ONSLAUGHT Drop Ferocious New Version Of 1989’s “In Search Of Sanity”

Story: Ralph Greco, Jr.

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

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About ONSLAUGHT

ONSLAUGHT’s contribution to the thrash metal genre cannot be overstated: from their debut album Power From Hell [1985], which is being honoured with their new release, to their celebrated performances across the globe, they remain an untouchable force in the world of heavy metal. With over 40 years of history, the quintet have steadily continued to evolve, delivering relentless riffs and neck-breaking anthems, and cementing their place as pioneers of the British thrash scene.

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About Reigning Phoenix Music

Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme and hard music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists by offering best services and practices in the industry. RPM’s paramount goal is to help the artists amplify their music and talent to a winning formula for success. The label recently opened a new office in London, UK.

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L-R:
Nige Rockett (guitars), Wayne Dorman (guitars), Jeff Williams (bass),
David Garnett (vocals, guitars), James Perry (drums)Ralph Greco, Jr. is the devilishly clever nom de plume of professional writer/musician Ralph Greco who lives in the wilds of suburban New Jersey. He is also a podcast co-host, but as everyone has a podcast these days, this fact is of very little consequence.Ralph can be reached by writing ralphiedawriter@gmail.com