November 30th, 2022 - In Full Contact With The Power From Hell

 

Hello!  The Meista here today rocking the hell out to a pairing of the wonderful debut album "Power From Hell" by English thrash metal band Onslaught and a Full Contact Imperial Hazy IPA from Elysian Brewing Company!

Album Info:

• Artist: Onslaught
• Title: "Power From Hell"
• Recorded: 1984 at AVM Studios in Stoke on Trent, England 
  Release date: February 1985 (1st full-length studio album by Onslaught)
• Record company: Children of the Revolution / Back on Black Records
• Production: Les Hunt
• Album cover art: Steve Woolley
• Personnel: Steve Grice (drums), Paul "Mo" Mahoney (vocals), Nige Rockett (guitars and vocals), and Jason Stallard (bass)
• Musical style: Thrash metal with elements of hardcore punk and traditional heavy metal
• Sound: With heavy influence from the mighty Venom and Slayer, Onslaught's sound on their debut is unapologetically fast, raw, dark, and furious!
• Major themes: Death, war, violence, evil, Satan, power, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "Damnation"
2. "Onslaught (Power From Hell)"
3. "Thermonuclear Devastation"
4. "Skullcrusher I"
5. "Lord Of Evil"
6. "Death Metal"
7. "Angels Of Death"
8. "The Devil's Legion"
9. "Steel Meets Steel"
10. "Skullcrusher II"
11. "Witch Hunt"
12. "Mighty Empress"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Elysian Brewing Company (Seattle, Washington)
• Website: http://www.elysianbrewing.com/ 
• Brew: Full Contact Imperial Hazy IPA  
• Style: Imperial India Pale Ale (IIPA) / Double IPA (DIPA)
• Serving: 12 ounce can
• ABV: 8.8%
• IBUs: 60
• Ingredients: Centennial, Simcoe, and Strata hops; 2-Row malt, Malted Wheat, and Unmalted Wheat
• Pour: The Full Contact Imperial Hazy IPA pours a hazy copper-amber hue.  The head is a thick and creamy, 1+ finger, light beige with good retention and intricate lacing.
• Nose: The nose is tropical, citrusy, floral, and sweet.  There are aromas of peach, apricot, pineapple, tangerine, mango, vanilla bean, herbal tea, and soft caramel.
• Taste: The taste of the Full Contact Imperial Hazy IPA follows the nose with lots of tropical fruit, citrus, and malt flavors.  There are notes of tangerine, peach, pineapple, mango, grapefruit, biscuity cracker, cream soda, a hint of pine, and sweet caramel.
• Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel of the Full Contact Imperial Hazy IPA is juicy, crisp, yet malty with a dry, slightly bitter finish.

Overall pairing:  The "Power From Hell" by Onslaught is an aggressive and intense sonic journey; the Elysian Brewing Dayglow IPA is a tasty and complex brew.  Together they make for a fantastic companionship!  'Nuff said!

Cheers and hails!!