NUCLEAR ASSAULT — The Plague (review)

NUCLEAR ASSAULT — The Plague album cover EP · 1987 · Thrash Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3.5/5 ·
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"The Plague" is an EP release by US, New York based thrash metal act Nuclear Assault. The EP was released through Combat Records in 1987 (recorded late 1986/early 1987). It bridges the gap between the band´s debut- and second full-length studio albums "Game Over (1986)" and "Survive (1988)". The most known track from "The Plague" is probably "Butt Fuck" (which was later retitled "You Figure It Out"), which is dedicated to Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil. Nuclear Assault felt that should have been Neil´s punishment while imprisoned for his late 1984 vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol conviction. Instead Neil was only sentenced to 30 days in jail (of which he only served 15), had to pay a million dollar compensation to the surviving victims of the car crash, and had to do 200 hours of community service.

Stylistically "Butt Fuck" is also a bit different from the rest of the material on the 6 track, 22:15 minutes long EP, as it´s a humourous song which comprise fast-paced hardcore sections, and a pretty silly blues rock middle section. The remaining tracks follow the raw hardcore influenced thrash metal with speed/traditional heavy metal leanings that the band also played on "Game Over (1986)". The opening instrumental "Game Over" and "The Plague" title track stand out the most, but the quality of the material is consistent throughout.

The EP features a raw and well sounding production, which suits the material perfectly, and the musicianship is also on a high level on all posts, so upon conclusion "The Plague" is a quality EP release by Nuclear Assault. A 3.5 star (70%) rating is deserved.
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