The THRASHER project was put together by an assortment of New York based musicians upon the instigation of Combat Records.

Produced, directed and arranged by THE RODS drummer Carl Canedy in partnership with BLUE CHEER's guitarist Andy 'Duck' McDonald, the 'Burning At The Speed Of Light' album was issued in Britain through Music For Nations.

The majority of the material appeared to be sung by TKO vocalist Brad Sinsel, but the album also boasted lead performances from EXCITER's Dan Beehler, ex RIOT man RHETT FORRESTER and BLACK LACE's Maryann Scandiffio.

Musicianship was supplied by the aforementioned Canedy and McDonald. Joining them were TALAS bassist Billy Sheehan, VIRGIN STEELE's Jack Starr, ANTHRAX's Dan Spitz, H.S.A.S. bassist Kenny Aaronson, PAT TRAVERS / FLYING HAT BAND associate Mars Cowling, SAVOY BROWN's Kim Simmonds, ex ELF and RAINBOW drummer Gary Driscoll, HELSTAR's James Rivera, BLUE CHEER's Dickie Peterson and THE RODS bassist Gary Bordonaro.