The Force is the second studio album by English thrash metal band Onslaught, released in March 1986, through Under One Flag.
More successful than their previous album, Power from Hell, The Force is considered a thrash metal classic by fans and critics, and the band's first to feature Sy Keeler on vocals (he would depart in 1988, only to return for the 2007 album Killing Peace).
The album 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. Onslaught have been playing The Force in its entirety recently celebrating its anniversary on The Full Force Tour.
Music The album's music has drawn comparisons to Slayer, "albeit with murkier, lower-budget production," according to Steve Huey of AllMusic. The musicianship is considered to be improved from the group's previous effort.
Track listing All songs written by Onslaught.
Personnel Onslaught Sy Keeler – vocals Nige Rockett – lead guitar Jase Stallard – rhythm guitar Paul Mahoney – bass Steve Grice – drums
Production Dave Pine – producer, engineer Roy Rowland – mixing
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