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Assault & Battery

Nuclear Assault · 1997

51 min · 18 tracks · thrash metal

A frenzied blend of raw thrash riffs and confrontational lyrics that capture the chaos of the 90s metal scene.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frantic energy for active listening
  • live tracks enhance chaotic vibe
  • wave-like pacing keeps engagement
  • short bursts of raw intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow and slow music
  • want cohesive long-form pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Assault & Battery' was released in 1997, Nuclear Assault was navigating a challenging phase following their 1993 album 'Something Wicked'. This release came during a resurgence of interest in thrash metal, with the band re-establishing their presence after several years of reduced activity and lineup changes.
Stylistic neighbors
Anthrax· Megadeth· Slayer

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Happy Days 3:45
  • 2 Enter Darkness 3:20
  • 3 Leaders 3:54
  • 4 Hang the Pope 0:41
  • 5 Radiation Sickness 2:39
  • 6 Hypocrisy 3:07
  • 7 Behind Glass Walls 4:10
  • 8 No Time 4:02
  • 9 Hour Shower 1:00
  • 10 Sadam 2:36
  • 11 Preaching to the Deaf 4:31
  • 12 Hang the Pope 0:49
  • 13 Ping 0:11
  • 14 Torture Tactics 2:30
  • 15 Fight to Be Free (live) 5:13
  • 16 Trail of Tears (live) 5:21
  • 17 Ping Again (live) 0:12
  • 18 Butt Fuck (live) 3:49

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