ONSLAUGHT guitarist Nige Rockett has revealed that work on fresh material is underway since last year's return of vocalist Sy Keeler.

The band's new album is currently in the writing phase, with Rockett stating that they have all the track titles and plenty of riffs in place.

However, their focus remains on touring at the moment, including an extensive North American tour starting in March to celebrate Keeler's triumphant return.

Rockett also discussed the possibility of re-recording material from the band's 1989 album "In Search of Sanity", which was originally written for Keeler but ended up featuring vocals by GRIM REAPER frontman Steve Grimmett.

The plan is still on track, with Rockett stating that he and his bandmates have commenced work on fresh material since last year's return of vocalist Sy Keeler.

"He responded in an interview with Tony Webster of the Metal Command podcast: "Oh, yeah.

It's kind of underway with writing.

I've got the album title, I've got all the track titles, lots and lots of riffs in the bag.

At the moment, it's kind of — because [2025's] 'Origins Of Aggression' album's not been out too long, we've got plenty of touring to do." Rockett also talked about the possibility of ONSLAUGHT re-recording the material from the band's 1989 album "In Search of Sanity", which was originally written for Keeler but ended up featuring vocals by GRIM REAPER frontman Steve Grimmett.

Rockett stated: "We've done 'Shellshock' with Sy as a bonus track.

I think it was on [2013's] 'VI' [album], maybe.

And obviously we did the 'In Search Of Sanity' [title track] re-record with [then-ONSLAUGHT singer] Dave Garnett also, which, for me, sounded amazing." The band will embark on their North American tour in March, playing a selection of classic Keeler-era fan favorites alongside their seminal first two albums "Power From Hell" and "The Force".

The tour will be co-headlined by WARLORD, who have never toured North America before despite being cult metal heroes for over 45 years.