ONSLAUGHT – drop ferocious new version of 1989’s ‘In Search Of Sanity’

After turning heads with their crushing rendition of MOTÖRHEAD’s ‘Iron Fist,’ UK thrash legends ONSLAUGHT return with the second single from their upcoming double-album “Origins Of Aggression,” which is due out on May 23, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music.

 

This time it’s personal. ‘In Search of Sanity,’ a re-recorded version of the band’s 1989 title track, explodes back to life in 2025 with a vengeance. Packed with towering riffs, mind-blowing solos, and vocal lines sharper than ever, this modern take breathes new fire into a thrash anthem – while keeping its roots raw and intact.

 

Guitarist and founding member Nige Rockett opens up about the song’s return: “This new recording of the title track from the album of the same name has completely blown me away… It’s like night and day compared to the original version. It’s common knowledge that I’ve never been a huge fan of the album overall. Don’t get me wrong – I love the songs, but at the time it just wasn’t an ONSLAUGHT album in terms of the production, vibe, and everything else that surrounded this particular release. It’s always been my dream to re-record the whole album and to finally make it sound like a real ONSLAUGHT record – the way it should have sounded the first time around. Here it is…! Tons of aggression and anger, a real heavy thrash song with all the necessary components. I hope you dig the new lease of life this track now has, as much as we do!”

Listen to the song: https://onslaught.rpm.link/insearchPR

 

‘In Search Of Sanity [2025 Version]’ is the second of three singles leading into “Origins Of Aggression” – a full-throttle retrospective featuring re-recorded classics and influential punk and metal covers, all delivered with a modern-day brutality.

“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

 

“Origins Of Aggression” – Track Listing:

Disc 1

01. Thermonuclear Devastation Of The

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]

Ahead of ONSLAUGHT’s massive new release, the quintet have recently kicked off their 2025 world tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of their debut album “Power From Hell.” The band’s current itinerary can be found below!

ONSLAUGHT live:

 

w/ TORANAGA LUXERA

24.04.2025 UK Aberdeen – Krakatoa

25.04.2025 UK Edinburgh – The Mash House

26.04.2025 UK Glasgow – Audio

 

w/ CRYPTOSIS

29.05.2025 DE Oldenburg – MTS Records

30.05.2025 DE Wittstock – Metal Power Open Air *

31.05.2025 DE Essen – Turock

01.06.2025 BE Diest – Hell

03.06.2025 FR Dijon – La Vapeur

04.06.2025 IT Paderno Dugnano (MI) – Slaughter Club

05.06.2025 IT Bologna – Alchemica Music Club

06.06.2025 AT Vienna – Escape Metalcorner

07.06.2025 DE Hauptmannsgrün – Chronical Moshers Open Air *

08.06.2025 AT Salzburg – Rockhouse

10.06.2025 DE Stuttgart – Schwarzer Keiler

11.06.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal

12.06.2025 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser

13.06.2025 PL Byczyna – Black Silesia Open Air Festival *

14.06.2025 DE Selb – Rockclub Nordbayern

* w/o CRYPTOSIS

 

26.07.2025 IT Bolotana – Rock and Bol Metal Fest

23.08.2025 FR Champtoceaux – Barbeuk Metal Fest

29.08.2025 GR Rethymno – Rethymno Rocks

07.09.2025 MX León – Candelabrum Metal Fest *NEW*

08./09.11.2025 UK Manchester – Damnation Festival

 

14.11.2025 AU Perth – Rosemount Hotel

15.11.2025 AU Adelaide – Lion Arts Factory

19.11.2025 AU Canberra – The Baso

20.11.2025 AU Sydney – The Underground

21.11.2025 AU Brisbane – Soapbox Brewery

22.11.2025 AU Melbourne – Corner Hotel

 

12.03.2026 UK Great Yarmouth – Hard Rock Hell Spring Break *NEW*

 

Info & Tickets: https://www.powerfromhell.com/site/live