The Plague cover

The Plague

Nuclear Assault · 1987

22 min · 6 tracks · thrash metal

Frenzied thrash riffs clash with politically charged lyrics, delivering a relentless sonic assault on societal issues.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short energetic bursts of chaos
  • politically charged lyrical themes
  • front-loaded adrenaline rush
  • for quick workouts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, relaxed albums
  • seek melodic, gentle sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1987, 'The Plague' was Nuclear Assault's second EP after their debut 'Game Over' in 1986. This period marked their rise in the thrash metal scene, establishing themselves as a significant force alongside contemporaries like Anthrax and Slayer.
Stylistic neighbors
Anthrax· Megadeth· Slayer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Game Over 2:36
  • 2 Nightmares 3:56
  • 3 Butt F**k 2:54
  • 4 Justice 4:17
  • 5 The Plague 4:54
  • 6 Cross of Iron 3:38

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