught’s early days [1982-1989], while disc 2 presents a colourful bouquet of cover versions of punk and metal songs that lead fans through the range of bands – from the Dead Kennedys, The Exploited and Discharge to Judas Priest, Black Sabbath and beyond – defining the group’s sound.

Also to be found on the second part of the album will be Onslaught’s adaption of ‘Iron Fist,’ originally written and performed by Motörhead, which is the first single off the forthcoming effort.

What true metalhead doesn’t love MOTÖRHEAD? And we weren’t any different. In the early beginnings, I was still very much a novice on guitar and it was Lemmy, Phil, and Eddie that really drove our band in the metal direction from our hardcore punk roots. Myself, I actually learnt the whole “Live At Hammersmith” album – including all the solos – and it greatly improved my personal playing and knowledge of the guitar, it was a real learning curve for ONSLAUGHT and we would always jam the tracks at rehearsal and even sometimes live. So, the reason we chose ‘Iron Fist,’ apart from it being one of their heaviest, most aggressive songs, is that we got to tour with MOTÖRHEAD on the “Orgasmatron” tour in Europe 1987. We arrived at the Zurich venue, the first show for us, just as MOTÖRHEAD were about to start soundcheck. Lemmy struts out on the stage, stamps his foot four times and they crash into ‘Iron Fist’… WTAF… IT BLEW US ALL CLEAN AWAY… I’d never witnessed anything like it and that moment will never be forgotten and changed our lives as a band.

Nige Rockett

Accompanied by a powerful music video, the single amplifies Onglausht’s trademark intensity and relentless energy. This ferocious cover is a nod to the band’s punk and metal roots, capturing the spirit of rebellion which is still running through their DNA.

Watch the music video: 

Stream the single: https://onslaught.rpm.link/ironfistPR

“Origins Of Aggression” can be pre-ordered [formats: 2CD-digipak, coloured vinyl, digital] or pre-saved on your favourite digital service provider (DSP) worldwide: https://onslaught.rpm.link/originsPR

Ahead of Onslaught’s massive new release, the quintet will also kick off their 2025 world tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of their debut album “Power From Hell” in Scotland next month. The band’s current itinerary can be found below!

“Origins Of Aggression” – Track Listing:

Disc 1

01. Thermonuclear Devastation Of The Planet Earth

02. Black Horse Of Famine

03. Angels Of Death

04. Power From Hell

05. Metal Forces

06. Let There Be Death

07. Fight With The Beast

08. Thrash Till The Death

09. In Search Of Sanity

10. Shellshock

Disc 2

01. Iron Fist [by Motörhead]

02. Holiday In Cambodia [by Dead Kennedys]

03. A Look At Tomorrow [by Discharge]

04. U.K. 82 [by The Exploited]

05. Freewheel Burning [by Judas Priest]

06. Wardance [by Killing Joke]

07. Give Me Fire [by GBH]

08. State Violence State Control [by Discharge]

09. Holidays In The Sun [by Sex Pistols]

10. Emotional Blackmail [by UK Subs]

11. War Pigs [by Black Sabbath]

12. Drunk With Power [by Discharge]

Onslaught live:

19.04.2025 PT Odemira – Mira Fest

w/ Toranaga Luxera

24.04.2025 UK Aberdeen – Krakatoa

25.04.2025 UK Edinburgh – The Mash House

26.04.2025 UK Glasgow – Audio