Whiplash

The Profile

American thrash metal band from New Jersey, formed in the mid-1980s and led by guitarist/vocalist Tony Portaro; best known for the 1985 debut Power And Pain.

Formed in New Jersey in the mid-1980s; debut album Power And Pain released by Combat in 1985; Insult To Injury released on Roadrunner in 1990. Early line-ups included Tony Portaro, Tony Scaglione and Tony Bono; Joe Cangelosi and Glenn Hansen appear on later line-ups. Tony Bono is deceased. Tony Scaglione had a brief stint with Slayer (noted in reviews).

DeBaser reviews praise Whiplash's raw, fierce thrash sound, highlighting the 1985 debut Power And Pain and the 1990 Roadrunner release Insult To Injury. Reviewers emphasize energetic drumming, straightforward riffs and authentic production. The overall reception in these reviews is strongly positive.