Third World Genocide

Third World Genocide

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Nuclear Assault were among thrash metal's most socially aware groups, making room for serious subject matter (and occasional goofs) in their careening speed metal riffing. They also remained closer to the world of hardcore than most of their peers, and at their late-'80s peak released some of the most uncompromising thrash metal offerings of the time. One of the Big Apple's few challengers (along with Anthrax and Overkill) to the Bay Area dominance of all things thrash metal, Nuclear Assault became immediate contenders due to the cumulative sum of its parts — not to mention, their extreme nature and their ability to back it up with solid musicianship. Produced by metal stalwart Alex Perialas, their first album, 1986's Game Over, was regarded as a breath of fresh air with its potent speed metal tinged with hardcore overtones. In the process, fans and critics alike instantly accepted it and the band was quickly off to the races. In early 2002 the band was approached by a mutual friend to reform for a couple of shows. Their first reunion show was a the Metal Meltdown in April and there they found out that there was a demand for the band to continue. They played the classic NYC venue CBGBs in May along with a show in Massachusetts that was recorded for a live album, released by SPV in early 2003. Currently, Nuclear Assault has just finished a successful tour of South America with the Sodom and is preparing for a European tour to support their first studio album in 10 years, Third World Genocide. The album features 13 tracks performed by core members Danny Lilker, Glenn Evans and John Connelly along with Anthony Bramante and Eric Burke. Supporting videos are planned for the songs Long Haired Asshole and Price of Freedom.

Tracks:

Third World Genocide
Price Of Freedom
Human Wreckage
Living Hell
Whine And Cheese
Defiled Innocence
Exoskeletal
Discharged Reason
Fractured Minds
The Hockey Song
Eroded Liberty
Long Haired Asshole
Glenn's Song

Album Description

Nuclear Assault were among thrash metal's most socially aware groups, making room for serious subject matter (and occasional goofs) in their careening speed metal riffing. They also remained closer to the world of hardcore than most of their peers, and at their late-'80s peak released some of the most uncompromising thrash metal offerings of the time. One of the Big Apple's few challengers (along with Anthrax and Overkill) to the Bay Area dominance of all things thrash metal, Nuclear Assault became immediate contenders due to the cumulative sum of its parts — not to mention, their extreme nature and their ability to back it up with solid musicianship. Produced by metal stalwart Alex Perialas, their first album, 1986's Game Over, was regarded as a breath of fresh air with its potent speed metal tinged with hardcore overtones. In the process, fans and critics alike instantly accepted it and the band was quickly off to the races. In early 2002 the band was approached by a mutual friend to reform for a couple of shows. Their first reunion show was a the Metal Meltdown in April and there they found out that there was a demand for the band to continue. They played the classic NYC venue CBGBs in May along with a show in Massachusetts that was recorded for a live album, released by SPV in early 2003. Currently, Nuclear Assault has just finished a successful tour of South America with the Sodom and is preparing for a European tour to support their first studio album in 10 years, Third World Genocide. The album features 13 tracks performed by core members Danny Lilker, Glenn Evans and John Connelly along with Anthony Bramante and Eric Burke. Supporting videos are planned for the songs Long Haired Asshole and Price of Freedom.

Album Description

The metal acts first album in 10 years! Features 13 tracks performed by the core members Lilker, Evans and Connelly along with Bramante and Burke. Steamhammer. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

Very Enjoyable Listen.......2006-05-08

This may not be thier best ever, but it's definitely a well written album with solid riffs and catchy songs. Props to Nuclear Assault for still being able to kick ass!

"Must be something out of Kafka's dreams".......2006-02-10

I am a big fan of 1980s metal and am always interested in what bands from the metallic heyday are putting out now (so many are still around proving how incredible their music was and still is). Usually, these albums from old bands are OK but miss the magic of their glorious past. Third World Genocide is an exception. Nuclear Assault's Game Over/The Plague CD is at the top of my all-time thrash albums. This CD is now right up there with it. They have not missed a thunderous beat. Every track on here is awesome, some of them incredible! Listening to this CD is like going back to the 80s and listening to a lost release. The energy, feel, noisy yet addictive riffs: it's all here! Also, John Connelly is one of the best thrash vocalists. Although high, he doesn't have a screeching voice like singers in other thrash bands. It is much easier on the ears.

The title track is as solid a thrash opening as I have ever heard! Thundering, yet restrained, drums and very dark and heavy yet catchy hooks! "Price of Freedom" has excellent riffs between the verses. "Human Wreckage" is highlighted by heavy, pounding drums. "Living Hell" just pounds away and has an addictive chorus and a nice, slow-down bridge with pleasant guitar. "Whine and Cheese" is a fun, punk-like track with smashing cymbals and light, humorous lyrics ("I'm going to sit here and whine, I'm going to whine about how my life stinks..."). I love this song! It is the one I remember the most and find myself humming. I could listen to it over and over! Then it's is followed by the amazing "Defiled Innocence"--awesome guitar riffs, a head banging heaven! The next four tracks are straight-forward, fast and furious thrash! "Eroded Society" is Cryptic Slaughter-like (remember them? A blending of punk and thrash). Like their past albums, Nuclear Assault likes to demonstrate their sense of humor (remember their blues segment on "(You Figure It Out)"?) and they do so here with "Long-Haired A$#hole." It actually sports some cool blue grass licks. The vocals on it are darn good and the guitar solo is very impressive. The lyrics are also very cool ("Well people with short hair and business suits they caused the S & L disaster/ We'll be paying for that for the rest of our lives/ But I'm a long-haired a#$hole...") These guys are versatile musician extraordinaires! It ends with the killer closer "Glenn's Song" (another of my favorites). Although, my favorite tracks are "Third World Genocide," "Price of Freedom," "Living Hell," "Whine and Cheese," "Defiled Innocence," and "Glenn's Song," there is nothing weak here. Just killer, old school thrash! Anyone who likes 1980s thrash and is skeptical of what these bands are churning out now, do not hesitate to buy this CD. Check out the audio clips (that's what encouraged me the buy it) and you will be made a believer! The CD booklet includes lyrics and a photo of the band (Glenn Evans gives the sign that his fans are #1).

Modern Nuclear Assault sound with a lot of the old in it.......2005-09-21

I really go for songs that have lyrics that mean something, and as usual Nuclear Assault provides in spades. They run the spectrum from 911 to adultery. Good stuff compared to what many bands provide these days.

On top of that the music sounds a lot like the original Nuclear Assault music. There are some changes, but not enough to keep the long time fans from recognizing who it is. For those that say this is not thrash, then they have forgotten what thrash is.

Should Have Known.......2005-09-20

I should have known that this album would suck because thrash bands from the 80's that are still around and they make a new album it always sucks,Kreator is the only thrash band that has made a new album that's good(Enemy Of God).I love Nuclear Assault's old stuff their first four albums.
John Connelly's voice isn't as high as it use to be but that's understandable because he's older.
The riffs are not good,the music in general isn't good on this album.
This is a slower album,the thrash doesn't come until half way through the album.
The song Third World Genocide is annoying.
The best song on the album is The Hockey Song because I love hockey,it's about the 2003 playoffs.
Nuclear Assault always has their typical goof off songs on their albums,this one being Long Haired A**hole(funny)the lyrics are awesome,it's old country hick music(sounding).

Major Disappointment..........2005-09-14

First off, understand that I was a big Assault fan back in the day..."Game Over", "The Plague" and "Survive" were major richter-wreckers that most thrashers loved. Funny, heavy and faster than hell...this band was the sh*t.

"Handle With Care" was also decent, but it was obvious that perhaps a bit of stagnation had set in. And that opinion was rammed home by the aptly-titled "Out Of Order"...no new ideas, nothing fresh, boring. Nuclear Assault, boring??? Yes, it happened. I didn't bother with "Somthing Wicked"...

Now the new album...I was really looking forward to it, but I can't understand what they were trying to achieve. There is not one memorable riff on this album - everything sounds like they wrote it in 2 minutes. The leadoff title song is the absolute worst thing they, or almost any band, has written - it sounds beyond dumb. A few songs are ok, thrashing old school style, but they are grade-b at best, and don't hold a candle to their old stuff.

The worst part is the singing...John Connelly sounds like he's whining, completely out of breath. And the "joke" songs are barely that..."Long Haired A**hole" was actually written over 10 years ago from Connelly's solo record.

Again, this is from someone who used to LOVE this band, so I know what they sound like when they kick a**. This ain't it.

You want modern-day THRASH...check out the new Exodus (Shovel Headed Kill Machine) - AMAZING album!!!

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