Nuclear Assault — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 40 Nuclear Assault setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Electric Ballroom, London, United Kingdom.

Nuclear Assault live: key facts

Gigvault documents 42 Nuclear Assault concerts from 1987 to 2022 in 38 cities across 18 countries.

Nuclear Assault — artist information

When Nuclear Assault hits the stage, it’s a pure, unadulterated thrash assault, a relentless volley of speed metal fury. Their sound rips through the venue like a chainsaw, a maelstrom of razor-sharp riffs and pummeling rhythms that leave no air in the room. The crowd transforms into a unified, surging mass, a whirlwind of flying hair and flailing limbs, propelled by the band's unapologetic, raw power. It’s an electrifying, cathartic explosion, where every note detonates with primal energy, forging an unforgettable, chaotic spectacle of pure metal abandon.

Genres: thrash metal, crossover.

Nuclear Assault setlist — Electric Ballroom, London, United Kingdom (2022-09-03)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. Rise From the Ashes
  2. Brainwashed
  3. F#
  4. Vengeance
  5. After the Holocaust
  6. Radiation Sickness
  7. New Song
  8. Critical Mass
  9. Game Over
  10. Butt Fuck
  11. Nuclear War
  12. Sin
  13. Betrayal
  14. Live, Suffer, Die
  15. Hang the Pope
  16. Trail of Tears

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier Nuclear Assault setlists

Nuclear Assault setlist — Ayu Dayclub, Las Vegas, United States (2022-08-19)

20 songs, in the order played:

  1. Rise From the Ashes
  2. Brainwashed
  3. F#
  4. Vengeance
  5. After the Holocaust
  6. Radiation Sickness
  7. New Song
  8. Critical Mass
  9. Game Over
  10. Butt Fuck
  11. F# (Wake Up)
  12. Sin
  13. Betrayal
  14. Live, Suffer, Die
  15. Nuclear War
  16. My America
  17. Hang the Pope
  18. Lesbians
  19. Trail of Tears
  20. Brain Death

Source: setlist.fm

Nuclear Assault setlist — The Fillmore Philadelphia, Philadelphia, United States (2022-06-11)

15 songs, in the order played:

  1. Live, Suffer, Die
  2. Sin
  3. Cold Steel
  4. Betrayal
  5. Radiation Sickness
  6. Hang the Pope
  7. After the Holocaust
  8. Mr. Softee Theme
  9. Stranded in Hell
  10. Nuclear War
  11. My America
  12. Vengeance
  13. Brain Death
  14. New Song
  15. Critical Mass

Source: setlist.fm

Nuclear Assault setlist — Arizona Pete's, Greensboro, United States (2022-06-04)

17 songs, in the order played:

  1. Rise From the Ashes
  2. Brainwashed
  3. F# (Wake Up)
  4. Vengeance
  5. After the Holocaust
  6. Radiation Sickness
  7. New Song
  8. Critical Mass
  9. Game Over / Butt Fuck
  10. Nuclear War
  11. Sin
  12. Betrayal
  13. Hang the Pope
  14. F#
  15. When Freedom Dies
  16. Fast Stuff
  17. Trail of Tears

Source: setlist.fm

Nuclear Assault setlist — Empire Live, Albany, United States (2022-02-19)

2 songs, in the order played:

  1. Hang the Pope
  2. F# (Wake Up)

Source: setlist.fm

Nuclear Assault setlist — The Loft, Atlanta, United States (2021-11-06)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Rise From the Ashes
  2. Brainwashed
  3. F#
  4. Vengeance
  5. After the Holocaust
  6. New Song
  7. Critical Mass
  8. Game Over / Butt Fuck
  9. Sin
  10. Betrayal
  11. My America
  12. Hang the Pope
  13. Lesbians
  14. Trail of Tears

Source: setlist.fm

Nuclear Assault setlist — Photo City Improv, Rochester, United States (2021-10-16)

17 songs, in the order played:

  1. Rise From the Ashes
  2. Brainwashed
  3. F#
  4. Vengeance
  5. After the Holocaust
  6. New Song
  7. Critical Mass
  8. Game Over
  9. Butt Fuck
  10. Sin
  11. Betrayal
  12. F# (Wake Up)
  13. When Freedom Dies
  14. My America
  15. Hang the Pope
  16. Lesbians
  17. Trail of Tears

Source: setlist.fm

Nuclear Assault setlist — Explanada Sultanes, Monterrey, Mexico (2019-11-30)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. Rise From the Ashes
  2. Brainwashed
  3. F#
  4. New Song
  5. Critical Mass
  6. Game Over
  7. Butt Fuck
  8. Sin
  9. F# (Wake Up)
  10. When Freedom Dies

Source: setlist.fm

Nuclear Assault setlist — Kraken, Stockholm, Sweden (2019-10-12)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. Rise From the Ashes
  2. Birth of Ignorance
  3. Brainwashed
  4. F#
  5. New Song
  6. Critical Mass
  7. Game Over
  8. Butt Fuck
  9. After the Holocaust
  10. Sin
  11. Betrayal
  12. Analog Man
  13. F# (Wake Up)
  14. When Freedom Dies
  15. My America
  16. Hang the Pope
  17. Lesbians
  18. Trail of Tears

Source: setlist.fm

Nuclear Assault setlist — Toinha Brasil Show, Brasília, Brazil (2019-08-15)

17 songs, in the order played:

  1. Rise From the Ashes
  2. Brainwashed
  3. F#
  4. Vengeance
  5. Radiation Sickness
  6. New Song
  7. Critical Mass
  8. Game Over
  9. Butt Fuck
  10. Stranded in Hell
  11. Sin
  12. Betrayal
  13. Analog Man
  14. F# (Wake Up)
  15. My America
  16. Hang the Pope
  17. Trail of Tears

Source: setlist.fm

Nuclear Assault setlist — Blondie, Santiago, Chile (2019-08-11)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Rise From the Ashes
  2. Brainwashed
  3. F#
  4. New Song
  5. Critical Mass
  6. Game Over
  7. Butt Fuck
  8. Sin
  9. Betrayal
  10. Analog Man
  11. F# (Wake Up)
  12. My America
  13. Hang the Pope
  14. Trail of Tears

Source: setlist.fm

Nuclear Assault setlist — Centro de Convenciones Festiva, Lima, Peru (2019-08-09)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Rise From the Ashes
  2. Brainwashed
  3. New Song
  4. Vengeance
  5. Critical Mass
  6. Game Over
  7. Butt Fuck
  8. F# (Wake Up)
  9. Sin
  10. When Freedom Dies
  11. My America
  12. Hang the Pope
  13. Lesbians
  14. Trail of Tears

Source: setlist.fm

Nuclear Assault setlist — SESC Belenzinho, São Paulo, Brazil (2019-04-26)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. Rise From the Ashes
  2. Brainwashed
  3. F#
  4. Vengeance
  5. Radiation Sickness
  6. New Song
  7. Critical Mass
  8. Game Over
  9. Butt Fuck
  10. Stranded in Hell
  11. Sin
  12. Betrayal
  13. Analog Man
  14. F# (Wake Up)
  15. My America
  16. Hang the Pope
  17. Lesbians
  18. Trail of Tears

Source: setlist.fm

723 Nuclear Assault setlists are known in total; the most recent 40 are shown here.

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Songs Nuclear Assault plays most often live

Across the last 20 Nuclear Assault concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
Critical Mass19 of 2095%
Hang the Pope19 of 2095%
New Song19 of 2095%
Sin19 of 2095%
Brainwashed18 of 2090%
Rise From the Ashes18 of 2090%
Betrayal17 of 2085%
F#17 of 2085%
F# (Wake Up)17 of 2085%
Trail of Tears17 of 2085%

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Artists related to Nuclear Assault

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Cities where Nuclear Assault played

Logged Nuclear Assault shows span 1987–1989.

Venues where Nuclear Assault played

Festivals Nuclear Assault played

Nuclear Assault appears in the line-up of 2 festivals tracked on Gigvault.

Who has opened for Nuclear Assault?

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Nuclear Assault played?

Nuclear Assault shows on Gigvault are documented in 38 cities, including São Paulo, London, Santiago, Albany and Atlanta. Venues include SESC Belenzinho in São Paulo, Arizona Pete's in Greensboro, Ayu Dayclub in Las Vegas and Blondie in Santiago.

When did Nuclear Assault last play?

The most recent Nuclear Assault show on record is 2022-09-03 at Electric Ballroom, London, United Kingdom.

How many Nuclear Assault concerts are on Gigvault?

42 Nuclear Assault concerts are documented, from 1987 to 2022 across 38 cities.

Which festivals has Nuclear Assault played?

Nuclear Assault appears in the line-up of 2 festivals tracked on Gigvault: Christmas On Earth 1987 and Aardshok 1988.

Who has Nuclear Assault shared a stage with?

On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, Nuclear Assault has appeared alongside Agent Steel, Kreator, Megadeth and Testament.

When is Nuclear Assault playing live next?

No Nuclear Assault dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2022-09-03 at Electric Ballroom, London, United Kingdom; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.

Where can I find Nuclear Assault setlists?

40 setlists by Nuclear Assault are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.

How many songs does Nuclear Assault play live?

Nuclear Assault typically plays 18 songs — most concerts land between 15 and 19 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Nuclear Assault open with?

Nuclear Assault opened 18 of the last 20 concerts with "Rise From the Ashes".

What song does Nuclear Assault close with?

Nuclear Assault closed 15 of the last 20 concerts with "Trail of Tears".

Which songs does Nuclear Assault always play?

No song appeared at every one of the last 20 Nuclear Assault concerts. The closest is "Critical Mass" at 19 of 20.

What rare songs has Nuclear Assault played recently?

5 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts: Cold Steel, Diamonds and Rust, Fast Stuff, Mr. Softee Theme, Technology.

Does Nuclear Assault play the same setlist every night?

Partly. Two consecutive Nuclear Assault concerts share about 12 of roughly 17 songs — a stable core with a rotating remainder.

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