Nuclear Assault is an American thrash metal/crossover band formed in 1984.
After performing on Anthrax's debut album Fistful of Metal, bass player Dan Lilker left the band. He decided to pursue a more aggressive style of music and formed Nuclear Assault with guitarist/vocalist John Connelly who had previously worked as a roadie for Anthrax. They were joined by guitarist Mike Bogush and drummer Scott Duboys (later of Cities, Cycle Sluts From Hell ...
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Nuclear Assault is an American thrash metal/crossover band formed in 1984.
After performing on Anthrax's debut album Fistful of Metal, bass player Dan Lilker left the band. He decided to pursue a more aggressive style of music and formed Nuclear Assault with guitarist/vocalist John Connelly who had previously worked as a roadie for Anthrax. They were joined by guitarist Mike Bogush and drummer Scott Duboys (later of Cities, Cycle Sluts From Hell and Warrior Soul). They then recorded the first of two demos, which included the songs Stranded in Hell, The Plague, and Hang the Pope.
The group's first live performance was at the Union Jack in South River, New Jersey in late 1984. Guitarist Mike Bogush was later replaced by Anthony Bramante. Bremante's first live performance with the group was at L'amours in Brooklyn, New York in April 1985. Shortly after the performance, Duboys left the band and was replaced by drummer Glenn Evans.
After recording the Game Over album in April 1986 the band...
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