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The band, founded in 1984 in New York, was co-founded by bassist Danny Lilker after he left Anthrax following the release of their debut album. Nuclear Assault signed with Combat Records and released their classic debut album 'Game Over' in 1986. In 1987, the EP 'The Plague' was released, which coincided with the Tour from which this live set originates. Two more classic albums followed: 'Survive' (1988) and 'Handle With Care' (1990), before the band disbanded. They have been sporadically active to this day. Lilker achieved further success with Brutal Truth, as well as with his former Anthrax bandmates Scott Ian and Charlie Benante in Stormtroopers Of Death. The SPIN magazine, which included the band in its list of the 30 greatest thrash bands of all time, summed up the history of Nuclear Assault perfectly: They have only one speed, and that is ridiculous. Initially, their hardcore punk roots played an important role in their crossover style. Overkill and Anthrax may have sold more records, but neither of them could ever match the thunderous sound of Nuclear Assault at their peak.